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Hogan announces investments for revitalization in community and for non-proﬁts BY GIANNA DECARLO EDITOR@BALTIMOREGUIDE.COM

On Tuesday, December 29, Governor Larry Hogan announced that $11 million will be going towards neighborhood revitalization initiatives. “My administration is committed to revitalizing Maryland’s older communities. These grants will help local communities make necessary improvements while paving the way for additional public and private investments in their neighborhoods and along their streets,” said Governor Hogan. This funding will be divided between three programs: the Community Legacy, the Strategic Demolition fund, and the Baltimore Regional Neighborhoods Initiative. The Community Legacy program gives CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Middle/High School Choice Fair makes Back to School easier by GIANNA DECARLO EDITOR@BALTIMOREGUIDE.COM

When choosing a middle or high school for your child, there’s a lot to consider and even more to learn. Gather all the information you need to make an informed decision at the 2015-16 Middle and High School Choice Fair on Saturday, January 9 at the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute/Western High School at 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane. Potential students will be able to visit with and talk to educational staff from schools all over the city. The schools each bring their own unique curriculum and programs to the table. For example, one school has a whole syllabus specializing in robotics. Hundreds of families from across Baltimore are expected to attend. “As you think about next year, focus on what makes you want to go to school — for example, favorite subjects, clubs, sports, or other after-school activities; friends and other

factors that make you feel comfortable and at home. Don’t forget practical things, like how you’ll get there on time every morning and whether bus connections will make that a challenge. Look for a school with programs that interest you and will help you meet your goals, whether that’s a successful career in construction or computers, medicine or music,” said Gregory E. Thornton, the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. To help narrow down your selection, visit www.schoolchoice.baltimorecityschools.org to look at the choice of schools, compare them, and search for the programs you and your child are looking for. The middle school portion of the fair will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and the high school portion will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m.. For more information on The Choice Fair, contact 410-396-8600.

Man shot while defending son from robbery On Saturday, December 20, a man was shot outside his home on the 200 block of S. Madiera St. while defending his son during an attempted robbery. According to the Southeast Baltimore City Police Department, the suspects approached the victim’s son as he was about to enter his house. The suspects attempted to take his book bag and threatened him with a gun. The victim then screamed and his father came to the door to help his son. “At that time, the father was shot by one of the suspects in the right upper rib. The victim fell to the ground and the suspects fled,” states the SEPD police report. One suspect, eighteen-year-old Eddie Cole

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Bmore Fitness Zumba, kettlebell, “Hot Hula Fitness” and African dance fitness classes and core training. 510 S. Dallas St., 415-515-7795. Charm City Fitness Personalized training for each customer, classes like

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MAY: After April’s unrest, the city was on edge and was working on rebuilding and moving forward. Over 100 residents gathered in Patterson Park the following weekend to march to City Hall while calling for peace and compassion. “What happens on the west side is intertwined with what happens on the east, no matter what neighborhood we live in, we are all part of the same community, we are all connected,” said Pramit Mohapatra, one of the march’s organizers. The community was then shocked by the murder of Yogesh Sheth, most commonly known as Mr. Joe to his neighbors, during an attempted robbery at his business, the Mini Market Deli and Grocery at S. Highland Ave. “He always would bend over backwards to help people, no matter how busy he was, he would never say no to anybody,” said Charles Zannino, one of Mr. Joe’s closest friends. According to police, the suspects were three black males between the ages of 18 and 22 that were wearing dark clothing and black masks. The suspects were last seen in a white Honda Accord. To date, no arrests have been made. The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill that would regulate ride share services like Lyft and Uber. Under the bill, drivers are required to undergo background checks, routine inspections, and minimum insurance coverage. Loading Dock Liquors, despite being damaged in the riots, donated over $500 to the Maryland SPCA as part of a fundraiser; Eichankrantz restaurant closed after 75 years in service, an Anne Arundel County police officer bit a man’s testicle during an intoxicated bar brawl on Cinco de Mayo at O’Don nell Square, and Bikejam brought over 1200 cycling enthusiasts to Baltimore. JUNE: Governor Larry Hogan announced that he was diagnosed with late stage 3 nonHodgkin’s lymphoma. Fortunately, we now know that the disease is in remission. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake spoke at the monthly Patterson Park Neighborhood Association meeting to discuss crime prevention and address citizen concerns. “Everybody knows this has been a very troubling time in our city and I want to thank

