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Task force tackles trafﬁc along waterfront BY GIANNA DECARLO EDITOR@BALTIMOREGUIDE.COM

Anyone who has ever visited the Inner Harbor knows the frustration of trying to leave it. The main streets in Fell’s Point are congested due to commuters, and traffic through the nearby neighborhood moves at a glacial pace. A year-long task force by the Waterfront Partnership is hoping to address these transportation troubles. Laurie Schwartz, the president of the Waterfront Partnership, said that the nonprofit spoke to businesses and employers who operate in the Harbor to get feedback on what causes this congestion. They gathered large retailers like Legg Mason and Under Armour and future developers to find a way to get employees to work, and out of their cars, more efficiently. One of the biggest goals is to promote the use of public transportation to reduce the number of cars on the street. “One of the reasons we believe so many people drive rather than take transit is that CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

Employees at the new BJ’s Warehouse in Canton pose during the store’s grand opening and pep rally. For the full story, go to page 5. | Photo by Gianna DeCarlo

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Residents combat Fell’s Point zoning changes with historic overlay BY GIANNA DECARLO EDITOR@BALTIMOREGUIDE.COM

When Transform Baltimore, a new zoning code, was announced last month many Fell’s Point residents were unhappy with proposed changes to the neighborhood. Under Transform Baltimore, the waterfront area, or map 7-D, would be zoned as C-1 and C-2 meaning that buildings in the area could be 60 to 100 feet high respectively. Over 100 neighbors voiced their disapproval at a Department of Planning public meeting in October. They said such large buildings would block waterfront views and damage the legacy of the historic district. To combat this, a core group of neighbors have proposed an “Historical Overlay” to be presented to the City Council Land use Commitee. “We see the need to protect the scale and character of the neighborhood, including limiting the height of buildings to 40 feet,” said Marty Bement, who is leading the planning group. Bement referenced an apartment building that was going to be constructed on 2030 Aliceanna St. this summer. The complex would’ve been 52 feet high with approximately 5 levels. When it was announced, the community fought against this and the plan was eventually scrapped. “In a way, it was more of an eye-opener because the planning staff was talking about how, under Transform Baltimore, that the proposal would have gone forward because of C-1 zoning. There are some good things about this whole idea of Transform Baltimore. The C-1 is flexible and promotes mixed-use. But the big thing is to restrict height,” he said. Bement said creating an historical overlay has been done before in Annapolis. He added that most buildings within the district are zoned residential, with 2 or 3 stories at, on average, 35 feet high. The overlay would create height restrictions of 40 ft, with some exceptions being historical buildings and church spires. Protest flyer calling for height limitations. | Provided by Pride and Property on Facebook.

“It really affects traffic and density. Everybody lives here and we know this. Bank Street isn’t supposed to be a major street but at 5 o’clock, it’s jammed up. We have to be careful about how we’re developing,” The submitted amendment by this group said the overlays will “serve to establish a process to encourage new development to occur in a manner that preserves the physical pattern of the existing historic neighborhoods that have been designated as federal historic districts or CHAP (Commission For Historical & Architectural Preservation) historic districts.” Since the announced zoning changes, many community associations have been passing out flyers that outline the risks associated with C-1 and C-2 designations. “The City Council is considering zoning that will allow buildings to be as tall as 100 feet along and near the waterfront in Fell’s Point and Canton... killing views, jamming traffic, and destroying the character of our charming, historic neighborhood,” states the flyer. The flyer urges concerned residents to contact their representatives and members of the Planning Commission. “Don’t let them ruin our neighborhood without a fight! Be heard!” it reads.

