A Johns Hopkins University bus collided with a vehicle and subsequently crashed into a building at the intersection of 25th Street and North Charles Street in Charles Village Preliminary investigation revealed that the collision between the vehicle and the bus led to the bus striking the Yums Asian Bistro building Authorities stated that one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries and updates will be provided as more information becomes available A Johns Hopkins University shuttle bus careened into a pair of buildings at the corner of 25th and North Charles streets on Saturday A vehicle collided with the bus at the intersection around 5:19 p.m. propelling it into a row of brick buildings on North Charles Street police spokesperson Lindsey Eldridge said in an email A Johns Hopkins University spokesperson said the driver and “several passengers” were taken to a hospital “We are working to identify and reach out to all of the shuttle passengers,” spokesperson J.B “We are fully cooperating with BPD’s continuing investigation of the accident and we will update our community as more information becomes available.” The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. The bus flew across a patch of grass and sidewalk and slammed into the buildings It appeared to have damaged an office building and part of Yum’s Asian Bistro The shiny blue bus was marked “Johns Hopkins University” and “Hopkins shuttle.” The accident snarled traffic on a busy intersection that marks the dividing line between Charles Village and Old Goucher “I couldn’t go up 25th Street,” said Michael McAuliff Police initially said one person was taken to a hospital with apparent “non-life-threatening injuries,” but later confirmed that multiple people were taken to the hospital Two tow trucks removed the bus from the buildings around 7 p.m. a process that took less than 15 minutes and revealed a gaping hole stretching across both buildings Welcome to The Banner's subscriber-only commenting community. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com Lesser describes how he explored the unfamiliar despite his fears I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve eaten oysters in my life I found myself eating an exorbitant amount of them with some college friends because of a 75-cent deal ecstatically ordering oyster after oyster and laughing away Change has always been something that intimidates me I called the corner of 33rd and Charles Street home It was a constant in my life throughout my years of undergrad from the moment I moved into Charles Commons my freshman year to the moment I graduated and packed up my apartment across the street in Nine East 33rd It’s surreal to think that the roughly 400 feet spanning the block between Charles and St Paul Street played a pivotal role in my formative years — from my uncertainty moving in at 18 to my years of lived experience by 22.  While deciding where to live during my master’s program at the Bloomberg School of Public Health Charles Village provided the comfort and familiarity that I already knew and my friends in the years below me would still be living there Fells Point was a neighborhood that always attracted me and the commute to school would be  quicker and more convenient Moving to Fells Point was daunting at first but it’s the best decision I could have made I have always been someone who feels safe with familiarity and knowing the ins and outs of Charles Village kept me at ease it kept me away from the possibility of experiencing new beginnings I’d be losing all of my experiences in Charles Village — in reality I find myself nostalgic for the way things used to be Many of my friends are now sprawled out in different cities across the country and even if I were to stay in Charles Village While staying here in Baltimore provides the comfort of already knowing the city I feel a wistful longing when I revisit places that I had first discovered with friends who now live thousands of miles away I’m reminded of the friendships I formed while venturing into Hampden and exploring shops on The Avenue during my freshman year.  I’ve come to learn that missing old experiences is not a weakness rather a testament to the happiness I felt in those moments I now realize that our experiences don’t just get erased because we move to a new neighborhood or to a new city rather we learn to cope with our new realities and manage friendships that transcend distance I’d be isolating myself from my friends still at Hopkins I need to be much more intentional about the plans I make which requires me to think ahead and reach out proactively to the people I care about I need to appreciate that change takes time whether that’s adjusting to a new neighborhood or merely getting accustomed to a different post-grad schedule.  as it gives us opportunities to explore new places and meet new people making room for the new does not mean sacrificing the old This year, I’ve loved exploring everything that Fells Point has to offer, whether that means going for a run along the water before class, heading to the Saturday farmer’s market or Pitango Bakery and Café, or checking out neighborhood events, like the Ravens watch parties at Max’s Taphouse or the Fells Point Fun Festival I still enjoy coming back to the Homewood Campus every once in a while and hanging out with my friends there I can’t wait to be reunited with more friends during alumni weekend Part of life is recognizing how change is integral to the learning process Our lives are filled with new experiences and adventures I was ordering more and more while laughing at the table with my friends there is so much uncertainty and fear when we put ourselves out there whether that’s by trying a new food or moving to a new neighborhood but we can’t enjoy new experiences