City Life

Molly Mita

"Ice skating is one of the most relaxing forms of exercise for me." Ron, a 65 year old who still enjoys skating, remarked. Mount Pleasant Ice Arena is located on Hillen Road in Baltimore. Filled with people of all ages, the rink is open to the public so that everyone can enjoy the ice. "Coming to the rink to skate puts me in the Christmas spirit every December." says Joanna of Baltimore who comes to the rink each winter. People have many reasons for coming to skate whether it's for exercise, pleasure, or just to unwind.

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By: Cassie Pearce

Seven-year-old Julia Ascolese, a Hampden community resident waited patiently on the corner of 34^th Street and Chestnut Avenue. Twirling the ends of her scarf and giggling with her sister she waited for the neighborhoods’ nightly festivities to begin. “I always know that it is time for Christmas when I can see the colors from the lights in my bedroom window” she exclaimed pointing to her house about a block diagonal from 34^th Street. Over 60 years ago the residents of this block began an annual tradition that became known as Baltimore’s Miracle on 34^th Street.

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On Friday December 11, 2009, Baltimore's Belvedere Square will be hosting its First Annual Santa Bar Crawl.

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By: Cassie Pearce

For many people, a typical meal consists of grabbing the closest takeout menu and ordering a pizza or Chinese food. The problem is when you eat something too often, you never want to eat it again. So what are you supposed to do to break your mundane eating habits? Just get out there and explore the dozens of diverse, ethnic restaurants guaranteed to keep you on your toes in Baltimore.

Read more: Baltimore Dining