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Bus station art pins down the meaning of community

Patrick Gutierrez, former VP of Bank of America, announces mayoral bid On Sunday, November 15, Patrick Gutierrez, the former vice president of Bank of America, announced his candidacy for mayor. “As someone with a proven track record of getting results, a passion for helping others, and a vision for how to get us there, I can help us do better. I will raise that bar. I’ve been a change agent my entire career. At Bank of America, I focused exclusively on turning around poor performing departments,” said Gutierrez at his kick-off event at City Hall. Gutierrez said his campaign will use the ‘E3 formula for change’, which means to engage, educate, and employ the community. To accomplish this, he said he would promote better early-childhood education and work with City Council to create laws that will incentivize businesses to hire workers. He also called for transparency and accountability from the city’s government. He said he will aim to rebuild trust within the community, starting with eliminating fraud among city agencies. He previously worked as a reporter and editorial assistant at the Baltimore Sun from 2007 to 2009 and as a community activist for the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance. “I want us to work together to fix Baltimore’s problems. We have many passionate, capable, and committed people living and working here. There is nothing we can’t accomplish when we work together. I’m willing to take a stand and do more so we can go down a different path. To get there, we have to make different choices. We need new leadership.” said Gutierrez. He is the 12th candidate to announce his bid for mayor. For more information on Gutierrez and his campaign, visit www.abetterbaltimore.org. Right before press time, several others announced their mayoral runs. We will cover their campaigns in next week’s issue.

Neighbors had fun with the new sculpture at the unveiling of the “Pushpin” bus stop. | Photo by Gianna DeCarlo

A new art installation on the corner of E. Baltimore St. & S. Highland Ave. boldly proclaims “We are here!” The installation is a 16 ft. tall red pushpin that appears to be going through the bus stop. The point of the project was to put the often neglected Highlands neighborhood on the map. Literally. The installation has “Estamos Aqui” written next to it, Spanish for “We are here”. Rachel Timmins, the designer of the sculpture, said the project was meant to bring awareness to the diverse community and people living near the bus stop. The phrase was written in Spanish, she said, because the population in that area is mostly Latino. She wanted to create something that gave them a sense of pride in their homes. It was originally going to say “You are here” but Timmins realized that changing “you” to “we” would be more inclusive and representative of the installation’s purpose. She added that it is one of the city’s busiest bus stations. The project was made possible due to $35,000 in grant money, most of which came from the PNC Transformative Art Prize. Local artists Tim Scofield and Kyle Miller helped construct the pushpin and bring Timmins’ vision to life. It is made of foam,

steel, acrylic, wood, aluminum, and stucco. The sculpture was unveiled on Saturday, November 7 and on the afternoon of Saturday, November 14, a block party was held to celebrate. The bands Anexo Social and Zakke performed funky Latin fusion and dance music, a photo booth snapped pictures, and a food truck served burritos. Children were encouraged to fill in colorful strips of paper that said “We are here ______” that would be pinned to a poster. Answers ranged from “to eat cookies”, “to make friends”, and “for unity”.

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Blue Water Baltimore sponsored storm drain painting. | Photo courtesy of St. Casimir.

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Another neighborhood beautifying project took place at St. Casimir Catholic School at 2736 O’Donnell St. A group of students and the school staff helped paint colorful murals on the storm drains around the school and the adjacent church. Students were given a lesson on the importance of storm water management by the nonprofit Blue Water Baltimore. They were then asked to create four designs and a slogan about the importance of clean water. “ This project was a part of a greater project called Paint it Blue, in which Blue Water Baltimore is helping to facilitate storm drain art projects with five religious institutions in Southeast Baltimore,” stated Blue Water Baltimore. “Storm drain art is a fun and colorful way to engage your community, brighten your neighborhood drains, and raise awareness about the importance of working to keep our streets clean.”

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Letter from the Editor The Baltimore Guide gets a new home The Baltimore Guide is excited to announce that we are moving! As of Monday, November 23, our offices will be located at 2839 O’Donnell Street in Canton over Dangerously Delicious Pies. Over the past 80+ years, the 500 block of Conkling St. has served as our home. We’ve embraced Highlandtown, it’s people, and it’s businesses as part of our family. We will certainly miss being within walking distance from places like the Southeast Anchor Library, DiPasquale’s Italian Marketplace and the Southeast CDC. We’ll miss faces like our neighbor Eddie who helps shovel our snow and the hard-working firemen who always have a smile and a hello. But, don’t worry, just because our office won’t be housed under the familiar blue awning doesn’t mean we are forsaking Highlandtown. We will continue to serve ALL the neighborhoods in East Baltimore, just from a new location that smells of pie.

