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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Know Your Neighbors – David Nemerson
January 30, 2010 – 4:52 pm | 3 Comments
Know Your Neighbors – David Nemerson

Thank you to Clark Semmes for this 5th installment of his 2,361 part series, Know Your Neighbors:
Growing up, David Nemerson was always that kid who spends hours in the local woods or swamp, and …

Cold and Flu Season (For Computers)
January 29, 2010 – 7:48 am | 3 Comments
Cold and Flu Season (For Computers)

There has been a lot of chatter in our neighborhood recently, both online and off, about computer viruses, so I thought that I would write up a primer about the topic. If you are curious …

More Information on Light Rail Mugging
January 27, 2010 – 11:19 pm | No Comment
More Information on Light Rail Mugging

We have more information about Tuesday evening’s assault and robbery near the Mt. Washington light rail stop.  The victim, a Mt. Washington resident, shared the following harrowing tale:
Tuesday at about 5 p.m. I was walking …

Man Assaulted at Mt. Washington Light Rail Station
January 26, 2010 – 8:45 pm | 2 Comments
Man Assaulted at Mt. Washington Light Rail Station

From WJZ:
A man was assaulted while walking near a busy light rail stop in northwest Baltimore.
It happened early Friday evening near the Mount Washington light rail stop near Smith Avenue.
Police say a man was walking …

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Mt. Washington
January 25, 2010 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Mt. Washington

If you want to celebrate Mardi Gras in Mt. Washington, you can head down to St. John’s for dinner, music and entertainment on February 13th.  See the details below:

Tomorrow – Saturday – Neighborhood Institute
January 22, 2010 – 9:52 pm | No Comment
Tomorrow – Saturday – Neighborhood Institute

While I apologize that this is last minute, I just found out about the Greater Homewood Community Corporation’s Neighborhood Institute tomorrow.  The day will include both a panel discussion and lots of different workshops through …

Baltimore Education Coalition presents “Preparing for the Legislative Session”
January 21, 2010 – 9:57 pm | No Comment
Baltimore Education Coalition presents “Preparing for the Legislative Session”

Thank you to Lee Dix for passing along this information.  Rob English, a Mt. Washington Soccer coach, is one of the organizers of this event.  This certainly sounds like it will be an interesting …

Emily’s Café & Desserts
January 20, 2010 – 8:38 pm | One Comment
Emily’s Café & Desserts

Emily’s Café & Desserts – 4901 Springarden Drive
Located in the former kitchen of the stone Ruscombe mansion, just off of Greenspring Avenue, Emily’s Café & Desserts is technically in the neighborhood of Cold Springs, but …

Thank You to Everyone for a Wonderful Whole Foods Day for the Elementary School! Come join the planning for the garden.
January 19, 2010 – 9:52 pm | No Comment
Thank You to Everyone for a Wonderful Whole Foods Day for the Elementary School!  Come join the planning for the garden.

I am glad to announce that Mount Washington Elementary School had a wonderful and successful 5% day at Whole Foods on January 12th.  The neighborhood came out and helped support the school by doing their …

Mount Washington History Quiz (Part 1) Results
January 18, 2010 – 11:28 pm | No Comment
Mount Washington History Quiz (Part 1) Results

I know that this one was a toughie, and I offer my hearty congratulations to everyone who made an attempt.  You can find the names of the highest scoring entrant at the bottom of this …