Spring has finally arrived, and I know I’m not the only one who is ready to put the snow and cold behind us! After a long winter, many Baltimoreans are ready to get out their brooms and start sweeping.

The contributions that women have made to society have had—and continue to have—a strong impact on the lives of men, women, and children everywhere.

Today is the last day of Black History Month. For 28 days, we have looked back on the history that has been made by people of color in our city and our nation.

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake delivered Baltimore’s 15th annual State of the City Address, which focused on building a better Baltimore through safer streets, economic opportunity, new schools, and a more efficient government. Mayor Rawlings-Blake, committed to making Baltimore a safer city, focused her speech on efforts to increase public safety.