Tag Archives: Baltimore Area

Little Italy Showcases the Best of Baltimore Charm

You don’t have to be Italian to appreciate the rich culture of Baltimore’s Little Italy. Located in the heart of downtown, Little Italy offers restaurants, shops, and even an Italian church.
Created by immigrants, Little Italy is home to several cultural events that bring Baltimore residents into the area, including the St. Gabriel Festival, held each year in August, and the Open Air Film Festival, which showcases the best in Italian film.
The nearby Harbor East area has all the luxury you’re looking for in a condo, while still being located close …

by Stephanie Faris on January 16, 2012

Top Coffee Shops in Baltimore Area

Sorry for the lack of posts lately – I’ve been out investigating! When I’m experiencing the winter blues (only exacerbated by further snow), warm places with caffeine always make my life more possible. So, I set out to assemble a list of favorite spots around Charm City.
The culture of the coffee house has lost many of its adherents to the fast-paced, corporate cut-and-dry chains of Starbucks and Caribou. But in the Baltimore area, indy coffee shops are striking back. All the Fells Point folks are probably looking a little smug …

by Anthony Longo on February 27, 2010

Online Discounts on Baltimore Events and Businesses

Today, as a reward for reading this blog, CondoDomain is offering you the awesome deal of $25 for $50 worth of sips and savories at the (awesome) restaurant Ryleigh’s Oyster.
Sound like a scam? Actually, it’s the work of the super-saver website Groupon, one of my all-time favorite city secrets.
Group discounts have been a fixture at most commercial events for some time, but the website Groupon has updated this concept of “collective buying power.” Groupon offers a “daily deal” of 50%-90% off restaurants, classes, events, and other fun stuff for over …

by Anthony Longo on February 24, 2010

Mayor Promises No Rise in Baltimore Property Tax

Baltimore Sun photo by Algerina Perna
Brand new Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake addressed the city yesterday in her first state of the city address since her election, as reported by The Daily Record last night. Her mainly economic speech focused on the budget woes of Baltimore (the city has accumulated a $120 million budget deficit). Most notably, she stated that the deficit is in fact equal to a 36-cent raise in the property tax – however, she pledged to avoid raising the property tax in Baltimore, telling City Council that “if we …

by Anthony Longo on February 23, 2010

HUD Budget Could Revitalize Baltimore Area

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan is outlining some budgetary plans which could potentially stimulate the national economy and neighborhoods in the Baltimore area.  The budget has already been backed by President Obama when it was announced in May 2009. Relevant to the Baltimore area is the recent launch of HUD’s new Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (OSHC).
(For those who are unaware of this U.S. Department, HUD is the nation’s housing agency responsible for sustaining homeownership, promoting economic and community development, enforcing fair housing law, and …

by Anthony Longo on February 20, 2010

Winter Weather and the Baltimore Real Estate Market

Snowy Baltimore

Although the numbers have looked good regarding the current condition of the Baltimore real estate market, the blizzard may end up reigning in the advances made since December. With more wintry weather predicted for Monday and Tuesday (please, don’t shoot the messenger), and piles of snow still looming in backyards and parking lots, a serious appraisal of the snow’s effect on the Baltimore real estate market is under way.
First of all, as the Business Journal reported earlier today, progress on new construction and renovation projects has been significantly slowed, driving …

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by Anthony Longo on February 19, 2010
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