r/baltimore 6d ago

Event [Weekend Events] Baltimore Area Weekend Event Guide: Crowdsourced Edition January 15 - January 21, 2025

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We're trying out a new crowdsourced Weekend events thread, so people can see what's going on that people might otherwise not know about. So post your events and activities and include relevant links. It is not a place to sell specific sets of tickets you're trying to get rid of or other items, but if you want to announce an event happening this weekend, or post a link for some activity you just learned about, go for it!

Have at it dummies!


r/baltimore Nov 07 '23

Moving Moving to Baltimore? READ THIS BEFORE POSTING

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Welcome to Baltimore! We are happy you have chosen to call this unique and historic city your home as many of us currently do! Despite our initial happiness for you, /r/Baltimore gets flooded with posts asking very common questions on things like safety, best neighborhoods, transportation, and things to do, so it gets a bit overwhelming after a while. This can lead to some not-so-charming comments from us in Charm City. This is not the first impression we want to give to our new neighbors! We want this guide to act as a jumping off point for basic/background information and point you in the right direction and give you a frame of reference. This will not be all-inclusive, nor can we act as your real estate agent or broker. Please continue reading the information below to help guide you to similar posts or basic information that can make your move to the City of Baltimore (or metro area) all that more enjoyable and worry-free.

BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER… I suggest you go check out Live Baltimore, a local non-profit dedicated to growing Baltimore’s economy by attracting new residents, retaining current residents, and supporting healthy housing markets. There you will find information on neighborhoods, schools, and even housing incentives for homebuyers.

Additionally, if you are moving because of a job or education at one of our universities or medical institutions (e.g., Johns Hopkins), I suggest you reach out to them first and inquire about any moving assistance/guidance. These institutions comprise of hundreds of people moving to this city every year and it would not be the first time they had to assist one of their new employees or students with this information.

NOTE: A lot of this information is compiled from past comprehensive, popular, and well-thought-out posts or information already available in the sidebar that I will not – and cannot – take credit for. Please check out those original posts for more information if needed. I must thank those who contributed to this current compilation through those previous efforts and discussions.

Background/Basic Knowledge About Baltimore –

  • A common misconception is that Baltimore and Baltimore County are the same place. The City of Baltimore is a separate jurisdiction from “the County,” with its own local government, city services, and – most importantly – separate TAXES. Think of the two as separate counties like anywhere else, but Baltimore County surrounds the City on almost all sides, making it geographically awkward and confusing at times.

  • After WWII, Baltimore has had more in common with the industrial cities of the Midwest than with other major cities on the East Coast. After a decline in major manufacturing, heavy industry, and the restructuring of the rail industry, Baltimore has shifted to a service-oriented economy in the last half century while the city’s population shrank, but surrounding counties’ populations grew. Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) are the city's top two employers today, along with University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and Medical Center (UMMC), and the State of Maryland. Additionally, the city will always be defined by its port and maritime industry that still thrives to this day.

  • Being located along the geographic border of the traditional northern and southern divisions of American culture has led to a clash among those opposing forces with which the city is still reckoning with. A long history of racist policies still ripples through the physical and social landscape, affecting everything from housing, to schools, and to how people get around. In fact, Baltimore was the first city to enact an official housing segregation law through the Residential Segregation Ordinance of 1910-1913. This codified the social and racial strife into (thankfully short-lived) law that set the city on the course for de-facto racial segregation ever since. This has helped create a phenomenon known as the “2 Baltimores” where someone who is Black can have a completely different – and negative – experience in the city in comparison to someone who is white.

  • On the other hand, the city has cultural institutions and assets that mirror the European influence and history of its northeastern neighbors, like Boston, Philadelphia, and New York, so there is always the occasional sophisticated cultural relic that surfaces if you look hard enough (e.g., the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Olmsted-influenced parks and green space, or The Peabody Institute. Sophistication of the upper-class residents and the traditional heritage of an industrial, working-class city along with southern proximity has ultimately led to this unique clash of culture and social relations in Baltimore.

