Baltimore City Department of Public Works

Public Works Director Alfred H. Foxx today announced the fourth annual Loch Raven Day event at Loch Raven Dam. This will be held on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Director Foxx stated: “Loch Raven Day is quickly becoming a Baltimore tradition, and it harkens back to an old Baltimore tradition, weekend family trips to Loch Raven Dam where young and old could enjoy the breathtaking scenery and watch the birds in the air and fish in the reservoir. This event is an opportunity to once again share these memories with your children and grandchildren.”

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined Dr. Andres Alonso, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, at Highlandtown Elementary School to announce that all of Baltimore City’s 205 public schools are now recycling. To celebrate the occasion, Mayor Rawlings-Blake presented Dr. Alonso with a 65-gallon recycling bin like the ones that the City purchased and distributed to every school.

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake visited sites across the city to work with and thank residents and corporate sponsors taking part in Baltimore’s annual Spring Cleanup. The Mayor also visited locations where residents are turning blighted vacant lots into community gardens and neighborhood parks as part of the Power In Dirt initiative. Members of over 70 community groups also started their work as part of the Clean Community Competition.

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake and the Department of Public Works are challenging Baltimore City communities to get involved and get Baltimore growing – starting right in our own neighborhoods.

We recognize the critical importance of Public Works services to our citizens. Keeping our public spaces clean and reducing illegal dumping both contribute to our quality of life AND reduces debris and pollutants into our streams, our harbor and the bay. Please use this calendar as a reference and do your part for clean streets, clean water and a clean City.

Many customers believe there is a difference in water rates between City and County customers. Reality: The actual amount paid by customers in both jurisdictions is about the same, with Baltimore County paying slightly more under the current rates.

means making sure that they are not overly-burdened when they are on a fixed income in their golden years.

It is all too true that making ends meet can be a problem and a worry for those who have given so much of themselves and who should be enjoying their retirement. Instead of stress we need to give back to those who raised us, taught us and protected us. So many seniors are still giving through mentoring, volunteering and sharing their joy of life. Now we can give back through our LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZEN WATER DISCOUNT PROGRAM.

The cost of providing water to almost two million people each day is directly tied to the cost of fuel, electricity and federal mandates.

This means that some of our citizens with limited incomes are finding it harder to make ends meet. That is why Baltimore City is offering assistance to those who may be having problems paying their water bills.

Please contact your nearest Baltimore Community Action Center for more information on how we may be able to help you.