First day of school magic. Let’s go Baltimore!

A temporary stop sign has been installed by Baltimore City DOT at the intersection of Bank and Caroline Streets, where 44 yr old Elhadji Toure was struck by a driver and killed while riding his bike. Big thanks to Mark Parker and Zeke Cohen for advocacy on a safety improvement.

Thank you to my colleagues on the City Council for unanimously passing the Strengthening Renters Safety Act on second reader!

This is so needed, I can point to at least 4 buildings that neighbor me that shouldn’t have licenses to rent considering the poor state they are in. Thank you city council!

Baltimore! I’m partnering with Creative Alliance to bring back my workshop series on writing flash narratives. Check the link below for details, message me with questions, and let’s get ready to write flash! Sessions start next Thursday, September 5th. creativealliance.org/event/writing-…

Nice surprise today: We got our truck height camera back on Ponca Street! There were some issues with the previous install that led to its removal but I’m glad to see enforcement on this non-truck route. Thanks Zeke Cohen for helping advocate for this to be returned.

Friends- when you see that Hogan commercial saying he will restore #ReproductiveRights I’m here to remind you he VETOED my Abortion Care Access Act establishing abortion rights for poor women in MD. Angela Alsobrooks is the real deal. Hogan is not. #IWasThere

.Wes Moore left his job to go serve in Afghanistan. He put his life on the line for our country. He is a patriot and a public servant. I’m proud to call him my friend and our Governor.

Please join me in taking a moment today on #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay to remember the lives of those we have lost too soon to drug-related overdoses. We all have a responsibility in helping those who are struggling with substance use.

A very important meeting of the minds and of the Lesters today with Lester Davis

The kale 🥬 is flourishing in our Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School community garden!

Our hearts are shattered. Yesterday, the bodies of six Hamas-held hostages were recovered by Israeli forces in Rafah, among them was Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. We grieve with the families during this unimaginable time. May their memories forever be a blessing.

Powerful, painful piece by clara longo de freitas Jason Billingsley destroyed so many lives. Trauma doesn’t just impact individuals but entire families and communities.

Proud to join Unite Here Local 7 and the Hilton workers on the picket line for their strike! There is nowhere I’d rather be on Labor Day than standing in solidarity with these essential workers. Too many hardworking, Hilton hotel staff are on food-stamps because they can’t afford to pay

Happy Labor Day Baltimore! #Solidarity

Proud to join the picket line on Labor Day 💪 “And while we love our hotels, we love our workers even more. So, what I am here to say is give the Hilton workers a fair contract.” thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/baltim…

You are going to need get used to me saying this over the next 62 days, but if you are in Baltimore City. Vote No on H. It is bad for you, it is bad for your neighborhood, it is bad for Baltimore.

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Connecting with these women was both inspiring and empowering. Grateful for the energy, wisdom, and strength they brought to our conversation. When we support each other, we create safe spaces for healing and growth.