without taking some sort of risk “Will life always be like this?” and the answer is both yes and no I’ll always be laughing around a table with my friends; and no we don’t know where we will end up next and we need to be open to change What’s important is keeping our loved ones close to us and embracing the unpredictable possibilities around us Gabriel Lesser is a graduate student from Westchester in the Department of Mental Health at the Bloomberg School of Public Health His column explores his memories along with his current reflections and the lessons that he has learned Please note All comments are eligible for publication in The News-Letter BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Charles Village residents gathered on Sunday afternoon to share their strong objections to a proposed development by MCB The proposed development will replace a historic building with an exclusive residential building another controversial MCB project that lacks community support Residents collected 125+ signatures from residents who objected to the luxury construction project ALSO READ | SUN: Piedmont power line plan: Environmental groups worry of ‘unintended consequences’ Thiru Vignarajah says a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge will consider a resident's lawsuit asserting that the ordinance approved by the City Council that authorizes tearing down the historic property that once contained the Eddy's grocery store and constructing an 8-floor residential complex Community leaders including Carol Anderson-Austra whose home is adjacent to the proposed development and who filed the lawsuit There’s a new Szechuan spot in town — and it’s drawing a crowd Lao Sze Chuan is serving customers in Charles Village as part of a soft opening but the interest is more befitting of a strong debut those sensations have yet to inspire many new businesses Lao Sze Chuan — the latest iteration of a chain that started in Chicago in 1998 and has spread across the country — is part of a small number of Chinese restaurants in the city with only a handful specializing in Szechuan food including the family-owned spot Orient Express situated about a block away Customers waiting to try the new eatery described Chinese restaurants in the area as small limited and less inventive than similarly styled businesses found in Howard County Two flat-screen televisions mounted above an extensive assortment of liquors and a lengthy bartop played content accommodating two seemingly different audiences: one TV for anime The attempt to cultivate a broad appeal is clear on the menu where you can find Szechuan favorites like white fish filets swimming in a broth of lotus roots and numbing green peppercorns — a notable yet comforting amount of heat — or mapo tofu a silky textured dish with chunks of fried beef that manages to sit in a pool of chili oil without being overpowered by it The restaurant has an extensive gluten-free menu as well as options for other allergies and vegetarians Most offerings contain some sort of fusion of different Asian spices and dishes fried and fragrant with large chops of garlic Owner and chef Tony Hu, who’s previously run into financial troubles, did not respond to repeated requests for comment The restaurant’s manager declined to comment on the business until later this week when they are expected to have their grand opening Matti Gellman matti.gellman@thebaltimorebanner.com Matti Gellman is a Food Reporter for The Baltimore Banner And this gave anyone the opportunity to shape its future Charles Fitzgerald seized that opportunity and helped turn St Mark’s Place into the corridor we know today. The following account is based on Charles’ recollections of his life and work on this block.  He came to St Mark’s Place by happenstance in 1959 A recent college graduate teaching English composition at N.Y.U he rented a place on Minetta Lane only to discover that his lessor was himself a lessee and The friend helping out with his moving truck offered to let Charles stay with him at 11 St Mark’s Mark’s at the time as a desolate corridor with more boarded up storefronts than trees and stores combined you had to transverse an empty storefront and then enter through the bathroom desperate times call for desperate measures two events transpired that would have an unexpected impact on his career his roommate woke up one morning to find a rat sitting on his chest eating crumbs off his beard Charles was offered the commercial space that led to his apartment Despite the location’s shortcomings (he once unwittingly held the door for someone in the process of burglarizing his place) Charles took that offer as well and now had the entire place to himself Charles would open it for just a few hours a day the opportunity presented itself to open another store on the block He jumped on that as well and launched Grizzly Furs where he would sell for $20 raccoon furs that he would purchase as overstock from Brooklyn warehouses every morning at 5:00am for $2 a piece Charles had given up his teaching job and become a full-fledged serial St Mark’s Place entrepreneur.  