October 9, 2019

Strong City Presents Discussion Panel on Neighborhood Change

Neighborhoods are constantly changing. How does Baltimore’s history of redlining and segregation continue to affect housing patterns today? Is gentrification inevitable? And what are people doing […]
September 11, 2019

Strong City’s 15 Millionth Dollar Creates Sensory Thrills at Charm City Night Market

The second annual Charm City Night Market on Saturday, September 21, was a feast for the senses: Colorful lanterns and costumed dancers. Mochi-stuffed waffles and steamed-bun […]
September 11, 2019

Neighborhood Institute Coming to BCCC in March 2020 With Theme of ‘Building Civic Power’

Neighborhood Institute is back! Strong City Baltimore’s signature annual event is returning in spring 2020 with a new venue, new partners, and a special focus on […]
September 4, 2019

We don’t need legislation to crack down on anonymous owners of Baltimore’s vacant property

By Peter Duvall Originally published in The Baltimore Sun on September 3, 2019 A well-intentioned bill introduced by Baltimore City Councilman Kristerfer Burnett would require owners of […]
August 26, 2019

Effect on Strong City of Ransomware Attack and Proactive Audit of Associated Black Charities

This post was updated on October 18, 2019. Baltimore City and its nonprofit and philanthropic sectors have been challenged by several chaotic events between May and September. The most […]
August 16, 2019

Reflections from our summer Student Leaders

This summer Strong City is hosting four Bank of America Student Leaders. Our leaders are from local high schools and join 220 other students around the […]
August 16, 2019

‘Strong Voices, Strong City’ concert honors a legacy of faith-based work in Greater Homewood

Strong City Baltimore CEO Karen D. Stokes likes to say that great things often start in church basements. The first Strong City Neighborhood Institute, back in […]
July 18, 2019

New Relationships, Expanded Services for City’s Judy Centers

Strong City recently expanded on its already strong relationships with Baltimore’s Judy Centers – early childhood programs housed in a number of Baltimore City Public Schools. […]
July 18, 2019

Strong City Welcomes 8 New Fiscally Sponsored Projects as Part of First ‘Start Up Track’

Strong City recently welcomed eight new fiscally sponsored projects as part of our first-ever “Start Up Track.” The new projects in our 2019 Spring Start Up […]