Hey Baltimore, this week think of me as the guy on the sidewalk with the fancy watches in his jacket, only my jacket is the Internet and the watches are expensive meals in local restaurants. To put it plainly, I didn’t really generate any brilliant scheme or angle or incentive myself, I just happened on [...]
Entries from March 24th, 2009
Upcoming Open Houses — Something for Every Price Range
March 23rd, 2009 No Comments
Whether you’re in the market or just like wandering through empty houses as a good Sunday afternoon date activity, we’ve picked out some appealing prospects for your browsing pleasure.
Got lots of money (or like to pretend you do)?
405 Warren Avenue — Federal Hill; valued at $1,014,820
This spacious four-bedroom, four bath Federal Hill townhouse is perfectly [...]
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Monday Morning Link Round Up — 3/23 Edition
March 23rd, 2009 No Comments
The Charm City Craft Mafia’s blog delivers some sad news: Hampden fave Chelle Paperie (851 W. 36th Street ) is closing its doors this week (but don’t worry; they’ll still be selling pretty papers online). We’ll take a teensy bit of comfort in their 40 percent off clearance sale, though.
More sadness: despite valiant [...]
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Events Listing – Weekend of 3/20
March 20th, 2009 No Comments
Baltimore’s first on-street bicycle “parking lot” opens up this weekend in Charles Village. Follow the bike parade from City Hall on Friday, March 20 at 5 p.m. all the way up to Eddie’s Market in Charles Village (3117 St. Paul Street) for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration; the (uphill!) bike procession will be headed by [...]
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Baltimore Markets — Lexington and Cross Street
March 19th, 2009 No Comments
Baltimore, we keep finding, is full of little, endearing touches. Stuff like HonFest, Pete’s Grille, and Michael Phelps. But one of our favorite Baltimore touches is all the markets around the city. These aren’t neighborhood grocery stores; they’re more like markets in the old-world sense, selling everything from seafood and cell phones to carnations and [...]
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City Living is Greener!
March 19th, 2009 No Comments
So we’ve been talking about environmentalism and city living for a little while now and, in case you haven’t noticed, we’re pro-both. A lot of people would tell us that’s a contradictory position, that you can’t be an environmentalist and live in a city. But now, with a new study from Harvard economist Edward L. [...]
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Denser, Hardier Cities on the Way
March 18th, 2009 No Comments
The end is still nigh–yay or nay? Point: Alan Moore. Counterpoint: USA Today. We all know the housing bubble popped and lots of people (read: everyone) got some of that stinging goop in their eyes. But the preferred newspaper of America’s hotel patrons ran a story last week suggesting all may not be quite as [...]
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Frugal Tuesday: 1916 Edition
March 17th, 2009 No Comments
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and there are lessons to be learned. First, in an economy like this one, we’re all Irish. Poverty, big families, stiff drinks, and the occasional brawl–not to mention a deep respect for the tuberous roots. Who can say no? Second, more than anything, this is a holiday about acceptance. [...]
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Historic Prospects for Baltimore's Present
March 17th, 2009 No Comments
In Annapolis last week, the Maryland state legislature discussed a proposal (SB 258/HB 309) to extend the state’s historic tax credit program, and Baltimore has as much to gain by its passing as anywhere in the state. The Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit has been on the books for ten years and is set [...]
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