Southwest Baltimore

Southwest Baltimore

Home & Living

Hello, Neighbor: Violetville

Residents of the Southwest Baltimore locale—named for its purple spring blooms—prize their community’s diversity, neighborly bonds, recently renovated elementary/middle school, and 10-acre park.

Food & Drink

Rooted Rotisserie Hatches in SoWeBo

To replicate the flavors they experienced on their honeymoon in Paris, Joseph and Amanda Burton opened their own restaurant in historic Hollins Market.

News & Community

Stillmeadow Peace Park is Baltimore’s Latest Tale of Urban Reinvention

Starting with an inspired vision from a parishioner and nurtured by an outpouring of collaboration, Southwest Baltimore's Stillmeadow woods have been given a second chance.

News & Community

Preserved H.L. Mencken House is a Palpable Step Back in Time

Union Square home of the prolific journalist reopens after 23 years.

In Good Taste

Baltimore Nonprofit Fuels a Hungry Community With More Than Just Food

The Food Project, of UEmpower of Maryland, is helping to revitalize Southwest Baltimore.

The Chatter

Casino Revenue Generates $650,000 in Grant Money for Community Projects

South Baltimore neighborhoods receive funding for projects and local parks.