I’m so sorry that happened to you. I don’t have an extra sleeping bag but one of the churches near that area may have supplies for you. That is a very bad area, a former pt patient of mine was mugged and beaten in the lot of that same laundromat last year. Police witnessed the incident and didn’t intervene or assist him afterwards, he was beaten so severely he needed back surgeries, and will never be the same even with intensive rehab.

I wish you well finding a new place to call home and supplies to get you through.

i mean it kind of is your fault you got robbed. doesn't make it right but you have some culpability in this. going to that neighborhood with thousands and thousands of dollars of stuff with you. respect your enviroment or it will fuck you up.

Did you see what she was wearing? She was practically begging for it.

Im familar with the streets, and how to move in them But I didn't know it was the hood until I got there. And how was I supposed to know they'd come into a place of business to rob me?

Do you realize you are blaming a newly homeless person for carrying all their belongings with them?

It may have been the same guys. And I appreciate that. The sun will shine on my shoulders again, one day. I think Bob Ross said it best.

I'm really sorry to hear this happened to you. I wish there was a way to tell people the unspoken rules of the city but there are so many it feels impossible to name them all. Especially cause a lot of them are regional. It's really gross that that kinda behavior persists and people seem to encourage it. Sorry it's been a rough night. If I had my old pots ND pans I'd totally help you out but alas I don't. If I find someone with items that you can use I'll dm you!

What the fuck's your problem that you shit on a homeless person?

Sorry that happened buddy. Keep at it and you'll get back on your feet.

Man, this really broke my heart. It really sucks and you didn’t deserve that. Are you on the “buy nothing” Facebook group? People will post their unneeded pots and pans there a lot. You could also request it on the page. Stay safe!

I will check and see if I still have my spare sleeping bag. If I do, and you can get to Loyola area on Monday, it's yours.

There’s great people in this city but there’s a good share of scum too. I’m sorry you discovered that the hard way. It’s always important to know the area you’re in. Even in the “good” neighborhoods, there’s always spillover bullshit that seeps over from other neighborhoods. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope for better luck in the future for ya.

FYI, almost none of West Baltimore inside of the actual city’s lines is considered “safe” if you look at crime stats. Stay out in the suburbs or relocate to safer neighborhoods if you’re going to chance being homeless in the city.

From your post history it looks like you had a nice place to live and an adorable doggo a few years ago.

I'm just curious what happened that you're homeless now.

I know that area stay safe my guy

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Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore , our lovely lovely Baltimore , why do you treat us so? From North to South, from East to West, you could just show all what is best, though every chance you show what’s least.

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As someone new to the city, could you tell me some that aren't common sense (like walking alone at night with jewelry showing and headphones on down a street of abandoned row houses)

Years ago I was walking around with headphones. A friend saw me walking, and called out. When I didn't answer, she came from behind, then was in my face. She was in hysterics because she got me so good!

That was the very last time I ever restricted my hearing. I always leave one ear free and clear so I can hear, and I do this everywhere, including home.

Just an idea- you can't be careful and vigilant if you can't hear. Stay safe

I stopped reading at Edmonson Ave. I saw where this was heading from there.

Watch out for eye contact in an area you don't belong. Generally means you are going to get robbed.

What part of the city, if you don’t mind me asking?

Drugs, this person is homeless and name dropping consumer product in here. Must be on drugs

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I knew the name of that place sounded familiar.

https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/police-bust-social-network-allegedly-responsible-for-5-attempted-murders-in-w-baltimore

I’m heading out of the country and getting rid of most of the things you just lost. I’ll dm you.

Welcome to Baltimore

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I have a nice sleeping bag. It doesn't fold up very small but it's warm and would be nice for the colder months ahead.

dm me if you want it. I'm over by Patterson park

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Unfortunately this is very believable

Please tell me you dropped the /s and that response isn't serious.

