John Shea had lived in Locust Point for less than two years when two Francis Scott Key middle-schoolers got into a fight last spring, and the video went viral. Suddenly, a lot of negative attention was focused on the neighborhood — and Shea was concerned.
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Public School Provides Focal Point for Locust Point Growth
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School’s principal, Mary McComas, a Locust Point native, has long-term changes planned to strengthen the school and resident support. This is a challenge when Locust Point residents are sending their children to schools outside of the community.
Under Armour Changes Attitudes in Locust Point
The sports apparel company worked to gain residents’ trust in Locust Point by appointing an official liaison to the community.
Blue Collars, White Collars Learn to Share Evolving Locust Point Neighborhood
Jimmy Reed Capital News Service Return to Locust Point: A Changing Waterfront BALTIMORE – Michael Gentile, 58, and his partner, Stephen Yasko, 50, spent a recent Saturday afternoon at the Locust Point neighborhood dog park, walking their golden retriever, Hudson.…
New Neighbors Typify Change to Locust Point
By Nahal Mottaghian Capital News Service Return to Locust Point: A Changing Waterfront BALTIMORE – Rita and Patrick Mansfield sat on the rooftop deck of their new McHenry Pointe townhome earlier this month, chatting with the residents on the neighboring…
Locust Point Population Change Prompts Culture Clash
Longtime residents feel community relations with new neighbors are strained