all of you that have come out to help the businesses that have been impacted in the neighborhood. We’re working to recover,” said Rawlings-Blake. She also discussed the plans to redo the city’s zoning laws and the One Baltimore Initiative, which aims to provide job opportunities and after-school programs for the youth. The now former police commissioner, Anthony Batts, also made an appearance at the Southeast Police Department Public Meeting. He said he is working on making police more personable and accountable by promoting foot patrols. He said friendly officers can help break the cycle of crime and can restore the community’s trust in the police as the city recovers from the recent crime wave. “Baltimore is either going to fail and succeed as a whole, not as subsets. In those areas in the eastern and western… and if we don’t start bringing our influence here into those areas, then it will bring the city down. We need to start focusing on those areas and propping them up because we’re going to succeed as a whole,” said Batts. Troubled dance club, The Latin Palace, was shut down for three weeks by the Liquor Board; the Baltimore Wine Fest took over the Canton Waterfront, the Kinetic Sculpture Race paraded around bizarre and creative floats, and former Maryland governor and Baltimore mayor Martin O’Malley announced his run for president. JULY: Governor Hogan announced that he scrapped the Red Line transit system, a 14 mile, 19 stop, transit line that would have run through the city. “We are not opposed to public transportation. We are opposed to wasteful boondoggles. The Red Line as currently proposed is not the best way to bring jobs and opportunity to the city,” said Hogan. Supporters of the Red Line were upset by the decision and called for the Hogan administration to work on transportation alternatives. Hogan did approve the Purple Line, a 16-mile transit line that will link the Washington D.C. Metro system to Maryland suburbs. Scott Goldman, a lawyer and former and Army veteran, became the third person to announce his candidacy for the 1st district city council seat. The Department of Transportation unveiled a plan to ease traffic including the

Residents gathered to support the now cancelled Red Line. | Photo by Gianna DeCarlo

implementation of traffic enforcement officers, the creation of transportation hubs, and improved connectivity for all forms of public transit. The DOT said that the area will undergo over 10 million square feet of development in the next few years that will exacerbate vehicular congestion. The family of Mr. Joe, who was murdered in May, began a campaign for justice with a community rally that gave the neighborhood a chance to mourn and remember Joe. Fell’s Point held a chili making competition, the Cohesion Theatre Company hosted all female-written plays at Parityfest, the food delivery service OrderUp was bought by Groupon, and the Baltimore Guide hosted its 2nd annual Reader’s Appreciation Party.

George Clinedinst of the SEPD said that robberies are the biggest problem the district faces. He urged residents to be acutely aware of their surroundings, to secure their homes and cars, and to report any suspicious behaviour they notice. Mark Edelson, a lawyer from South Africa, and Ed Marcinko, a former DEA agent, both joined the race to become the 1st district councilman. Edelson, Marcinko, and the other three Democratic councilman candidates then went head-to-head at a public forum. The Creative Alliance celebrated man’s best friends with their Dog Days of Summer block party; new restaurants like Falafelicious and Dinosaur BBQ opened; Sneaky Feet, one of the businesses that was hit the hardest during April’s riots, reopened; and an urban AUGUST: Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the garden on Conkling St. bloomed into life. new police commissioner Kevin Davis CONTINUED NE X T WEEK hosted a public meeting at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. “We all know that the last few months for this city have been extremely rough for everyone and it’s really testing the resolve of our city. I was just talking to the reporters outside and I said, just because the battle is rough doesn’t mean you give up. That’s not what we’re made of in Baltimore,” she said. Rawlings-Blake criticized Governor Hogan’s decision to cancel the Red Line saying, “The Red Line was more than transportation, it was hope, it was jobs, it was economic development.” When asked about the city’s rising murder rate, she said that creating jobs for the city’s youth can help them stay out of trouble and aid in ending the cycle of violence we’ve seen since April. A group of neighbors on Conkling St. Robberies plagued the Southeast over the hope to promote urban gardening and summer. At a public meeting, Captain community. | Photo by Gianna DeCarlo

