http://www.griaonline.org GRIA is an independent, resident-based group that provides an open forum for the development and discussion of Remington community issues and neighborhood improvement initiatives. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:46:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Check out the newest Remington Newsletter online on our newsletter page: http://www.griaonline.org/about-remington/past-issues/ (scroll to bottom) http://www.griaonline.org/2010/03/new-newsletter-2/ This Sunday Hopkins students participating with Outreach Remington will be coming to our community to help with a number of projects, including alley cleanups, bulb planting, demolishing a concrete wall to make room for a new community garden, and other jobs as needed. GRIA volunteers are needed to supervise and guide ... http://www.griaonline.org/2010/03/volunteers-needed-this-sunday-37/ Apparently the developers have confirmed that a Walmart will be a part of the 25th Street/Anderson Automotive space.  We've created a page on this website located under About Remington -> 25th Street Plans, and have uploaded the developers proposed pdf.  You can also get them right here: part 1 & ... http://www.griaonline.org/2010/03/walmart-in-remington/ 18th Annual FREE Concert for Children & Families Hopkins Symphony Orchestra Jed Gaylin, Conductor Saturday February 27 at 1 pm Shriver Hall, Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus (behind the Baltimore Museum of Art) Program: Stravinsky "Fireworks" Beethoven Symphony No. 1, first movement ("ta-ta-ta-taaa"), with play-by-play sports commentary by Jonathan Palevsky and Milton Kent After the concert ends, everyone is ... http://www.griaonline.org/2010/02/free-concert-for-children-families/ Check out the new GRIA newsletter online: http://www.griaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/201002-Remington-Newsletter.pdf Or pick one up at your local bar (The Dizz). http://www.griaonline.org/2010/02/new-newsletter/ Soup-er Bowl Saturday Church of the Guardian Angel Saturday, February 6th 11:30 am This Saturday, Feb 6th, you're invited to the Annual Soup-er Bowl Saturday at Guardian Angel! From 11:30am till 1:00pm please join us at Kromer Hall (335 W. 27th) for free soup, free sandwiches, and free smiles. Sunday will be a ... http://www.griaonline.org/2010/02/soup-er-bowl-saturday/ A great springtime photo of inspiration for the people of Remington: [caption id="attachment_923" align="aligncenter" width="324" caption="Photo by Peter Babcox"][/caption] http://www.griaonline.org/2010/01/spring-time-in-remington/ A new coffee shop, Charmington's, is opening this Spring in Remington at at 2601 North Howard Street (Miller's Court): http://charmingtons.wordpress.com/about/ http://www.griaonline.org/2010/01/charmingtons-opening-soon/ For anyone who needs more information about the Lowe's/Anderson Development area. Listed are a few articles with information and different viewpoints: Original article in the Sun: http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.anderson19nov19,0,3840291.story A piece about the Anderson Development area: http://baltimorebrew.com/blog/2009/12/14/big-box-in-baltimore-lowes-project-stirs-hopes-and-fears-in-remington/ More background on the developer that's planning the Lowe's develepment: http://baltimorebrew.com/blog/2009/12/29/what-the-developer-proposing-a-lowes-for-remington-has-already-built-in-dc-a-cautionary-tale/ Also some recent news on Lowe's: http://www.jsonline.com/business/60099662.html http://www.griaonline.org/2010/01/lowes-development/ Dear GRIAns, Last month, GRIA hosted a meeting with the prospective developers of the current Anderson Auto properties at 25th and Howard. Now, GRIA will provide an opportunity to debate the merits of the project as a community.  The developers will not be attending this meeting - this is just for us ... http://www.griaonline.org/2010/01/community-meeting-to-discuss-lowes/