.

2010-10-08T08:59:00.000-07:00

Pro Bono Day for Legal Help

The economic downturn has had and will continue to have a significant impact on the residents of Baltimore City and beyond, particularly those in low-income communities. The dramatic increase in the demand for legal assistance from civil legal services organizations statewide is a telling indicator of just how serious the situation has become for many individuals and families. Unfortunately, the demand for these services far outweighs the resources available.

In response to this need, the Bar Association of Baltimore City (BABC), in partnership with Maryland Legal Aid, Legal Services for the Elderly, the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, and the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, is hosting its third Pro Bono Day on Saturday, October 30, from 10 am to 2 pm at Maryland Legal Aid’s downtown Baltimore office, 500 East Lexington Street. The last two Pro Bono Days, held in October, 2009 and May, 2010, each served well over 100 people with more than 140 legal issues. Organizers of this event expect and encourage more people to take advantage of the free legal assistance.

Participants can discuss their legal issues one-on-one with volunteer lawyers in a variety of areas, including landlord-tenant, government benefits, veterans issues, bankruptcy and consumer debt, wills, advance directives and elder law, foreclosure prevention, and divorce/custody/child support.

The event is free and open to the public. Your assistance in getting the word out to your constituency/members, via the attached flyer, would be greatly appreciated. While registration is not required, it is strongly encouraged. For more information or to register, contact the BABC at 410-539-5936 ext. 102, or by email atprobono@baltimorebar.org.

2010-10-05T13:05:00.001-07:00

AREA 30 EXPIRATION EXTENDED TO 1/31/11

NEIGHBORHOOD RENEWAL PICK UP IN JANUARY 2011!!

2010-02-23T12:49:00.000-08:00

LETTER FROM STATE SENATOR/.DELEGATES:HEARING TO ALLOW BARS TO STAY OPEN UNTIL 4 AM:

Dear Community Leaders:

The Baltimore City Delegation will be hearing HB 429 – Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverage Establishments – Weekend Closing Hours, this Friday, February 26^th at 9:30 am. The bill would allow certain bars within a given area to continue serving alcohol until 3 am, and allow patrons to continue consuming it until 4 am. For your convenience, here is the link to the billhttp://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/bills/hb/hb0429f.pdf.

While the boundaries of this bill may not include your individual neighborhoods, we are opposed to such an expansion anywhere in our district. If you would like to attend the hearing, the address is:

Lowe House Office Building

6 Bladen Street, Room 145

Annapolis, MD 21401

If you are unable to attend the hearing, but would like to submit something in writing, below is the contact information for the Chair of the Baltimore City Delegation and the Chair of the Economic Matters Committee, the committee of jurisdiction:

The Honorable Curt Anderson

Baltimore City Delegation Chair,

curt.anderson@house.state.md.us

The Honorable Dereck Davis

Chair, Economic Matters

Committee

dereck.davis@house.state.md.us

Lowe House Office Building Taylor House Office Building

6 Bladen Street, Room 314 6 Bladen Street, Room 231

Annapolis, MD 21401 Annapolis, MD 21401

Fax: 410-841-3024 Fax: 410-841-3558

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Patrick Dooley in the office at (410) 841-3770.

Sincerely,

Senator George Della

Delegate Pete Hammen

Delegate CarolynKrysiak

Delegate Brian McHale

2010-02-08T14:29:00.000-08:00

Baltimore Police Department

Monday February 8th, 2010 :: 05:05 p.m. ESTdvisory

REMINDER - Cars must be removed from city snow emergency routes. Abandoned vehicles will

be ticketed and towed

In anticipation of Tuesday's snow storm, all vehicles must be removed from emergency snow routes so Police/Fire/EMS can respond to incidents,

2010-02-05T16:32:00.001-08:00

It's Snow Time Again In Baltimore!

The City of Baltimore is expected to be hit with another snow storm beginning Friday afternoon, February 05, 2010. Forecasters predict that snow will fall through early Saturday evening and significant accumulations are expected.

The City of Baltimore wants to assure residents that its top priority will be to clear primary and secondary roadways. Motorists are strongly encouraged to use extreme caution while traveling this weekend, as slippery conditions may exist. Citizens should also prepare to remove their vehicles from designated snow emergency routes, as Phase Two of the City's Snow Emergency Plan will be implemented at 6:00 this evening.