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Email events to editor@baltimore guide.com. Deadline: noon on the Friday before publication. Wednesday, January 6 Butcher’s Hill Assoc. Meeting: 7 p.m., St. Andrew’s Church, Chester and Lombard Sts. Fell’s Point Residents Association Meeting: 7 p.m. Bertha’s Mussels on the 2nd floor, 734 S. Broadway. Thursday, January 7 Canton Cop Walk: 7 p.m. Meet at Canton Ace Hardware, 1022 Binney St. Walk and talk with a local police officer while meeting your neighbors and learning how to keep your community safer. Guest Appreciation Blingo: 10:45 p.m. Sticky Rice, 1634 Aliceanna St. A customer appreciation holiday party with blingo (which is like bingo but cooler) and a chance to win prizes like concert and movie tickets. The Messenger: 7:30 p.m. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. A screening of the awardwinning film, The Messenger, about songbirds and their fight against extinction. Followed by a panel of bird experts. $7 advanced, $9 at door, member pricing for mentioning “Audubon” when purchasing ticket. Buena Casa, Buena Brasa: Todos los jueves. Canciones, rimas, cuentos, y juegos, para los

niños (0-3 años) y los padres o cuidadores. 11 a.m. at the Southeast Anchor Branch, Enoch Pratt Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. Info: 410396-1580. Friday, January 8 3rd Annual Baltimore Crankie Festival: January 8-10. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. A one-of-a-event with a long list of musicians playing old-time music and shows featuring cranked scroll puppets. Family Bird Watching Walks: 8 a.m. Presented by the Audubon Center. Meets by fountain in Patterson Park. Free, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Tiny Tots in Patterson Park: 10:30-11:30 a.m., meets at picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Lake. $5 donation is suggested per child. Presented by the Audubon Center. Info: 410-558-2473. Saturday, January 9 Kerplunk! Family Art Drop-In: An all ages events where children are encouraged to explore the art exhibit and delve into their own creativity with help from the art supplies around the building. Saturday, 12-3 p.m., at the Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. FREE. Info: www.creativealliance.org/events/2015/ kerplunk-free-family-art-drop.

Sunday, January 10 Paint Portrait Night: The Chasseur, 3328 Foster Ave. 4-6 p.m. A painting event honoring man’s best friend. Skilled artists will sketch out a portrait of you pet and guide you through painting it. Go to https://www.eventbrite. com/e/date-with-paint-pet-portrait-chasseurjan-10-tickets-19894011524 to register. Monday, January 11 Patterson Park Neighborhood Association Meeting: 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth’s Church Hall, Baltimore at Lakewood Sts. Canton Community Association’s Economic Development Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Broom Factory Building, 3500 Boston St. Tuesday, January 12 Bayview Community Association Meeting: 7 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Church at Pratt and Kane Sts. Fell’s Point Community Assoc. Meeting: 7 p.m., EBLO, 606 S. Ann St. Neighbors for Brewer’s Hill Association Meeting: 7 p.m., St. Gerard’s Club, 3500 Foster Ave. Wednesday, January 13 Fells Prospect Community Association Meeting: 7 p.m., Cristo Rey High School, 420 S. Chester St. Mother Goose Baby Steps: Mondays, 11

a.m. An interactive nursery rhyme program with music and movement. Children up to 36 mo. with caregiver. Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. Info: 410-396-1580. Community Notebook The Taste of Little Italy: January 14, The Kohler Signature Store, 300 Albemarle St., 6-9 p.m. Enjoy the finest art and dishes that Little Italy has to offer. There will be food, wine, and socializing with real Madonnari artists. Food will be provided from Little Italy favorites like Amicci’s, Cafe Gia, Chiapparelli’s and more. $35 per ticket. Proceeds benefit the Little Italy Madonnari Arts Festival. Bingo Fundraiser: January 22, games begin at 6 p.m. Patterson Park Public Charter School, 27 N. Lakewood Ave. $10 to play, includes 3 bingo cards. 50/50 raffle and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit PPPCS. Parents and Teachers Together: United Evangelical Church, 3200 Dillon Street. Preschool program for children ages 2-4 and their parents. Info: 410-995-0118. Volunteer With Audubon: Audubon would love your help making environmental education programs in Patterson Park successful. Contact Kate Creamer, volunteer coordinator, 410-558-BIRD.