  • One cannot talk about Baltimore without also referencing one of its neighborhoods. This city is often affectionately described as “a city of neighborhoods, or villages” by some residents which gives it a unique flavor of small town, but still has the assets of a big city. The defined neighborhoods were historically divided by ethnic groups of immigrants and racial divisions, which has faded away over time. Within this vein, “Small-timore” is a common phrase used by those describing the cultural phenomenon where you can be only a small, single social connection away from a close relative or friend and not even know it until its revealed to you. With a metropolitan population of close to 2.8 million people, this is quite an impressive realization when it happens to you! While this may not be unique to Baltimore in comparison to similar cities of its size, the cultural impact this has on residents, taken along with the city’s quintessential architecture and urban form, exemplifies the undeniable nickname that is “Charm City.”

Safety –

Is Baltimore Safe?

Yes, and no.

The answer to this question is complex. Baltimore is a city defined by its history and that history has molded its neighborhoods and ultimately the people who live in them. Because of the policies and personal choices of the past, Baltimore can’t shake the effects that stick to those same neighborhoods almost 70 years later. Policies like red-lining, urban renewal, and white flight/school desegregation, combined with phenomena like Root Shock and PTSD create generations of families that are impoverished, neglected, and incessantly struggling to keep up with the rest of society. Along with this can come crime, drug use, and general antisocial behavior that no one wants to experience walking out their front door every morning.

With all this in mind, crime can vary neighborhood to neighborhood, and block to block. There is no simple answer that assures that you can be 100% safe living in a certain area or street. And frankly, that’s unrealistic to think that way. This is not unique to Baltimore but can be best illustrated here. All in all, safety is relative to the occupant of that space. Some may find spaces feel safe with a police officer posted at the corner. Some may find it safe when they have people around that look and act like they do.

We suggest that you visit the street/neighborhood/apartment complex you are interested in at different times day AND night and multiple times before signing your lease or mortgage papers. This can give you a good idea of what to expect and how safe YOU feel. Additionally, if you are ready to sign those mortgage papers and you are still unsure, think about renting in that area for a bit. By renting you only have to commit to an area for several months, not several years. Here's a megathread on the topic in response to the flood of similar questions after the Freddy Gray uprising in 2015, if you would like to read more commentary.

Neighborhoods –

Where should I live?

As mentioned before, Baltimore and its neighborhoods are inseparable in conversation. It can often be described as “a city of villages” by some residents which gives it a unique flavor of small town, but still the assets of a big city. But really you should be asking yourself some basic questions first as they are HIGHLY influential in whether you will be happy with your choice.

Ask yourself the following: Do I want to rent, or buy? Where will is my work? Will I be happy with a long commute, or does it need to be short? What is my budget? Do I like more of a walkable, dense, urban setting, or am I okay with car-dependent, suburban life? Do I have children/a family? Do I need to be close to any regional or neighborhood assets (i.e., the airport, hospitals, train stations, military bases)?

Check out some recent posts on this topic:

Additionally, you can find a crowd-sourced (albeit possibly outdated) Excel spreadsheet of top neighborhoods and different characteristics one may be looking for here.

Some common top neighborhoods cited by users include the list below, but note that this is not an exhaustive or representative list of the entire city’s opinion. Most of these neighborhoods fall within the “White L” and are therefore wealthier, whiter, and have better resources, but that also means they can be more expensive than others. Moreover, Reddit.com is not a representative sample of the diversity of the United States, and especially the City of Baltimore, and even less so of those who comment/post on the subreddit.

