Damn... I had a lovely reply all typed out and I got logged off somehow. Screw it...

Welcome to Bawlmore. BaltBikeWorks is rad. ShopGentei is rad. Mt. Vernon is rad. Vegetarian dining is abundant here. Vegan isnt too hard to find. Communist coffee/book stores are rad. One World is rad. Wed nights were rad (so I've heard). How are the mild hills here compared to LA? Dealing ok? Running brake(s)? Dont go towards the blue flashing lights (not bad in Fells really), dont ever let a kid ride your bike when he asks "Yo lemme ride that junx", watch for lightrail and old streetcar tracks, get used to road work and potholes, if you get mugged, just tell them youre a broke ass art school kid and give them the $4 you have in your wallet (if you must walk around with more than $4, keep the real cash in a sock or secret pocket or something)...

Baltimore is not that bad. You just gotta have (learn) some street smarts and you'll figure it out really quick. My girlfriend and I are both in Federal Hill. both vegetarian and both homebodies so if you guys are looking to veg out (no pun intended) and chill sometime, lemme know.

-Rich