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One dead in shooting on E. Baltimore St. A man was killed and a woman was shot in the early evening of Sunday, November 15 on the 3400 block of E. Baltimore St. in the Baltimore Highlands neighborhood. The victim died from a single gunshot wound to the head. He was a 38-year-old African-American male, who allegedly went by the nickname “Black.” The other victim, a 29-year-old Caucasian female, was grazed during the shooting and suffered a gunshot wound to the neck. She was taken to the hospital and is listed in good condition. The police haven’t yet released a description on the suspect or the victim’s information at this time. Anyone with information on the shooting is encouraged to call Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland at 1-866-7LOCKUP. This homicide is is the 302nd of the year in Baltimore City. This weekend, Baltimore hit 300 deaths in 2015 after a stabbing death in West Baltimore. This is the most recorded

homicides in 16 years. For months, the city has seen a spike in homicides following April’s unrest. “This challenging moment shall pass if we reject blame and embrace the hope, dreams, and promise of a great American city. Baltimore will win again, 2015 will not define us, and the nation will once again see our City for the determination that has long defined us,” said Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis. “The 300th homicide is no more tragic than the first homicide of 2015, or the 50th, or the 200th. Every victim leaves family, friends and a neighborhood who mourn their loss. All of us must come together as a community to fight this violence,” said Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake in a statement. She added that she will meet with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Attorney General Lynch to ask for more federal assistance for crime prevention.

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Canton BJ’s open for business The new BJ’s Wholesale Club in Canton at 4701 O’Donnell Street opened its doors this week. On Friday, November 13, the 90,000-square-foot store celebrated its opening with a pep rally and community party. The rally was kicked off by a choir performance by students of William Paca Elementary School. The BJ’s is part of an adopt-a-school program and the new location has adopted William Paca. “Our students face daily obstacles and challenges and sometimes we’re not always able to provide them with the things they need to be successful. We are so excited you decided to be our partner because now we are going to get the needed resources. You are allowing us to empower our students to take over the world,” said Stacy Place, the principal of William Paca. BJ’s gave Place a monetary donation and carts of supplies like snacks and binders for the students. BJ’s also presented the Maryland Food Bank, the Maryland Center for Veterans

Education and Training, and the Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore with a check as well. “Some of the values that the Boys and Girls Club stands on are the same things that you guys are working on as a team: integrity, respect, community. Those are the things we instill in our kids,” said Rick Leandry, the center director for the Boys and Girls Club. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake then spoke about how this BJ’s was a step in the right direction for encouraging growth and progress in the city. “We have been fighting for this type of development for years. I remember being in meetings when this was just a dream. We believe in better for Baltimore, our better days are yet to come,” said Rawlings-Blake. Councilman Jim Kraft spoke about the benefits of having the big-box store within the city. “For those of you who don’t get around Southeast Baltimore very much, this is the greatest part of the city. We’re the economic engine that pumps this city every single day. You’re now part of it,” said Kraft.

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The developer of the project, Doug Schmidt with WorkShop Development, explained that the building was constructed in 1948 to house production for the Crown Cork & Seal Company. “It’s indicative of the great history of Baltimore that now this building is part of the new Baltimore City where we all live, work, play, and shop,” said Schmidt. He added that over $20 million dollars were spent on renovating the space. Alexandra Broll is an employee at the new BJ’s. She said the business created over 100 new jobs for those in the community. “They said 3000-4000 people applied and the ones chosen were hand-picked,” said Broll. She’s excited about the opening and invites everyone to visit the new store. A Taco Bell will be built next to the BJ’s and is expected to open in summer of 2016. This is the first BJ’s to open in Baltimore City and the 12th one to open in Maryland.

Above: Councilman Jim Kraft at the opening ceremony. below: Students from William Paca Elementary School perform. | Photos by Gianna DeCarlo

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Wednesday, November 18 Community Safety Seminar: 8 p.m. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 2638 E. Baltimore St. Discuss crime within your neighborhoods with other residents, how to prevent it, and ways to be safer.

Thursday, November 19 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: 410-3961580.

Friday, November 20 Bingo for Patterson Park Public Charter School: 6-10 p.m. Patterson Park Public Charter School, 2726 E. Baltimore St. $10 to play, $5 for 3 extra cards. Proceeds benefit PPPCS. Wine, beer, food, and dessert will also be for sale. 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, November 21 Meet The Authors: 12-3 p.m. Highlandtown Gallery, 248 S. Conkling St. Meet local authors as they read from and sign their newest books. 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: w w w.creativealliance.org /events /2015/ kerplunk-free-family-art-drop.

