NEWS
By Nicole Fuller | January 11, 2009
A small rowhouse blaze sent a Baltimore woman to the hospital yesterday with second- and third-degree burns on her upper body, city fire officials said. The fire, in the 600 block of S. Decker Ave. in Canton, was reported about 4:20 p.m., said Chief Kevin Cartwright, a Fire Department spokesman. Firefighters rescued one victim, a woman believed to be about 50 years old, from the first floor of the home, Cartwright said. She was taken to the Johns Hopkins Burn Center, where she was treated for second- and third-degree burns above her waist.
NEWS
By ELIZABETH LARGE | May 16, 2007
For some reason, Red Fish (2350 Boston St., 443-524-1454) in its first incarnation never quite made it, although it seemed to be the perfect kind of place for Canton -- jazzy and fun and not too expensive. Right after New Year's, Joshau Hill, formerly of Truffles catering, came on as executive chef to revive the place. Now he's bought it. "I'm getting rid of all the bad karma," he says. "I'm bringing the phoenix out of the ashes." He's also producing dishes like coconut-crusted mahi-mahi with charred pineapple salsa, and using lots of seafood, including local rockfish.
NEWS
By Jill Rosen | April 18, 2007
A $75 million proposed waterfront tower that has riled Canton for nearly two years might become the first significant Baltimore project to die in recent memory. The Icon, which goes before the City Council's land use committee this evening, faces unambiguous opposition from key city leaders, including the council member representing the Southeast Baltimore district and Mayor Sheila Dixon. With no overt support on the council and a thumbs-down from the mayor who must ultimately sign the bill, officials say the project is likely to die in committee.
NEWS
February 28, 2007
Huge glass tower diminishes Canton As a 20-year resident of an original Canton Square townhouse, I am certainly not opposed to progress. Indeed, my tiny house has increased in value tremendously with all of the rehabs and new construction in the area. But a 240-foot, sparkly glass tower does not belong here. Not only will it dwarf every other structure nearby, but with its modern design it will look hideous in historic Canton ("Panel OKs high-rise in Canton," Feb. 23). Modern glass, high-rise office buildings and condos are fine in downtown development areas set back from the waterfront.
NEWS
By Richard Irwin | May 10, 2007
A three-story Canton rowhouse under renovation by its owner was destroyed last night during a fire that was fueled by the rupture of a natural gas pipe, authorites said. No one was injured in the blaze, which was reported at 10:17 p.m. in the 3200 block of Foster Ave. It quickly burned out all three floors, causing much of the structure to collapse onto Foster Avenue and onto a rear alley. A second alarm was sounded at 10:27 p.m. Feeding the fire was the natural gas that continued to burn despite huge quantities of water being poured onto the house.
NEWS
By [HARRY MERRITT] | January 28, 2007
Downs Engravers & Stationers 2500 Boston St., Canton Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 410-752-7770 Looking for a clever card for Valentine's Day? How about some fine paper for those Christmas thank-you notes you never got around to writing? You might find what you need at Downs Engravers & Stationers' new, 1,000-square-foot store in the Flagship Building at The Can Company in Canton. (To find it, locate the Starbucks on Boston Street. It's a few feet away.
ENTERTAINMENT
By KATHRYN HIGHAM | June 3, 1999
If you're looking for a low-key place to dine outdoors this summer, check out the Pickled Parrot in Canton. Owner Peggie Oliver bought the bar last year, installed a green awning outside and painted the concrete block and brick walls with a tropical scene. With upscale plastic furniture, a big-screen TV and a Corona-clutching parrot perched overhead, this Baltimore beer garden is not fancy, but it's comfortable.Oliver, who managed bars in Canton and Fells Point before going to work for herself, said she wanted to create an alternative to the bar scene in Canton, a quieter place where an older crowd would feel at home.
NEWS
By Amy Oakes | June 24, 1999
Swept up in Canton's real estate boom, a Baltimore developer wants to build a four-story, 63-unit apartment complex on an industrial lot littered with old tractor-trailers, cars and other vehicles.P&G Development LLC has asked the City Council to rezone the roughly 1-acre lot in the 1200 block of S. Bouldin St. from industrial to residential so it can begin building the complex with on-site parking. A bill was introduced June 14, but the matter will not be addressed until the council returns to session in late September.
NEWS
By Gilbert Sandler | March 16, 1999
THE PROPOSED redevelopment of Baltimore's old shopping district, located on the west side of downtown, has given many people pause.The plan calls for demolishing some old buildings and replacing them with gleaming new shops, restaurants, offices and residences, and, as its centerpiece, a rejuvenated Hippodrome Theater.Whatever arguments you hear concerning the recycling of the old downtown blocks, remember: History is on the side of the proponents. This city has some outstanding examples of how to resurrect declining neighborhoods.
FEATURES
By Frederick N. Rasmussen | January 16, 1999
The first alarm sounded in Canton at 8: 40 a.m. on Feb. 17, 1953, signaling the beginning of one of the worst waterfront fires in the city's history.By the time it was over later that morning, the 18-alarm fire, which swept through a lumber yard, marine railway and threatened a quarter-mile long section of industrial plants along Boston Street, had entered the city's record books.It had required 66 pieces of equipment, 354 firefighters, 45 engine companies, 15 truck companies, one hose company, four fireboats and one water tower.