Charles opened seven businesses along this stretch of St He ran Hindu Kush out of #5 and a shop devoted to crushed velvet out of #20 Charles joined the ranks of the creative entrepreneurs who were drawn by the area’s affordability and were gradually transforming the block into one of the most dynamic in the neighborhood Charles’ business footprint soon expanded well beyond the block Not only was he importing handmade goods from Haiti and India; he had also acquired a tannery in Greenpoint to supply his stores with sheep rugs and had launched a woodworking plant in Maine to produce his wood products Charles had opened several Grizzly Furs branches and franchised Bowl & Board at a national scale Charles lacked the disposition to pursue the path followed by his contemporary Crate & Barrel Management at that scale held little appeal to him He preferred getting his hands dirty—spotting an empty storefront with his wife Kathy “let’s open a store there,” putting it up in 24 hours (using a system of barrels and planks [no nails]) and then running it until it made sense to shut it down as he started doing with all his stores during the 1980s Charles never wanted to be a landlord. But that is also precisely what he became, after a fashion, along the way. He says he was offered numerous buildings on the block for purchase; but he only bought a few that he felt were special, like #9 and #12 (which he requested to have declared a landmark) He recalls being approached by all manner of potential tenants including deep-pocketed chains; but he only leased to businesses that intrigued him he took an active interest in their flourishing Charles describes his approach succinctly: [Chains] are rubber stamp businesses that do not recognize the individuality of each neighborhood And if [someone] came to me with ideas that seemed workable I am always meeting people with creative ideas That’s how I learned to work with tenants with an eye to make them successful because of his refusal to help them pull through He remembers occasions when he has temporarily cut rents by as much as a third in order to give a struggling tenant room to right the ship Anyone could be forgiven for not succeeding under COVID That was not the result of lack of creativity until it moved to a storefront owned by The Cooper Union Charles lent them $50K to help them succeed at their subsequent spot.) Mark’s Place could be complete without mention of the trees down the corridor Charles also conducted fundraisers at his stores to bring more trees to the block If you want to enjoy Charles’ forestry efforts at a larger scale Much of the profits from Charles’ business enterprises have been channeled into a foundation that has been assembling a nature preserve up in Maine the assemblage comprises 130 pieces of land amounting to 15,000 acres and contains marshes and a canoeable stream that goes through peat bogs Charles is currently in the process of building a 25-mile trail system “it will knock your socks off!” In the meantime you can always get your socks knocked off at St Mark’s Place at least in part to Charles Fitzgerald’s unflagging devotion and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Please call or email us to arrange a time if you wish to meet with someone at the office BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A man was shot and killed in Mayfield on Wednesday night on Wednesday officers responded to the 2000 block of E When officers arrived they found a man lying on the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body ALSO READ | Father of accused Harford Mall shooter urges son to turn himself in, family speaks out Medics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police Department Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 Those who wish to remain anonymous may utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP You may also submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website BALTIMORE — Shake Shack is looking to expand in the Baltimore metro region and is considering 14 communities for a possible location - including Charles Village in Baltimore City which just posted that the popular burger chain "is actively seeking new locations in Virginia & Maryland." The areas Shake Shack is targeting in Maryland include Annapolis The company is looking for "endcap" sites - which means the far end of a shopping center - or free-standing buildings Shake Shack currently has restaurants in the Inner Harbor Voters cast their ballots at the YMCA on Election Day (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Nick Taylor | ntaylor@mlive.comSAGINAW COUNTY polls in Saginaw County will close along with all other polling locations in the state of Michigan Below are the unofficial results for all contested races included on Saginaw County ballots for the 2024 general election The names of the unofficial winners of elections in Saginaw County will appear in bold Uncontested races will not be listed unless write-in candidates are included in their results Official election results will be provided once they are certified by both state and county elections officials The unofficial results below are current with zero of 76 precincts reporting Saginaw City Council (nonpartisan): partial two-year term Saginaw City Council (nonpartisan): four-year term Charles Community Schools (four-year term) Charles Community Schools (partial two-year term) City of Saginaw “Back the Blue” Proposal: Pass City of Zilwaukee Water Main Millage Renewal: Pass Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District Bond Proposal: Fail Reese Unity District Library Millage Renewal Proposal: Pass Want more Bay City- and Saginaw-area news? 