Sunday, November 22 Bingo: 10 a.m. St. Casimir Church Hall, Kolbe Center, 2736 O’Donnell St. Dinner at noon, bingo at 1 p.m. $20 per person. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund. Info/reservations: 410-477-2959.

Monday, November 23 Young Adult Group: Join young adults 18-35 at Sacred Heart of Mary Parish, 6727 Duluth Ave., Dundalk, as we seek to build our

relationship with God. There will be talks, testimonies, small group discussions, music, free food and weekend activities. We meet Mondays, 7 p.m., in the Parish Center, 6727 Duluth Ave., a two-story brick building. Info: SacredHeartYA@gmail.com or 410-633-2828.

Tuesday, November 24 Canton Community Association Meeting: 7 p.m. United Evangelical Church of Christ, 3200 Dillon St.

Wednesday, November 25 Neighborhood Thanksgiving Eve Celebration: 6 p.m. Breath of God Lutheran Church, 141 S. Clinton St., Enjoy the company of your neighbors and give thanks while sharing a delicious meal of Thanksgiving favorites. Greater Greektown Neighborhood Alliance Association: 7 p.m. Mora Crossman Red Center, located at the right side of the front of John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School, 701 S. Rappolla St. Mother Goose Baby Steps: Mondays,11 a.m. An interactive nursery rhyme program with music and movement. For children up to 36 months of age with their caregivers. Southeast Anchor Branch, Enoch Pratt Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. Info: 410-396-1580.

Community Notebook Annual Community Thanksgiving Lunch: November 26, 12-4 p.m. Abbott Church, 3426 Bank St. Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast while celebrating with your neighbors. Open to the community. Info: 410-375-6262. 16th Annual Oyster Fest: November 28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Kooper’s Tavern, 1702 Thames St. Enjoy over 20 types of oysters from all over the country. The chefs of Kooper’s and Slainte Tavern will prepare special oyster dishes. Representatives from the Oyster Recovery Partnership will discuss how to help save the oysters and provide information on outreach and preservation efforts. Highlandtown Train Garden Opening: November 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fire Engine House #41, 520 S. Conkling St. The holiday tradition is back on track with new installments like a fullyfunctional amusement park. Info: www. highlandtowntraingarden.com. BARCS Date With Paint: December 3, 6:30-9 p.m. Jokers n Thieves Restaurant & Bar, 3000 O’Donnell St. An event to celebrate your furry friends through one-of-a-kind paintings with the guidance of seasoned artists. Proceeds benefit the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter. $50. Info: datewithpaintevents@gmail. com.

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The scientific name for the Chesapeake blue crab is Callinectes sapidus, which is a Greek-Latin phrase that translates to “beautiful swimmer.” In Baltimorean, it translates to “delicious, where’s the Old Bay?” The blue crab has always been tightly intertwined with Maryland culture. Whether you’re cracking claws at a family barbecue, or enjoying a crab cake at your favorite restaurant, you are participating in a centuries-old tradition of crabbing within the Chesapeake Bay. Rafael Alvarez, a local author and journalist, wanted to explore how this crabby cult got such a loyal following and how it has thrived for generations. He did so through a pamphlet titled Callinectes Sapidus after our favorite crustacea. It was put together by Alvarez through a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council as a part of their Maryland Traditions Program. It contains profiles, poetry, and photographs that reflect on the long tradition of crabbing and the current state of the industry. “It’s was a way for me to do what I like to do best and preserve Baltimore culture. I submitted the proposal that I document the status of the Maryland Blue Crab in 2015. 85% of our crabs that are consumed all summer long in our traditional backyard parties are not from the Chesapeake Bay. I found that to be disturbing,” said Alvarez. On Saturday, November 14, Alvarez hosted a workshop and reading at the Southeast Anchor Library based around the lives documented in the pamphlet. One of these lives was Tony Fernandez, a crab distributor since the 60s, when a bushel of crabs cost only six dollars. If you’ve ever enjoyed crabs at a local joint, you probably have Fernandez to thank. He drives hundreds of miles a day in his truck to deliver to restaurants all over the city. Fernandez has seen the crabbing industry at its peak and at its worst. The deterioration of the crabbing industry was explored more in depth by Tom Horton, an author and environmental scientist. Horton explored what he called the

