Thread: Moving to Baltimore and Need Advice

Originally Posted by Alraz

Ron, Baltimore city is a very spotty place much like other cities in the East coast, notably DC and Philadelphia: you are relatively safe in one block but in real danger in the next. The crime rates are high but you can make it a lot safer for you by using common sense. I went to school a couple of blocks from where you are going to be working. I used to take the shuttle to 3400 N. Charles, which has somewhat safer neighborhoods around: Guilford, Roland Park, Hampden and Charles Village. There is also Mount Vernon in between.

There are many options if you want to live in the city but you should not expect a large backyard without spending some money. I concur with Tony's take about Fell's Point, a lot of young people live in that area. And yes, there was a show in Baltimore, Homicide, you can still visit the set on Thames St, only a few blocks from where you are going to be working. A friend of mine used to live in the Henderson's Wharf: Fells Point, Baltimore . Another possibility is Federal Hill, which is across the Inner Harbor, very close to Camden Yards; this would be great if you like baseball, not sure that you do . The football stadium is also a few block from there. The city itself is wonderful if you are a bachelor, there are a lot of things to do.

If you like a suburban lifestyle, you can aim for Columbia, which has one of the best school systems in the area and it is equidistant to both Baltimore and DC. Also, already mentioned, Towson and Timonium (there is a light rail that goes straight there from downtown Baltimore) are viable options for you. There is a Metro line that takes you to Owings Mills that stops right down the block from you. It all depends on what you want and what fits your budget and lifestyle and whether you are looking to buy or rent. Feel free to send me a PM if you want more specific details. I still have friends that live there.

Regardless of where you decide to live, you MUST! visit Obrycki's for the best crabs in the world!!!! within "walking" distance from your workplace. It is rumored that this place created a seasoning that was copied by another company nearby, McCormick (Old Bay), not sure if that is true. Unfortunately, the De Groen's Brewery closed a few years ago...

Al raz.

As said here there are plenty of other great places to live. My adivce was based on just your living situation for the interim. If you do relocate your family the burbs are far safer and enjoyable. I live in the burbs but work in the city with about a thirty minute commute. A neighborhood like mine in Perry Hall / Fallston is quiet, affordable and low crime.

Once you get into town send me a PM or email and I'll show you around.

Tony

alot of good advice was given around the john hopkins area isnt the best area but you should be ok going to and from work i would spend the extra money and move to a neighborhood where more white collar types are the good thing about maryland is there are plenty of jobs so your wife should be able to get a job here soon some areas you may consider canton fells point highlandtown they are all close to johns hopkins i am in highlandtown its about a mile 1/2 from johns hopkins and the silver lining in the cloud is that your moving to the richest state in the us so your wage's should go up we havent suffer much since the recession

Well its past November so if your there in B-more I hope things are well.
I used to commute from Silver Spring to the Pumphrey area (south of the city) for Schutzhund training 3 days a week. The traffic is the hardest thing to get used to. If you do get the chance and your looking for a relatively cheap lunch or dinner that will take you mind off most things for a while try Chaps Pit Beef. Its safe and great food. Even though they have been on TV its still a locals joint.