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An aerial view of a coal terminal at left, including large piles of coal and rail cars, and a nearby neighborhood at right
Environmental health
Curtis Bay air pollution linked to coal terminal activity, wind
Published July 21, 2025
Findings suggest that existing coal dust mitigation measures are insufficient
Kristin Mmari in Baltimore City greened lot
Community Health
A green path to improve mental health
Published July 16, 2025 Video
Cleaning up and 'greening' vacant lots can not only reduce eyesores but also boost the mental health of nearby residents, Hopkins study shows
Hopkins officials at a job fair for the construction industry
Community
Growing careers in construction
Published June 16, 2025
HopkinsLocal teams up with area contractors to offer networking for jobs, transportation, educational resources, and more
A group of six college students smile for the camera with their arms around each other.
Community
Students build inventory app for local food pantry
Published May 6, 2025
Six juniors have created a better way for Baltimore-based mobile food pantry Let's Eat, Inc., to collect and distribute resources
Community leaders and Henderson-Hopkins students and staff in a group photo with a ceremonial shovel
Community
Revitalization continues near Henderson-Hopkins
Published April 29, 2025
Better lighting, streets, and landscapes planned for area around the K-8 school in East Baltimore's Eager Park neighborhood
A group in hard hats and yellow vests points at something in the distance while standing at a wastewater treatment plant.
Community
Designing for a wetter future
Published April 28, 2025
Environmental engineering students partner with Baltimore City to protect a major wastewater treatment plant from future climate-driven impacts
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HopkinsLocal
A decade of fueling economic opportunity in Baltimore
Published April 17, 2025 Video
HopkinsLocal, the institution's economic growth initiative launched in 2015, has resulted in the investment of more than $1 billion in Baltimore-based businesses over the past 10 years
Hopkins staffers at the expungement clinic
Community
Spring expungement clinic
Published April 7, 2025
Hosted by Johns Hopkins and Maryland Legal Aid, the spring clinic also provided career resources, vaccinations, and housing assistance with the help of 20 local partner organizations
Volunteers at the radiothon
Community
Tuning in for a great cause
Published March 6, 2025 Video
Mix 106.5 Radiothon, powered by volunteers including Hopkins staff and grateful families, raise more than $1.1M for Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Two young adults stand in front of a rolling cart. Above it hangs a sign that reads "Free Harm Reduction Supplies."
Community
Students lead harm reduction efforts
Published Jan 30, 2025
HopOn Harm Reduction hands out free syringes, Narcan, and other supplies to decrease the dangers and stigmas surrounding drug use