I would say it's much more area dependant. But even the parts that have lots of city pride often also speak quite disparagingly about "other parts" of Baltimore. But this is not unique to Baltimore, but perhaps more pronounced.

Baltimore is certainly love it or you leave.

Find a group that loves the city and your neighborhood. Sounds like you love the city, which is great, find link minded people.

For me, I pick up the trash, shovel show, and weed my whole block. Maybe "the city should do it!" or "that's a each person's job" but I want to have a clean block and alley, I'll do it my damn self. And I don't have a single regret each time I do it.