Category Archives: Hampden

Lone Ranger soldiers on in Hampden parade, but without longtime horse

New steed replaces Silver I who died this year By Larry Perl (The Baltimore Messenger, 11/30/2012) When The Lone Ranger returns to the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Parade in Hampden Sunday for his fourth year, Silver, his original, white horse, “best … Continue reading

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Hampden is the Hipster Haven, But What’s a Hipster?

Benn Ray of the Hampden Village Merchants Association talks to The List about Hampden’s listing in Forbes as the 15th hippest hipster neighborhood: America’s Hippest Hipster Neighborhoods: #15. Hampden, Baltimore, MD (Forbes, 9/20/2012) “Home to the annual “Hon Fest,” where women tease their hair … Continue reading

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The Unlikely Tale of Baltimore’s Oldest Hipster

Colleens and Resurrection The unlikely tale of Baltimore’s oldest hipster By Baynard Woods (Baltimore City Paper, 8/15/2012) “Bowtie” Bob Nelson is seemingly ubiquitous, rivaled only by BMA Director and benevolent scene queen Doreen Bolger in attendance of the city’s hip … Continue reading

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What Does Hampden Mean?

Ultimate Hipster Pad In Hampden By Cynthia McIntyre (Baltimore Fishbowl, 6/19/2012) “Would Suit: Rock/hip hop band w/ groupies, girlfriends — laying low in Baltimore between tours. Alternately, successful entrepreneurs, young and hip enough for all that Hampden is, and all … Continue reading

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