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices This article was developed using publicly available information Charles man is facing criminal charges after a stabbing inside his home early Wednesday morning officers responded to reports of a man crying for help just before 1 a.m Officers found a man “bleeding significantly” from a wound to his arm Officers applied a tourniquet and immediately requested assistance from the St The victim told police that he and Perdue were friends and he was inside Perdue’s home when Perdue stabbed him Officers located Perdue inside his home and attempted to make contact officers requested assistance from the Kane County SWAT Team and SWAT Team members extracted Perdue from the residence and took him into custody without further incident we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links Some sofas are for sitting, others for lounging, but in the Greenwich Village apartment of actor Josh Charles and writer and jewelry designer Sophie Flack the sofa is often the backdrop for more energetic endeavors we sometimes throw a picnic blanket on the rug and let the kids eat dinner at the coffee table while we watch a movie That playful spirit was a big reason why Flack and Charles—who is known for his Emmy-nominated turn in The Good Wife and has most recently starred in the FX series The Veil—reached out to their friend Lindsey Reese of bicoastal design firm and AD PRO Directory member Hines Collective after moving from a breezy loft to a 2,600-square-foot prewar apartment a few blocks away “We were drawn to the open layout and east-west exposure but the original apartment aesthetic felt a little too grown up for us,” Flack recalls of its stuffiness Reese removed the decorative moldings that weighed down the three-bedroom home’s ceilings and lightened the dark hardwood flooring; she also reconfigured some interior walls and added custom millwork to establish a series of light-filled multifunctional spaces that make sense for the family’s lifestyle “The designers presented a cleaner look that appealed to us,” Charles adds We get this beautiful [reflected] light from the building across the street when the sun is shining The open flow between there and the kitchen is where we spend a good chunk of our time.” Crumb series of artist portraits—these are blown-up versions of the artist’s famous cards—are a favorite of Charles “I love the colors and design of them,” he says and particularly the country blues musicians who hang on that wall.” and Michael Seif—the new layout gives the family plenty of room to unleash their imaginations while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic that’s reminiscent of the iconic galleries and artists’ studios nearby “Versatility was the most important design feature,” says Reese of the dining room where a custom banquette lifts to reveal storage for art supplies used to create everything from kids crafts to sketches for Flack’s candy-colored Prozac pendants all highlighting and raising funds for social issues and mental health awareness “It was important for the main spaces to feel cohesive and comfortable to use in a flexible way so we took any opportunity we could to give more than one function to an area in the home,” the interior designer adds balance the crisp white foundation with an infusion of warmth The combination makes for a home that is at once visually stimulating and exceedingly calm fostering inspiration as much as relaxation and their children sometimes find themselves cuddled in the primary bed (with their eight-pound Havanese named Zeus) or vegging out on the same sofa that served as a catcher’s mitt earlier in the day it’s so important to have a place to decompress.” the room has another unexpected function: “We use the long entryway as a baseball pitching corridor,” says Charles who is currently filming the last season of The Handmaid’s Tale Show Comments Load More NY – The community of Lake George is proud to announce a special celebration honoring Charles R the visionary known as the father of the American theme park This event marks the 65th anniversary of the iconic Gaslight Village The community celebration will be held at Charles R The celebration will feature the unveiling of a plaque bearing Mr commemorating his contributions to the theme park industry and his lasting impact on the Lake George region Each attendee will receive a commemorative magnet featuring the Gaslight Village logo as a keepsake Special guests at the event include current Mayor Ray Perry daughters of Charles Wood along with other devoted fans of Gaslight Village Date: July 12, 2024 Location: Charles R. Wood Park / Festival Commons, Lake George, NY Time: 11 a.m. Special Unveiling: Plaque with Charles R. Wood’s facial likeness Commemorative Gift: Gaslight Village logo magnet Note: The general public is invited to share stories and photos of Gaslight Village here. please contact the Village of Lake George at (518) 668-5771 or the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce Photo at top provided by the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce Wood’s first “Gaslight Village” in Pottersville were shut down that summer when I worked as a teenage helper for room and board and a few bucks in my weekly paycheck It was during the late 1950s and I worked six days a week for two families who operated this latter day version of Under-The-Maples at Echo Lake and a number of boarders (mostly highway construction workers) werel put up in the main house the families operated a roadside diner called “The White Kitchen” situated beside Rt the main travel route before the Northway was built local kids would gather to swim in Echo Lake and hang out at the White Kitchen along with tourists and occasional visitors from “Word of Life” Walking among the fading signs and decaying facades of the original Gaslight Village and gazing at the shelfs of glass mugs and scatteredblue flyers hawking Gaslight Village entertainment to be had there are some of my memories of that place I’m glad that Charlie was finally able to make his dream come true in Lake George Layla Zito’s July 12th event honoring Charles Wood’s creation of Gaslight Village and Storytown U.S.A will stir fond memories among local residents and visitors alike Their love of the Adirondacks was enhanced by the creative genius of post WW II entrepreneurs including Charles Wood the Pell family (Fort Ticonderoga) and many Their ideas filled a niche for wholesome and fun destinations catering to growing numbers of newly mobile young families who began touring America’s scenic places by car in the 