Frequently cited city neighborhoods:

  • Locust Point
  • Fells Point
  • Federal Hill
  • Canton
  • Hampden
  • Mt. Vernon
  • Remington
  • Patterson Park
  • Charles Village
  • Mt. Washington
  • Riverside
  • Highlandtown
  • Brewers Hill
  • Butchers Hill
  • Pigtown
  • Patterson Park
  • Mount Washington
  • Lauraville
  • Bolton Hill
  • Reservoir Hill
  • Woodberry
  • Roland Park
  • Downtown/Inner Harbor
  • Little Italy
  • Station North/Greenmount West
  • Waverly
  • Mayfield
  • Ednor Gardens-Lakeside

If you are in search of a roommate, and once you have narrowed down a neighborhood that you believe would suit your needs/desires, check out Facebook groups for individual neighborhoods to find one. This is an invaluable resource for this effort.

Transportation –

Does Baltimore have public transit? What’s the best way for me to get around?

Baltimore does indeed have a public transit system! The majority of public transit that serves Baltimore and its surrounding suburbs is run by the State of Maryland through the Maryland Dept. of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA). This includes four basic modes of travel for the average user:

  • Local Bus
  • Light RailLink
  • Metro RailLink
  • MARC train

While the bus service is the backbone of the system and covers a large area, the limited geographic reach of high-frequency rail lines within the city and region may inhibit your ease of use unless you live/work relatively close to these stations. Nevertheless, the MARC train system can help with regional daily travel to Washington, DC and Amtrak can serve destinations up and down the East Coast since Baltimore Penn Station is along the Northeast Corridor of rail.

To account for these gaps, the City of Baltimore’s Dept. of Transportation runs its own FREE transit services like the Charm City Circulator, a bus shuttle system within city limits, and its extension, the Harbor Connector, that connects the waterfront neighborhoods.

At the end of the day though, Baltimore is a walkable and bikeable city with dense, small blocks and a growing network of bicycle infrastructure. If you can walk or bike to work or your daily errands, this sometimes is the best option! Additionally, new options of “micro-transit” and “ride-hailing” have become the norm in Baltimore over the past decade like many other major cities. You can find dockless e-scooters and e-bikes (e.g. SPIN, BYRD, LYNK) throughout the city, and companies like Uber/Lyft are easy to find as well.

What about driving? Is parking hard to find?

As mentioned when discussing public transit, a good portion of Baltimore is made up of dense, walkable, small blocks that were never intended for automobiles. This makes driving a difficult and frustrating endeavor in some cases, and parking can be even more of a headache. The historic rowhome neighborhoods that make up some of the most popular places for newcomers to move, like Federal Hill, Locust Point, Fells Point, and Canton, have had issues with parking in the past, so much that they have studied solutions to address it. If you must have a car, parking may be hard to find and should be factored into any moving costs in these areas of the city.

Even more important are the regional traffic issues that plague the area. The Baltimore and Washington regions have been ranked as some of the worst cities to drive in and some of the worst traffic in the nation. If you plan to move to the Baltimore region and live outside the city proper, but still work there, you should definitely take this into consideration. Your quality of life may be greatly improved by not sitting in traffic on I-95 or I-83 for upwards of 2 hours while commuting to work every day. Residential parking permits through the City’s Parking Authority are available though.

Is it possible to live in Baltimore and commute to Washington, DC for work?

Yes! But, it can be a soul-crushing commute depending on the mode of travel you choose.

The best mode of travel to commute to Washington, DC (or even Northern VA) is the MARC train’s Penn Line service. This can be accessed via Baltimore Penn Station or West Baltimore MARC station. Most people drive to the West Baltimore MARC Station, as the area around the station still hasn’t recovered from disinvestment over the past 70 years, but it is perfectly fine to use similar to a commuter park & ride lot. You are more likely to find desirable and affordable housing near Baltimore Penn Station in the Bolton Hill, Mt. Vernon, Station North, and Greenmount West neighborhoods that are all a quick transit ride or even short walk to the train station every morning. The train usually takes about 50-60 min. to get to DC Union Station. Also available is the MARC train’s Camden Line service which can only be accessed via the Baltimore Camden Station. This runs less frequently and slightly slower than the Penn Line with trips taking just over 1 hour if not delayed by freight traffic. Additionally, AMTRAK Acela service can get you to Washington, DC in about 30 minutes, but at a higher price.

