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Citywide Curfew to Go into Effect Today at 10 PM

Apr 28th, 2015

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has instituted a city-wide curfew that will go into effect today, starting at 10:00 pm. The curfew will be in place for seven days, at which point…

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A Call for Peace

Apr 26th, 2015

A statement from leaders in Baltimore's faith community, regarding demonstrations over the death of Freddie Gray.

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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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Baltimore’s Youth Poet Laureate Wants To Discuss Justice

Apr 18th, 2015

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Mayor's Statement in Support of U.S. Department of Justice Town Hall Meeting

Apr 16th, 2015

"We aggressively recruited this program to Baltimore because of its proven track record of working with departments to build greater trust and transparency between police and the community…

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Mayor's Statement on the Retirement of BPD Deputy Commissioner Rodriguez

Apr 15th, 2015

“I want to thank Deputy Commissioner Jeronimo 'Jerry' Rodriguez for his dedicated service to the people of Baltimore City. A truly exceptional…

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City’s Youth Poet Laureate Wants To Inspire Others

Apr 15th, 2015

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City's first youth poet laureate wants to use voice to discuss social justice

Apr 14th, 2015

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The Baltimore Sun

Mayor says she’ll fight until ‘Sine Die’ for police reform

Apr 13th, 2015

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Bills unlikely to pass, but Rawlings-Blake focused on police transparency

Apr 13th, 2015

The Baltimore Sun

The Baltimore Sun

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