In our Bolton Hill neighborhood, critters rule: dogs, cats, parrots, hamsters, whatever.  In these social distancing times, pet-walking has become a great distraction for many.

A bill now pending before the city council would change residential zoning to eliminate off-street parking space requirements when owners of single-family residences decide to cut them up into two or more apartments. 

The BHCA committee that is working on a strategic plan to help shape the future of the neighborhood is jogging along, despite delays caused by the pandemic.

While the COVID pandemic has been an unprecedented disruptor for much of the area economy, housing sales and values in Bolton Hill have, after an early convulsion, stabilized and are brisk, according to three residents who are realtors.

In July the Bolton Hill Community Association launched an initiative to review public historic markers in the neighborhood. 

Plans are underway for a major renovation of Contee-Parago Park, at the southern end of the neighborhood at Bolton Street between Dolphin Street and Dolphin Lane.

In a time when many surely miss the opportunity to go to Oriole Park at Camden Yards this summer and watch our Orioles engage in our national pastime, it seems like a good time for the baseball-starved fan to reflect on the rich history of baseball in Baltimore.

The three-part revitalization project called Unity@Park Avenue will bring colorful murals to the bleached walls facing North Avenue, transform a sterile lot into a greener, more hospitable northern entrance to Bolton Hill, and reimagine the bus stop at the edge of the lot.

Summer is winding down which means the abundance of ripe tomato varieties is dwindling. I have been trying to scoop up as many tomatoes this season as possible – whether from the farmer’s market or my CSA.

Your Bolton Hill Bulletin volunteer staff took a breather after the June issue.  Great to be back.  Here are some things that occurred in our absence.