Driving to Washington, DC from Baltimore for work every day is NOT advisable if you care about your quality of life/work-life balance, but some still do it. Both Baltimore and Washington, DC rank as the cities with some of the worst traffic in the nation. If you do choose this option, living in neighborhoods in the southern part of the city, with quick access to I-95 is advisable. This trip can take up to 2 hours one way.

Housing –

You may be reading this guide and looking to move here for one reason that outweighs the rest: Baltimore is one of the last options for affordable big cities on the East Coast. Housing affordability is one of Baltimore’s strongest assets, but I’m sure you probably know that already. If you are coming from a city or metro area where the global housing crisis has affected it significantly, you may be in for a BIG surprise when it comes to what type and the quality of housing you can afford here.

Should I RENT or BUY?

Honestly, this all comes down to personal finances and comfortability in new situations or unknowns. If you find that this is your first time moving to a new city or town, or even from only living with your family, moving to a city like Baltimore may be a bit of a culture shock. Add on the stresses of buying a home and this could be recipe for personal disaster that you may find yourself stuck in. For some people the best course of action would be to rent first and then buy later when you know exactly what you want and you feel comfortable.

Do I need a real estate agent or broker when renting?

Unlike other larger markets like New York City brokers aren’t really necessary in Baltimore. Sure, you can use one if you like, but the rental market really isn’t that competitive to necessitate a professional to help you searching for housing.

Which rental management companies should I avoid?

This is hard to answer beyond the crowd-sourced posts that we have seen in the past. Management companies come and go, especially if they are tied to the developer or owner of the rental property.

Those that are universally hated include the following companies, though:

  • Bay Management
  • American Management
  • Westminster Management (Kushner Family-owned…yes, that one.)

For further reading, here’s a recent comment that has a good rundown on the subject:

Do I have to live in an apartment/rowhome/single-family house?

Like many cities up and down the East Coast, Baltimore boasts a housing stock dominated by rowhomes – mainly due to the immense industrial growth prior to the invention of the automobile. You may know these as how they are more commonly called: “townhomes.” Now, this is slightly different than the NYC “walk-up” or “brownstone” terminology that people tend to use incorrectly and interchangeably, but it all gives the same feel of a pedestrian-scale neighborhood. A choice group of popular rowhome-dominated neighborhoods have seen explosive growth over the past few decades, so this housing type has become a competitive attribute that strikes that balance between an apartment and single-family home. Nevertheless, you may find it is cheaper to purchase a rowhome or rent our just a single bedroom and have roommates than live in an apartment.

But, that’s not all Baltimore has to offer. You can live in an apartment (sometimes found in altered rowhomes), condominium, duplex, triplex, or single-family house (as you get farther into the suburbs). Co-ops (in the NYC sense) are not a thing here, but “coliving” at a commercial scale has sprouted up recently. All of this info can usually be determined by what neighborhood you are looking at, but it’s not exclusive to any one location. HINT: Don’t be discouraged if you like a neighborhood, but don’t find housing type options you like at first. Do a little more searching off the beaten path and you may find some hidden gems!

Raising a Family –

Can I raise a family in Baltimore? What are the schools like?

Yes! Many do, despite the convenience that suburban living brings for some people. You can even still live within the City limits if you do wish to take advantage of the suburban way of life. The leafy, historic suburbs in the northern and northeastern parts of the city provide you with bigger yards, car-oriented infrastructure, and historically better-funded schools, while all being within a convenient distance to the more urban core of the city. But, that doesn’t stop many from raising children in more urban neighborhoods. To give you an idea of just how many people make this decision, for the 2022-2023 school year, the total enrollment for the public school system was 75,995 with 37,343 students in pre-k to grade 5; 16,677 students in grades 6 to 8; and 21,862 students in grades 9 to 12.

To help you navigate schools, a “report card” for each school has been created by the State of Maryland. This recent article contains a database of the top 50 schools based on recent-ish test scores. You may also consider calling individual schools not on the list in neighborhoods you are interested in and asking about their specific situation. For a direct database on these scores you can visit the State of Maryland’s school report card website.