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Dwell is a group exhibit at the Creative Alliance that celebrates the work generated through the HOME art residency program. HOME was created by Michael Owen, a former resident of the Creative Alliance, and is located in Highlandtown. Owen’s goal was to bring together artists from diverse backgrounds in a way where they can directly interact with the surrounding community. The artists visited Baltimore for 3-4 weeks this summer to create collaborative and public art. While the mediums differ, from sculpture to paint to photography, the thread connecting the works is the idea of “home.” For Gregg Deal, one of the featured artists, “home” is inextricably linked to his experience as a Native American. His paintings feature snapshots of the Indigenous life, pillars of his culture surrounded by bright flashes of color and symbols. Deal’s art is meant to challenge the stereotypes of Native Americans that are so prevalent in modern day pop culture. He also has multiple murals around Highlandtown, one of the largest ones is directly across from the Creative Alliance at 421 S. East Ave. Deal explained that the mural, titled “The Duality of Indigeneity” features the faces of two young boys, one in Indigenous clothing and the other one with short hair in trademark teen attire, the hoodie. Deal said this represents the identity struggle that Native American children experience as they try to reconcile their own selves with the outside world’s stereotypical notions of their culture. Deal, a father of 5, said that he can see this confusion and tension in his own children. “The perspective of Native people ends up

Deal’s mural “The Duality of Indigeneity” located across from the Creative Alliance at 421 S. East Ave. | Photo by Gianna DeCarlo

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playing a role in how you perceive yourself, especially for young kids. Art is about presenting a different perspective and I think that’s important because the media only focuses on one point of view. What a lot of people forget about the Black Lives Matter Gregg Deal uses his experiences as a movement or the immigration debate is that Native American as inspiration for his there are human beings behind the art. | Photo courtesy of Gregg Deal conversation,” said Deal. “You almost have to force the audience to think critically and communicate your cause so that those on other sides can see your perspective. Art does a really good job at that.” Outside of painting, Deal is also a performance artist. His exhibition is called “The Last American Indian On Earth”. In the performance, Deal dresses up as the stereotypical Native American, complete with a fake headdress and shoes painted to look like moccasins. “There are 567 tribes in the United States alone and you can imagine that there is a lot of diversity. There’s this offensive generalization that everybody wears

headdresses, that you have to dress a certain way, and that you have to talk a certain way and it’s so ridiculous.” In this costume, Deal walks around and capture the reactions of those around him. He said jaws dropped when he took out his cell phone and took a selfie of himself by the Lincoln Monument. “I’m acting as a relic in the modern day. The people don’t know how to rectify the old with the new,” said Deal. “The very nature of who I am and where I come from automatically makes me an activist, it automatically makes me radical. For indigenous people in the framework of American history and culture, our existence is protest.” The other featured artists are Webster Phillips III, who photographs Baltimore residents from all walks of life as they go about their average days, and Victor Castro (or TetraPAKMAN), who creates sculptures out of recycled materials to spread a message of sustainability and social awareness. One of Castro’s works is a large quilt made of snack

bags. The quilt was put together with help from residents during the Creative Alliance’s Kerplunk! art workshops. Deal welcomes the audience to the exhibit with a sculpture made of an old mailbox and recycled door panels. From afar, the doors look covered in nonsensical graffiti, but upon closer inspection, you see that the spray painted words spell out “home.” Within the exhibit is a video featuring people answering the question: What is home to you? “The title of the exhibit has an obvious connotation to residency; however, Dwell can also mean ‘to linger over, emphasize, and ponder in thought’. It is between these two meanings that this exhibit derives its curatorial cue, and from these actions that each artist mines the content of their own work,” said Jeremy Stern, the curator of the exhibit. Dwell will be on display until Saturday, January 23. For more information on the works, the artists, or HOME, visit www. creativealliance.org/events/2015/dwell.