1950s Tourism was also popularized by creative ads like; “See the USA in your Chevrolet” and many others Another chapter in the rich history of the Adirondacks and its many forms of hospitality had begun The Adirondack Almanack is a public forum dedicated to promoting and discussing current events nature and outdoor recreation and other topics of interest to the Adirondacks and its communities We publish commentary and opinion pieces from voluntary contributors as well as news updates and event notices from area organizations Contributors include veteran local writers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the Adirondack region views and opinions expressed by these various authors are not necessarily those of the Adirondack Almanack or its publisher MCB Real Estate will be discussing potential plans for the property in coming weeks Eddie’s Market of Charles Village closed its doors on Dec who has yet to announce its plans for the lot going forward Eddie’s had a close relationship with both the Hopkins community and Charles Village residents has owned the store since 1980 and has worked at Eddie’s franchises since he was 15 years old he explained that he chose to retire in order to spend more time with his family.  “I’ve gotten mixed reactions from customers,” he said Many in the Hopkins community were shocked and saddened by the news executive president of the Student Government Association reminisced on how the store appealed to the student body Eddie’s was also known to the Baltimore community at large Once part of a chain of Eddie’s Supermarkets the corner stores were split into separate franchises in the 1970s Only the Eddie’s of Roland Park location remains today former president of the Charles Village Civic Association Eddie’s offered more than just groceries — it also offered a friendly “It was really the anchor — the hub — of this whole area,” she said “It makes all the difference for the vibrancy of St The original Eddie’s Market was opened in Dundalk by Gordon’s great-uncle peaking at 26 Eddie’s locations throughout Baltimore was purchased in 1962 by Gordon’s father and two partners Gordon became a dedicated member of Charles Village He noted that throughout demographic shifts and other changes over the decades in the neighborhood the one constant was the Hopkins student body warm relationship with the Hopkins athletics department explained that both the men’s and women’s teams knew Gordon personally She recalled a wall of signatures featured in the store which displayed the names of Hopkins lacrosse players throughout the years “When we’d be wearing our Hopkins lacrosse apparel he was always the first one to come up to us making sure that we signed the wall,” she said always down to talk about lacrosse and his love for us and our sport.” who worked at Eddie’s as a cashier during the fall semester stated that the store provided a space for students to see each other amid COVID-19 restrictions “It was nice to be able to see people in a pandemic,” he said “They were very conscientious about COVID safety I really enjoyed working there because I’d see students random friends I haven’t seen in a long time.” Sparks stated that Gordon was supportive of community events, always buying ads in the Charles Villager magazine constantly tweaking products to appeal to the wide variety of customers Baltimore City Councilmember Odette Ramos also spoke to Gordon’s commitment to the community. She recounted the “Snowmaggedon” of February 2010 when a freak blizzard led to 3 feet of snow in Baltimore “Jerry and Darlene slept in the office above the store in order to be open the next day,” Ramos said “They were the only ones open the next day — Baltimore isn’t prepared for snow Typically stocked aisles sat empty as the store prepared to close in December Pushback from the community caused the University to relent The building instead has a CVS store today with none of Gordon’s family wanting to take over the business and no other potential prospects the community is now left without a grocery store Mollin believes that the lack of a supermarket directly in the Hopkins neighborhood will make buying food more difficult for the student body “I think it’s important because students who live in the area whether it’s in Nine East or other apartment buildings have a location to get groceries that is walkable so they don’t have to get in a car or a Blue Jay Shuttle,” he said Other nearby grocery locations include Giant Food, which has stores in both Hamden and Waverly; Safeway on 24th St. and the weekend Waverly Farmers Market. The University’s Charles Street Market Gordon sold the property to MCB Real Estate noted that community members have reached out with questions and recommendations regarding next steps members of the Charles Village community,” he said “It means a lot to us that the next iteration of whatever this is Bramble urged those interested in the future of the property to email the firm Gordon plans to stay connected to Charles Village and to continue watching lacrosse games Despite being a University of Maryland alum “I’d like to say how grateful I am for the support we’ve gotten from Hopkins Gordon also described the relationships that he built with Hopkins affiliates over the years. He recalled the connections he made, from a 2005 graduate who stopped by the store on her 10-year reunion to a personal relationship with former lacrosse coach David Pietramala Gordon’s wife Darlene always knew when students had tests and papers “There’s always someone special that you make a connection with,” he said Ramos, herself a Charles Village resident, presented both Gordons with Mayoral and City Council Recognition Certificates on Dec She is optimistic about the future of the location “I don’t anticipate that that space is going to