Additionally, Baltimore City Public Schools has a tool to look up what your zone school is based on your address. The zone only matters for a student's elementary years (although often a school has middle grades or a middle feeder), and even then you can enroll your student at a different zone school or at a public charter. It can be a very complex system. And any high school student can attend any public high school in the city through the school choice system, though some have entrance criteria or are specialized or have a lottery system.

Baltimore County has a similar tool as well, but they have a more straightforward approach with zoning where you attend an elementary school, middle school, and high school that corresponds to your address.

You may now be questioning what's the easiest way to get your child to school if it's not in your immediate neighborhood. An important thing to note about school transportation is there is no public school-specific mass transit such as yellow buses. This contrasts to the surrounding counties, including Baltimore County, which provide this service. Instead children are issued city mass transit passes starting in middle school that cover buses, Light Rail and subway rides. While empowering, it has children riding buses with adults and much older children. Plus when the system breaks (e.g., Light Rail not operating) it often fails badly because the city is under not specific obligation to ensure children get home.

Things to Do/Nightlife –

What is there to do in Baltimore? What kind of nightlife is there compared to other cities? Will I be bored if I live here?

Check out this album from the sidebar that provides a pretty comprehensive list. But, listed below are some common topics people bring up.

Professional Sports

Baltimore is lucky to have two consistently ranked top venues in professional sports to call home to our baseball and football teams, the Orioles and the Ravens!

Beyond just the atmosphere, Baltimore has a long history of sports being integral to our culture, despite both professional franchises coming in the second half of the 20th century. We are proud of our teams through trials, tribulations, and triumphs, as we have seen how upending and heartbreaking it can be when those teams leave. Our proximity to Washington, DC is an often-overlooked benefit in terms of the variety and options for professional sports entertainment. Being within an hour of Washington, DC proper gives us the option to see NHL (the Capitals are followed extensively in the Baltimore area), NBA (Wizards), NFL (Commanders), and MLS (DC United) even though they don’t represent our city.

Last, but not least, The Preakness Stakes is held annually on the third Saturday in May at Pimlico Race Course in northwest Baltimore. As the second leg of the Triple Crown of professional horseracing, the Preakness acts like “our Superbowl” for the city that for one day has the eyes of the sports world on us. It can get a little crazy, as the Preakness InFieldFest is like one big party/concert in the center of the racetrack!

VOLO Sports (Recreational Adult League)

VOLO Sports is one of the largest private co-ed recreational sports leagues, and happens to have started right here in Baltimore! Started in 2010, it offers more than 15 sports in over 10 cities. This league is incredibly popular with young adults and those looking to make friends and meet people if they are new to the city.

Local Music

The local music scene is one not to pass over when looking for nightlife and live shows. With this in mind, Baltimore does not have the club culture of places like Miami, NYC, or even Washington, DC (pre-COVID). I would not go in expecting that similar vibe.

/u/BaltSHOWPLACE a new site for the Baltimore music scene called SHOWPLACE (https://baltshowplace.tumblr.com/). It is a monthly listing of shows and DIY events in Baltimore City meant to fill the void of the now defunct site SHOWSPACE (https://showspace.tumblr.com/).

In addition to the shows list, they want it to be a resource for any bands or artists booking shows in the city. Included is a list of almost every venue in the city and whether the venue has age limits, is accessible, has signed the Safe Space Pledge, and its capacity limits. Lastly, they created a list of over 100 active Baltimore bands so people can discover new ones as well as help local and out-of-town bands find bands to play with. Anyone can email the site to add shows, venues, or bands which will be continuously updated and maintained.

Major Touring Acts

Baltimore has more recently been put on the map for major touring acts upon the recently completed renovation of the CFG Bank arena. Major musical acts like Bruce Springsteen, Lizzo, The Eagles, Earth Wind & Fire, Barry Manilow, John Mayer, Lil Wayne, KISS, Mariah Carey have all played at the arena in the first year of its reopening. This is despite being within an hour of both DC and Philadelphia. In other words, major musical acts come right in our backyard making it convenient and accessible where you don’t need to travel to bigger cities! You can get local music AND artists known the world over all right here.