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SHOOTING E. Lexington St., 1500 block, December 30 at 12:40 p.m. The victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds to his face and back. The victim refused to give a statement. ROBBERY S. Washington St., 200 block, December 28 at 2:10 p.m. The officer found the victim stumbling around and intoxicated. The victim reported that he had been robbed at knifepoint. He said the suspect said “Give me everything you have” and took his cell phone and Timberland boots. S. Potomac St., 1200 block, December 27 at 11:51 p.m. The victims were walking to their cars when they were approached from behind by a 20 year-old African-American male with a gun. The suspect stated “Don’t say nothing, just give me everything you have.” He then took a cell phone, a driver’s license, money, and car keys. Fait Ave., 3000 block, December 27 at 10:50 p.m. The suspect, an African-American male in his 30s, approached the victims and produced a black revolver. He said “Don’t be stupid, give me your stuff” and then snatched the victim’s purse and wallets. The suspect fled westbound. S. Bond St., 400 block, December 29 at 9 p.m. The two victims were walking to a store when they were jumped by a group of male African-American juveniles. One victim was hit in the head with an unknown object and had his boots, cell phone, and money taken. The other victim had his cell phone taken and was slapped in the eye. N. Ellwood Ave., 100 block, December 29 at 4:30 p.m. The victim was standing outside when he was choked from behind by two African-American males in their 20’s. Suspect #2 went through the victim’s pockets and took his cell phone. The victim was thrown to the ground and the suspect fled northbound. S. Broadway, 200 block, December 30 at 5:50 p.m. Victim was Don Pedros Musica Latina. The suspect, an African-American male, entered the location wearing a mask. He produced a knife and jumped over the counter and pointed the knife at an employee. The suspect then went into the register, took money, then fled. O’Donnell St., 5500 block, January 1 at 11:22 p.m. The victim stated that while walking, the suspect, an African-American male in his 20s, approached him from behind and fired a shot. The suspect stated “Kick it

out” and the victim dropped his backpack. The suspect took the backpack and fled. Eastern Ave., 3200 block, January 2 at 6:05 p.m. Victim was Barber Shop Live. The victim stated that two African-American males in ski masks entered the location armed with guns. Suspect #1 stated “No one move” and then “Give me all the money.” The suspects then took money from all who were inside and then fled. O’Donnell St., 2900 block, January 3 at 10:16 p.m. Victim was Vaccaro’s Pastry. The victim was taking out the trash when the suspects, two African-American males in their 20s wearing masks, came into the store behind her. They were armed with a rusty silver handgun. Suspect #1 said “Give me the ^&*%ing money”. The victim then gave them money from the safe and the suspect fled. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Fawn St., 800 block, December 28 at 7:32 p.m. The victim was riding his bike when the suspect, a Caucasian male in his 30s, opened his car door and hit him, knocking the victim off his bike. The driver got out of the car holding a piece of steel saying “I’m going to ^%* you up.” When the victim went into his bag to get a cell phone, the suspect fled. The victim took a picture of the car’s tag and found out the suspect’s address. BURGLARY E. Lombard St., 1600 block, between December 27 at 7 p.m. and December 28 at 2:32 a.m. Victim was Loras Fireside Restaurant. An unknown suspect damaged the front door lock while gaining entry into the location. They then took ten boxes of Red Bull from the refrigerator. N. Streeper St., 500 block, December 28 between 9 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. An unknown suspect gained entry by damaging the rear door. They took money, a tablet, a gold chain, and a Playstation 4. S. Broadway, 200 block, between December 28 at 8 p.m. and December 29 at 9:55 a.m. Victim was Metro PCS. An unknown suspect broke the glass front door, gained entry, and took money from the register and several cell phones and accessories. N. Streeper St., 100 block, December 29 at 6 p.m. The victim was home and heard a noise. She turned on her light and saw a man who became “frantic” and ran down the steps and out the back door. No property was taken.

