JPG: Stories: Where I'm At: Moving to the American city

Where I'm At

Moving to the American city

By Rachel Stevenson

31 Oct 2009

What city do you live in? What neighborhood?

I live in Charles Village a small subsection of Baltimore City, with all of the various neighborhoods, Charles Village is one neighborhood near John Hopkins University, next is Waverly which has a distinction all of it's own. I live in the heart and soul of Baltimore.

What are some adjectives that describe your neighborhood?

The saturday farmers market is just one reason to visit my neighborhood, it happens every saturday rain or shine, many people crime from all over the state for the fresh produce and the unique products one can fine amongst all of the food and interesting people.

How long have you lived there, and what brought you there?

I have lived here for all of three months and since having moved here i have come to love and appreciate this small tersure of baltimore, The city it's self gets a bad wrap as having a high crime rate but most do not look at the deep beauty that is baltimore, i wish to show people just how friendly and nice Baltimore is by showing them baltimore in the fall.

What is your favorite thing about this place? Your least favorite?

I love the friendliness of this city, because it is not an over crowded city, yo can really get to know your neighbors. Its a great feeling in a new place.

Do you feel that you belong there?

I feel that i belong here and i hope my photos demonstrate that.

What is the most common misconception about where you live?

it is often thought that Baltimore has no real significance to the history of America when in fact it does, Baltimore has had a large hand in effecting change not only during the revolution but also in today's society.