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Curbside recycling is on a biweekly schedule throughout Baltimore until further notice. Bolton Hill recycling collection takes place on alternating Fridays. Through the end of 2023, the collection dates are October 6, October 20, November 3, November 17, December 1, December 15, December 29.
Arts in the Parks is back for its third season! All are welcome to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs out for concerts in parks in Bolton Hill, Marble Hill, and Madison Park Thursday evenings starting the first week of July through the second week of September. See the calendar for specific artists and performance dates.
Mayor Scott to Bolton Hill: drop dead!
November 2023
Disregarding requests from BHCA and a city council majority to revise his proposed council redistricting plan to keep our neighborhood intact, Mayor Brandon Scott vetoed a modified city council plan which accomplished just that. The mayor, instead, opted for political gamesmanship over transparency and community opinion.
BPD Western District chief gives lengthy response to Bolton Hill crime reports
November 2023
The commander of the Baltimore Police Department’s Western District, Maj. Matt Corell, gave a no-nonsense review of the continuing region-wide high incidence of car thefts and armed robberies at the November BHCA meeting. He detailed his officers’ activities to reduce these crimes in and around Bolton Hill, which became part of the Western District in July.
Unity@Park Avenue progress continues
November 2023
In 2019, Unity@Park Avenue was hatched as a vision to transform the south side of the intersection of Park and North Ave. into an appealing space for pedestrians and bus riders as well as an attractive gateway to Bolton Hill and Reservoir Hill.
The Middle East war comes to the neighborhood
November 2023
Passions set afire by Hamas’ bloody invasion of Israel and Israel’s retaliatory attacks on Gaza have resulted in graffiti in Bolton Hill.
Bolton Hill’s John McLucas: Three novels available and still more to come
November 2023
In the seven years since he took possession of the Bolton Hill house he calls Palatino, John C. McLucas has published three books, has at least two more in the works and has visited Italy six times.
City Temple Church loses its longtime pastor
November 2023
Changes in public religiosity, the politicization of some evangelical denominations, the prolonged scandal in the Catholic Archdiocese and the COVID pandemic—they’ve taken a toll on attendance and the dynamism of many churches, nationally and in the neighborhood.
Downsizing, MICA plans to sell Bolton Hill properties
November 2023
Facing reduced student enrollment and revenues, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has decided to sell several Bolton Hill properties, beginning with two residences located on Mt. Royal Ave.
Thinking about cannabis? Start slowly and get a medical card, doctor advises
November 2023
About 30 neighborhood residents were appropriately “Curious about Cannabis” and attended an Oct. 25 evening salon with that theme hosted by BHCA’s Gray Panther caucus of older residents.
What! No left turn onto North Avenue?
November 2023
The city moved forward in October on its long-term Complete Street program that tries to emphasize safety and alternatives to cars as transportation in the city.
Kylie Perrotti has a new cookbook
November 2023
Kylie Perrotti’s newest cookbook, The Plant-Based 5-Ingredient Cookbook, shows any cook how to take just five readily-available ingredients and transform them into delicious plant-based dishes for any occasion.