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BIRDS HOUSE

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The importance of role models in the NBA “I’m not a role model… Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.” – Charles Barkley Trust me, I wish he was right. Unfortunately, whether athletes want to or don’t want to be role models, they are. Sports are everywhere. ESPN currently reaches 86% of US TV households as they have 98.6 million subscribers. That’s a lot of people watching sports. There are 32 NFL teams and each team has 53 players on their roster, so you are looking at 1,696 players. According to spotrac.com, there were 174 players either suspended of fined in 2015 which shakes out to around 10%, or about five players on each team. Some of those fines are a bit unnecessary, such as a player celebrating or throwing a football into the stands, but if you remove those players from the list, you are left with 157, 156 if you don’t count Eric Weddle’s suspension for wanting to watch his daughter during halftime, which I don’t. So, about 156 players is over 9% of all players. There are players out there who are exemplary role models such as Baltimore Orioles’ centerfielder Adam Jones. Jones won the 2015 Marvin Miller Man of the Year award which is given annually to the player “who inspires others through his on-field performances and contributions to his community.” Jones is a very active supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore and also the Boys & Girls Club of San Diego, where he grew up and spent time himself. Jones also spends time with the YMCA of Central Maryland, the Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities (RBI) program, the Cool Kids Foundation, the Jackie Robinson Foundation and OriolesREACH. Not only does the man get the job done on the field, he gets the big picture off the field as well. Instead of focusing on people like Johnny Manziel and his millionth trip to Vegas, perhaps we should spend more time looking at players like NBA star DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins, who plays for the Sacramento Kings, is currently eighth in the NBA in scoring,

averaging 24.4 points per game. What is more important, however, is what he did around this past Christmas. Cousins gave 100 local students a $200 shopping spree at Target so they can enjoy their Christmas. What was great about what Cousins did was many of the children not only spent the money on themselves, they also spent it on gifts for friends and family. One ten year old student purchased a bunch of onesies for his eight month old baby sister. Like Jones, Cousins is a guy who gets the big picture. Sure, these players don’t have to do anything but they understand what is important and they understand that kids and even adults look up to them. There is nothing in their contract that states they need to be role models on and off the field (if that was the case Greg Hardy would have been kicked to the curb long ago), although that doesn’t sound like a bad idea come to think of it. There are athletes out there who do the right thing and that is who the media (myself included) should spend their time on. The athletes who get it right should be the ones grabbing the headlines. They are role models, just like teachers, doctors, mothers and fathers in our communities. They might not be on TV, but they work just as hard if not harder than these pro athletes, especially when it comes to being role models. For me, I grew up a Miami Dolphins fan and Dan Marino was my favorite player. When my father wasn’t working hard at his job or working on ways to fix up our house or basically doing whatever he could to help our family, he would always spend time with me in the back yard either playing baseball or having a football catch. He would always make time to help me with anything or play sports. Many times when we were in the back yard having a football catch, I would think about catching passes from Marino. When I think back about those times now, all I think about are catching passes from my dad, a true role model. Those are the types of people that need to have the spotlight on them. Those types of people are role models.

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funding to local governments and community development organizations’ projects aimed at improving and strengthening communities, increasing business retention and attraction, and encouraging more home ownership and commercial revitalization. Baltimore City received $6 million total under this program. The Strategic Demolition Fund will accelerate economic development through demolitions and land assembly. These preparations will hopefully encourage public and private investment in revitalization projects. The last program, the Baltimore Regional Neighborhoods Initiative, is focused on restoring older historic neighborhoods to attract new families and businesses. The Southeast Community Development Corporation received a number of grants under the Baltimore Regional Neighborhoods Initiative. They will be given $125,000 for the CARE Façade Improvement and Job Training Program. This program will improve the facades of local businesses and homes while creating jobs for residents who will receive training through Civic Works. $175,000 will go towards a project that will improve transit hubs in Highlandtown and key gateways from Fayette St. to Highland Ave. The Southeast CDC’s largest grant, one for $400,000, will be used in the revitalization of Library Square. As we’ve written about in past issues, the new and improved Library Square is undergoing major environmentallyfriendly changes that will help reduce stormwater runoff for the nearby community. Last month, Blue Water Baltimore began a large-scale greening and restoration project including rain gardens, water retention basins, and a new plaza to be used for social events. The Patterson Park branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library will also undergo some improvements. In 2014, the Southeast CDC teamed up with Values 2 Vacant, which is focused on rehabbing properties, to spruce up homes along Eager St. “The long-term goal of the Initiative is to create new, affordable home ownership opportunities and to ‘rebuild’ the overall neighborhood and its housing market,” states the Southeast CDC. A grant will give them for $235,000 for facade improvements and the rehabilitation of home ownership units. A new playground at Tench Tilghman Elementary School in McElderry park will be made a reality thanks to a $110,000 grant

