A Parent’s Guide to City Living with Kids

Hey, parents: thinking about whether Baltimore City living is right for your family? Here are some common misconceptions we hear, along with information to support your decision-making. What we hear: “I don’t want a rowhouse, so the City’s not for my family.” What we say: Whatever you’re looking for, we… Read More

What Life is Like in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood

The Live Baltimore staff was treated to a tour of the Mount Vernon neighborhood with members of the Mount Vernon-Belvedere Association in April. Read along to learn about life in Mount Vernon from the residents who live there. What Neighbors Love Many neighbors we met recently relocated here,… Read More

5 Things Pigtown Residents Love About Their Neighborhood

In our most recent neighborhood tour, the Live Baltimore team visited the Pigtown/Washington Village neighborhood in Central Southwest Baltimore City. Hosted by Live Baltimore real estate partner Rukiyat Mann, and joined by members of Pigtown Main Street, Citizens of Pigtown, and… Read More

20 Questions with Christopher Solorzano

Get to know our newest Live Baltimore team member with a good, old-fashioned round of 20 Questions! This installment features our new Office Manager, Christopher Solorzano. How long have you lived in Baltimore City? 7 years by way of Los Angeles, California (born and raised)… Read More

Greening Baltimore with Parks & People

Live Baltimore staff recently toured the headquarters of Parks & People, located in Druid Hill Park, with members of their team. Read on to learn about the organization’s work citywide as well as its historic West  Baltimore campus. About Parks & People Parks & People is a… Read More

Why do Brewers Hill Residents Love Where They Live?

Brewers Hill, located in Southeast Baltimore, is a neighborhood made up entirely of rowhouses, new-construction townhomes, and luxury apartment buildings. Our team was delighted to receive a guided walking tour of this historic neighborhood, led by members of their neighborhood association and some longtime residents. Read along to find… Read More

Dream Academy: New Opportunities for Artist-Integrated Education in Southwest Baltimore

Big changes are coming to the elementary/middle school that has served Southwest Baltimore communities for decades. Under the leadership of Principal Danielle Davis and the nonprofit Arts for Learning Maryland, Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School is transforming into a charter school called Dream Academy— Maryland’s first fully artist-integrated school. Read More

Family University: When Families L.E.A.D., Students Succeed!

Families already know their students better than anyone else. They’re already their children’s first teachers, strongest advocates, and biggest champions. Yet navigating the school system can feel isolating, overwhelming, and often like a full-time job. That’s why Baltimore City Public Schools (“City Schools”) created Family University’s L.E.A.D. workshop… Read More

20 Questions with Natasha Escobar

Get to know our newest Live Baltimore team member with a good, old-fashioned round of 20 Questions! This installment features our new Program Manager of Community Engagement, Natasha Escobar. How long have you lived in Baltimore City? 13 years Which neighborhood do you currently live in?… Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Baltimore City’s First Neighborhood

The Live Baltimore team was privileged to receive a guided walking tour of the Jonestown neighborhood in Downtown Baltimore, led by the President of the Historic Jonestown Community Association, Amber Doherty. Read along to learn the history of Jonestown and why its residents love to call Baltimore City’s first-ever… Read More

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