The Parking Authority of Baltimore City would like to notify residents in Federal Hill, Fells Point and Little Italy that they will be able to park their vehicles in neighborhood City-owned parking facilities during the upcoming snow emergency. Parking is free in these garages effective today and throughout the snow emergency, and is available on a 'first come, first served’ basis. Parking your cars in these garages will assist the City with its snow removal efforts.

The garage offering free parking in Federal Hill during the snow emergency is:

Federal Hill South Community

Federal Hill/West Street Garage

40 E. West Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21230

2009-12-25T17:12:00.000-08:00

5.5 Days Left to re-new

your permits in time

for New Years

but just 3.5 days to pick

up downtown

What to do if you missed the Five (5) pick-up dates in the neighborhood

RENEW ONLINE!

How: http://www.area30parkingpermits.com/

Once you have ordered and paid for your permits or visitor pass online, they may be picked up at the Parking Authority. One visitor pass per legal residence.

Where: 200 West Lombard Street

When: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

SPECIAL HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

CLOSED HALF DAY 12/31 - CLOSED ALL DAY 1/1/10

How: Park in Lombard/Howard Street Garage (parking comped)

Bring: All required documentation - (registration a must!)

Docs: Click here for the documents to bring

What do you do if you have problems with the renewal website?

Click here for the answers to technical software issues

PARTY PASSES

(FOR WHEN COMPANY COMES)

Up to Four (4) Party passes

available for one (1) day

Must be for specific hours
Not available on game days

Available at the Parking Authority - remember to take ID

2009-12-22T08:15:00.001-08:00

Change in waste collection locations

No alley pick ups due to snow and ice conditions

Department of Public Works Director, David E. Scott, announced today that until further notice, rear alley collections will be moved to the front. Citizens who normally have rear collection for their trash and recycling are asked to place containers in the front of their residences.

Director Scott explained that, "Due to the heavy snowfall over the weekend, alleys with snow and ice present unsafe conditions for our drivers. Until we can safely resume rear collections, we are asking citizens to place their trash and recycling out in front so our crews can pick them up. We appreciate their cooperation during these unique circumstances."

Citizens should listen to local media for updates or call 311 for more information.

2009-11-04T11:03:00.000-08:00

NOTICE

DPW OFFICES CLOSED

VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11

NO TRASH OR RECYCLING COLLECTIONS

Director David E. Scott announced that Department of Public Works’ Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Veterans Day.

NO MIXED REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS – NOVEMBER 11, 2009:

The Bureau of Solid Waste will NOT collect mixed refuse and recycling from city residents on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

TRASH AND RECYCLING MAKE UP DAY – NOVEMBER 14, 2009:

Saturday, November 14, 2009 will be the make up day for mixed refuse and recycling collections. Under One PLUS ONE, Saturday is the automatic make up day when a holiday occurs during the Tuesday through Friday regular collection week. Residents affected by the Veterans Day Holiday will have their trash and recycling collected Saturday, November 14th.

NO BULK TRASH COLLECTIONS:

There will be no collection of bulk trash items on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

LANDFILL AND DROP-OFF LOCATIONS CLOSED:

The Quarantine Road Landfill, the Northwest Transfer Station and the Eastern, Western and Northwestern Sanitation Yards will be CLOSED.

2009-10-23T22:38:00.000-07:00

It’s that time of year again! Area 30 Parking online renewal period starts November 20th at www.Area30ParkingPermits.com.

The steps to take to insure that your parking permits are at the Neighborhood Pick Up are:

1. Go online at www.Area30ParkingPermits.com and update your information

2. Register/pay for permits online between 11/20/09 and 12/3/09—Print out your receipt

3. Bring your receipt and all required documentation* to the Neighborhood Pick Up

Neighborhood Pick Up Dates

Neighborhood Location:

Church of the Advent, 1301 Patapsco Street

Use Patapsco Street Entrance

Required Documentation

Car Registration

Drivers License

Lease/Deed

Proof of Residency

Permits and Passes will only be available at Neighborhood Pick Up if you have registered and paid online prior to the December 3, 2009.

*No permits will be distributed without proper documentation, including but not limited to car registration.

2009-10-23T22:19:00.001-07:00

Wine Festival Sunday October 25th

Residential Permit Notice Sign Locations

Signs will be posted

at these locations

alerting visitors

to the Peninsula

to our

Residential Parking

Restrictions.

