Upcoming Neighborhood Events THIS WEEK – Tree Lighting, NW Park Plan, Holly*Daze, FACETS, Clayworks
November 15, 2011 – 9:36 pm | No Comment

There are quite a few events coming up starting tomorrow and continuing for the rest of this week in Mount Washington.
Northwest Park Master Plan Meeting: November 16th – 7:00 pm
First, tomorrow, November 16th, there will …

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Mt. Washington Smartest Baltimore Neighborhood, Says Baltimore Magazine in Unscientific Survey
November 30, 2009 – 8:11 am | One Comment
Mt. Washington Smartest Baltimore Neighborhood, Says Baltimore Magazine in Unscientific Survey

In response to an article in The Daily Beast ranking Baltimore 10th in smartness among cities across America, Baltimore Magazine recently conducted their own, self-admittedly unscientific, survey to determine the brainiest neighborhood. Obviously, Mt. Washington came …

Looking for locally made gifts?
November 28, 2009 – 10:01 pm | One Comment
Looking for locally made gifts?

Artist: Carbery Morrow
In an effort to highlight opportunities to find locally made art, gifts and crafts, I am posting information on Mount Washington and nearby craft fairs as I hear about them.  These are all …

Know Your Neighbors – Joel Cohen
November 28, 2009 – 6:00 am | One Comment
Know Your Neighbors – Joel Cohen

Thank you to Clark Semmes for his new series “Know Your Neighbors” about our interesting neighbors right here in Mount Washington.
Even in a neighborhood filled with dog lovers, Joel Cohen stands out.  Wander by …

Happy Thanksgiving
November 26, 2009 – 10:12 pm | No Comment
Happy Thanksgiving

Check out these Thanksgiving photos from tables around the neighborhood.

Thanksgiving in Photos – around Mount Washington
November 24, 2009 – 3:57 pm | No Comment
Thanksgiving in Photos – around Mount Washington

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rkbcupcakes/

I thought that it would be fun to have a window into some of the Thanksgiving foods and traditions around the neighborhood. So, as you prepare your Thanksgiving meals this year, please take some …

Holiday Giving – Donations
November 24, 2009 – 3:39 pm | No Comment
Holiday Giving – Donations

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tyrian123/

Thank you to neighbor Norma Iglehart for coordinating Mount Washington donations to the Police Department, Northern District and The Greater Homewood Community Corporation for families in need this holiday season:
Once again, the Baltimore …

We Just Had a BGE Quick Home Energy Check-Up (And You Should Too)
November 24, 2009 – 7:48 am | One Comment
We Just Had a BGE Quick Home Energy Check-Up (And You Should Too)

At 8:00 a.m., Andrew from BGE arrived at our home to provide a quick home energy check-up.  This residential service is provided for little or no money to help homeowners address a variety of issues …

Public Safety Update
November 23, 2009 – 10:08 am | No Comment
Public Safety Update

Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bionicteaching/
Thank you to Mount Washington neighbor Norma Iglehart for providing the following summary of the Northern District meeting last week:
Deputy Maj. Worley presented a district crime update and addressed questions and concerns from representatives …

Mt. Washington Holiday Tree Lighting A Treat
November 21, 2009 – 9:53 pm | No Comment
Mt. Washington Holiday Tree Lighting A Treat

The annual tradition of welcoming the upcoming holiday season by gathering at the Johns Hopkins Mt. Washington campus was as much fun as ever tonight.  As in years past, the celebration began by joining our neighbors …

Baltimore City’s 2009 Leaf Vacuuming Pilot Program
November 21, 2009 – 4:57 pm | No Comment
Baltimore City’s 2009 Leaf Vacuuming Pilot Program

Baltimore City will return to vacuuming leaves this year as part of a pilot program.  The Department of Public Works leaf collection trucks will be coming through our neighborhood on December 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, …