The Urbanite Returns
After nine years of wonderful, free reporting, the Urbanite ceased publication in 2012. But in the aftermath of last spring’s civil unrest,
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Neighborhood Safety Updates
November’s MRIA meeting, with the help of Councilman Eric Costello, generated a number of ideas about improving safety in our neighborhood.
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Festival Gratitude
By Louie Wilder
We were favored with a beautiful, sunny fall day for this year’s Festival on the Hill. That, plus all the great neighborhood support and attendance,
B&P Tunnel Project Update
At October’s MRIA meeting, Councilman Costello shared the recent decision that the option for the B&P Tunnel Project to tunnel under Bolton Hill has been eliminated.
Madison Park North Redevelopment
The Madison Park North Apartments property, located on the north side of North Avenue just west of Park Ave., has been a locus for crime and violence for decades.
Linden Park Apartments
Renovations at Memorial Apartments—soon to be renamed Linden Park Apartments in Bolton Hill—have been underway for some months. Nancy Hooff and Jake Stern of Somerset Development reported at September’s MRIA Board meeting that renovations are now almost 60% complete.
Volunteers Needed at Meals on Wheels
Every weekday, volunteers deliver fresh meals to a dozen or more households in our area. In 1960, two Baltimore women replicated a meal-delivery program that originated in London,
Let's Get Fiberoptic Internet for Bolton Hill
The Baltimore Broadband Coalition is crowdsourcing funds to bring high-speed, affordable internet service to Baltimore via fiberoptic cable. The coalition has divided the city into neighborhoods and assigned a goal for “backers” needed from each area.
Corpus Christi Gardens Rejuvenated
In the fall of 2014, parishioners of Corpus Christi Church started “refreshing” the rectory gardens at the corner of Mount Royal and Lafayette. Since those first weeds were pulled,
Baltimore Heritage Awards
Founded in 1960, Baltimore Heritage works hard to preserve and promote Baltimore’s historic buildings and neighborhoods. For over fifty years, their annual awards program has recognized projects that achieve excellence in the restoration or rehabilitation of Baltimore’s historic buildings.