Sorry this happened to you. West side of town is no place to just wander alone and expect to be left alone. Especially after it starts to get dark out. A lot of weird activity goes on and you need to keep attentive to surroundings. Hope you stay safe.

When yt ppl read this Reddit long enough, it could be giving an inaccurate message about the realities of the vast majority of the city. There's an awful lot of ppl on here who effectively only spend time in the L.

That's not an area you want to go to with a nice bike. It's West side and drug crews run it. IDK why go there unless you need to cop something. Shit is dangerous as fuck there if you look like an easy target. I used to roll near Franklintown Rd by the warehouses. Just stay the fuck away and go to a nice laundromat and watch your back man. Baltimore ain't no joke.

Sorry it happened but you learned something.

Happened to me on the light rail, someone I knew, luckily. Taught me a lesson.

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Not sure why you’re getting downvotes - you’re right.

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I know both these laundry mats. As soon as you said edmonson ave I was like "welp his fate is sealed." There's a Chinese food place over there. I went to go pick up my food and got hastled by some kids in the front trying to take my food. After one hit me in the back of the head and grabbed at my bag I swung. Pretty sure I broke the kids nose because all 3 ran off. Not sure what they wanted from me but I'm sure it wasn't worth all that. That shopping center isn't fun at night.

A lot of white people don't quite know the horror of living in a place like Baltimore. The context that's missing is that Baltimore has been conquered. There's a reason nobody goes there and everything becomes defacto segregated. How have you not ran into this before?

as soon as he said catonsville to edmonson, same

There are definitely white people that know Baltimore is not worth it lol. OP probably knows somewhat but he probably doesn't know the city like the back of his hand

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Don't wear headphones, look aware of your surroundings. Don't wear backpacks or bags or anything that looks like an easy snatch at night in rough areas. Always look like you're sober and aware of your surroundings. Don't appear drunk.

They look for easy targets, don't make yourself an easy target

I learned my lesson. I went to SoWeBo to pick up an Amazon order. I saw deli groceries having locked entrances - had to ring the bell to enter & exit. And when I picked up my order, the worker asked if I needed him to walk me to my car. When I told him that I don't have a car, he then said "I ain't walking you to the bus stop; just be careful".

This isn't your fault and no one should have to live like this, but don't go around Baltimore thinking you're familiar with the streets and you know how to "move in them." As evidenced by being white and riding your fancyass gravel bike laden with valuables into Franklintown at night to do laundry, you still have a lot to learn and it was pretty privileged/naive to think otherwise. That clever rape analogy scores points online but wont keep you safe. Any resident of Franklintown or in that general area would tell you that you made a comically bad decision. You don't need a bunch of sympathy from strangers on here if you're recently homeless - you need to wise the fuck up.

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I see you've got some other offers of material aid in this thread, but if something from your kit is still missing reach out. I'm fall cleaning and down to help you out.

That's what I do as well, sometimes with a friendly head nod. It can be taken as me acknowledging their presence and the fact that I'm alert - even if I want to believe I won't get mugged by being pleasant!

Yup

The fact that you looked up this place on the map and didn't immediately nix the suggestion means this community failed you. That is smack dab in The Wire zone of west Baltimore, dude.

Point taken. I literally didn't know where I was at, I just entered laundromat into my phone. Not very streetsmart of me! And I know being clever ain't gonna save me. I was just tired of dealing with assholes when when wrote that.

Thanks man. Yeah it wasn't very wise to just think I could go anywhere at night. I just thought once I was inside the building, I'd be alright. Now I know!

So sorry to hear this! Chin up, those items WILL be replaced and good things will come your way! Be blessed 💗

711 off Hollins Ferry?

Economy Mart at W Baltimore St. I took the Navy from Patterson Park and got off at Carey & Baltimore and walked 5 mins.

Luckily it was daytime.

Didn’t read all the comments, so you may be covered by now, but I have a ton of pots pans my wife and I have been meaning to donate for awhile. May also have some other stuff you need. Dm me for more info.

