Baltimore Mom

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through them. I just received the latest press release from the City of Baltimore , and Mayor Brandon M. Scott and City Council President Zeke Cohen have unveiled a major evolution in Baltimore's public safety structure. The city is officially establishing the Department of Neighborhood Safety (DNS) , creating a dedicated third branch of municipal emergency response alongside the Baltimore Police Department and the Baltimore City Fire Department. This new department codifies community violence intervention programs and establishes a permanent, specialized alternative response framework specifically geared toward nonviolent 911 calls. Here are the key takeaways: * A Third Branch of Citywide Public Safety: The Department of Neighborhood Safety formally elevates community violence intervention into a permanent fixture of ...

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through them. I just received the latest municipal bulletin from the City of Baltimore , where Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the official relaunch of Baltimore’s Ceremonial Street Sign application process! Managed jointly by the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) and the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) , this updated initiative provides residents with a streamlined, transparent way to recognize individuals, religious institutions, and organizations that have left an enduring legacy on our city's neighborhoods. Here are the main points: * Clear Eligibility Standards for Honorees: To qualify for a designation, individual nominees must demonstrate at least 10 years of continuous community service or significant civic contributions to Baltimore, while nonprofit groups and religious institutions require at least 20 ye...