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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
A painter in a yellow safety vest smiles for the camera while standing in a warehouse. In front of them is a canvas and easel, as well as a sea of boxes.
Visual arts
The art of a second chance
Published Jan 28, 2025 Video
A new exhibition of oil paintings and photographs made by JHU students highlights the objects and associates of a second-hand furniture warehouse
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Community Safety
Innovation Fund for Community Safety offers new funding
Published Jan 13, 2025
Up to $6M available for innovative, community-led programs that reduce violence in Baltimore
A collage of 10 different professional headshots
Community
10 recognized for community service
Published Jan 13, 2025
Recipients will be honored at Johns Hopkins' annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on Jan. 17
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University leadership
Alicia Wilson named VP for civic engagement and opportunity
Published Dec 20, 2024
Wilson, who led key community and economic development initiatives from 2019 through 2023, will aid the university's efforts to deepen its impact and engagement across the city and region