There’s a big difference between quick eye contact affirming recognition of the other parties and sizing someone up for robbery. You may make eye contact with them but it’s brief and you move on and don’t remember the person. People sizing someone up stay fixated on the target.

Yeah those guys didn't know how to fight at all. If I didn't have to have one hand on my bike at all times I would have been laying dudes down. I was able to duck and dodge most the punches though.

Thank you, I needed to hear that.

Damn, that’s a LONG commute to get to an Amazon locker.

I also live in a different neighborhood and had time to spare.

Next time, I'm doing my research. I'm still new to the city so it's been a learning process on getting around without a car.

There’s an organization near there called Project Plase. I don’t know whether they cater to a specific group, but they might be able to help or bring you somewhere else with clothes and supplies. My friend used to work there.

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I am so glad I don't live in Baltimore anymore.

3 years of not going outside after 5pm really weighs on you.

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Hey, man I’m really sorry you had to go through all this. I have some pots and pans that you can have as well as some clothes and a winter jacket. If you have some time on Wednesday after 3/4 pm then I can get those to you.

Gtfo that is NOT Franklintown, that's Mosher/ Edmondson.

The problem is its NOT that easy to know. West Baltimore doesn't just = dangerous. Walbrook Junction might be rough at times but the neighborhoods of Dickeyville, Franklintown, Mt Holly, Ten Hills, they're quiet and mostly very nice. Same with Poppleton and Pigtown and Hollins Market. You don't know which neighborhoods are rough or dangerous, or if they're just that way at certain times of day, until someone tells you specifically which neighborhoods to avoid or you've lived here long enough to figure it out. Or you're lucky enough to exist only in the L.

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Tbh, this.

When you speak facts around here, you get downvoted. This place is interesting because it hews pretty closely to whatever the current "spin" is regarding crime and city living.

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Can you elaborate? Im not from Baltimore but as a white guy who grew up in projects where I was the minority, 1 of 3 white kids in the entire building. Im curious why white people would say Baltimore isnt worth it?

Sad to say there are a lot of areas in the city you just shouldn’t go, ever. This laundromat is in one of those areas.

I’m so sorry, I’m currently without a car and too far away to get to you. Do you mind me asking where your new job (not the company)is located? As stated above, get out of that neighborhood. I had a bad situation there when I got a flat tire one night, ugh. Do you have a friend or relative you can stay with tonight? You’ve been through physical and emotional trauma, a hot shower and not sleeping on the ground are in order.

Honestly, if you are homeless, don’t stay in the city. How long have you lived in Maryland/Baltimore that you didn’t know that Edmonson was clearly someone you shouldn’t be?? You’re going to get yourself killed man. Head down to Columbia man

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The thing about Baltimore, is it changes street to street and by the block. I had a relative visiting from Washington State 2 summers ago. I gave him streets to avoid and a hand drawn map telling him which ones.

God damn man... this is why I use ZIPS.

Considering moving back for some business opportunities, y’all we just gotta start carrying and defending ourselves. Too many baltimore citizens are what criminals call “easy targets”, because too many people think they can just keep their head down, avoid the shadiness, and go about their day, but the fact is shit like this still happens and goes unreported most days.

This works a lot of the time, but until we as a normal society start pushing back on the criminals in society and expecting BPD to save us, they’ll continue to rob and assault you and your loved ones.

Sorry this happened to you, we all need to do better so this doesn’t happen again, and sadly, it’s likely gonna take some violence and pushback from the citizens since the police don’t do shit.

Man whenever I think about moving to Baltimore from DC I see posts like these. I’m no stranger to urban violance, I am from São Paulo after all. But the one thing I love about living in the US is that I can walk from place to place without fear of being mugged or assaulted. I can’t go back to that type of life.

Pay for an Uber or get a bike til you know which blocks you shouldn’t walk down.

