An early-voting sign with Baltimore County lettering and an accessibility symbol stands beside a smaller Vote sign on a sidewalk.

Maryland Early Voting Ends October 29th at 8 P.M.

Thursday is the final day of Maryland early voting. Check your jurisdiction’s center before leaving; Election Day is November 3rd.

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A folded winter jacket, groceries and a blank folder sit on a community workspace table near a window overlooking illustrated rowhouses.

Baltimore’s Opioid Microgrant Program Holds an Applicant Session Thursday

The October 29 session explains grants of up to $25,000 for eligible community organizations, with applications due December 4.

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A South Baltimore 7 campaign image shows Steven Johnson holding a box of winter coats.

South Baltimore 7 Launches a 5,000-Coat Drive for City Schools Students

A new South Baltimore campaign aims to collect 5,000 new winter coats for students before winter break, with a December 18th finish.

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The National Aquarium in Baltimore with its glass pyramid, colorful facade and reflections across the harbor.

Read to Reef Gives Baltimore Families an October Route to Free Aquarium Admission

Pratt’s October reading program links five aquatic or conservation books to up to six National Aquarium tickets, with bookmarks available while supplies last.

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Baltimore City Schools leaders sign the teachers’ agreement on October 21st.

Baltimore Teachers’ New Agreement Sets Raises for Two School Years

City Schools and the Baltimore Teachers Union announced a two-year agreement covering raises, extra-duty pay and updates to 39 contract articles.

7 days ago1 min read

Colorful Welcome to Arbutus mural on a red brick building beside a Maryland street.

Baltimore County Community Groups Face October 30th Improvement Grant Deadline

Baltimore County’s $2.2 million Community Improvement Grant round offers $3,000 to $200,000 awards, with a required pre-application meeting.

Oct 222 min read

Workers in reflective safety clothing guide a vacuum hose toward a pile of fallen leaves beside a white truck.

DC Leaf Collection Starts November 2nd: How to Find Your Section

Washington’s leaf program returns with two collection passes, address-based tracking and paper-bag rules residents should check before raking.

Oct 202 min read

Brick rowhouse facades with colorful doors, windows and metal railings in Baltimore.

Baltimore Opioid Microgrants Open With Awards of Up to $25,000

Applications opened October 19th for Baltimore’s opioid-response microgrants. Community organizations can review eligibility and apply by December 4th.

Oct 192 min read

Red-brick Baltimore rowhouses with colorful doors, painted window frames and black metal railings.

Baltimore’s Youth Master Plan Opens a New Door for Community Participation

BCYF’s free October 20th session at Baltimore Unity Hall will help residents and youth-serving organizations turn ideas into a practical engagement plan.

Oct 192 min read