Resources
Photo above: Dan Gutwein
Welcome to our Resources page, full of information on how to navigate city life.
Please click on one of the topics here to access a collection of resources related to that topic.
Looking for a resource we didn’t mention? Have a suggestion or correction? Contact info@federalhillbaltimore.org.
Beautification
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Many kind neighbors care for the park every day, along with Federal Hill South Harbor Renaissance. Thank you to those who maintain this beautiful space!
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The Mr. Trash Wheel family! (We’re serious. Learn more here.)
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Yes! When there are, we will share them on our events page. Reach out to the Beautification Committee Chair if you are interested in getting more involved.
Photo: Dan Gutwein
Business Information
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Yes! Check out South Baltimore Peninsula Post’s Food & Drink Directory.
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Yes! Visit Fed Hill Main Street’s Directory.
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The best place to start is our Facebook group. Use the search tool (i.e. “plumbing” or “nail salon” will result in a number of recent posts), and if you still have a question, it’s a great place to ask.
Be sure to check out the favorites listed by our Board.
We are grateful to the photographers who kindly let us use their photos for this site. Please consider supporting them if the situation presents itself!
Worth noting that Charm City Cook and The Dish are two local food-related e-newsletters.
Photo: Dan Gutwein
CHAP (Commission for Historic and Architectural Preservation
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The Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) was established in 1964, and is governed by Article Six of the Baltimore City Code. Today CHAP oversees 36 local historic districts, over 200 landmarks, and manages a local historic preservation tax credit program. CHAP helps preserve and revitalize neighborhoods, celebrates City history, and promotes historic preservation as a proven economic driver for Baltimore City.
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Yes! FHNA successfully petitioned the city to designate the Federal Hill neighborhood as a historic neighborhood in 2017.
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You can learn more about CHAP requirements for any property improvements by visiting this helpful one-pager here.
Connecting with Neighbors
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Our official FHNA Facebook group is here. For parents, we also recommend South Baltimore Peninsula Parents.
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Emergencies & Public Safety
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For all emergencies, dial 911. The suicide and crisis hotline is 988.
Please call either of those numbers for emergencies before contacting any other entities on this list.
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For emergencies, dial 911. For suicide/crisis emergencies, dial 988.
For non-emergency police matters or to file a police report, click here.
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311 is the way to submit service requests to Baltimore City. Even if you know someone else has submitted a request, you may still submit one yourself.
This is helpful for any service request: hornet nest in the park, streetlight lightbulb burned out, potential water main break in the street, traffic light out, etc.
To submit a request:
Dial 311
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The priority objective of the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office is to reduce crime and protect members of the public while recognizing the value, dignity, and humanity of all people.
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A group of residents came together to form Federal Hill Neighborhood Patrol, which hires a private security company to provide extra security support at times throughout the year. Learn more about FHNP here.
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Our FHNA Public Safety Committee manages a network of security cameras to assist the police after any public safety incidents. If you have a camera, please let us know about it here.
We also encourage you to check out CitiWatch, where you can request a camera voucher or rebate and register your camera with the city.
Home Ownership & Rentals
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FHNA does not specifically endorse any one realtor, though we are blessed to have many great ones in our area. We recommend visiting the FHNA Facebook group to search for recommendations (search bar, type ‘realtor’ to see recent posts on this topic).
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FHNA does not have specific endorsements, but we recommend visiting the FHNA Facebook group to search for recommendations (search bar, type ‘roommate’ or ‘rental’ to see recent posts on this topic), or create a new post.
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Live Baltimore is a great resource for potential and current homeowners in Baltimore City.
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Here is the info on property taxes in Baltimore City.
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Great questions! We recommend visiting the CHAP website, the permit webpage, or contacting our CHAP Committee to assist you.
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BGE’s Operation Pipeline is placing additional piping and regulators on the exterior of homes across Federal Hill which does not require owner consent. Neighbors have organized a petition to pause the installation of outside gas regulators in Baltimore City. For more information on the petition and to join the list of petitioners, you can access the petition here.
Parking & Transportation
Photo: MK Linck
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Visit the Residential Parking Permit site for info on how to obtain or renew a parking permit. Federal Hill is Area 9, and the specific details for obtaining a new/renewed area 9 permit are here.
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Area 9 requires a residential permit for parking more than 2 hours, or for parking any amount of time from 6pm until the morning. Residents of area 9 are eligible for a visitor parking permit - more info here.
There are some options for metered or paid parking:
on Key Highway and in the shopping center on Key Highway (behind/near the Science Center)
on Light Street, near Cross Street Market, and on both sides of the market
West Street Garage (40 E West Street)
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Sadly, there are none in our specific part of Federal Hill. There is (1) charger at Enoch Pratt Library on Light Street, (4) chargers at 700 Sharp Street in Otterbein, (4) chargers on the 800 block of Covington (pending), and (4) chargers at Riverside Park (pending). To learn more about efforts to increase EV charging stations in Federal Hill, contact Zac Blanchard at zachary.j.blanchard55@gmail.com.