1) SB Battery Avenue s/o Key Highway

2) EB Montgomery Street e/o Light Street

3) SB Light Street s/o Montgomery Street

4) SB Charles Street s/o Montgomery Street

5) WB Hughes Street w/o Charles Street

6) SB Sharp Street s/o Conway

7) EB Hamburg Street @ Hanover Street

8) EB West Street e/o Hanover Street

9) EB Ostend Street @ Race Street

10) NB Hanover Street @ Ostend Street

11) NB Charles Street @ Ostend Street

12) NB Light Street @ Ostend Street

13) WB Cross Street w/o Key Highway

14) SB Covington Street s/o Key Highway

SB=Southbound

NB=Northbound

WB= Westbound

EB= Eastbound

2009-10-07T06:06:00.000-07:00

Parking Authority Office Closings

The Parking Authority Office will be closed on Friday October 9^th for a city furlough day and on Monday, October 12^th for Columbus Day.

2009-10-02T11:55:00.000-07:00

Press Release

This Sunday Mayor Dixon
kicks off the 16th Annual Tour du Port

Contact:
Carol Silldoff, Executive Director
One Less Car
410-960-6493
Carol@onelesscar.org
Maryland, October 2, 2009

The 16th annual Tour du PORT, Baltimore’s Premier Bicycle Event produced by One Less Car, rides again this Sunday October 4th, 2009. Mayor Dixon, who will be riding in the Tour, will kick-off the Tour du Port at approximately 7:15am this Sunday. This will be a day full of sunshine, fun, entertainment, exercise and healthy green and sustainable lifestyles! Already 1700 people are registered – an all time record number of participants! 300+ additional people are expected to register on Sunday.

An end of ride celebration for registrants includes entertainment by Everyman, a healthy sustainable lunch provided by Chipotle and Whole Foods, and a great time to meet new friends, spend the day with your family, enjoy this wonderful weather and socialize!

Registration is from 7am-8:30am this Sunday October 4th at the Canton Waterfront Park Korean War Memorial. REGISTER at www.onelesscar.org

The Baltimore Bicycle Club states, "Tour du Port is a superb way to intimately tour Baltimore. It is one of the coolest bike events around - and it certainly supports a cause that we support -bicycle safety! All proceeds fund smart commuting options and bicycle advocacy. What more could a bicyclist or commuter tired of congestion ask for from a bicycle event!"

Once a year in the fall, thousands of bicyclists take to the streets of Baltimore to have a great time and to bicycle in a show of solidarity for a movement. One Less Car, a Maryland non-profit organization, manages this fun filled ride through the streets, neighborhoods, parks and water port areas of charm city. Tour du Port participants see Baltimore from an intimate angle that one can’t see from inside a car. Tour du Port allows people to realize how Baltimore is easily navigated by bike. OLC works to raise awareness about the importance of alternative modes of smart transportation. Attend Baltimore’s Premier Bicycling Event the Tour du Port and you will be part of a Super Cool Bicycling Event Promoting a Terrific Cause! All fees go directly to advancing the programs and advocacy efforts of One Less Car, the non-profit organization dedicated to walking, bicycling and smart commuting opportunities. Visit www.onelesscar.org to learn more.

Carol Silldorff, Executive Director of One Less Car, says it best, “TOUR du Port gives average everyday folks a chance to enjoy the streets as playgrounds vs. experiencing the typical congestion and pollution created by an auto-centric society… The health and welfare of our population is directly related to having access to a multitude of safe and reliable modes of transportation. Making riding and walking viable transportation options helps increase our collective well-being.” Department of Transportation Director, Al Foxx, supports alternative modes of transportation to mitigate traffic congestion and alleviate air pollution. “We in Transportation strongly support the efforts of One Less Car and have partnered with them to raise awareness and promote the growth of smart transportation” said Al Foxx, “The Tour du Port is a great event that all would enjoy.”

The event is sponsored by American Lung Association, Baltimore Bicycle Club, Baltimore Metropolitan Council, Brown Hornet Design, Canton Crossing, Charm City Circulator, Chipotle, City Living, College Park and Mt. Airy Bicycles, Della Rose’s, EcoConsults, Howard County Living, Kelly Benefit Strategies, Kittleson and Associates, National Aquarium, Orthopedic Massage Therapy, Patient First, Princeton Sport, REI, Tour Dem Parks, Towson University, Urbanite Magazine, and Whole Foods. These sponsors understand the importance of the physical and emotional well being of our families, individuals, neighborhoods, cities and the planet as a whole. They believe that being a part of Tour du Port get us closer to that aim.

