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YouthWorks Summer Jobs Program Now Accepting Online Charitable Donations through Baltimore City Foundation

May 22nd, 2015

Baltimore, Maryland (April 22, 2015) – YouthWorks, Baltimore City’s summer jobs program, is seeking online contributions to maximize the number of positions it can offer to young adults ages 14-21 who completed the registration process for 2015. The Baltimore City Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Baltimore City, is accepting online donations to support the nationally recognized program operated by the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development. 

 

Mayor's Statement on DOJ Acceptance of Request for Pattern-or-Practice Investigation

May 8th, 2015

The investigation will build on reforms, and help change the culture of the police department.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Requests Federal Investigation of Baltimore Police Department

May 6th, 2015

Pattern-or-practice investigation will seek to rebuild community trust with police

American Public Works Association Conference Comes to Baltimore City

May 5th, 2015

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is honored to host the American Public Works Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter's 57th annual conference.

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Mayor, Health Commissioner deliver medication to customers affected by riots (abc2news)

May 4th, 2015

"The aftermath of 13 looted pharmacies goes well beyond boarded windows and doors. Many throughout Baltimore depend on the stores for the medication."

13 City Pharmacies Remain Closed; Baltimore City Health Department Working To Ensure Prescription Availability For Residents Impacted By Civil Unrest

May 2nd, 2015

The Health Department is leading efforts with the city’s 311 system to ensure prescription medicine is available to residents impacted by civil unrest.

Health Department Working To Provide Access and Information For Critical Health Services, Announces Webpage For Clinical Updates

Apr 30th, 2015

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen work to ensure uninterrupted access to health care. 

City Agencies & Private Sector Partnering To Deliver Counseling And Mental Health Services to Communities Impacted by Violence and Civil Unrest

Apr 29th, 2015

Coordinated efforts across multiple agencies and private organizations to address trauma. 

MOED Thanks Companies that have Already Pledged to Hire One Youth

Apr 23rd, 2015

The Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED) would like to thank the following 55 companies that have already signed on to hire young people this summer through Hire One Youth.

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Hire One Youth Logo. 410-396-5627 HireOneYouth@oedworks.com

Mayor's Statement in Support of DOJ Investigation into Death of Freddie Gray

Apr 21st, 2015

"From the outset of our investigation, I have repeatedly affirmed my support for an outside review into the death of Freddie Gray. Whenever a…

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