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Hisyphus t1_iy2alc6 wrote
Reply to Best places to cry in Baltimore? by my-hero-macadamia
University of Baltimore law library. Or University of Maryland law library. Any library works in a pinch though.
CaptainObvious110 t1_iy29f7x wrote
Reply to comment by Cunninghams_right in Five houses targeted for demolition in Mount Vernon historic district by Rubysdad1975
Ok, thanks for the update. My question now becomes: "What condition were those buildings in when they were first given to the church?"
If they were already in poor condition why did that happen in the first place and why would they be allowed to be dumped on someone else?
Beefovens9th t1_iy28orr wrote
Reply to comment by HiddenThoughtOG in What’s the best WOOD FIRED style pizza in the area? I want crust charred crusts and really good sauce. by hyperr129
Man I’m sorry to tell you this… But Iggies is gone.
Box0crackers t1_iy28d7u wrote
Reply to What’s the best WOOD FIRED style pizza in the area? I want crust charred crusts and really good sauce. by hyperr129
Arthouse; Verde; Johnny Rad's; Paulie Gee's.
meJohnnyD t1_iy26xo5 wrote
Leon’s/Steampunk (back bar) in Mt. Vernon.
Twoweekswithpay t1_iy26jw6 wrote
Reply to comment by Floss_tycoon in What’s the best WOOD FIRED style pizza in the area? I want crust charred crusts and really good sauce. by hyperr129
Just ate there the other night. Was in the area and heard that was a good spot. Had their supreme and it was delicious! Love the square pie & square-cut pieces.
CaptainObvious110 t1_iy26hb8 wrote
Reply to comment by plain-rice in Five houses targeted for demolition in Mount Vernon historic district by Rubysdad1975
That block loses a large chunk of it's irreplaceable historic features if those buildings aren't preserved.
Maleficent_Thanks_51 t1_iy267h2 wrote
Upstairs at the Ottobar
FeverishNewt t1_iy25f64 wrote
Reply to As someone new to the area and wanting to get into hiking, any recommendations on where to start and what trails to pursue (with car park)? Also shoe recommendations would be great. Woman with a bit of flat feet here. by BeyondRecovery1
My wife just bought these Oboz hiking boots @ REI. She likes them. We were out on a bird hike and another woman in our group commented on her boots and had the same brand.
https://www.rei.com/product/203192/oboz-sawtooth-x-mid-waterproof-hiking-boots-womens
If you're able to drive to Patapsco State Park. It has tons of trails to hike on the west side of Baltimore County. The Soapstone trailhead even connects to a public street, S. Rolling Road, that has lots of space for public parking. Parking along Rolling Road and walking into the park means you don't have to pay the $2 per person entrance fee. Pretty nice perk.
https://goo.gl/maps/HZMAAFfdQzPYtgAY6
Patapsco State Park Avalon map
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/documents/patapsco_avalonmap.pdf
I'm an avid hiker and have been to most of the available parks around Baltimore County. I don't know to much about the downtown trail offerings. But it sounds like other people in this thread can cover that for you. Let me know if you have any pertinent questions. Good luck and have fun.
UPDATE: Here's a recommendation for looking at trails downtown Walking Baltimore. I met the author, Evan Balkan @ an REI meet and greet. His written trail descriptions are pretty good. He's the same author that wrote, 60 hikes within 60 miles, Baltimore, that someone else recommended. You should be able to get these books from your Enoch Pratt library branch.
Walking Baltimore: An Insider's Guide to 33 Historic Neighborhoods, Waterfront Districts, and Hidden Treasures in Charm City, by Evan Balkan (2013 ed)
https://catalog.prattlibrary.org/client/en_US/default/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1597479/ada?qu=walking+baltimore&d=ent%3A%2F%2FSD_ILS%2F0%2FSD_ILS%3A1597479%7EILS%7E5&h=8
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, Baltimore : Including Anne Arundel, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, And Howard Counties, by Evan Balkan (2009 ed)
https://catalog.prattlibrary.org/client/en_US/default/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1483903/ada?qu=60+hikes+within+60+miles+baltimore&d=ent%3A%2F%2FSD_ILS%2F0%2FSD_ILS%3A1483903%7EILS%7E1&h=8
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles : Baltimore : Including Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, And Howard Counties, by Allison Sturm (2019 ed)
https://catalog.prattlibrary.org/client/en_US/default/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2046135/ada?qu=60+hikes+within+60+miles+baltimore&d=ent%3A%2F%2FSD_ILS%2F0%2FSD_ILS%3A2046135%7EILS%7E2&h=8
Illustrious_Listen_6 t1_iy254dy wrote
Reply to Best places to cry in Baltimore? by my-hero-macadamia
Anywhere. This is a sad city.