from Hogan and the support of community members and the non-profit Kaboom! Another organization that obtained funding was the Dundalk Renaissance Corporation. $100,000 will be used as homebuyer initiative grants that will give middle-income families low-interest forgivable loans. The goal of this is to increase home ownership in Dundalk. Another $500,000 will aid in the acquisition and renovation of older homes in Dundalk neighborhoods to boost comparables and sale prices. $50,000 will go towards what the Department of Housing and Community Development calls a “curb fund”. This money will be used to improve the exterior of homes in Dundalk in order to increase the community’s appeal. “The Hogan administration is committed to providing restoration and operational capital to those older communities across Maryland whose infrastructure requires immediate attention and repair. We will rely on community leaders and organizations to indicate their most pressing needs and we will respond with quick and effective support,” said Kenneth C. Holt, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary. In November, Hogan also announced $1.75 million in tax credits for non-profits through the Community Investment Tax Credit Program. “The tax credits provide non-profit organizations with tax incentives for individuals and businesses who donate money, goods or real property to support operational and programmatic costs associated with local community projects across the state,” the Department of Housing and Community Development states. Among the recipients were the Southeast CDC ($10,000), The Creative Alliance ($15,000), the Patterson Park Public Charter School ($20,000), and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ($50,000). “Supporting vital non-profit organizations helps keep our communities strong. These awards are an important tool to change Maryland for the better by helping these organizations raise capital to support their operations or capital needs,” said Hogan. Those who donate $500 or more to the above organizations’ approved project will be able to earn state tax credits equal to 50 percent of the value of the contribution as well. For more information on the Community Investment Tax Credit Program and the department’s neighborhood revitalization programs, visit http://dhcd.maryland.gov/ Communities.

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BALTIMORE CITY BA9523188 Traditional floor plan, updated kitchen & appliances, central air, ample living & dining room, original FP mantels & wood floors, 2nd floor offers BA & BR, 3rd floor has 2 BRs. Located moments from shopping & transportation.**Inspections welcome for info purposes only. Sold “as is”.

KEN KNOLL BC9525661 Lovely brick traditional home, slate roof, 3 BR, den or extra br in LL, 2 full BA. Almost 1/4 acre lot w/landscaped garden. Attchd garage, rear patio. Most appliance incl., w/w carpet, hrdwd flooring. Very nice enclosed front porch.You’ll love the landscaping especially in rear. Real wood fireplace. Window treatments all stay.

SEVERNA PARK AA9534423 3 bedroom, 3 full bath, split foyer with wrap-around deck. Home has new roof, all new hardwood, new ceramic tile, new kitchen and 3 new baths.Shed on huge corner lot. This is a must see!!

HIGHLANDTOWN BA9540397 Great location. 3 to 4 bedroom row home in the heart of Highlandtown. Some updates and freshly painted. Great access to major roads and bustling downtown Inner Harbor.

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PIGTOWN BA9506572 Great investor opportunity. Property sold as is and as is addendum required.

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HAZELWOOD BC9542183 3 BR, 1.5 BA, enclosed back porch, LL has open floor plan w/kitchen, family room and dinning area. Covered carport w/cable and electric (potential pavilion). Above ground pool with deck. Multiple car driveway with garage. Fenced rear yard. 24 Hours notice to show. Subject to find home of choice.

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