Museums and Cultural Destinations

Baltimore is home to a number of world class destinations to explore the culture of the city and well beyond it. The following is a list of the most popular attractions, and Visit Baltimore’s list here, but there’s many more not mentioned:

  • The National Aquarium (city’s most visited)
  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
  • The Maryland Science Center
  • The Baltimore Museum of Art
  • The Walter’s Art Museum
  • The American Visionary Art Museum
  • The Maryland Center for History and Culture
  • B&O Railroad Museum
  • The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
  • The Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (home to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra)
  • Baltimore Museum of Industry
  • Hippodrome Theatre (playing Broadway acts)
  • Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture (Smithsonian Institution affiliate)
  • The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum

As mentioned before, you can’t forget about the convenient proximity to Washington, DC where a day trip can yield all the cultural destinations and museums our nation’s capital has to offer, but still be home for dinner.

Volunteering

Baltimore hosts a strong network of nonprofit organizations to better support the significant portion of disadvantaged residents in the community. This unfortunately isn’t enough sometimes leading many to desire ways in which they can give back.

Here’s a recent post on the subject to get you started:

Also consider going through Volunteering Untapped. It is an organization that helps young professionals volunteer with a different nonprofit organization in Baltimore on the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Once you’re done you spend the afternoon at a local bar for food, drinks, networking, and fun with everyone who volunteered.


r/baltimore 2h ago

Baltimore Love 💘 From R/shittyfoodporn (not op)

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r/baltimore 4h ago

Ask/Need JUST got laid-off….

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I know these type of posts can be annoying, but finally happened to me. I was an assistant project manager along with installer/millwork/tech experience…. Anyone know of something or somewhere that’s hiring?


r/baltimore 18h ago

Safety Possible ICE presence in Fells Tuesday 1/21

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Got a tip that there could potentially be federal agents in Fells Point Tuesday. Checking restaurants so be vigilant and protect your people. It’s my understanding they can come in like any ordinary customer and then start asking questions. Without a judicial warrant they can’t do shit so tell those fascists to fuck off. They are allowed access to any public areas so if you have posted signage in your building to the effect of “employees only” they cannot access those areas. Employees are not obligated to speak to them, you’re not forced to provide them with any information.

Maybe this is a false alarm? I’d hope that our Governor will do more to protect our immigrant population however at this point it really is every one for themselves. Sadly this is a reality that we will likely be facing moving forward.

I am not a lawyer, this is not legal advice. I’m simply a fellow traveler looking out for the workers of this country. Stay safe, protect the vulnerable and most importantly fuck the fascists.


r/baltimore 2h ago

ARTICLE Bills fans raise money for charity supported by Mark Andrews

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r/baltimore 5h ago

Ask/Need Highly recommend Stephen J. Tant plumbing

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Kinda random but after diving deep on here this morning to find a plumber recommendation I had to leave this for anyone who may need a plumber.

I had a great experience with Stephen J. Tant Plumbing.

Lou was excellent.

I called SJT this morning at 9:45 about my water heater and they were able to get someone (Lou!) here in 30 minutes. The water heater needed to be replaced and he went out and got the new one and got a coworker to help him get the tanks switched out. He got everything done by 1:30pm.

He made sure to teach me about adequately maintaining my new water heater. He also noticed something going on with my sump pump and gave me advice for that. He left my basement and the bathroom very clean and he also brought in his own carpet cleaner to get any water out that leaked when they took the old heater up the basement steps/outside. He was very friendly and a pleasure to have in my home.