OLC already has counted the largest number of registrants in the history of the Tour – 2009 is a big year! Routes range from 12 to 50 miles. The fully supported Tour du Port includes lunch, refreshments at rest stops, map, SAG and a post-ride celebration with live music at the Tour's end.

2009-08-20T08:09:00.001-07:00

PUBLIC MEETING OF The State's

VIDEO LOTTERY FACILITY LOCATION COMMISSION

The State's VIDEO LOTTERY FACILITY LOCATION COMMISSION will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 26th. Please see details below; please pay particular attention to the information on how to present testimony at the hearing.

State Lottery Agency

Montgomery Park, 1800 Washington Blvd. Suite 330

Commission Meeting Begins at 2:30 P.M. at State Lottery Agency

Headquarters with Briefings on the Status of Background
Investigations and Proposal Evaluations followed by the
Applicant Presentation at 3:00 P.M. and Public Hearing at 4:00 P.M.

Public Testimony:

Individuals interested in speaking to the Commission are encouraged to sign up to testify before the hearing by calling Maureen Merzlak of the Department of Legislative Services at 410-946-5530 or 301-970-5530. Witness sign-up sheets will also be available at the hearing location by 1:30 p.m. the day of the hearing. At the discretion of the Chairman, individual testimony may be limited to five minutes or less. Speakers should submit 20 copies of any written testimony to the Commission's staff no later than 2:00 p.m. the day of the hearing. Individuals who would like to testify, but are unable to attend the public hearing, may submit written testimony to Chairman Donald C. Fry, Video Lottery Facility Location Commission, Room 214, Legislative Services Building, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401.

2009-08-13T08:07:00.000-07:00

CITY OK'S LAND USE FOR SLOTS

2009-08-12T07:53:00.001-07:00

WARNING! FOR AUGUST 13th's PRE-SEASON GAME, there is no parking in Area 30 (and AREA 9) without a permit after 6 PM, and any cars issued a citation during a game are eligible for towing. Please check parking signs whenever entering the neighborhoods.

2009-08-11T18:05:00.001-07:00

Traffic Modifications for the Pre -Season Opening Game Baltimore

Ravens vs. Washington Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium

Traffic and parking modifications in effect for the Baltimore Ravens against the Washington Redskins on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium. Please note that all parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations in the vicinity of the stadium will be strictly enforced. Ticket holders who do not have a parking permit for any of the stadium lots are strongly encouraged to use the metro, light rail or carpool. Fans choosing to drive to the game should park at commercial lots and avoid area neighborhoods.

Parking Control Agents will enforce all posted parking restrictions for the safety of everyone, and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed. Impound lots will remain open 2 hours after the conclusion of the game. Citizens with questions concerning the location of their vehicle should contact a police officer or call (410) 396-4613.

Please be advised that lane closures remain in effect on Lombard Street between President and Light Streets. However, all lanes west of Light Street are open. All lanes will open three hours prior to the game on Pratt Street and Greene Street. There will be no restrictions in place on Russell and Greene Streets for game day.

Road Closures

• Race Street will be closed between West Street and Ostend Street
• Leadenhall Street will be partially closed from West Street to Ostend Street

Motorists should pay attention to Variable Message Signs (VMS) placed at strategic locations and be aware of special parking restrictions in the vicinity of the stadium. In addition, the Department of Transportation’s Special Traffic Enforcement Officers (STEO’s) will assist the Baltimore City Police with the facilitation of traffic in the downtown area.

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation:
“Keeping Baltimore Moving Safely, Now and in the Future”

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2009-08-07T10:37:00.001-07:00

NEW SIGNS

WILL BE TOTALLY IN BY

PRE-SEASON RAVENS GAMES!!!

OSTEND STREET INSTALLED FRIDAY 8/7 AND SATURDAY 8/8

2009-08-03T20:46:00.000-07:00

NEW HOUR SIGNS BEING POSTED ON AREA 30 STREETS
(AREA 30 Borders= Cross to Wells, Light to Race*)

Soon the sign to the right will be posted on all of AREA 30 streets - perhaps before the Ravens Games start. Please share these new hours with visitors to the neighborhoods.
Should you see new installations, please email: area30parkinghotline@gmail.com so that the AREA30Parking.com site may be updated!