A lot of Baltimore is fucked and not desirable to live in, white black or orange, what’s inaccurate about that? Edmonson is one of those areas that most people don’t wanna live in bcz of stupid shit like this. Whether people live there or not, I’d bet most of them don’t want to n

SUPER HUMAN !!

super awesome of you, man.

OP - I’ll DM you. I’ve got a bunch of stuff you might be able to use.

Just blows my mind that anyone would live in this city.

This is by no means a rare occurrence.

This is horrid I’m sorry this happened to you . Again this is why we don’t get to have nice things in Baltimore. Everyone is too darn chicken to help victims or turn in criminals. They need to put cameras up on every flipping corner like in the United Kingdom . If you can’t play nice you don’t deserve privacy. Pisses me off thugs getting away with this behavior and literally getting cuddled.

im so sorry this happened. :( but I just googled this place and it says it’s closed?

Yea as soon as I read google said Edmonson ave was a good idea

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Inbox me your Cashapp.

Don't walk down any street, could be Inner Harbor or anywhere with headphones in Baltimore... sit in the first train car, right behind the driver when on the Light Rail or subway.

This is rough!! I’m sorry you went through this. I’ve messaged you about some assistance that I’d be more than happy to help you with.

These days, it doesn't matter anymore. Could be anywhere, anytime, even with cops patrolling.

I’ve got mess kit and bf has a sleeping bag, message me bud

Also, karma is a bitch, those dudes will get what’s coming to them.

Thankfully thinly-veiled racism of needing "a good and substantial reason" to obtain a concealed carry permit was struck down by the SCOTUS recently, so now everyday people can legally concealed carry.

Edit: Lol, it's clear from the downvotes that some people are upset that self-defense isn't being restricted to the white upper class anymore.

My best advice is to regroup, gather new necessary things as people here are willing to donate, get yourself together and head south .... this winter is supposed to be very cold here with a lot of snow .... go south where it's warmer and you have a better chance....

Cities are so great.

Nice victim blaming.

do you have a venmo or zelle or cash app?

I lived in SouthWest Baltimore for over a decade and most I experienced with property crime (mainly car break in but one time a yard break in and a ladder stolen), and a bad neighbor who acted like proper trash disposal was some unsolvable discrete math equation. However, it does get dicey street by street here, and most of Edmonson village is NOT somewhere to bike and chill. But let's not malign all of West Baltimore. I got into an accident in that part of town once. My car completely flipped over and a group of "grimey" dudes who I would probably have been scared to roll my car window down to speak at that time had to pull me from my car before it caught on fire. They waited with me and gave me a compress for my bleeding head until the ambulance came. One guy was maybe just 14 and he said, "when that car hit you, I was shook!" I still smile about that. That incident really took the wind out of my baltimore hate sails when it came to the people of Baltimore. It's a lot of good people here despite the ones involved in shenanigans...and you can't always tell by what people look like. Really sorry OP ran into the rough crowd.

I've been to that shopping center exactly twice...and that was one time too many.

Are you from Baltimore? Anyone with common sense knows not to go to certain parts of this city. Being one of the most dangerous cities in America, if not the world, isn’t just some silly novelty.

Word to big bird!

Oh word? I’ve got CC out of state and an in-state LLC that deals heavily in cash now, figured it would still be a PITA of paperwork to get a permit but that’s good to know.

I saw that Google shows that it is closed, too. And if you look at the Google Street View, the only available image is from 2019 and it looks like it had already closed then. And if you just do a Google search for laundromats in that area, it doesn't come up as an option. ???

I just wanna share this post to all the people that have been posting recently about moving to the city. The city is getting more and more dangerous. Those cops didn’t even file a report or anything after that I bet. Only a matter of time before the city is over run. Get out while you can!

