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Community

Sociology

Study finds happiness in multiracial neighborhoods

Published July 13, 2022

A new study found the majority of residents in surveyed areas said they were happy with where they live

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Economic Development

Working together to make an impact

Published June 27, 2022

Office of Economic Development releases its first Impact Report, which highlights initiatives and partnerships integral to Johns Hopkins' community efforts

Community safety

Partnering for a safer city

Published June 27, 2022

The Innovation Fund for Community Safety marks its first year supporting programs that aim to address the root causes of violence in Baltimore

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Engineering for good

Device makes 'daddy duty' easier for new father

Published June 27, 2022

A team of student volunteers designed and created a wheelchair platform that allows a father to connect with his infant son face-to-face

Juneteenth

A space for reflection and celebration

Published June 22, 2022

A Friday, June 17 event, Juneteenth at Homewood: Expressions of Freedom, brought together Johns Hopkins and Baltimore community members for a celebratory afternoon filled with music, dance, and speeches

PTECH at Dunbar graduates its first class

Published June 21, 2022

The first cohort of seven students earned both high school diplomas and no-cost associate's degrees through the program run in partnership with Johns Hopkins

A team of students construct a roller coaster

An engineering thrill ride

Published May 20, 2022

City school students learn ups and downs of engineering during roller coaster contest held Saturday

Arts+Culture

Anna Deavere Smith speaks to the beauty of Baltimore

Published May 17, 2022

In a lecture hosted by Billie Holiday Center, Baltimore-born dramatist Smith described a light that comes from the city and its people, even amidst ongoing societal struggles