“crabbing culture” for years, interviewing watermen and getting hands-on experience while knee-deep in water for his book, Bay County. Crab populations are dwindling and prices are increasing, he lamented. “Forty years ago it was not uncommon to bring home 1000 crabs a day, now you’re lucky if you get 400 a day. There are far less crabs and even less watermen.” Horton explained that this is due to a myriad of factors. One is global warming. The warmer temperature forces new species into the Bay, including the red drum which feeds on blue crabs. The water is growing more and more polluted and overfishing and harmful practices have become a serious issue that destroy the ecosystem that crabs need to survive. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported a huge increase in the sale of recreational crabbing licenses over the past decade. Between 2004-2014, the sale of licenses has doubled, from 2,203 to 5,535. In ten years, the crab population has decreased by two-thirds. “More Marylanders are catching their own crabs even though, year by year, there are less crabs to catch,” he said. Extreme conservation efforts were put in place by the government in the late 70s to help the struggling sea life, much to the ire of commercial crabbers and fishermen. Increased development along the waterfront also hasn’t helped. “In 1976, about 12 million people lived in the areas directly affecting the bay. In 2014, some 18 million impact the blue crab’s habitat,” said Horton. Luckily, these beautiful swimmers are also resilient. “In photos and paintings, in poetry and music, we celebrate the water and the fishing culture and their livelihood. But it is the crab who calls the tune to which so much else dances beneath the Chesapeake sky. It does it sublimely, it’s tastiness inviting. So many ways to catch and consume it. From the piers of Canton to the warehouse docks of Fell’s

It is the crab who calls the tunE... A portrait of Tony Fernandez, who has been supplying Baltimore restaurants with crabs since the early 60s. | Photos courtesy of Rafael Alvarez Point, the city is crab,” said Horton, reading from one of his books. Also at the workshop was Susan Stiles Dowell, the author of Mrs. Kitching’s Smith Island Cookbook. The book features the wellknown recipes of the Smith Islanders. By cataloging the recipes for unique dishes like oyster pie, corn pudding, and stewed tomatoes, Dowell is keeping a 400-year-old culture alive. “It contains all their knowledge and if I could’ve put their accents in there, I would’ve. It preserves the culture. It’s not just a cookbook,” said Dowell. The eponymous Mrs. Kitching is the rumored creator of the Smith Island TenLayer Cake, our unofficial state dessert. She was a traditionalist, cooking her grandmother’s classic Southern recipes, using teaspoons and

teacups and the fresh seafood that came straight out of her backyard. The cookbook is available to purchase on Amazon.com. Another speaker was Lynne Spigelmire Viti, who read her poem about eating steamed crabs with her family and reminiscing on her time at Spigelmire’s, her father’s tavern in Highlandtown. For Alvarez and the rest of the presenters, crabs are not just a main dish, but a representation of Baltimore’s culture and traditions. The watermen of decades past labored in the same Chesapeake Bay we enjoy to this day. “The crab makes a very fitting mascot for the Baltimore Harbor, of all the bay’s creatures, it makes the most of whatever opportunities it has,” concluded Horton.

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The Crispy Spicy Tuna at RA Sushi. | Photo by Rachel Lipton.

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arrested in December of 2004 for assaulting a judge before being arrested for driving under the influence in January 2005 and again in August 2005. As it turned out in the end, the Major League Baseball Players Association filed a grievance on Ponson’s behalf which led to Baltimore agreeing to pay the remaining $10.1 million of his contract. Nice work Player’s Union! Way to stick up for a scum bag. 12/1/1998 – Orioles sign Albert Belle – This one hurt. Big time. After the Chicago White Sox didn’t give him a raise allowing him to be one of the top three paid baseball players in the league (seriously, he had a clause in his five year contract with Chicago that would let him remain as one of the top three highest paid baseball players in the league) Belle became a free agent, and was then signed by the Orioles for five years and $65 million. Belle would only play two seasons in Baltimore before being forced to retire due to a bad hip. He still played decently well in Baltimore, batting .297 with 37 HR and 117 RBI in 1999 before batting .281 in 2000 with 23 HR and 103 RBI, however his hip was a big problem which forced him to retire. He still got paid, but the Orioles only had to pay around $37.4 million of his contract.

