Where did Wes and Moore grow up in the book, The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates?

Wes and Moore grew up in Baltimore, a huge city with many different neighborhoods. Though the book mentions tourist areas and upscale areas, the primary focus is on the poor areas. This was where Wes and Moore grew up. The few jobs that were there did not pay well. There were few opportunities to better oneself. The schools were not as good as those in other districts. The author provides a lot of statistics to explain what is going on in the city, such as the percentage of teenage girls getting pregnant and the estimated number of drug addicts. The statistics paint a picture of what young people are facing growing up in Baltimore.