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.
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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.
MICA Students Return
Another exciting school year awaits MICA students, faculty, and staff. Students start returning to campus the week of August 24 for the beginning of the 2015-2016 academic year.
Good News for Reservoir Hill
Recently, the Baltimore Sun featured a great article on Reservoir Hill’s revival, including news that two new cafes are planned for the neighborhood.
State Center Update
Caroline Moore from Ekistics, a development company involved with State Center, provided a history of this public-private venture. Projected to generate an additional $6 million in tax revenue,
Festival Grants Awarded
Using proceeds from last fall’s Festival on the Hill, Bolton Hill Nursery has awarded grants to the following organizations for projects that benefit the neighborhood: Wilson-Mason Alley Gating &
