That lovely, remodeled, Federal Hill rowhouse in Apartment Therapy reminded us that Federal Hill, with its hip restaurants, young people and killer location (it’s pretty close to just about everything), is kicking. So here we are, with another look at our favorite neighborhood in south Baltimore.
7 E. Hamburg Street
This two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath rowhouse is so [...]
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Ah, Federal Hill, you sing your siren song across all of the Greatest City in America, begging us to come, indulge in active life, close to restaurants, parks, water, stadiums and nightlife. And we come, riding the public transportation that is so convenient to your neighborhood, walking over to the wonderfully strange American Visionary Arts [...]
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So it’s not likely that your new house, no matter how perfect it is, is going to be perfect in every way. Don’t fret, this is normal; it’s part of making a house into your home. And what helps you do that most of all – after, you know, family and stuff – is furniture [...]
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Today, we’re going to focus on that hip little neighborhood south of the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill. If you don’t make the trip down too often, well, you’re missing out. There’s the amazing happy hour oyster special at Nick’s Seafood, the Cross Street Market, and even Illusions, Baltimore’s only magic bar, to keep us happy [...]
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Oh, Baltimore, there is so much we love about you. We love that you’re self-deprecating: Hon Fest, Jon Waters, all those “Greatest City in America” benches. (Oh, wait, that was serious?) We love that you’re unpretentious, unlike those folks down in the federal city to our south. But most of all, we love the food. [...]
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The season is here for grass stains, paper-bag wine, and canoodling in public. Baltimore’s venerable tradition of outdoor summer movies is back. There are a slew of locations at which to participate in this magical rite, and new, unofficial venues are always popping up. Check out this list, then scour your own neighborhood for the [...]
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We know that to some of you folks – the entrepreneurial and freelancing sorts – living close to work is a moot point: your home is where you work. In your honor we’re focusing this week on two-bedroom residences, with patios, that can easily be transformed into home offices. Convert the second bedroom into [...]
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Everyone knows it’s a buyer’s market, but when a seller knocks $50,000 off a moderately priced house, bargain hunters sit up and take notice. We found three homes whose prices dropped $50,000 within the past two or three months. Two are under 900 square feet and gorgeous. The third is bigger and, while more basic, [...]
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Whether you’re eating cucumber sandwiches or Lake Trout in a sack, sometimes you just want to do it in the grass. And while Baltimore may not seem the most sprawlable polis in the loose confederation of city-states, there are still a few pastoral vistas to be found. Here’s our list of dawn-to-duskers:
1. Canton Waterfront Park [...]
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You may remember – you ardent UDL fan, you – that a few weeks ago we told you about the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance. In case you don’t remember and don’t feel like clicking on the link, we’ll reiterate that the DBFA is a local non-profit that seeks to make downtown Baltimore more hospitable to [...]
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