New Hours:
2 hour Parking Limit
In AREA #30
Monday Thru Saturday
7 AM - 6 PM
Sunday
7 AM - 2 PM
Except with AREA 30 Permit

NO PARKING IN AREA # 30
Monday thru Sunday Morning
6 PM - 7 AM
Sunday thru Monday Monring
2 PM - 7 AM
Except with AREA 30 Permit

Federal Hill's AREA 9 already has these hours - Federal Hill South's AREA 19 is in
the petitioning process to get these hours. Sharp Leadenhall's AREA 41 is currently
petitioning for their 24/7/365 permit only parking.

* No RPP signs on Light Street south of Cross or Wells Street
______

2009-07-24T12:08:00.001-07:00
NEW HOUR SIGNS ARE COMING!

If you see these signs posted on additional streets please email:

area30parkinghotline@gmail.com

2009-07-21T11:43:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Alfred H. Foxx, Director

CITY OF BALTIMORE
Sheila Dixon, Mayor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Contact: Adrienne Barnes
(410) 361-9296

Traffic Advisory
Soccer Game between AC Milan and Chelsea FC

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation today announced traffic and parking modifications in effect for the soccer game between AC Milan and Chelsea FC on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Please be advised that all parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations in the surrounding area of the stadium will be strictly enforced. Fans choosing to drive to the game are strongly encouraged to leave early, park at commercial parking lots and avoid area neighborhoods. The Department of Transportation recommends the use of alternate forms of travel such as Mass Transit, Metro Subway, Light Rail or carpool.

The following traffic modifications will be in effect on Friday, July 24, 2009 due to construction on Lombard Street and Race Street:

· Three (3) lanes of traffic will be maintained westbound on Lombard Street at all times
· Southbound JFK traffic heading to the game should exit at North Avenue; take Mount Royal Avenue to Cathedral Street to Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard.
· Westbound traffic heading to the game should use Central Avenue to Orleans Street to Franklin Street to Green Street.
· Race Street will be closed between West and Ostend Streets

Motorists should expect delays and pay close attention to all parking restrictions and new traffic patterns in the vicinity. Special Traffic Enforcement Officers
(STEOs) and Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be deployed at strategic locations to direct motorists through the new traffic patterns and to the alternate routes.

Motorists should be aware that special parking restrictions will be in effect in the vicinity of the stadium. Parking Control Agents will aggressively enforce all posted parking restrictions and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed. The Fallsway Impound Lot will remain open for two hours after the game. In addition, Special Traffic Enforcement Officers will assist Baltimore City Police with the movement of traffic in the downtown area.

The Department of Transportation is committed to
“Keeping Baltimore moving safely now and in the future”.

2009-07-15T21:52:00.000-07:00
Your Baltimore City Property Taxes

Baltimore City has heard from several property owners, particularly in the 21229 and 21230 zip codes, that they did not receive their City real property tax bill for the tax year July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

If you own property in the City and have not received your real property tax bill, please call 410-396-3987 or email BaltimoreCityCollections@baltimorecity.gov and request a duplicate bill. If your mortgage company receives the billing information directly from the City, then it should have already received the information, which is conveyed to most mortgage companies electronically.

If you want to view your real property tax bill, go to http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/realproperty/default.aspx.

Update: Per Baltimore City Collections all properties in 21230 are being mailed
a copy of their tax bill on July 15th.

2009-07-03T08:18:00.000-07:00

NEW TRASH COLLECTION DAYS IN SOUTH BALTIMORE AS OF JULY 13TH, 2009

CONFUSED AS TO WHAT YOU NEW COLLECTION DAYS ARE FOR YOUR RESIDENCE?

SIMPLY CLICK ON "NEW TRASH DAYS" AND PUT IN YOUR ADDRESS...

LOTS OF INFORMATION CAN BE HAD USING IMAP!

2009-06-30T11:26:00.001-07:00
Friday July 3 - Sunday, July 5

African American Heritage Festival

The annual African American Heritage Festival is a celebration of African-American ancestry, with nationally known entertainment and educational exhibits.The festival is scheduled for Friday 4-10pm, Saturday noon-10pm and Sunday noon-9pm in Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Call 410.235.2227 ext. 211 or visit http://www.aahf.net/ for more information.