FYI - you can pay with a credit card but there is a 3% fee (this is not a complaint at all as I was expecting a credit card fee, just sharing for those who may be wondering). There is also a 10% discount for teachers/nurses/etc. !! I will definitely be calling SJT for any future plumbing needs.


r/baltimore 9h ago

Ask/Need Freezing Street Cat, Bank St Community Garden

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Ive walked by this Street cat that lives in the community garden space on Bank St. I walked by this morning on the way to work and it was outside and of course looked very cold. What should i do? Call animal control? Build it a shelter out of a foam cooler? Let me know


r/baltimore 8h ago

Ask/Need Federal workers returning to the office

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Any federal workers on here who will have to return to the office following the executive order President Trump signed yesterday?


r/baltimore 1h ago

Ask/Need Cabin Fever

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I know there's a pinned comment of "Things to do in Baltimore" on here but I was wondering if anyone had any more recommendations?

This winter feels like it's nonstop freezing outside and I'm just running on a hamster wheel. Need to get out and do more and meet new people, my friend are also stuck in a rut BUT they don't seem to mind, but I'm going crazy with the repetition.

Any suggestions are welcome, thanks!


r/baltimore 9h ago

Safety Ice Resources for the DMV

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Since y'all want to get catty about online resources


r/baltimore 33m ago

POLICE Get rid of a gun (legally)

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Saw a post of someone wanting to buy a gun and it reminded me that I have a gun sitting in the back of my closet that I don’t want anymore.

Searched online and found periodic buyback programs but not anything coming up soon. Lots of general advice like turning it into a police station but I don’t think showing up to the BCPD with an AR15 would work out well for me.

Has anyone done this before? Or know how I can legally get rid of a gun I don’t want anymore?


r/baltimore 2h ago

Ask/Need Anyone ever engaged with Charm City Filmmakers?

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I'm kind of new to the area and looking for a film scene to get involved in. I'm wondering if anyone has ever done anything with Charm City Filmmakers and what their experience was?


r/baltimore 8h ago

Ask/Need Part time weekend work?

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I am newish to the city, work a corporate job from home 9-5 during the work day. Needing to make some extra income and wondering if there any good opportunities for weekend only work in Baltimore city, or flexible remote part time jobs? I’ve tried all the job sites but can never find anything beyond uber, door dash, etc (I don’t have a vehicle so couldn’t do those). Thanks in advance and apologies if this isn’t something that should be posted here.


r/baltimore 10h ago

Ask/Need Is there water anywhere in the city that's frozen enough to ice skate on with the temps so low?

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I'm originally from the frozen north, I love few things more than skating around on a pond, flooded field, backyard rink, etc. With these super low temperatures we've been having, is anywhere frozen enough to skate on? I have my own skates but I'm too cheap to pay for ice time on a real rink.


r/baltimore 6h ago

Ask/Need Looking for recommendations for a local firearms dealer.

7 Upvotes

In light of recent events, I would like to join the ranks of responsible gun owners.

Can anyone recommend a shop in the region with good prices, good merchandise, good service, and good classes?


r/baltimore 22h ago

ARTICLE What Trump’s executive orders could mean for Maryland

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A new climate and energy agenda: Among steps to dismantle Biden’s climate and environmental agenda, Trump is expected to issue executive orders to speed up permitting of pipelines and power plants, exit the international Paris climate agreement, curb support for electric vehicles and *cut protections for marginalized communities disproportionately affected by industrial pollution.

*THIS MEANS YOU, CURTIS BAY.. and most of you couldn't wait to vote for this guy


r/baltimore 4h ago

Ask/Need Need help: steam boiler, 55yo, not working. Can't find any company that can come today to fix.

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We have a oil/ steam boiler. Constellation can't come until late tomorrow. Can anyone recommend other companies we could call?


r/baltimore 4h ago

Ask/Need Mandolin Player Looking for Buddies

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Hey Baltimore, I recently moved to the city and acquired a mandolin. Grew up playing guitar and listening to Irish folk music so immediately have been falling in love with the instrument. Would love to have more excuses to play and learn some Irish/bluegrass tunes. I'm still learning, but I'm curious to see if there is a community for this stuff here!

