With the first day of school right around the corner, we must make sure all of our children will “Be Ready, Be There, and Stay There!”

To grow our city, we have to find innovative ways to attract new residents, while giving those already here more reasons to stay.

For many Baltimore City residents, gaining access to quality, nutritious food can be an insurmountable challenge. Approximately 1 in 5 Baltimore City residents face some sort of food access barrier.

To grow a city, we have to keep ourselves on a fiscally sustainable path.

As we celebrate our nation’s independence this 4th of July weekend, we should also take time to honor Baltimore’s rich and vibrant history.