20 Questions with Crystal Hammett

Get to know our newest Live Baltimore team member with a good, old-fashioned round of 20 Questions! This installment features Customer Service Coordinator Crystal Hammett.

How long have you lived in Baltimore City?

33 years.

Which neighborhood do you currently live in?

Towanda-Grantley.

Are you a homeowner or a renter?

Renter.

If you had to live in a different Baltimore neighborhood, which would you choose and why? (Pretend money is no object.)

What’s the best thing to do in Baltimore City on a Saturday night…go!

Sing karaoke at a local bar.

What is still on your Baltimore “to-do” list?

Visit Baltimore Peninsula and Rooted Rotisserie.

Who is your favorite Baltimore mascot: Mr. Boh, the oriole bird, Poe (the raven), or someone else?

Poe the Raven.

What one piece of advice would you give to someone moving to Baltimore from out of town?

Do your research on the city. Baltimore has a lot to offer for everyone.

What do you love the most about the city?

The food, the arts, and the city life culture within each community.

What is your preferred mode of transportation?

Driving/Car.

What is your favorite feature of the city?

The historic food markets such as Lexington Market, Northeast Market, Broadway Market, and Cross Street Market. You can find some of the best foods in these markets.

Besides Live Baltimore, what other local nonprofits do you support?

The Food Project.

What’s your favorite outdoor city activity?

Attend a Ravens game.

What is your superpower?

Resourcefulness.

Which Baltimore celebrity (past or present) would you most like to have dinner with?

The singer Mario.

What is your favorite locally-made product?

Lemon Sticks.

What is one thing you want the world to know about Baltimore?

We have the best food on the East Coast.

What is one thing you’d still like to learn about Baltimore?

More about the city’s black history.

What three words best describe your work personality?

Resourceful, Adaptable, Effective.

What excites you most about joining the Live Baltimore team?

Being able to help make a difference within Baltimore, bringing in residents and assisting current residents to achieve their homeownership goals.

We’ve had fun introducing you to our new colleague! Look for more installments of this series as our team continues to grow. You can read more about Towanda-Grantley on our Neighborhoods page.