Many of you have reached out asking how you can be an ally to your immigrant neighbors. Here are a few ways to do that: Make sure to have...

Under Governor Moore's executive order , the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council was created to work on tackling the vacancy crisis in Baltimore City. You can find the list of the members on the council, past meeting notes, and future meeting dates here . Although I am not on the council and testimony is not allowed, I attend every meeting and have written letters to the council to express my concerns and thoughts from every meeting. I will continue to attend the meetings

Happy fifth week of Hispanic Heritage Month ! This week we will be highlighting astronaut, engineer, and NASA leader, Ellen Ochoa. Ellen Ochoa was born on May 10th, 1958 in Los Angeles, California. Ochoa was raised in La Mesa California, as a middle child with five siblings. Both of her parents did not attend college, but Ochoa was determined to pursue higher education as a first-generation student. College is what first sparked Ochoa’s interest in science. As an undergrad

Happy fourth week of Hispanic Heritage Month ! This week we will be highlighting journalist, investment banker, and politician, Aída Álvarez. Aída Álvarez was born in 1950 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. She was raised in Puerto Rico, and moved to New York City as a teenager to attend high school. As a teenager she participated in the the ASPIRA program. The ASPIRA program was an educational program that empowered girls from underserved backgrounds to succeed in leadership positio

The Baltimore City Fire Department urges residents to create a family emergency plan. Make sure you have extra water, flashlights, batteries, and copies of important documents. Also, ensure you have an escape plan in case a fire takes place in your home. Practice the plan with your family so that everyone is prepared. It can save everyone's life if there's a plan!

This Thursday, October 8th the new CEO of City Schools, Dr. Dawson, will hosting a listening session at MERVO High School. Dr. Dawson has been hosting these listening sessions across the city and now we have the opportunity to have him come to a school in our area. We encourage residents in our district and around the city to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet Dr. Dawson and share your vision for our schools. See details abotu the event below.

On Wednesday, October 7th at 5pm at Montebello Elementary/Middle School, there will be a meeting to update parents and the community on the reconstruction of The Castle on the Hill. Baltimore City Public Schools recently announced a delay in the project, and it will be discussed during this meeting. See details in the graphic below.

Happy third week of Hispanic Heritage Month ! This week we will be highlighting doctor and women's rights activist, Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías. Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías was born in 1929, in New York City. Throughout her childhood she lived in both New York and Puerto Rico. During her early years of school she faced discrimination because she was Latine, which became a catalyst for her future work helping underserved communities. Despite the adverse experiences she faced at sc

The deadline to apply for the Homeowners' Property Tax Credit is this coming up on Thursday, October 1st. This is an important credit for homeowners who earn $60k or less because it significantly lowers your property tax debt for your next bill. Residents who qualify for the Homeowners' Property Tax Credit, must reapply every year. To access the application please click here.