Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.

If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.

Join us in person at:

BPD Southern District Station

10 Cherry Hill Rd

Baltimore, MD 21225

The Sowebo Arts and Music Festival kicks off the Summer festival season in Baltimore!

The festival takes place every year from noon to 8pm, on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend in the streets surrounding the historic Hollins Market

The event is free and utterly unique. The festival is produced and staffed by neighborhood volunteers.

This event is all about bringing together local music, visual artists, and entertainers, great food, neighbors, and fun for all ages.

We hope to see you there!

Come on out for the Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association’s Spring Wine Tasting Event!

The event will feature great wine selections, food, and music by DJ Nate.

Tickets are $40 if you purchase during pre-sale, and $45 if you purchase at the door.

Purchase your tickets here!

Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.

If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.

Join us in person at:

BPD Southern District Station

10 Cherry Hill Rd

Baltimore, MD 21225

Save the date for our annual community celebration of all things South Baltimore – “I Love SoBo Day” – hosted by South Baltimore United, Inc., the nonprofit publisher of the South Baltimore Peninsula Post!

The event is free and open to the public. Event details to follow!

Come join Federal Hill PREP for the Annual Spring Fling! This carnival-style event will feature everything from food and beverages to games, music, and other carnival activities throughout the entire day. This event will also feature a raffle and silent auction. We are RAIN or SHINE! We hope to see you there!

Please consider joining Thread’s Quad Celebration and Afterparty! See the below description from Thread’s for more details:

Spring has sprung, and we are ready to roll into one of our most honored traditions at Thread. Join us at Baltimore’s beloved Shake & Bake Family Fun Center for The Quad! We will celebrate our Year 4 young people in a special ceremony among friends old and new, and then it’s wheels up and pins down at the afterparty! Get ready for an evening full of food, fun, bowling, skating, and clowning around as we transform The Bake into a carnival of amusements. The Quad is a community-wide event open to anyone and everyone connected to Thread.

Register here for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/threads-quad-celebration-afterparty-tickets-1269562167619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Baltimore City’s Board of Estimates (BOE) is inviting residents to learn more about the Mayor’s proposed budget at the annual Taxpayers’ Night. This special meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6pm in Baltimore City Hall. It will include a presentation on the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Budget from Bureau of Budget and Management Research (BBMR) Director Laura Larson. After the presentation, residents are invited to give testimony on their budget priorities.  

In addition to visiting City Hall, members of the public can attend virtually on CharmTV or watch on Channel 25/charmtvbaltimore.com/live-stream.  

Testimony  

Residents can share testimony with the Board of Estimates the following ways:  

• In person. Sign up at Taxpayers’ Night on the second floor of City Hall, outside of the BOE room.  

• Virtual. Sign up on the Taxpayers’ Night website to testify remotely. Sign up closes at 5pm on April 21. 

• Digital. Submit written testimony on the city website at this link. 

Participation  

• In person. BOE meetings are held on the second floor of City Hall in the Hyman Pressman Board Room. The public is encouraged to arrive early to allow time for security screenings. There is a maximum capacity of 74 persons in the Board of Estimates room.  

• Virtual. To participate virtually, the public can view the meeting via CharmTV  or tune in on Channel 25. Residents who plan to participate and testify virtually, please refer to the Testimony section for sign-up instructions.  

All residents are strongly encouraged to sign up online if there are attending, even if they aren't giving testimony. 

The Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Budget has been available since April 2, 2025. To learn more about Baltimore’s budget process, visit BBMR's website: https://bbmr.baltimorecity.gov/budget-process  

To learn more about Taxpayers’ Night, visit bbmr.baltimorecity.gov/fy26-board-estimates-taxpayer-night

Media  

Pool video access will be provided by CharmTV. Due to the limited capacity, members of the media are asked to notify Geoff Shannon if you plan to attend in person. Accommodation will be made for a media overflow room if necessary.  

Please join Federal Hill PREP’s open bingo night! All community members are welcome for a fun, game-filled evening and to connect with neighborhood families and peers.

Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.

If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.

Join us in person at:

BPD Southern District Station

10 Cherry Hill Rd

Baltimore, MD 21225

Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.

If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.

Join us in person at:

BPD Southern District Station

10 Cherry Hill Rd

Baltimore, MD 21225

FHNA will once again host a Parking Permit Pickup Party at Zoe’s Just Dezzerts!

We will be at Zoe's Just Dezzerts on 828 S Charles St, from 10am - 12pm. The beauty of coming to our Permit Pickup Party is that it'll save you a trip downtown - so don't be shy and come on by!

Do you want to learn more about the renewal process for Resident Parking Permits (RPP)? You can visit this website to learn more.

Are you interested in sending your little ones to PREP? Consider attending the next Open House for the 2025-2026 School Year on Friday February 7 from 9:30AM - 10:30AM!

Federal Hill Preparatory School (PREP) is a Baltimore City Public Pre-K to 5th grade elementary school. Located in the heart of Federal Hill, PREP is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) candidate school, encouraging both personal and academic achievement, and challenging students to excel in their studies and in their personal development.

No pre-registration is required. For questions, please email info@federalhillbaltimore.org.

Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.

If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.

Join us in person at:

BPD Southern District Station

10 Cherry Hill Rd

Baltimore, MD 21225

GET TICKETS

• $VIP Tickets, $25; Early entry, 5pm and first drink included

• Regular Tickets, $20; 6pm entry

• At Door Tickets, $25

Purchase tickets here: https://fhsna.square.site/

Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association Chili Cook-Off returns for 2025! Enjoy live music while you taste over 20 chilis and vote for your favorites, with cash prizes for the winners!

Live music will be provided by Roses & Rust, and drink specials will be on tap throughout the event.

Come see the celebrity panel of judges — including Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen, Delegate Luke Clippinger, and Jesse Sandlin, the chef and host of Sally O’s, Bunny’s Buckets & Bubbles, and Season 6 Top Chef Contestant!

To enter your chili, email: FedHillChili@gmail.com

Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.

If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.

Join us in person at:

BPD Southern District Station

10 Cherry Hill Rd

Baltimore, MD 21225

Mark your calendars for our next Public Safety Walk!

Our successful series of federal hill public safety walks will continue at the end of this month, as we meet with local Baltimore Police Department Officers for a walk around the neighborhood. Come and join us if you are interested in learning more about FHNA's Public Safety Committee, if you would like to discuss recent crimes in the neighborhood, or would like to share ideas about what you can do to keep you and your neighbors safe.

The last public safety walk of the year will feature special guests from the Baltimore Police Department and the States Attorney’s Office. You won’t want to miss it!

Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00pm.

If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.

Join us in person at:

BPD Southern District Station

10 Cherry Hill Rd

Baltimore, MD 21225

Zoom details and Agenda will be posted closer to the date.

Join us for our next neighborhood cleanup! Sponsored by FHNA and Federal Hill Main Street (FHMS), we will walk the streets and clean up debris. Our meetup location is TBD and will be announced soon over social media.

We hope to see you there!

On this date, we will have a dumpster at the corner of East Montgomery and William Streets for the community to bring bulk trash to.

• Please place trash inside the dumpster (not next to it).

• The dumpster will arrive by the times noted (please check a day or two beforehand for any changes) - you may not bring any items before the arrival time.

• No paint, nothing electric or flammable

Thank you!