Baltimore, MD

[ericwinters]

I'm considering a new opportunity in Baltimore. I don't know much about it other than it has a long standing gay'ish neighborhood and that it is super easy to take Acela to DC, NYC & Philly (oh and I love crab).

Like most large cities I'm a bit skewed by media... I'm in LA and Philly often and just don't think it is as bad as the media depicts. Is that true for Baltimore for anyone who has been spending time there recently? 

Any current feedback on Baltimore?

[mike carey]

And there I was expecting this to be a thread about finding a doctor in Baltimore!

[+ azdr0710]

when you have several minutes, nice little article.......

Are We Still Charm City? - Baltimore Magazine

WWW.BALTIMOREMAGAZINE.COM

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We wrestle with the complicated legacy of our town’s most enduring nickname.

 

[NJF]

Just talked recently with an acquaintance who lives in B’more. It can be tricky but nice neighborhoods still exist in the city. You may need some trusted locals or a dedicated realtor. 

[+ Pensant]

Roland Park is still pretty nice, I believe.

[NiceGuysAlwaysAppreciated]

Lots of great areas, and good food and a good vibe are possible. The issue is the poverty and xlinconoetebt government. For living, it’s cheaper than other places, and, despite the increased traffic, you can get anywhere you’d like (beach, mountains, Philly, NYC, DC) easily. 

[soloyo215]

On 3/11/2024 at 6:03 AM, ericwinters said:

I'm considering a new opportunity in Baltimore. I don't know much about it other than it has a long standing gay'ish neighborhood and that it is super easy to take Acela to DC, NYC & Philly (oh and I love crab).

Like most large cities I'm a bit skewed by media... I'm in LA and Philly often and just don't think it is as bad as the media depicts. Is that true for Baltimore for anyone who has been spending time there recently? 

Any current feedback on Baltimore?

Don't know about LA, but if you've been in Philly, you'll be fine in Baltimore.

There's never a guarantee of safety or happiness in any place. There are safer areas and less safer areas. Like any city, Baltimore has its good and bad areas, and "gayborhoods" are dying (using the excuse of acceptance and equity to invade valuable areas that we were once able to consider ours).

[+ nycman]

[+ azdr0710]

7 hours ago, NiceGuysAlwaysAppreciated said:

The issue is the....xlinconoetebt government.

yeah, I hate that, too!.....talk about dysfunctional government!

Edited April 26 by azdr0710