PleaseBmoreCharming

PleaseBmoreCharming t1_jaek3us wrote

Reply to comment by S-Kunst in High costs of three-year delay complicate efforts to move forward on Pimlico, Laurel Park redevelopment by GovernorOfReddit

Why not both uses?? Why are you thinking of things as mutually exclusive?

Plus, the Pimlico site was supposed to be used for recreational activities and events and only have racing once a year (Preakness). I think your suggestions are already closer than you realize.

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PleaseBmoreCharming t1_jab0uyn wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Highway to nowhere and dirt bikes by brYzmz

Why are you challenging me on this!? I don't think my comment implied that I wouldn't say the same things about those places (Well, maybe not the cemeteries...c'mon, man).

I CANNOT WAIT for the Maryland Stadium Authority to release the agreement/plan with the Orioles & Ravens on what they are going to do to develop all those empty lots! I would love for some of the golf courses to be repurposed into more housing! You picked the wrong target if you think that I am picking and choosing which underutilized land in the city to highlight. Good grief.

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PleaseBmoreCharming t1_jaa1nj1 wrote

Reply to Highway to nowhere and dirt bikes by brYzmz

The value of that land is way too significant to give up for recreational open space that only has one use. I think you and a lot people, as this isn't the first time I've heard this suggestion, jump to this idea because it's getting stuck on what the current value and use of the land is: vacant lots of no productive value; empty; nothingness. in reality, those lots should be of some use that would provide revenue to the city and provide some sort of economic activity. providing greater revenue to the city would do more for residents of West Baltimore than a pile of dirt to ride their dirt bikes. Additionally, who's to say this would entice dirt bike riders to use it and stop using the streets as their personal racing circuits(which I assume is the reasoning for your suggestion)?? That's not guaranteed to change their minds.

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PleaseBmoreCharming t1_j92ulqx wrote

Reply to comment by sentimentalfeelings in Walking from Mt. Vernon to Hopkins Medical Campus early in morning by sentimentalfeelings

I would be really surprised if Hopkins didn't participate in the commuter incentive program through MDOT. Here's the general webpage on MDOT's website: Commuter Choice Maryland

Also, here's more literature in PDF form, but it's a bit old (2019), if you find out they don't participate and want to advocate for them to do it. https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/OPCP/MDOT%20Employer%20Benefits%20Toolkit.pdf

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PleaseBmoreCharming OP t1_j722jm5 wrote

Reply to First Latina to be crowned Miss Coppin State University faces backlash by PleaseBmoreCharming

>Scott said negativity directed toward Perez does not originate from Coppin State University, where she drew applause at a recent basketball game.

>“People need to understand that it doesn’t matter what race or color you are, because over here at Coppin, we don’t see color,” she said.

>“As a person of color, I have been treated with love and support. It’s been very lovely. I have created a lot of friendships and bonds with them. It has been very pleasant,” she said. “I stated no matter the amount of hate I am receiving, I will continue my reign. I ran for a reason, and I will finish with the same positive energy.”

>Perez plans to encourage other Latinos to attend HBCUs like Coppin.

>“I would say to take that leap of faith and go for it,” she said. “It’s an incredible experience to grow with who I am. I have been able to make bonds, become a better individual, and to interact with a vast variety of people. It is a safe place for them.”

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PleaseBmoreCharming t1_j6e7bti wrote

Reply to comment by Expendable_Red_Shirt in The Maryland Education Blueprint is Old Wine in New Skins by S-Kunst

Took the words right out of my mouth. I think if they took the time and actual re-read what they were talking about and not just start jotting down their gut reaction on things they would see it as not as bad as they initially thought. Not the first time I've seen post by theirs where I had these same thoughts.

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