“Streamglider,” 2024 – by Michelle Nazareth The artist talks about “Streamglider” FTJF Board members were given a guided tour of the exhibition, The Future of Here, at The Peale museum in downtown Baltimore in Spring, 2025. (The show closed at the end of March.) Visitors were invited to-“…reimagine our place along the Jones Falls RiverContinue reading ““The Future of Here: A Glimpse of a River Culture to Come” at The Peale”
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Important 2024 Maryland Legislation Backed
With unanimous approval of the Board, President Sandy Sparks sent signed letters to Del. Marc Korman (D-16) and Sen. Brian Feldman (D-15) in support of the “Clean Water Justice Act of 2024” bills, HB1101/SB653, respectively. These bills strengthen Marylanders’ wetlands integrity rights in face of the recent Sackett vs. EPA Supreme Court decision weakening theContinue reading “Important 2024 Maryland Legislation Backed”
Photos from Jones Falls Celebrates Sen. Ben Cardin Event
Many thanks for supporting the highly successful Jones Falls Celebrates Senator Ben Cardin on September 7th at White Hall Mill. Enjoy browsing the photo gallery for the evening created by Tedd Henn, Side A Photography: Jones Falls Celebrates Sen Cardin 9-7-2023 photo gallery. Thanks to all our sponsors! See the slideshow from the evening below.
Celebrate Sen. Ben Cardin Event a Great Success!
The Friends of The Jones Falls gathered on Sep. 7th to honor the legendary Sen. Ben Cardin— the Inaugural Champion of the Jones Falls. WYPR “Midday” show host, Tom Hall, enthusiastically offered insight into the Senator’s dedication and persistence. Delegate Regina T. Boyce (District 43A), Ex Officio FTJF Board Member, then formally introduced the Senator:Continue reading “Celebrate Sen. Ben Cardin Event a Great Success!”
Friends of the Jones Falls Celebrate Senator Ben Cardin
Date: Thursday, September 7, 5-8pm Location: Whitehall Mill 3300 Clipper Mill Road Baltimore, MD 21211
Celebrating the 2023 Juneteenth National Holiday: Briefly Looking Back at African American Life in the Jones Falls Valley
By Dick Williams, FTJF Membership VP The Village of Cross Keys is nestled within the Jones Falls Valley, south of Northern Parkway off Falls Road in Baltimore City. Developed in the 1960s by James Rouse, it prospers today with shops, restaurants, offices, a hotel, and residential housing. But, did you know there was a previousContinue reading “Celebrating the 2023 Juneteenth National Holiday: Briefly Looking Back at African American Life in the Jones Falls Valley”
Fleischmann’s Vinegar Plant Acidic Discharge – Update
On behalf of its members, Blue Water Baltimore is moving forward with its lawsuit against the Fleischmann’s Vinegar plant owner, Kerry Group, PLC, for continued unauthorized discharge of toxic pollutants into the Jones Falls from its facility just north of W. Cold Spring Lane and west of the JFX. From Blue Water’s website: “In OctoberContinue reading “Fleischmann’s Vinegar Plant Acidic Discharge – Update”
Beyond the Jones Falls: Sustainable Science, Environmental Engineering, and Community Greening
Hosted in partnership with: Date: Friday, September 23, 2022, Conference 8:00am – 4:00pm / Networking / Happy Hour 4:00 – 6:00pm Saturday, September 24, 2022, Outfall Screening / Stream Walk, 9:00am – Noon Location: Union Craft Brewing, Main Hall, 1700 W. 41st St, Baltimore, MD 21211. Free on-site parking. Registration CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Includes one-dayContinue reading “Beyond the Jones Falls: Sustainable Science, Environmental Engineering, and Community Greening”
Jones Falls Gateway Project
In a collaborative effort, Midtown Community Benefits District and the Friends of The Jones Falls were awarded a Goldseker Foundation grant to create a conceptual design plan for the Falls Gateway. This area at Falls Road and Maryland Avenue is a key corridor for cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and motorists. It connects multiple neighborhoods toContinue reading “Jones Falls Gateway Project”
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