Preston Street

Along with vine-ripened tomatoes and bunches of basil, one city farmers' market has something else to offer, according to state officials: an opportunity for terrorism. Because of security concerns, the state has shut down the market at the state office complex on Preston Street until further notice. The weekly market, which had been open Wednesdays, has been closed since federal officials raised the terror alert level in Washington on Aug. 1. "It's all because of our proximity to D.C.," said Dave Humphrey, a spokesman for the Maryland Department of General Services, which owns and manages the complex.

As of 8:30 a.m. Friday, traffic was slow at Broadway and Preston Street in Baltimore City due to an accident. Accidents were slowing traffic on Greenspring Avenue near Keyworth Avenue in Baltimore City, and Philadelphia Road near Bradshaw Road in Baltimore County. North Charles Street is closed between North Avenue and West 21st Street in Baltimore City due to water main repairs. Officials recommend that motorists use Calvert or Howard streets or I-83 as alternate routes. Falls Road is closed to through traffic between Lafayette Avenue and Clipper Mill Road until 3 p.m. Sunday for debris removal.

On a recent weekday morning, the kitchens at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Mount Vernon were jam packed with people. Women basted trays of chicken wings, slathering them in butter and seasoning them with lemon juice, garlic and paprika before the trays were whisked away and replaced by more. Men marched around in aprons, carrying pink potholders and joking about doing "women's work" in the kitchens. In the back room, trays containing about 10,000 freshly baked pastries were stacked up on carts, and thousands of stuffed grape leaves were sitting in the freezer.

I could not believe it when I read that Baltimore City is rehabbing four homes on Preston Street with $1.9 million in taxpayer dollars ("Is this house worth $475K?" June 19). The government, as The Sun put it, hopes to spur development there. But if it doesn't work — which it won't — how about paying us back? How many more times will this type of insane rehabbing be allowed to go on at taxpayer expense? Darlene McKinney

Four children died in a house fire down the street three years ago. A red awning announces the drug recovery house at the other end of the block. Planks of wood have replaced the windows and doors on adjacent row homes now abandoned.Yet the residents in this aching East Baltimore neighborhood have a message for downtown business owners who want to ship into their midst the 900 poor men, women and children fed daily by the Our Daily Bread soup kitchen.We'll take them.The woes of the Johnston Square neighborhood east of the Jones Falls Expressway and north of the state penitentiary are so bad that plans announced Tuesday to move the city's largest downtown soup kitchen into the area are being viewed as a possible catalyst for renewal.

On September 25, 2008, Thelma loving aunt of Mary P. Mosley. Visitation at Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street, on Tuesday, September 30th from 2 to 7 pm am

On November 2, 2008, Andrea Visitation at Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street, on Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 2 to 7 p.m a.m.

On May 24, 2009, Andre; Visitation at Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street, on Sunday, May 31st from 2:30 to 6 p.m a.m.

On March 16, 2005, LIN; beloved mother of Dewey, Tyree, Devonda, Cameron and Candice; special sisters, Kim and Stephanie; nieces, Chanta, Danielle and Chelsie; nephew, Daryl, Jr. Visitation at the Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street, on Monday, March 21, from 1 to 7 P.M. Family will receive friends at Memorial Baptist Church, Caroline and Preston Street, from 10:30 to 11 A.M., at which time funeral services will begin.

On August 21, 2005, EUGENE, beloved cousin. Family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 31, at Memorial Baptist Church, Caroline and Preston Street. Funeral service will start at 10:30 A.M. Interment 1:30 P.M. at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street, 410-837-4926.

Baltimore City police are investigating a non-fatal stabbing Friday night in the Mid-Town Belvedere neighborhood. Officers were called just before 11:30 p.m. to the unit block of West Preston Street where they found a man suffering from at least two stab wounds, police said. He was taken to an area hospital and police said he expected to survive his injuries. — Jessica Anderson

Baltimore City Police are investigating a double shooting in East Baltimore Tuesday night. Detective Kevin Brown, a police spokesman, said officers were called to the 2600 block of Preston St. at 7:22 p.m., where they found two men in their early 20s shot. Brown said the two men suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to local hospitals. He said police have no suspects or motives at this time. jkanderson@baltsun.com Text NEWS to 70701 to get Baltimore Sun local news text alerts

On August 24, 2009, WARREN A.; beloved husband of Denise S. Friends may visit the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue on Thursday after 8:30 A.M. The family will receive friends at Greater Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2525 E. Preston Street on Friday 10 A.M. Funeral ser

On August 7, 2009, ESTHER; beloved mother of Dana Coward, Porter Baker, III, Angel Coward, Charles Coward and Sacha Coward. Visitation at Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street, on Monday, August 17 from 2 to 7 P.M. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10 to 10:30 A.M at which time funeral will begin. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.

On July 27, 2009, James Visitation at Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street on Monday, August 3rd from 2 to 7p.m. Family will receive friends on Tuesday at Israel Baptist Church, 1220 N. Chester Street from 10 to 10:30a.m. at which time funeral will begin.

On July 23, 2009, MONROE; beloved father of Jackie; grandfather of Tiffany Gabbin and Troy. Visitation at Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street, on Thursday, July 30th from 2 to 7 P.M. Family will receive friends on Friday from 10 to 10:30 A.M. at which time funeral will begin. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park.

On May 4, 2005, AARON; beloved father of Cecelia Partee and Aaron W. Beale; devoted son of William and Lillie Beale. Family will receive friends at Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street, on Tuesday, May 10 from 10 to 10:30 A.M. at which time funeral service will begin. Interment Trinity Cemetery.

On March 22, 2003; HELEN LEE. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 East North Avenue on Wednesday after 8:30 AM. The family will receive friends at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 922 E. Preston Street on Thursday at 7 PM. Funeral Services will follow at 7:30 PM. See www.marchfh.com

On July 23, 2009, MONROE, beloved father of Jackie; grandfather of Tiffany Gabbin and Troy. Visitation at Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street, on Thursday, July 30th from 2 to 7 P.M. Family will receive friends on Friday from 10 to 10:30 A.M. at which time funeral will begin. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park.

On May 24, 2009, Andre; Visitation at Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston Street, on Sunday, May 31st from 2:30 to 6 p.m a.m.