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Yes! See more info here on bike and scooter parking. Scooters are available for rent throughout the neighborhood.
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Yes! There are public busses - more info here.
There is also a free bus, the Charm City Circulator. See live route maps here (or download the app).
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We highly recommend putting the home Ravens games on your calendar. Parking can be quite tricky during those games. Many of the local schools, including Federal Hill Prep and Digital Harbor, have spots you can park in for a fee during home games as a school fundraiser.
We also encourage you to sign up for DOT updates.
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Visit this resource of compiled Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information.
Photo: Tom Gisriel
Places to go; things to do:
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There are many fun places nearby to visit with your family:
Federal Hill Park
Solo Gibbs Park
Riverside Park and pool
Baltimore Family Alliance also has a comprehensive list of playgrounds, pools, and splash pads, as well as an events calendar with lots of happenings.
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There are a few farmers’ markets on the peninsula:
Many families also head to The Baltimore Farmers’ Market, located just north of the Inner Harbor in the parking lots under I-83.
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Nearby museums include:
Beyond the peninsula, the Walters Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art are also widely enjoyed.
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There are many great nonprofits in South Baltimore! Baltimore Station, God’s Best Family, Digital Harbor Foundation, and Baltimore Outreach Services are a few wonderful nonprofits. They are always interested in volunteers and/or donations.
This resources page also contains many ideas for nonprofits to support - see family fun, museums, and places of worship in this section, as well as the schools section.
Some community gardens exist in South Baltimore. We recommend asking in the FHNA Facebook group.
We love supporting our local nonprofits!
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There are many places of worship in Federal Hill, and on the peninsula. We recommend searching via Google and/or asking in the FHNA Facebook group.
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In Baltimore City, and especially in South Baltimore, the Orioles and Ravens provide for much entertainment. Many neighbors make the short commute to the stadiums for the games or watch them at local bars.
College and non-Baltimore teams are also often shown at local bars. Some restaurants are even known for showing a particular team. We suggest asking in the FHNA Facebook group if you’re looking to watch a particular game.
In terms of playing sports, many choose to play on a Volo team - learn more here.
The South Baltimore Book Club is a popular offering among neighbors.
There are many nearby concert venues, and musicians come to Baltimore frequently. Additionally, in the summer, Riverside Neighborhood Association puts on a summer concert series. Visit our events page as summer approaches to see dates.
Public Officials
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Bill Ferguson, Senator (and Senate President)
Luke Clippinger, Delegate
Mark Edelson, Delegate
Robbyn Lewis, Delegate
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Schools & Daycares
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Federal Hill Prep (K-5) - the only school in Federal Hill’s boundaries
St. Ignatius Loyola Academy (5-8, all boys)
Digital Harbor High School (9-12)
For recommendations on schools (these, and other public and private schools throughout the city), we recommend asking in the FHNA Facebook group.
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Many! We recommend asking for recommendations in the South Baltimore Peninsula Parents Facebook group.
Trash & Recycling
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Trash is picked up on Wednesday mornings. Recycling is picked up every other week on Friday mornings - see our events page to know which week for our area.
Sometimes they come very early! You may put your items out as early as 6pm the night before. We recommend putting your trash/recycling out the night before.
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There are a few recycling bins at Digital Harbor on the off-weeks. The hours are limited - check here.
You may bring your items to a drop-off center (Western Sanitation Center on Reedbird Ave is only about a 5-8 minute drive from Federal Hill).
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Visit the Bulk Trash page to learn more.
You may also bring your items to a drop-off center (Western Sanitation Center on Reedbird Ave is only about a 5-8 minute drive from Federal Hill).
Periodically, FHNA will organize a dumpster day (as will other neighboring community associations). Visit our events page to see the next Dumpster Day.
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Your attention to putting your trash and recycling in the city-provided cans is a great first step in rat eradication.
Please note: Pellet poisons were banned by the US Environmental Protection Agency in 2022. The pellets can be easily consumed by small children and pets, making them an environmental hazard. This is especially problematic in an urban area where there are many people in close proximity.
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The city accepts compost at their drop-off sites.
Baltimore Compost Collective and The Compost Crew are also organizations who will pick up compost of their customers.
Utilities & Non-Emergencies
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311 is the way to submit service requests to Baltimore City. Even if you know someone else has submitted a request, you may still submit one yourself.
This is helpful for any service request: hornet nest in the park, streetlight lightbulb burned out, potential water main break in the street, traffic light out, etc.
To submit a request:
Dial 311