Additional times of shows and sound information:

Festival organizers met with some community associations to address them and have modified their musical schedule as a result. The stage is being angled toward Lot A from the far corner of Lot C, directing sound to the MLK ramp instead of Staples and Ridgeley’s Delight.

Music will also end promptly at 9:30PM Saturday and 9:00PM Sunday. This is the first year the festival area will be secured and general admission charged, with reserved tickets for concert.

The 2009 festival hours are:
Friday, July 3 –– 5 p.m. –– 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 4 –– 12 p.m. –– 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 5 –– 12 p.m. –– 9 p.m.

To minimize traffic and encourage use of public transportation, the website recommends travelling by bus or light rail.

For more information, go to the Festival website here: http://www.aahf.net/

2009-06-30T07:38:00.000-07:00
Go Green & Save GreenTax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements

Homeowners can earn tax credits in 2009 and 2010 for making energy-efficient home improvements in your home. The total tax credit maximum is $1,500, up from $500 in 2008, on improvements such as windows, doors, roofs, insulation, water heaters, solar energy, HVAC systems, and wind turbines. Products and instillation must meet specific guidelines in order to qualify.

For more information, visit www.EnergyStar.gov.

2009-06-30T06:51:00.000-07:00
FREE Homeownership Education

Brown Bag Lunch Workshop Series
Use your lunch hour to feed your mind as well as your stomach! Bring your lunch and join Live Baltimore for these free workshops at the Enoch Pratt Central Library in the Poe Room from 12pm to 1:30pm.

Home Mortgage Refinance
101Tuesday, July 14

Tips on Buying a House in Baltimore CityTuesday
August 4

To register for any of the workshops, visit www.livebaltimore.com/events.

2009-06-12T08:33:00.000-07:00

CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR UNVEILED!

2009-05-08T06:58:00.001-07:00

Circulator Update
May 4 2009

The council approved the appropriation for the rest of FY 09, so the shuttle program is continuing to move forward. Baltimore City will be receiving the first of 21 buses towards the end of this month.

Baltimore City is planning on a June 10th announcement of the name of the service. Mayor Dixon will make the announcement at 10:30 AM in front of City Hall.

Baltimore City plans on deploying buses as they receive them. The plan is to deploy one route in late August or early September and the rest by the end of September as buses are delievered.

The first leg of the water shuttle began May 4th – between Maritime Park and Tide Point.

2009-05-07T10:14:00.000-07:00

New Bill: Lowering Off Leash Fines

On May 12, the City Council will vote on an ordinance proposing lowering fines that currently cost dog-walkers up to $1000 if their dogs are off leash (among many other big fines). Please join more than 1300 city residents who have petitioned in support of lower fines and future plans for designated off-leash sites in neighborhoods around the city.

To sign yourself go to: Leash Law Petition

(Also, to be included in a PRIVATE/unshared “Off-leash friends” email list, please click "available to petition author" and we'll keep you posted with news & progress on this issue.)

2009-04-22T10:24:00.000-07:00

2009-04-15T12:30:00.000-07:00

Get the 311 on Stadium Events!

Ever wondered when parking if you'll get a ticket, wondering if there is a stadium event about which you haven't heard?
Now the Transportation Department is coming to the rescue!
Simply dial 311 (on cell? dial 443-263-2220), punch in option 3 and ask the 311 operator - the operator will have the latest scoop on when events are being enforced as stadium events (usually 20k projected attendance).
____________________________________________________
Scheduled Stadium Events
July
3-5 African American Heritage Festival – Parking Lots
24 Chelsea vs AC Milan Soccer – M&T Bank Stadium
August
September
October
10 Baltimore Marathon – Parking Lots
Note: This schedule does not include baseball or football games, catered events booked within the facilities of the Warehouse @ Camden Yards, Oriole Park @ Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium and/or Camden Station. Check MSA’a website @ http://www.mdstad.com/ for updated information.
The Baltimore Orioles’ schedule is available on the teams’s website: http://www.orioles.mlb.com/
The Baltimore Ravens Schedule is available at http://www.baltimoreravens.com/.
____________________________________________________
Orioles Fireworks Schedule

Friday, July 10
Friday, August 14
Friday, October 2
____________________________________________________

2009-03-10T12:46:00.000-07:00

STADIUM EVENT

Cirque d'Soleil at the O Stadium Lot
3/11/09 - 4/5/09

2009-03-03T07:39:00.000-08:00

It's time for change and we think Baltimore is ready!
Your Public Works – Bureau of Solid Waste – is making changes to
household waste collection.

