American Rescue Plan Act Funds

The head of the Mayor's office administering the $641 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds describes how the city's been putting that money to use.

The funds will help bring services to underserved communities across the city.

The Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 pandemic won't be considered a national emergency after three years but Baltimore City officials expect to keep offering vaccines and tests free for now.

Renovation plans include building a brand new school and recreation center in Baltimore's Frankford neighborhood by 2025.

The Point-in-Time Count relies on volunteers to scour the city for people who are unsheltered which matters as a data point but this year it matters more than ever as the city leverages American Rescue Act Plan money.

The money for Baltimore City's health department is part of the $3.2 billion in funds allocated nationwide through a grant program created under the American Rescue Plan Act that’s specifically directed to public health infrastructure.

The Baltimore City mayor joins Tom Hall for another of our monthly conversations about key issues for the city.