City Council President Zeke Cohen

City Council President Zeke Cohen joins Midday to talk about funding more efficient bus lines. Plus, councilmembers debate a review of how much the city's educational and medical institutions pay toward the city budget.

One of the most distressed areas in the city will become a place for learning and gathering.

Earlier this year, the city’s Department of Housing and Community Development revamped the permitting system — and delays got worse. City Council members want to know why.

Zeke Cohen was elected to City Council President in December 2024 after serving 8 years as councilmember representing District 1.

City Council President Zeke Cohen joins the show to discuss the 2026 budget, immigration enforcement and taxes.

And how the FY 2026 budget will hit Baltimoreans’ pockets.

The council must vote on any amendments to the mayor’s $4.6B budget proposal by June 26th.

Overtime hours are expected to be lower this year at below 900,000.

At an annual remembrance event Friday, city leaders acknowledged a reduction in student deaths from last year — but said it’s not enough.

“Baltimore is built different. So, we have to build different.”