Cunninghams_right t1_iy24wsx wrote
people get so upset about this while disregarding so many other real problems in the city. a fast, green, and cheap form of transportation that can help up become less car-dominated shouldn't be the enemy. if anything, people should be upset about the city choosing this company and getting rid of Lime, which has a better kickstand. if they're going to regulate the market, they should be doing a better job.
WickedCSGO t1_iy249ne wrote
Reply to comment by Tuxeyboy1 in What’s the best WOOD FIRED style pizza in the area? I want crust charred crusts and really good sauce. by hyperr129
The older gentleman that used to own Al Pacino’s, like 10+ years ago, give my brother and I gifts on Christmas like snow gloves and such! And I was unaware they had another location
CaptainObvious110 t1_iy249i1 wrote
Reply to comment by Renaiconna in Five houses targeted for demolition in Mount Vernon historic district by Rubysdad1975
Why did they accept those buildings in the first place then?
Cunninghams_right t1_iy23ow6 wrote
Reply to comment by CaptainObvious110 in Five houses targeted for demolition in Mount Vernon historic district by Rubysdad1975
someone else mentioned that wall in the back has collapsed, which certainly does complicate things from when I wrote this. I still think it could be saved, but once a wall goes, it's much harder because you have to get a structural engineering company to make sure it's safe to work on. if it's not safe to work on, it's much harder. I'm so irritated that the church would let them get that far gone.
CaptainObvious110 t1_iy23o1o wrote
Reply to comment by PigtownDesign in Five houses targeted for demolition in Mount Vernon historic district by Rubysdad1975
Which raises the very big question of why these particular properties were allowed to deteriorate to this point in the first place?
CaptainObvious110 t1_iy238n0 wrote
Reply to comment by frolicndetour in Five houses targeted for demolition in Mount Vernon historic district by Rubysdad1975
Agreed
CaptainObvious110 t1_iy236eu wrote
Reply to comment by pk10534 in Five houses targeted for demolition in Mount Vernon historic district by Rubysdad1975
If they don't have the money to renovate and refurbish the properties then why not be rid of them in the first place? If I'm missing something please clear it up
Pakaru t1_iy22vpx wrote
Reply to What’s the best WOOD FIRED style pizza in the area? I want crust charred crusts and really good sauce. by hyperr129
Brick N Fire by Camden Yards
CaptainObvious110 t1_iy22q3p wrote
Reply to comment by Renaiconna in Five houses targeted for demolition in Mount Vernon historic district by Rubysdad1975
Which raises the question of why they would accept or hold onto properties if they do not have the means of repairing them?
If anything selling those properties would make available more funds that could be used to maintain their building and to assist others as they have been doing.
Please forgive me if I have said anything wrong.
MontisQ t1_iy22pcv wrote
Reply to comment by 2468975 in Pension for Baltimore City council members by 2468975
Call them, email them asking to meet, or tell them when they knock on your door during election season.
CaptainObvious110 t1_iy217ad wrote
Reply to comment by Renaiconna in Five houses targeted for demolition in Mount Vernon historic district by Rubysdad1975
I have nothing but respect for them from a religious standpoint. My contention is merely where it comes to the houses and what they plan to do with them.
Why did they acquire the homes in the first place and did they originally have an intent to rehab them?
guest0112 t1_iy20vnn wrote
Walt’s Inn on a Saturday night. Jelly shots. Canton square pretzels post game.
Bun_Bunz t1_iy205ry wrote
Reply to comment by 2468975 in Pension for Baltimore City council members by 2468975
This is false. You have an option for 401k only or a hybrid 401k/pension plan
Am city employee
CaptainObvious110 t1_iy1zy6i wrote
Reply to comment by kermelie in Five houses targeted for demolition in Mount Vernon historic district by Rubysdad1975
Hmm. I was thinking the same thing to be honest.
Setting the example really goes a long way after all. But dishonesty and taking advantage of others is definitely not Godly.
Jhiggins34 t1_iy2bayr wrote
Reply to Best places to cry in Baltimore? by my-hero-macadamia
Under almost any bridge.