Recent News

Mayor Pugh's Statement on the Departure of Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen

Sep 12th, 2018

I am grateful to Dr. Leana Wen for her many contributions to improving the health and well-being of all Baltimoreans as Health Commissioner since 2015.  We have made significant progress in addressing issues of health disparity across our City, and in developing innovative approaches for prevention and treatment.  Dr. Wen has achieved national leadership on a broad range of public health issues, which has also led to national recognition for the Baltimore Health Department as among the most impactful in improving health outcomes for citizens of all ages. 

Mayor Pugh Announces 2nd Annual WorkBaltimore Convention

Aug 27th, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD.  —  STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE. Mayor Catherine E. Pugh announces the City’s second annual WorkBaltimore: Empowerment to Employment Convention!

Mayor Pugh Reaches Agreement to Increase the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Aug 13th, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD.  —  Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and Baltimore City Council leaders, including President Bernard C.

Mayor Pugh and Department of Housing & Community Development Petition Partners for Neighborhood Development

Jul 13th, 2018

Mayor Catherine Pugh announced today the release of multiple Requests for Proposals (RFPs) seeking housing and mixed-use development plans for four sites in Baltimore neighborhoods. The development opportunities build off of the growing strengths and existing assets in the Coldstream Homestead Montebello, Park Heights and Historic Upton neighborhoods.

Mayor Pugh and Office of Employment Development Unveil New Mobile Workforce Center

Jul 12th, 2018

A new “mobile workforce resource” was unveiled today by Mayor Catherine E. Pugh that will serve as a career center on wheels for residents in need of job assistance and employment resources. Joined by Director of the Office of Employment Development Jason Perkins-Cohen, and the Chair of the Baltimore Workforce Development Board, Yariela Kerr-Donovan, Mayor Pugh highlighted the benefits of this mobile job resource vehicle in providing vital employment resources directly to citizens most in need and where they live.

Parking Amnesty Available February 1st and 2nd, 2018

Jan 23rd, 2018

On February 1 and 2, 2018, the City will offer a 2-day Parking Amnesty from the payment of penalties associated with unpaid parking citations.

Información acerca del Nuevo sistema de pago de Agua en la Ciudad de Baltimore

Jan 26th, 2017

Sabía usted que el Departamento de Obras Publicas esta cambiado el proceso de pago de servicios de Agua. El nuevo sistema le brindara información clara acerca del uso de agua, el monto de su factura y mucho más. 

City of Baltimore Reaches Agreement with Justice Department to Continue Police Reform

Jan 12th, 2017

Today, Mayor Catherine E. Pugh announced that  City of Baltimore reached an agreement with the Justice Department to continue police reform.

Mayor Catherine E. Pugh Announces Priorities for 2017 Maryland General Assembly in 11-Point Legislative Agenda

Jan 11th, 2017

Today, Mayor Catherine E. Pugh released her agenda for the 2017 legislative session as the Maryland General Assembly convened for opening day in Annapolis. Mayor Pugh’s priorities are consistent with her Five Pillars for Moving Baltimore Forward, emphasizing reforms in education; public safety and health; and economic and community development.

Investing in a Safer, Strong Baltimore: A Model for the President's Approach to Working with Cities

Dec 14th, 2016

In the spring of 2015, the White House established a special Taskforce for Baltimore City. The Taskforce was charged with marshalling Federal funds, programs, and expertise to address some of the city’s social and economic challenges, like violent crime, high levels of unemployment and limited economic opportunity in low-income neighborhoods. 

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