I really appreciate that. I'm actually at planet fitness now, letting my phone charge and about to get into a nice hot shower now. As far as sleeping on the ground, right now I actually have a pretty nice covered tent-hammock. It's not the same as a bed, but I make it work. I start work tomorrow, it won't be long until I'm back on my feet again.

Try to stay around Remington/Charles village/hampden. You’ll avoid a lot of this kind of stuff and people are pretty nice. If you’re looking for somewhere nice to hang during the day check out wyman park dell by the art museum.

I live on the east side and have my whole life. You have to have your head on a swivel. Depending on where you're going and why I'd recommend avoiding it if necessary or a ss 9mm or somethingt hat doesn't index on your frame. Personal security is paramount. Most people will advise against my advice. I know what's up. I've had 2 people try to come in my home a couple years ago to try to get me to unlock all my bikes in the detached garage. Negative. My cat tipped me off. Lol

I moved to 45 minutes west of Atlanta for 8yrs. I used to coast my car down the hill at 2am and play an old arcade machine with no one else around. I had to get used to no helicopters or cops or guns at night. Just hunting and farming..

It's so fucked up everywhere right now that you'll get robbed anywhere any time. Especially at gas stations in specific clothes or just being without real purpose. I'll stop babbling but if your gonna do what you must do it early or with someone and if you're not sure don't go there packed out. Cruise through. Not advocating violence rather self preservation. Like you said the store owner basically called you a white bitch and said bounce. Hey at least you know the score. You're alive and you have learned.

If you were up this side I'd drop some stuff on you. We always take stuff to the church and whatnot. Please be safe. I love my hometown but it can be a motherfuxker. ✌️😁

What are some areas that people with very little knowledge of Baltimore stay cautious of?

Touch base please.

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I was thinking of visiting Baltimore, you got another map?? Lol.

Sure, keep my info to dm. I’ll try to be helpful.

Yes. But not everyone is.

So, what was the intent of your comment? Sometimes posts looking for help and some empathy and you thought your reply was helpful? You thought it was empathetic? You thought it was kind?

No. You were being a superior douche on the Internet.

Do better next time. Just because you thought it, doesn’t mean it needs to come out of your mouth or fingers.

This question doesn’t make sense. If they have very little knowledge of Baltimore, they wouldn’t know.

If you’re asking what areas they should be worried about, I would say anything more than a few blocks west of the inner harbor & north of the inner harbor. I would say don’t go further west than Camden Yards. If you’re on the west side of Martin Luther King Blvd, turn back immediately. As you head further north, anything on the left of the 83 is a not good. Stick to Locust Point, Federal Hill, Fells Point and Canton. Even those last two are becoming more and more dangerous.

Yeah, I really fudged up trying to write that. Thanks for understanding and providing your input of the area.

Appreciate it.

You sound like someone who’s had the luxury of having a home all their life. Living on the street, it is a world of harsh realities. If someone doesn’t say straight up, learn where the fuck you are, especially if homeless, you are just going to get yourself into a world of hurt.

So, you ask me of my intent? My intent is a wake up call. Baltimore is an extremely dangerous city. It’s not coddling, it’s saying be careful, because the only one looking out for you is yourself.

My advice, as I mentioned, move down to Columbia, is more beneficial to them than any of your white knighting bullshit. So either give OP some advice, give them some stuff or piss off.

Baltimore has some really lovely areas, yet it is still one of the most dangerous cities in America. This is because the bad parts are that fucking bad. People die nearly every day and the police had shown time and time again that they won’t bend over backwards to make any changes.

I just looked up this business online and it says they are permanently closed… wonder what’s going on?

> Police witnessed the incident and didn’t intervene or assist him afterwards,

BPD is just overflowing with lazy shitty people.

Stick to DC if you are In NW. otherwise it might not be that big of a difference if you stay in a safe area of Baltimore. It’s sad but Baltimore seems to be on a constant bad streak. And dc has been to since 2010 but it’s much better than Baltimore

At least keep walking til Ellicott city. It’s true though some areas are all right but all of a sudden the next block turns dangerous real quick and OP was even lucky the police were helpful.