10th District Residents please join
Councilman Edward Reisinger in attending
a presentation of changes and improvements to solid waste services
followed by a question and answer session.
We want to work with your community
and bring Baltimore's waste collection into the 21st century.

WASTE LESS >> RECYCLE MORE!
Tuesday, March 10th 2009
6:30 to 8 p.m.

Curtis Bay Elementary School – Auditorium
4301 Westbay Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225
For more information, call 410 542 4900.

2009-01-29T11:07:00.000-08:00

2nd Meeting of the Board of Directors
West Federal Hill
February 25, 2009
6- 6:30 PM

Following Amendments to the bylaws passed by unanimous vote of the Directors.

Article V
Proposed Amendment
Addition of Section (10):
No member of the Board of Directors shall vote, chair a committee or otherwise support or direct, any vote involving any project, development or issue in which that member of the Board of Directors has a business or personal interest, whether direct or latent.
Any vote in which it can be proven that a member of the Board of Directors did not recuse themselves when shown to have a personal or business interest, shall be called null and void and a re-vote taken.
~ ~ ~
Article IV
Proposed Amendment to Section (10)
The boundaries of the organization, located on the South Baltimore Peninsula are:
North: Unit block of E Cross & Unit block of W Cross
East: 1100 -1800 blocks of Light
South: Wells Street
West: 1300-1600 Race Street
Any area included in AREA 30 RPP Permit Parking shall automatically be included within the boundaries of the organization

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First Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors

West Federal Hill
January 28, 2009
Election of Officers:
Cynthia Griffin ~ President
Andrew Harrison ~ Vice President
Tiffany Delbrook ~ Secretary/Treasurer
~ ~ ~
Meeting Days: 2nd Wednesday of the Month
Meeting Location: TBD
Newsletter Mailout: 1st Week of the Month
Emailed Agenda: 1st Week of the Month
Board Meeting: Last week of the Month
~ ~ ~
Items for follow up:
Logo
Newsletter format
Mailing as Non-Profit
Webmaster
Venue for Meeting
Motions on the Floor
~ ~ ~
Article V
Proposed Amendment
Addition of Section (10):
No member of the Board of Directors shall vote, chair a committee or otherwise support or direct, any vote involving any project, development or issue in which that member of the Board of Directors has a business or personal interest, whether direct or latent.
Any vote in which it can be proven that a member of the Board of Directors did not recuse themselves when shown to have a personal or business interest, shall be called null and void and a re-vote taken.
~ ~ ~
Article IV
Proposed Amendment to Section (10)
The boundaries of the organization, located on the South Baltimore Peninsula are:
North: Unit block of E Cross & Unit block of W Cross
East: 1100 -1800 blocks of Light
South: Wells Street
West: 1300-1600 Race Street
Any area included in AREA 30 RPP Permit Parking shall automatically be included within the boundaries of the organization.

2007-09-19T17:29:00.000-07:00

Who

Is

West

Federal

Hill?

West Federal Hill is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of residents on the South Baltimore Peninsula. It is all about helping, whether it is parking permits or providing information on how to get things done in Baltimore City.

West Federal Hill is first and foremost not about making decisions for the residents of the peninsula.

West Federal Hill is founded on the belief that residents are perfectly capable of making informed decisions about issues in their neighborhood - they definitely do not need a community organization to do it for them.

Boundaries The boundaries of West Federal Hill:

Cross Street on the North
Light Street on the east
Race Street on the West
Fort Avenue on the South.

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Do you know your Councilperson and his committees ???

District 10:Edward Reisinger
City Council Vice President
410-396-4822 ~ 410-545-7353 (fax)
Room 504, City Hall
ereisinger@baltimorecitycouncil.com
Committees: Chair, Land Use and Transportation; Chair, Labor Subcommittee; Budget and Appropriations; Executive Appointments

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REMINDER - Cars must be removed from city snow emergency routes. Abandoned vehicles will

be ticketed and towed

It's Snow Time Again In Baltimore!

Press Release

This Sunday Mayor Dixonkicks off the 16th Annual Tour du Port

This Sunday Mayor Dixon
kicks off the 16th Annual Tour du Port