United Way of Central Maryland

United Way of Central Maryland announces 2025 Neighborhood Grant awardees

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BALTIMORE, MD—United Way of Central Maryland has announced the 2025 Neighborhood Grant awardees, which feature community-centered projects that are resident-driven, connect community members and create impact in Central Maryland. This year’s Neighborhood Grant program has awarded more than $776,000 to 80 local organizations. The Neighborhood Grant program provides between $2,500 and $10,000 in funding for projects that inspire community connection […]

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Baltimore County opens public art installation honoring lives lost to COVID-19

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BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski – along with state and local elected officials and community stakeholders – on Tuesday unveiled the COVID-19 Memorial Public Art Project at Lake Roland, a commemoration of the far-reaching impacts of the pandemic that claimed the lives of more than 3,100 County residents. This is the first public art project commissioned by Baltimore County. […]

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Baltimore County Arts Guild

James Dinh selected as artist for Baltimore County COVID-19 public memorial

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Arts Guild on Friday announced that artist James Dinh has been selected to create the county’s first public art memorial to remember the lives lost due to COVID-19. The freestanding public art concept will be installed at Lake Roland Park and will represent hope, unity, and healing. The finished piece will not only honor the memory […]

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Baltimore County Arts Guild

Baltimore County Arts Guild to hold three public meetings to discuss COVID-19 memorial

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UPDATE: The artist for the project has been selected – details here. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—As previously reported here,  Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Arts Guild will be creating a free-standing public arts installation at Lake Roland Park to honor all of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials say the goal is to create commemorative art […]

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COVID-19

Baltimore County, Baltimore County Arts Guild announce request for qualifications for public art memorial dedicated to lives lost during COVID-19 pandemic

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UPDATE 2: The artist for the project has been selected – details here. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Arts Guild will host three public meetings to discuss this project – click here for details. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—To honor the lives lost and all of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Arts Guild […]

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