be vacant for long with students coming back and the neighborhood always very supportive of our businesses,” she said Busboys and Poets has shuttered its Baltimore location after two years announced the eatery’s closure Wednesday afternoon telling staff at a meeting “they were losing money on this location,” according to former employee Magdelene Jones A spokeswoman for the company confirmed the employee’s account “We have closed the Charles Village location for the foreseeable future,” said Alisha Byrd vice president of marketing for the company She added that the restaurant could reopen elsewhere in the city it’s just a matter of finding the right location for it.” We do better in more eclectic neighborhoods.” “who worked as a busboy at the Wardman Park Hotel in the 1920s,” according to the company website Its first and only Baltimore branch opened in 2021 to much fanfare at 3224 St near the Johns Hopkins University in Charles Village It sits on the ground floor of a large building with student housing above It’s the first time the chain has closed a location Another location of Busboys and Poets opened in Columbia’s Merriweather District in 2021 and is performing well calling the layout there “a better fit for our model.” A sign on the door of the Baltimore restaurant Wednesday called the shutdown temporary while former staff members said they were told it was permanent Former server Natalie English said she wasn’t able to make it to the meeting with Shallal but learned about the closure from her co-workers The Dish: Peter Thomas insults Black Baltimoreans and blames city’s problems for Bar One closure Hampden’s Common Ground coffee shop closes suddenly after 25 years The Dish: Church bar aimed to create a queer-friendly utopia. It went up in flames. said staff had heard rumors the restaurateur hadn’t renewed their lease on the space but wasn’t sure if it was true Bathrooms and equipment that broke down were not repaired in a timely manner while dishwashers who quit weren’t always replaced with new hires “They didn’t want to put money into things that were broken at our location,” Jones said She added that staff had been planning to go on strike for the rest of the week to protest a recent and sudden reduction in the restaurant’s operating hours The restaurant was originally set to close Tuesdays and Wednesdays a move English said was “kind of a shock” and made her question what else was coming Byrd said the change in hours as well as a reduction in menu offerings were part of the company’s attempts to make the operation work “We tried many things to make it make good business sense,” she said This article has been updated to reflect the origins of the Busboys and Poets name christina.tkacik@thebaltimorebanner.com Christina Tkacik christina.tkacik@thebaltimorebanner.com Christina Tkacik is a food reporter for The Baltimore Banner Study Hotels unveiled its latest project Tuesday in a historic Charles Village building across the street from Johns Hopkins University referred to the new hotel as a spot primed for hang-outs and those looking to preserve community The Study Hotel at Johns Hopkins also houses a mid-Atlantic cuisine restaurant “This is a place for high-quality lodging and deep connection,” McGowan said at a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday evening It was a “painstaking process” to repurpose the existing 100-year-old building While they still want to pay homage to the old charm Floor-to-ceiling windows decorate tall beige walls in the main lobby and a sprawling hallway leads to the downstairs restaurant The look is a dramatic update from the building’s previous interior replacing small windows and unconnected rooms with an airy Each of the 115 guest rooms are equipped with the usual amenities An art gallery on site displays work by both students and local artists Book signings, podcasts, music and cultural events are expected to find a home in the new hotel. Downstairs, hungry customers will be able to feast on a menu inspired by the coastline according to Dear Charles’ executive chef Michael Reynolds Guests can expect dishes such as a crab Benedict A fully stocked bar lines the restaurant’s space “We have a seat for everyone at our table,” he said in a statement many students are looking for a place to let their guard down and forget about grades for a while There seems to be no better place to do this than Charles Village Pub or CVP you don’t really have anywhere else to go.) whether that includes watery beer or the harder stuff They also boast a full menu of generic bar food because clams are definitely what you would choose to eat at a bar And how could any Baltimore restaurant/bar/pub/gastropub/food truck forget to add some crab to the menu with delicacies like Jumbo Lump Crab Cake and Maryland Crab soup both of which are probably coated in Old Bay seasoning In a valiant attempt to be a real restaurant as well as a bar that also serves food Thursday night is CVP Steak Night: It’s $11.95 for a 10 oz though I honestly don’t know how steaks are priced I have never eaten steak from a sports bar but if CVP dedicated an entire night to promoting theirs They’ve also got a pinball machine and a cigarette dispenser which is a bonus for underclassmen looking for the feel of a real bar for adults and who think the drinking age should “just be 18!” The atmosphere is just tense enough to remind you that life is hard yet light enough to encourage you to forget it Charles Village Pub also has weekly specials including “BIG DADDY PUB BURGER NIGHT,” to directly quote the website Why would you go to Pete’s Grille in Waverly or City Cafe in Mount Vernon when you could have $3 mimosas in a sports bar near a college The staff is full of friendly people who are easy to strike up a conversation with who I honestly