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Department of Public Works

The Unclean Truth: How Five Cities Stack Up On Recycling

From the East Coast to the West Coast, recycling is a big issue for local governments.

2012/12/26

Part of the road was damaged after the water main broke.

DPW: Aging Infrastructure & Superstorm Sandy To Blame For Water Main Breaks

For the third time in a week, an aging water main bursts in Baltimore, flooding streets and shutting down roads.

2012/11/13

Charles Street Remains Closed As Crews Work To Repair Water Main

Two days after a 5 feet water main break flooded Charles Street, crews are still working to get things fixed and cleaned up.

2012/11/09

Baltimore DPW Says Repairs On York Road Water Main To Restore Water Shortly

The Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) said repairs being undertaken on the part of the water main on York Road that broke on Thursday will restore water to the 43 businesses and residents that had been without service since the break.

2012/11/02

Water Main Break Causes Muddy Mess In Heart Of Downtown Baltimore

Baltimore Street Closed By Main Break Reopens

A Baltimore Public Works spokesman says a busy downtown street closed by a water main break has reopened.

2012/08/19

DPW Addresses Billing Errors In Report, Says It Is Making Improvements

The Baltimore Department of Public works reported making significant progress in improving billing water use, meter reading and customer service.

2012/07/25

Sinkhole Closes East Monument Street, Causes Gas Leak

East Monument Street between Patterson Park and Milton avenues is closed due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole has also caused a gas leak.

2012/07/25

Inner Harbor May Have Green Liquid Flow Through It

Don’t be alarmed if you see a bright green liquid flowing through the Inner Harbor and other waterways.

2012/07/25

Baltimore DPW Worker To Sing At Orioles Game

The Baltimore Department of Public Works says that one of its employees is going to be singing the national anthem at the Baltimore Orioles game against the Washington Nationals.

2012/06/22

D.C. Dept Of Transportation Reaches 10th Anniversary

Mayor Vincent Gray’s office has announced that he will help lead celebrations later this week marking the 10th anniversary of the creation of the District’s Department of Transportation.

2012/06/06

Baltimore Water Bills May Go Up To Pay For System Repairs

Thousands of households could pick up the tab for Baltimore’s aging water system. The Department of Public Works wants to increase your bills to fund repairs.

2012/05/23

Mountain Bikers Fight DPW To Stay On Loch Raven Reservoir Trails

They’re some of the most beautiful trails in the state, popular with hikers and bikers. But now, the Department of Public Works wants bikers off of so-called single-track trails.

2011/10/14

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