In the new reality of physically distancing our everyday lives how do we interact responsibly, support our local businesses, and still maintain some level of a social life? Well, that’s not an easy answer, but a group of local neighbors and businesses, led by Torbin Green and backed by the CCA and Team LNC, are trying to help with a new initiative called Project #SocialTheSquare. (And by social, we mean community at a distance!)

Hampstead Hill Academy is a PreK through 8th grade Baltimore City public charter school located at 500 S. Linwood Avenue. Here is a back-to-school update from Principal Matthew Hornbeck.

Tucked away at the edge of a parking lot behind the now-defunct FAST school is one of Canton’s best-kept secrets. The I Wonder Garden is a 7,000 sq. ft. urban oasis run by community volunteers.

Dr. Shaina Gulin, licensed psychologist, has recently returned to her hometown of Baltimore and is excited to call Canton home. Using evidence-based psychotherapies, Shaina treats a wide variety of mental health conditions. She is currently accepting new clients.

Like many other communities around the country and around the world, the Canton community is grappling with our own tortured history of racism and slavery. We must face up to the fact that while Captain John O’Donnell, the founder of Canton, was a pioneer, entrepreneur, and innovator he was also a slave owner.

Retail stores like gift shops and clothing stores are now open at 50% capacity. Personal services establishments including salons, barbershops, spas, tanning salons, tattoo studios, and other aesthetic services are open by appointment only. Here are some newly opened shops in Canton.

Beginning Friday, July 3, O’Donnell Street (between Potomac and Linwood Avenues) will close on the weekends to allow for extended outdoor dining. Several restaurants circling O’Donnell Square Park will offer additional, physically -distanced outdoor table service in safe, designated areas in front of their establishments.

The Canton Community Association (CCA) Board stands in solidarity to mourn the deaths of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery - and so many other people before them - whose lives were unjustly taken at the hands of police and whose deaths have yet to be fully and promptly addressed by our justice system.

Neighbors, as the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic continues to impact our community, there are many ways that you can help. The office of Councilman Zeke Cohen has compiled a list of volunteer opportunities spanning East Baltimore.

Baltimore City restaurants are now allowed to provide safely distanced outdoor dining under Phase One of Mayor Young’s reopening plan. To do so requires diligence on the part of the restaurants and the diners. Here are some tips to help you prepare and make the most out of your dining experience.