Commenting on this thread to offer help. Pm me for any camping gear you might need man, that fucking blows.

I’ve lived in Baltimore for over 10 years and never had to say, “hmmm it’s after 5pm guess I can’t go outside.”

My neighborhood is pretty nice. There are shitty parts of even the nicest cities.

That’s true. But the shitty parts are getting bigger in that city lol

Not looking for an argument but I’m not actually sure if that’s true. I’d like to see stats on that. From my perception living/visiting here for 30 years there are a lot of formerly blighted areas that are being gentrified in the last 15 years or so, and the nice areas have gotten even nicer.

I think the issue is that the really bad pockets in W Baltimore, SW Baltimore, and NE Baltimore are getting worse, but there is some encroachment going on due to the gentrification. There’s some major inequality/stratification issues going on in this city either way, and the post Freddy Grey years have been really tough on this city. It’s remaining to see if this is going to be a long term trend or a shorter term issue.

I’d agree with the gentrification aspect for sure. They’re definitely trying to make nicer parts but ignoring the shittier parts and letting that shit seap into these gentrified areas they’re doing up just makes it feel like it’s getting shittier when ever the “good” parts are getting bad you know?

New to Baltimore, would you mind sharing with another person?

Took the words out of mouth but I did keep reading.

I guess if you can travel in a group and it's a fairly short distance you'd probably be okay.

Maybe like a front for something, which would make sense why they attacked him.

If I was in Baltimore I’d instantly come to bring you food , any kind of items you need, charger , sleeping bag etc , seriously lol. I know a lot of people wouldn’t do it but I definitely would have if I was in Baltimore : (

do the training, submit the app, wait and if you are clean you will get the permit.

I just looked “princess coin laundry” in google maps and it shows “permanently closed”. Hmmm

Definitely a front of some kind…

I’m sorry for what happened to u and hindsight 2020, glad u got away. Keep your head on a swivel. Suds is a nice ass laundromat wouldn’t ever go to the other ones around here except the one on Frederick and caton

This a different type of white people man…you’d be good in the streets most likely

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Not at all, just let me know where you’re settled and which areas you’ll frequent.

OP - I DM’ed you and haven’t seen a response.

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What the fuxk are you taking about? If you’re so nervous that you won’t leave your house unless you’re in a group after dark, you need to seek professional help and/or move to a suburb. This is fuxking embarrassing and makes our city seem much worse than it actually is.

Jesus H Christ; grow the fuck up.

Look man, I lived there for 3 years. I was obviously out after dark more than once, willingly or not. You absolutely need to travel in a group at night, and if you're alone you need to be LOUD.

Are you trying to tell me Baltimore is a safe city? Are you telling me you can ride your bike through ANY part of Baltimore without risking getting jumped? I rode my bike from Bolton Hill, down Charles St, to the Harbor and back. That is basically the most mainstream, eyes-up, lots-of-witnesses, lots-of-tourists ride a local can ride. I rode to work on a Monday morning, and home that Monday evening. On the ride to work, I had a guy come out of a building entryway swinging at me. On the way home, I was chased twice. I never rode in Baltimore again.

Which was probably safer, because the bike paths in Baltimore are constantly strewn with... the only word I can come up with is "rubble," as in, like, a bomb went off. Chunks of concrete. Whole lengths of pipe. Wet cardboard boxes filled with Healthy Holly books. Just... debris. That is basically the crukx of what the fuxk I'm talking about.

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> you need to seek professional help and/or move to a suburb.

1. I recommend therapy to all adults. It's done wonders for me.
2. You originally responded to a comment where I said I no longer live in Baltimore. That means I have already moved. Comprehension is key!

