Recent News

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young Announces Donations of Protective Gear, Sanitizer from Private Sector Partners

May 5th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that five private entities are donating protective gear and sanitizer to the City of Baltimore that will help protect front-line workers during the COVID-19 emergency.

Mayor Young Issues Executive Order Regarding Facial Coverings

Apr 17th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young signed an executive order instituting a new policy regarding wearing facial coverings. 

Mayor Young and Health Commissioner Issue Update on FutureCare – Lochearn Cases

Apr 17th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at the FutureCare – Lochearn facility in Northwest Baltimore.

Mayor Young and BDC Awards Nine Baltimore City Manufacturers with Grants to Produce Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing Fund

Apr 17th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and the Baltimore Development Corporation have announced the nine Baltimore City manufacturers and businesses, which were awarded grants from the newly created fund, to produce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) listed on the Maryland Department of Commerce’s COVID-19: Maryland Critical Needs List.  

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, Department of Finance Delay Baltimore City Tax Sale

Apr 17th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and the Department of Finance announced that the 2020 Baltimore City Tax Sale scheduled for Monday, May 18 would be postponed to July 20. 

Mayor Young, Goldman Sachs, and Lendistry Announce Multi-Million Dollar Stimulus Program for Local Businesses

Apr 14th, 2020

The City of Baltimore announced a partnership with Goldman Sachs and Lendistry to provide $10 million in potentially forgivable SBA Paycheck Protection Program loans to help vulnerable Baltimore City small businesses, including non-profit organizations, weather the economic impact of COVID-19. 

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, Health Department Partner with ShareBaby to Distribute 500,000 Diapers

Apr 8th, 2020

The Baltimore City Health Department announced that through a partnership with ShareBaby, 500,000 diapers will be distributed to nearly 10,000 vulnerable children across Baltimore. 

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, Department of Recreation and Parks Announce Alternative Recreation Options and Free Book Distribution

Apr 8th, 2020

The Baltimore City Department or Recreation and Parks introduced its latest efforts in supporting distance learning and alternative recreation options with the launch of Baltimore City Recreation and Parks’ Virtual Rec Center and new partnership with the Maryland Book Bank.

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young Talks to Faith Leaders in Advance of Passover, Holy Week

Apr 6th, 2020

Over the weekend, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young reached out to faith leaders across Baltimore to provide updates on guidance and best practices in advance of Passover and Holy Week religious observances.

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services Begin Transport of Residents Experiencing Homelessness to Motels

Apr 6th, 2020

Beginning this week, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services will begin to relocate vulnerable homeless residents over the age of 62 from the City’s three emergency shelters to motels.

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