Baltimore City officials and workers gathered at the Western Sanitation Yard to demand safer labor conditions for DPW employees, following the death of DPW worker Ronald Silver II due to hyperthermia, and to criticize the city’s response to the tragedy.
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Tipped workers push for $15 minimum wage in Baltimore
Baltimore City Council is considering a bill to gradually implement a $15 minimum wage for tipped employees, which has been supported by a 400-signature petition and Councilman John T. Bullock, but is opposed by the Restaurant Association of Maryland.
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Baltimore City Council scrutinizes DPW policies after worker’s heat-related death
Baltimore City Council members questioned the Baltimore City Department of Public Works for better communication and policies, following the heat-related death of DPW worker Ronald Silver II, and called for a more inclusive process in addressing work conditions and practices.
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Baltimore City officials hire D.C. law firm to review DPW safety practices after heat death
Baltimore City officials have hired a D.C.-based law firm to conduct an independent investigation into the Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ safety policies and practices following the death of DPW worker Ronald Silver II due to heat exhaustion.
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Family of DPW worker Ronald Silver II call for immediate action after heat death
The family of Ronald Silver II, who died from heat exhaustion while working for the Department of Public Works, are calling for immediate action from city government and legislators to prevent future tragedies.
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Baltimore City Health Commissioner terminated
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.com After seven months as the Baltimore City Health Commissioner, Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga has suddenly been terminated from the position. Emenuga served as interim commissioner in December 2023 after nomination from Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D). She was sworn in on March 20. “Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga will no longer […]
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Sen. McCray provides apprenticeship opportunities for Baltimore youth
State Sen. Cory V. McCray hosted a two-day apprenticeship program for YouthWorks participants to learn about the electrical industry and the basics of conduit bending, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and efficient resource use.
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Maryland leaders work to expand Wi-Fi in West Baltimore
The FCC has voted to expand the E-Rate Program, allowing schools and libraries to broaden the program and make internet access more affordable for libraries and schools throughout the U.S., with the goal of closing the digital divide.
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Urban oasis: Alleviating climate change in Baltimore
The Baltimore Office of Sustainability is working to make the city carbon-neutral by 2045, and Stillmeadow Community Fellowship is taking steps to help their neighborhood adapt to climate change by building a ten-acre forest, installing an urban apiary, and becoming a resilience hub.
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Maryland leaders celebrate graduation of first cohort of Gov. Wes Moore’s service year program
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott spoke at the commencement for the first cohort of the Maryland Corps Service Year Option, a campaign promise of Moore’s, which offers recent high school graduates an opportunity to serve their community while earning at least $15 an hour.
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Baltimore City officials seek applicants to take over newly acquired hotels
Baltimore City officials are seeking applicants to oversee the transformation of two Downtown Baltimore hotels into permanent supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness, using federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Baltimore City Council to hold hearings on opioid crisis
Baltimore City Councilmembers Danielle McCray and Mark Conway have announced upcoming legislative hearings on the opioid crisis, with the goal of understanding the problem and finding solutions.
