A massive thank you to all of our first responders, elected officials, and support staff who mobilized today immediately following the Key Bridge collapse. Baltimore is strong, Maryland is strong and together we will help our communities recover from this unthinkable tragedy.
Tonight, the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River will be lit red, white, yellow and black—the colors of Maryland's flag. Our thoughts are with those injured or still missing, and with the brave first responders following this morning's bridge tragedy in Baltimore.
This is proof of Baltimore's renaissance!
Our strategies are working: we’re investing in workforce development, supporting small & minority-owned businesses, and ensuring there’s opportunity for growth in every neighborhood.
A stronger economy means a better Baltimore.
Shout out to my colleague, Councilmember Danielle McCray. She’s a thoughtful legislator and committee chair, and is leading our city on suicide prevention. During this difficult time, when so many people are struggling amidst the mental health crisis, her work has undoubtedly…
Baltimore, I am putting you on notice. Artscape is BACK and it will be BIGGER and BETTER than before! Today at 3:00 PM, I will be revealing the HIGHLY anticipated headliner for this year's festival. Who do you think it will be? 👀
#CommunityShare
It's Back to School season!! 🚌📚📝✂ We wanted to share some FREE events and resources available to youth and families, including those experiencing homelessness, to help prepare for the upcoming school year.
#BmoreBack2School
The
@BaltimoreSAO
is representing this week at the
@NBPA1983
- a great opportunity to network with some of the most talented prosecutors in the country!
Yesterday, we celebrated 50 years of YouthWorks with the unveiling of this mural painted by our YouthWorkers. This mural is not just a celebration of the past half-century but also a testament to our commitment to empower Baltimore's youth for many more years to come.
Today, State's Attorney Bates joined BPD Acting Commissioner Richard Worley, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Anthony Barksdale, and President of Downtown Partnership (DPOB) Shelonda Stokes for a Public Safety Panel Discussion hosted by DPOB.
State's Attorney
@ivanjbates
and Victim Witness Chief Amanda Grantham celebrated the recent recognition of
@NGUYNES
, founder of
@HerResiliency
, who received the Henry Gleim Award from
@GovWesMoore
for the work her org does for vulnerable and at-risk women.
Survivors Against Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E.) invites you to a healing session and memorial for loved ones lost this Saturday at Ruscome Mansion. Email survivors.save
@gmail
.com for more information.
Today, State's Attorney
@ivanjbates
spoke at
@LBHealth
@LBCenterForHope
third annual red desk event - a memorial service and call-to-action regarding children who have lost their lives to gun violence. The fight against childhood violence, trauma, & abuse is everyone's fight.
The death of Tyre Nichols is a stark reminder of the brutality that Black people continue to face daily in this country and how much work remains for us to value Black American lives.
It takes collaboration across all levels of government to make effective change. We're excited to work with leaders like Senator Ben Cardin to make Baltimore a safer city.