Ridgely’s Record
September community meeting
Our next community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, at 7 pm, at the Babe Ruth Museum, 216 Emory St. The Ridgely’s Delight Association represents our entire neighborhood, and everyone is welcome!
Neighborhood happy hour
Our popular first Friday neighborhood happy hour is back! On Friday, September 5, starting at 5:30 pm, we’ll be gathering at Caribbean Dynasty Restaurant, 647 West Pratt St. We hope that you’ll join us.
Ridgely’s Delight Summer Soirée
Get ready to celebrate with your neighbors at the first annual Ridgely’s Delight Summer Soirée! This is the perfect chance to connect with new friends and catch up with old ones as we celebrate our vibrant community together.
Tickets are $30 per person and include a delicious, vegetarian-friendly tapas menu and an engaging guest speaker. Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. Tickets are available online and must be purchased in advance.
Want to support the neighborhood? Be sure to participate in our silent auction, which will feature unique items and exclusive experiences. If you have a skill or item you'd like to donate, please contact Lindsay Chudzik at lindsayachudzik@gmail.com.
All profits from the event go directly to the Ridgely’s Delight Association, helping to fund community gatherings and neighborhood projects throughout the year.
Date: Sunday, September 21
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
Location: Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House
912 Washington Boulevard
We can't wait to see you there!
Renew Your Residential Parking Pass
Residential parking passes expire on August 31. To avoid a lapse in coverage, be sure to renew your pass before this date. Keep in mind that all permits require up to two business days for approval, so don't wait until the last minute to renew! If you have any questions or run into problems, a 24/7 help desk is available at 866-412-2827.
How to Renew
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Sign in to your account.
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From your dashboard, click Add Permit.
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In the drop-down menu, select "Starting on” to update the date to September 1, 2025.
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Add the permits you need (a vehicle permit and/or one visitor pass per address) to your cart.
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Proceed to checkout.
New to the Area?
If you're new to the area, please contact the Parking Authority at 443-573-2800 during normal business hours for help getting started.
For more information about residential permit parking, you can visit the Parking Authority's website. https://parking.baltimorecity.gov/welcome-parking-authority
Community dumpster
The city will be dropping off a community dumpster on Conway Street on Saturday, September 13, from approximately 9:00 to 11:00 am. Stop by to dispose of unwanted household items and help clean up some of the debris that accumulates on our streets.
As always, please keep commercial waste, appliances (like microwaves and air conditioners), and building materials out of the dumpster. Following these guidelines ensures we can continue to receive community dumpsters from the city.
The 23nd annual Pigtown Festival
With live music, a family friendly kids zone, local beers, food vendors, arts & crafts, and of course, pig racing—the Pigtown Festival has something for everyone!
The festival takes place on Saturday, September 27, from noon to 7 pm, on the 700 and 800 blocks of Washington Boulevard (just on the other side of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd). www.pigtownmainstreet.org/2025-festival
Street sweeping
Don’t forget to move your car on street sweeping days to allow DPW’s equipment to clean the entire block. This month, the scheduled dates will be:
- Odd sides of the street — September 17
- Even sides of the street — September 24