REVITALIZATION STREET/ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Main Street Gets A Makeover

This fall four Highlandtown businesses got facelifts, thanks to a $100,000 grant from Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s Enhancing Baltimore Business Districts program.

Union Wireless, Boost Mobile, Issaiah House men’s recovery center, and E&S Discount received a mix of new lighting, fresh paint, updated signage, and new storefront windows, giving this block a brighter look.

Art Walks March On

Highlandtown’s monthly First Friday Art Walks continue to be a one of the district’s most popular events. Each month, visitors meander among the galleries, bookstores, and restaurants to check out the new art exhibits, pop-up art vendors, and performances. This year’s Art Walks featured a mural tour hosted by Liz Miller that included a two-mile walking route to visit many of the district’s painted walls, a holiday makers market showcasing Highlandtown artists, and a one-of-a-kind “Miss Mistress of Smut” pageant hosted by An Evening of Vintage Smut at RustN-Shine vintage goods shop.