Kevin Gregg | Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

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HOMICIDE E. Baltimore St., 3500 block, October 15 at 7:52 p.m. The victim was a 38 year-old African-American male. He died from a single gunshot wound to the head. RAPE S. Broadway, 500 block, November 11 at 10:44 p.m. The victim was out with her boyfriend when they separated. She stopped a yellow cab which the suspect, an Hispanic male between 25-35 years-old, was driving. After being picked up, she was driven to an unknown location and raped by the driver. She was then pushed out of the car. The investigation is ongoing. SHOOTING S. Macon., 600 block, November 14 at 4:08 a.m. The suspect was an AfricanAmerican male wearing a black hoodie and dark blue pants. Officers responded to the location and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the neck. He was listed in stable condition. N. Broadway St., 100 block, November 15 at 10:20 a.m. The victim was suffering from a gunshot wound to his right leg. The shooting had occurred inside the second floor apartment at the location. The victim didn’t provide any information on the suspect. E. Baltimore St., 3500 block, October 15 at 7:52 p.m. The victim was shot in the neck and is listed in good condition. This incident is related to the above homicide. ROBBERY Lancaster Ave., 1300 block, November 10 at 4:55 p.m. The victim was walking home when she walked past three African-American juvenile males. The suspects started to tug on her purse and the victim turned around and punched Suspect #1. The other two suspects began to strike her as she fought back. The suspects fled without the purse. Security cameras had footage of them running away. S. Kane St., 500 block, November 10 at 9:30 p.m. The suspect, an 18 year-old AfricanAmerican male, grabbed the victim and placed a gun to her stomach. He said “Give me that” and took her purse. E. Fayette St., 2400 block, November 12 at 1:24 p.m. Victim was Junior’s Grocery and Deli. The victim stated that the suspects, two African-American males, entered the location and said “Everyone on the floor.” As they approached the counter, one suspect pointed a gun at the cashier. They discharged a round inside the store. A second victim handed the

first one a handgun and he pointed it at the suspects, who fled. The victim followed them outside and fired another shot towards them. No property was taken. N. Highland Ave., unit block, November 12 at 11:35 a.m. The victim said she fell asleep on the bus and the suspects, two AfricanAmerican males, took her purse and exited the bus. The victim got off the bus and chased them. Suspect #1 pushed her and said “%$^# you, b&%@h,” then smacked her in the face. The victim recovered her purse, but it was missing money and a cell phone. The suspects were identified and arrested. E. Lombard St., 3800 block, November 12 at 11:50 a.m. Victim was Hazlo Foods. The suspect was confronted for attempting to steal soap. The victim attempted to stop the suspect, a 39 year-old Caucasian male, from leaving and a struggle ensued. The victim maced the suspect. Police arrived and arrested the suspect. S. Conkling St., 300 block, November 12 at 2:45 a.m. The victim was entering his home when a Caucasian male and Caucasian female approached him. The male was holding a metal pipe and removed money from the victim’s pocket and then fled. Holabird Ave., 6600 block, November 12 at 1:37 p.m. Victim was BP Gas Station. The side door of a booth was opened and the suspect, a 25 year-old African-American male, pointed it at the victim and said “Open the register, give me all the cash.” The victim handed over an unknown amount of money. S. Regester St., 200 block, November 13 at 10:45 p.m. The victim was approached by an African-American male who pointed a gun at her and demanded her phone.S. Ann St., 300 block, November 13 at 10:35 p.m. The victims were walking together when they were approached by the suspect, a 23 year-old African-American male, who produced a gun and demanded their purses. He took various amounts of money from the purses and gave them back. Elrino St., 1600 block, November 14 at 12:30 a.m. The victim was asleep when the suspect entered the location. Suspect #1 had a handgun while Suspect #2 was holding a knife and demanded money and cell phones from the victim. He started to kick the female victim as they handed over their cell phones. Two steak knives dropped by the suspects were left at the scene. For more crime visit www.baltimoreguide.com

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December 25: The center will be closed. Merry Christmas! January 1: The center will be closed for New Year’s Day.