can’t make fun of without feeling slightly guilty about it You can sit at the bar or get sit-down service there will definitely be plenty of awkward Hopkins students standing at the entrance trying to decide if they should go in or not as well as Baltimore locals stopping by after a long day at work One of my favorite parts has got to be the blinding yet simultaneously dull neon yellow sign with red lettering that illuminates the street emphasizes the hustle and bustle of Charles Village created by students in the midst of a breakdown There’s nothing like contrasting primary colors to get your night started the right way If you are in a sorority on campus or have been awkwardly set up with a girl who is you’ve probably been to the Charles Village Pub already except for the fact the Towson one is way bigger better and does not have Hopkins-student level anxiety surrounding it While this article is just a tad satirical Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Credit: Larry Canner for Johns Hopkins University As the Charles Village Streetscape project approaches the finish line this fall, university officials and members of the Charles Village Civic Association, the Charles Village Community Benefits District and the North Charles Village PUD Design Committee celebrated a milestone June 23: flipping the switch on two newly installed lighted signs in the medians near St The Charles Village signs will likely cast a white or golden glow for everyday use but they can be programmed to display different color schemes for holidays and special occasions and blue for Fourth of July or Hopkins blue for Commencement Image credit: Larry Canner for Johns Hopkins University "At long last Charles Village can celebrate with not one but a pair of gateway signs," said Sandy Sparks chair of the North Charles Village PUD Design Review Committee "The distinctive design captures Charles Village's north central location and historic architecture with multicolored LED lighting—the icing on the cake." The new neighborhood lights are among the final pieces of the Charles Village Streetscape project and the Baltimore City Department of Transportation the streetscape project is expected to enhance pedestrian safety along St Paul and 33rd streets in the heavily trafficked area near the university's east entrance In addition to new walking and bicycle paths A larger event will take place in the fall to mark the completion of the entire streetscaping project which was designed to transform the Charles Village corridor into a vibrant Neighborhood leaders and the JHU team felt that the long-awaited light deserved a moment of its own "The Charles Village Streetscape project is the culmination of a multiyear effort that includes Johns Hopkins University, City of Baltimore, the Charles Village Civic Association and community, and our design/construction partners," said Bob McLean vice president for facilities and real estate "Hopkins' intent was to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety and help enhance the Charles Village identity and aesthetics Posted in University News, Community Tagged charles village, st. paul street, facilities Caitlin Nalda slips into the newly opened adoration chapel at Ss Sitting in silent prayer before a consecrated host exposed in a monstrance the 21-year-old public health major from nearby Johns Hopkins University devotes her chapel time to nothing else but being in Christ’s presence “Adoration is one of the few times where I’m just able to sit and totally focus on God and spend time with him in prayer,” said Nalda a native of Northern Virginia now in her senior year at Hopkins “There’s just something about being able to sit in front of the Blessed Sacrament and contemplate the mystery of God’s love that I don’t really get praying anywhere else.” Nalda is one of about two dozen people who visit the chapel regularly since it officially opened on the Solemnity of Christ the King in November according to Dominican Father Michael Weibley “We really want this chapel to be not only for the parish but also for the wider local church of Baltimore,” said Father Weibley whose parish also serves as the university parish for Hopkins students Father Weibley got the idea for an adoration chapel when he first arrived in Baltimore a year ago A priest friend from Rhode Island had a positive experience with an adoration chapel in his parish and encouraged Father Weibley to establish a similar one in Baltimore Father Weibley converted a chapel formerly used for daily Mass into a new adoration chapel Daily Mass moved to the main church during the coronavirus pandemic a former chaplain at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and a gifted woodworker had previously crafted the chapel’s altar and ambo He recently made a special wooden tabernacle that houses the monstrance one of the largest of its kind in the Archdiocese of Baltimore includes a small library of devotional material Newly installed art features an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe and an image of St Dominic in the presence of the Sacred Heart of Jesus The costs for preparing the adoration chapel and incorporating security features totaled about $10,000 with a security access code provided to visitors who wish to visit at other times At a time when many churches in the city are unable to be open during the day “My hope is that we can help promote devotion to the Eucharist and let the blessings flow from there,” Father Weibley said Email George P. Matysek Jr. at gmatysek@CatholicReview.org Copyright © 2023 Catholic News Service/U.S  Print Catholic Review Media communicates the Gospel and its impact on people’s lives in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond Catholic Review Media provides intergenerational communications