Cool story. I’ve lived here for 12 years, many of which I spent as a full time bike commuter living in Butcher’s Hill and working / going to school in North Baltimore. I still ride my bike (and not just on main thoroughfares) and generally don’t feel the need to wear an adult diaper just so I can go outside after dark.

Does crime exist? Yes. Is this a city? Also yes.

Check out Ellicott City; that feels more your speed my boi.

Just curious, in your 12 years how many bikes have you had stolen? What about wheels / gears/ lights/ seats? How many times have you found stuff missing?

I have to admit the Ellicott City bit was pretty cute, especially since I'm pretty sure they're still underwater, aren't they? Another Maryland problem I have NO IDEA how to fix, and I'm even a policy guy. Troubles run deep in that neck of the woods. I'm glad we're out in the suburbs where we have bike paths and playgrounds and nobody gets punched at a major intersection.

Will crime always exist? Yes. Should we continue to make our city streets safer? Also yes.

12 years, 0 stolen bikes; 1 time, I caught a guy messing with my bike (locked to a bike rack with a city-worthy bike lock), but that’s kind of expected because, and I can’t express this enough, this is a city.

Do you think we make city streets safer by sitting on the couch and watching Dawson’s Creek and then fear-mongering on Reddit posts about how terrifying Bmore is and recounting how you poopied your panties once bc you rode your bike past a building and someone who had a different color skin than you walked out when you rode by? Is that the world you live in?

You have a weird obsession with poop and diapers.

I was born and raised here. It really is about how you dress and how you carry yourself. Never have I been jumped or felt threatened and I’ve been over in sowebo partying or whatever plenty of times. You just have to be smart, carry a taser or something, have a big dark coat and travel quickly. I think gangs and such will target you if you look like an out-of-Towner too a lot of the time. But my best piece of advice is get a ragged, oversized coat to wear over your nice clothes. Look broke.

So sorry this happened to you. Have you reached out to Beans and Bread (Fells Point), Our Daily Bread (Fallsway/under 83) or Healthcare for the Homeless (also Fallsway/under 83) for any assistance? All of those organizations have a variety of resources that may be helpful to you.

Enjoy your TGI Fridays and Chick-Fil-A sammiches. Maybe consider redirecting your comments to the r/imtooafraidtoleavemyhousebecausepeoplearebad part of the internet

>Bolton Hill, down Charles St, to the Harbor and back. That is basically the most mainstream, eyes-up, lots-of-witnesses, lots-of-tourists ride a local can ride.

Going to have to disagree on this premise

I'm sorry that you are so angry, and I get the feeling based on your comments that you would change your situation if you could as there appears to be some seething envy lurking under there.

Cities I Have Lived and Worked In: Rapid City, SD; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Orlando, FL; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC.

Cities I Have Been Chased or Harassed on my Bicycle: Baltimore, MD

Go ahead and keep telling yourself it's the dumb scared redditors who are the problem, not the decades of public neglect and despair leading to a city populated by the angry, bitter, and desperate (case in point).

But just so you know, it's ok to leave.

What would your version of that bike ride be? Around the harbor to fells or something? Genuinely curious

What would your version of that bike ride be? Around the harbor to fells or something? Genuinely curious

No issue with the route on that bike ride whatsoever: if that's where you needed to go then so be it. But there are some questionable spots on that ride. Not awful, but definitely would have me looking over my shoulder to a degree. What I drew from what you said was that you were using your bike route as an example of a very safe area, and that even that had you experiencing some danger. My disagreement is that I think there are several spots where you'd more than likely not be facing the obstacles that you had described. If I misinterpreted that, please let me know.

I'd imagine I'd feel comfortable in several parts of the city riding my bike at most hours of the day. As you can probably guess, I'd refer to most of FH/Riverside, Locust Point, Canton, probably Fells Point etc. If we bring in the more 'suburban-adjacent' neighborhoods, the list would grow but I'm assuming that's not really what we're talking about.

Unrelated, I am a big Bolton Hill fan