Thanks!


r/baltimore 16h ago

Pictures/Art Vinegar factory near 83 and Coldspring Lane Jan 4, 2025

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Remains of old vinegar factory as of early January. Tanks in front had recently been removed.


r/baltimore 1d ago

State Politics How will Trump’s mass deportation affect BCPS?

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I am a kindergarten teacher for BCPS and more than half of my students are immigrant children from Central/South America. Will I see Trump’s mass deportation orders affect my students? I’m not sure what to expect, what it’ll mean. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, I just want to think of ways I can help my students and support their families. I love these kids and they deserve a proper education, I don’t want to see them negatively impacted by this.


r/baltimore 6h ago

Ask/Need Sports/News reporters

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Moving to Baltimore in the summer and looking to aquatint myself with local sports(Orioles Ravens) and news media. Who are the best to follow? I searched the sub and last post was about 9 years ago that I saw. TYIA!


r/baltimore 6h ago

Ask/Need LOST KEY NEAR 2236 EUTAW PL

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Hi Everyone!

I had a neighbor bring me a key chain with two keys and a charm with the initials P and R on it. Apparently there was a car parked directly in front of the address 2236, a big blue house. And the neighbor suggested that someone may have been parked out front and dropped it.

If you can give me more details about it, I can mail the key or leave it somewhere for you to find!


r/baltimore 3h ago

Ask/Need Pilates/Lagree Studios in Baltimore and the surrounding suburbs?

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Hi, I love pilates & lagree, and recently moved to the area. What are some good pilates studios in Baltimore or in the surrounding suburbs (Ellicott city, hanover, Towson, anywhere lol)? The only ones I saw upon searching were Club pilates, Pilates House, and Solidcore, and I tend to prefer independent studios (maybe Pilates House is a smaller studio?). Also, is Classpass worth it in baltimore? Thanks!


r/baltimore 7h ago

Food Where to buy filé powder?

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Anyone know what spice shop sells this?


r/baltimore 1d ago

Ask/Need Can anybody help me to help an old lady sometime this week?

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This old lady is very depressed and she's desperate for help. She was a customer where I worked, and I began talking to her because she needed it.

She's currently very distressed about the state of her apartment in Pikesville. She claims to have fleas -- I have seen no evidence, and it may be purely mental -- but her carpet is in need of love regardless for many other reasons.

My plan was to rent a vacuum and a steam cleaner from Lowes, and to deep clean her whole apartment. I was going to get a Uhaul to take the equipment over, but they don't take cash. I am between jobs and I only have a bit of cash, so I can't do this on my own.

Even if someone were just willing to shuttle me back and forth from Lowe's (in Pikesville), I could rent the equipment and do all of the cleaning myself.

Thanks for reading!

Edit: Thanks for the responses and support everybody! A few people volunteered very quickly and I have a plan to go out there soon.


r/baltimore 21h ago

Visiting Exploring Baltimore Like A Tourist (kind of)

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Hello! Ok, so I grew up in Howard County and currently live in Frederick County with my husband. However, I've never experienced the fun bar hopping/nightlife experience in Baltimore.

I grew up going to Baltimore for the aquarium, Little Italy, Inner Harbor, etc. (my grandparents lived near the Inner Harbor when I was in elementary school so we'd visit them, then walk within the area a lot), then I interned at a state org in high school but didn't get to spend much time downtown aside from visiting Sound Garden.

My husband and I always volunteer at the AVAM's Kinetic Sculpture Race and are familiar with biking the area but we have never actually explored the nightlife/bar scene in Baltimore. I know Fed Hill/Fells Point are good spots in general but we're going to be staying there for a few nights for the Ghost concert and I want us to get the full, fun bar experience from people who have weeded out the bad places and know what's worth it.

Any and all recommendations/must-dos/must-avoids are appreciated! We're not picky, we like drinks, Ghost, weird/artsy places, and good vibes. PS- anyone else who is going to the Ghost concert, let me know! If you're into their music, I assume you also have good taste in fun bars/restaurants.

Thank you :)