that inform inspire and engage Catholics and all of good will in the mission of Christ through diverse forms of media Catholic Media Assocation Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association The Associated Church Press Credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins University will begin construction this week along a two-block stretch of St Paul Street near the university's Homewood campus the first steps of a multifaceted streetscape project designed to transform part of the Charles Village corridor into a vibrant streetscape and landscape improvements are planned along St Walking and bike paths will be introduced in raised medians down the center of 33rd shaded corridor connecting the Homewood campus to shopping and restaurants in neighboring Charles Village "We are very excited to begin this important project in coordination with the community, local businesses, and the city," said Bob McLean JHU's vice president for facilities and real estate "Not only do we expect to improve safety for our students but the streetscape will help further identify Charles Village as a distinctive destination." The project is expected to enhance pedestrian safety along St Paul and 33rd streets in the heavily-trafficked area near the university's east entrance Sidewalks will remain open and businesses will be accessible while construction is ongoing Paul streetscape project is the culmination of a multiyear coordination effort by the university with community groups and local businesses as well as the Baltimore City Department of Transportation It represents the latest investment in the Charles Village community by Johns Hopkins and its public and private partners Previous projects include a $28 million reconstruction of North Charles Street and the construction of the Nine East 33rd building In addition to the new walking and bicycle paths traffic lanes will be modified and new traffic signals will be installed and bus stops will be temporarily relocated: Paul Street just north of 31st Street will move to the other side of St the Charm City Circulator stop located on St Paul Street just north of 32nd Street will move to its former location on 33rd Street For detailed construction plans of all five phases of the streetscape project, including lane closures and guides to available parking, visit the Facilities and Real Estate website Posted in University News, Student Life Tagged charles village, facilities I think most of us have a pretty good idea of the places where you can obtain provisions from near campus These dining establishments are a key part of the student experience here and ranking them is a job not to be taken lightly I judge based on three main factors: quality a place must be in or near Charles Village and it must serve food.  Based on my experiences as a patron of all the places here are my current top five picks for the best places to eat in Charles Village Brody Café is located on the Homewood Campus I argue that Brody Café is a Charles Village dining establishment and eligible for this list I spend quite a bit of time either passing through or studying in the library Brody Café is my one-stop shop for all-day alimentation Whether it’s the coffee that gets me through a late night study session or the sausage egg and cheese bagel sandwich that greets me on the rare morning I’m awake Brody Café’s offerings are always up to par.  Don’t get me wrong; it’s not the finest cuisine in America but it is superb at getting the job done and the relatively low prices make it a high value location The amount of consistency you get out of this place never ceases to amaze me The chicken is cut into perfect little cubes for that satisfying meaty bite.  The burritos are well-wrapped about 70 percent of the time and they blast through those mealtime rushes with impressive speed And ever since it announced the extended hours I’ve been going there for an early late-night fix What Chipotle does lack is a bit of flavor and there’s nothing there that makes me think “wow that’s really delicious.” It’s the place I go after the gym It’s the place I go for a quick and easy meal that I can eat in front of the TV I have walked away from this place wondering why I paid eight bucks for instant noodles with an egg But the griddled and fried dishes are the equivalent of Asian-style Chipotle I’ve written a more detailed review of this place This place has been pretty inconsistent in the past Going on a weekday for lunch is a different experience from going on a weekend for dinner My personal favorite is the laziji or crispy chicken stir fried with Sichuan peppercorn and it’s also quite expensive for Chinese food so Orient Express serves as more of the occasional indulgence than the everyday meal Honeygrow has had some difficulties keeping the product consistently good in the past and there can be some bad apples on the menu When I was a fifth grader in the Cub Scouts I learned how to change a tire for the handyman belt loop While this was undoubtedly a necessary life skill it also taught me how heavy and tough used tire felt like The roasted tofu in my Honeygrow stir fry the time I tried it was as unforgiving and indigestible as the tire I changed in fifth grade The sauces are extremely consistent and very flavorful and I always do either normal sauce or less sauce The ordering system is elegant and provides the ultimate individually tailored experience My only problem is my own indecision standing at the kiosk but that’s okay because there’s no cashier getting annoyed at me for taking a long time It does make it a little weird when someone behind the counter says hi to me The fantastic flavor as well as the decent price make me come back time and time again Please note All comments are eligible for publication in The News-Letter.