December 3: STEPS: Final session seminar. December 4: Blood pressure testing. December 10: Podiatrist appointments available from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. December 17: Holiday Party 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy some company and live music from Charm City Band. $7 for members, $10 for guests.

December 2: 10 a.m., CARE program, Thursdays: December 3-17, Video Walk “Depression & Managing Your Stress”. at 9:30 a.m., Wii at 10 a.m., aerobics at 10:30 a.m., Eating Together at 11:30 a.m. December 15: 12 p.m., Zeta Healthy Aging program about identifying and Fridays: December 4-18, Bus to Walliving with chronic diseases and Mart at 12 p.m., Bingo at 12:30 p.m. conditions. The program will end with a There won’t be any legal help available session with a fitness instructor and until January 20. Please call for an healthy snacks. appointment. No aerobics on December December 21: Red Hatters meeting at 11 24 and 31. a.m. December 25: The center will be closed. January 1: The center will be closed. Mondays: December 7-28, Video Walk at 9 a.m., New Yoga class at 10 a.m., Eating Together at 11:30 a.m.

December 23: Reminisce about Christmas’ past with us, 10-11 a.m.

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WATERFRONT TRAFFIC: new commuter routes

She added that employers will work to incentivize carpooling for employees. Giving those who carpool a better parking space in the lot was one idea. Smaller scale changes include introducing special traffic enforcement officers at intersections. Schwartz said the traffic lights at key intersections are not correctly timed and synchronized. Putting officers at the intersections would help to mitigate the traffic. “Sequencing lights would make a huge difference on all the major corridors,” she said. Another initiative is to restrict left-hand turns during rush hour. Waterfront Partnership is putting together a comprehensive website outlining these new proposed routes and modes of transit. Visitors will be able to enter their address online to get a list of all the transportation options that come to their area. Schwartz calls these solutions a “simple but effective” way of dealing with Inner Harbor traffic. They also have been hosting transportation summits that bring together representatives from MDOT, MTA, and the Charm City Circulator as well as business owners to discuss and solve other traffic-related issues in the city. “Our goal really is to create a commuting culture change. We think we can make a measurable difference,” she said.

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… the water taxi really stands a much greater chance of being more successful as a commuting option.

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there aren’t any alternatives for them. It makes it hard. It’s a challenge and it’s not convenient for people to take public transit to Harbor East because there aren’t any easy transit lines,” said Schwartz. To combat this, the task force met with the Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland Transit Administration to discuss alternate transit options. One idea was the creation of two new commuter bus routes to Fell’s Point and Harbor East. The first route will go through the I-95 corridor that goes into Fell’s. Schwartz said that surveys done by commuters revealed surprising statistics on where the employees are located. Many come from their homes in the White Marsh, Towson, and Howard County areas. The other route would be by I-83 in the Greenspring neighborhood. This “first-mile strategy” is intended to place bus stops close to commuters to encourage them to utilize public transit. Another route will follow the “last mile strategy” where cars coming into the Harbor are parked on the perimeter of the congested district and then commuters would be shuttled to the Inner Harbor. Schwartz said the easiest place to implement this would be on the west side where people could lease spaces at buildings like the Horseshoe Casino, which has 3500 parking spaces. They would then be shuttled to the Harbor in coach buses. Schwartz explained the city has committed to creating bike-only lanes on Pratt and Lombard Sts. She called this the “best option” for getting people to work more quickly. Schwartz predicts this system to be completed by summer of 2016. However, it’s not as easy to create this shuttle system on the east side. Schwartz said the best option for this side of town is the water taxis. “We do think, on the east side, that the water taxi really stands a much greater chance of being more successful as a commuting option,” she said. The city has plans to create Harbor connector routes that will have stops from Canton to the Inner Harbor, including one at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park. Waterfront Partnership combined the information from city issued reports, like the Southeast Transportation Vision report, and the feedback of employers for their proposals. “Employers really are interested in helping to create these because they want their employees to have a better ride to work as well. They want them to come to work happier, instead of all stressed out,” said Schwartz.

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