Insider's Guide
Ground zero for Baltimore's kitschy Hon culture, Hampden is a typical example of the new Baltimore neighborhood. A recent revitalization of the area has brought new residents, shops and eateries to an area once the home of the city's mill workers. Those residents now live side-by-side with the professionals, artists and other creative types who help make Hampden one of Baltimore's hippest 'hoods. The neighborhood is also famous for the seasonal Christmas display "Lights on 34th Street," where residents illuminate their block with tens of thousands of Christmas lights.
Profiles
Ann Coleman
As an army brat, Ann Coleman has lived in a lot of places. When she started looking for a place to settle down, she says her heart was always set on Baltimore and Hampden.
Ann Marie Brokmeier
For brand new Hampdenite, Ann Marie Brockmeier, it was not just the free parking in Hampden but the neighborhood's smorgasbord of things to do, explore and discover.