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Little Italy

Location

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Current recognized boundries:

North: To Pratt Street

East: To Eden Street

West: Over Route 83 to the Jones Falls Bulkhead

South: To the Harbor.

Zip: 21202

Description

Little Italy is located in the heart of the downtown renaissance in Baltimore. Nestled between the Inner Harbor and Historic Fells Point, you will find a warm and inviting neighborhood where most residents in the community are of Italian descent. The personalities found are always warm, welcoming and colorful. The area boasts more than 20 of Maryland's best Italian restaurants and trattorias. Walking distance from the fine neighborhood is Fells Point, Camden Yards, and, of course, the Inner Harbor. In addition, the water taxi provides shuttle service from Fells Point to/from Little Italy.

History

Little Italy was founded in 1849 to serve the growing Italian population. It has flourished and the restaurants have grown from one to over 20. The neighborhood strives to maintain the Italian heritage and traditions while embracing the revitalization of Baltimore. Little Italy is a true jewel in Baltimore City. (Please visit our website, www.littleitalymd.com, for more information about the history, traditions and neighborhood events in this community.)

Contacts

Promotion Center for Little Italy, Baltimore
Contact:Suzanna Molino, Director
suzannamolino@LittleItalyMD.com

Little Italy Restaurant Association (LIRA)
Contact: Mary Ann Cricchio, President
maryann@damimmo.com

Little Italy Business Association (LIBA)
Contact: Lou Mazzulli, lou@hssmd.com

Little Italy Community Organization (LICO)
Contact: John Makowski, john.makowski@me.com

Educational Resources

From pre-school to high school, Baltimore City’s schools serve students and families across more than 225 neighborhoods. Parents and students have numerous choices from public, private, parochial, and charter schools. Many elementary schools are zoned geographically, but are increasingly becoming schools of choice. All high schools are choice schools and all middle schools are becoming schools of choice in 2010-2011. This means students can apply to attend any school in the City regardless of their home address; some schools do have admission criteria. All charter schools and Transformation Schools have lotteries for admission.

Baltimore offers a wealth of opportunities when it comes to higher education at both the undergraduate, graduate and technical education levels. The seventeen colleges and universities within or near the City enroll more than 120,000 students. Through the Baltimore Collegetown Network, 16 area colleges cooperate and share resources, such as shuttle buses and libraries.

What I love most about living in Little Italy is its people. We have a true sense of 'neighborhood' here. I like the location. It's a 5-10 minute walk to a grocery store, movie theater, restaurants and shopping.

-Pamela N.

Community Personality


  • Affluent
  • Charming
  • Close-knit
  • Traditional
  • Unique

Housing Types

To Buy

Condominums,Historic Houses,New Construction,Rowhomes

To Rent

Apartments,Rental home

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