A new portal offers Maryland residents responsive design, nearly 200 online services and integrated social media intended to maximize citizen engagement. The site’s design is responsive, meaning it will detect the device being used to access it, and adjust the way content displays accordingly. Responsive design, gaining ground in the Web design industry, keeps smartphone […]
Mr. Perrelli? He’s in His Office. No, Really. Yes, It IS His Office.
The Washington Post By Rosalind S. Helderman January 30, 2009 In the Maryland State House, the nation’s oldest continuously operating legislative building, there are a lot of rooms whose use has changed over time. One ornate space just inside the door that is now devoted to a museum was once the Senate chamber, where George […]
Bright ideas help lower Baltimore’s energy bills
The Baltimore Sun By Justin Fenton June 14, 2005 When Baltimore officials needed help bringing down the city’s energy costs, they turned to a cartoon light bulb and common sense. Everyone knows it’s wise to turn off the lights when leaving a room, but city officials say this was a new concept to some city […]
311: Your Call to City Hall
Baltimore City implemented a 311 system in 2001. But this wasn’t just a call center, it also included citizen web reporting. Over 75 public services, from streetlights and potholes to water breaks and missed trash collections were cataloged, and tracked for results by the CitiStat program. According to About.com: In 2001, Mayor Martin O’Malley launched […]
Manhole Cover Illustration
The Baltimore Sun By Reginald Fields July 23, 2003 Customized cover marks entry to inferno Cast-iron commemoration above train tunnel recalls raging fire of 2 years ago The new cover was designed by mayor’s office Webmaster Frank Perrelli, who also designed and manages the city’s Web site. The tunnel’s openings are on Howard Street near […]
Web Winners
Baltimore ranks first again, as confirmed by Governing Magazine’s May 2002 issue. Governing Magazine, May 2002
