Baltimore City’s Spending Of Federal Community Development Block Grant Dollars For Economic Development is Less Than Comparable Cities
The cornerstone of Baltimore’s economic development during the burgeoning 1970s was its ability to leverage federal, state, and private resources; today, even though those resources are scarce, Baltimore spends little of the federal funds that are available for job creating and tax producing activities. Is a reallocation needed?
Abell Salutes: “The Door”
For young people in East Baltimore, a school away from school, a home away from home–and for many, a family where there is no family.
The Underfunded Venture Capital Pool In Maryland’s Hi-Tech Start-Up Businesses at Disadvantage
67 percent of Maryland’s start-up technology-related businesses say they have a need for financing not available through banks. There are proven solutions–if there is political will.
Abell Salutes: “SHARE”
Members trade hours of service for bags of food. They save money, enjoy higher quality food and serve the community.
Oxford Houses for Recovering Alcohol and Drug Addicts Establish Reputation for Success; “Believing in Themselves”
But skeptics say selective admissions keeps program serving small numbers, and distorts success results.