Antero's work is good. He touches on the subject of how Baltimore's racial climate within the city's history.

Eh, it depends on the situation and people involved. Consequently the city's history, Baltimore has a lot of decent, non-racist white folks. But some of these businesses and institutions are not.

Chef Paulino's in Catonsville is pretty good. They used to be in Pikesville, but moved. I believe that have one downtown.

My ex is from Brooklyn (East New York). She would always express how certain sections of Baltimore reminded her of BK right down the names of street signs.

Vito's is good

Tarharka ice cream is the TRUTH!

How so??? The subway and light rail systems were highly underdeveloped, not connecting to neighborhoods and places that are too far out where transportation isn't accessible.

I don't know about that. Have you driving on roads in Dundalk?

I live in Pikesville. If I'm not stopping off to grab a bite, gas up or groceries, I tried to avoid Reisterstown Rd and take back roads to get home.

TIME Organization Inc., 4538 Edmondson Ave. Baltimore, MD. 21229

Why????

Baltimore has (and still is) a major problem with race/racism. I believe, it's just as bad, or if not worse than drugs and murder. It's not as bad as it used to be during my parents era, but it's still present within Baltimore's business sectors. People still harbour racist beliefs and dangerous stereotypes that affect daily interactions.

Growing up in Baltimore in the 1970's and 80's was fun, exciting and interesting (tho' slightly dangerous, too!). Many neighborhoods had their own character, eccentricities and charm. That's kinda faded away now. The people I grew up with left Baltimore for better opportunities (NYC, LA, Europe, etc.) I, myself, left for Houston in the early 90's for college, but came back to help family. While the city remained stagnant, most outgrew their neighborhoods.

This "new", "pre-gentrication" Baltimore is still in question and evolving. I do enjoy the change and interacting in a multi-cultural landscape with more of an international presence. Maybe the transplants, students, new creatives and aspiring residents will be the dawn of something better for the city.

Since you're Mexican, what color were the assailants?

What night life???

I picked up this elderly passenger who moved from Richmond, VA. to Baltimore about 25 years ago and asked why he moved up here, he said "Baltimore is much more diverse than Richmond".

Good points, but the "powers-that-be" seem to want Baltimore to stay this "little old country town by the bay".

Philly has always been hostile place as far as I can remember. Still a lot of good, hard-working people up there.

It has some similarities, but Philly's Center City is much better than Baltimore's downtown. It feels more vibrant, cultural and eccentric.

Baltimore is a mix of Richmond, Philly, East New York, Camden, NJ, some parts of the Bronx and North Carolina all thrown together.

An old retired Army vet friend of mine describes Baltimore as...

"A ghetto over a country town."

As a Baltimore native (with family/friends in Philadelphia), I partially agree with your sentiments. Now, depending on the neighborhoods, there are some similarities between the two. Overall, the vibe, accents, culture are different.