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EMERGENCY ALERT Tuscany Road
only one lane
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200 Block Tuscany Road
One Lane
April 6 to April 10
300 feet of water pipes will be replaced in the 200 block of Tuscany Road between the Ridgemede Alley and Stoneyford Road.
The pipes have broken several times during the past two years causing serious water damage to condos, cars, and garages at the Gardens of Guilford. The Department of Public Works recently prioritized the complete replacement of the water pipes because two more breaks occurred in this area during the past few weeks.
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200 Block Tuscany Road: One Lane
April 6 to April 10
The contractor, Civil Construction, will wait until 8:45 - 9AM to place cones and set up the maintenance of traffic. Flaggers will be stationed during the work day to control the flow of traffic.
One lane will be kept open at all times until the end of the work day 3:30-4:00 PM.
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WATER SHUT OFF: Anticipated date, April 10
Water shut off date is subject to change. Water shut off is necessary when the new pipes are connected to the water main, which happens at the end of the water pipe installation. The anticipated date is April 10.
The water shut off will occur in the Gardens of Guilford and the 200 block of Tuscany Road (both sides). Everyone will be notified by a paper notice by DPW 72 hours in advance, unless there is an emergency during the water pipe installation.
NO PARKING FROM 7AM to 5PM
No parking will be from the Ridgemede intersection with Tuscany Road to the Stoneyford intersection with Tuscany Road. Neighbors who park in the 200 block of Tuscany Road must move their cars by 7AM or the cars will be towed.
UPDATES
Any changes or updates will be placed on the TCNA website every evening (TCNA: Breaking News).
| | 3-4 feet of water overflowed into the Gardens of Guilford and flooded garages and condos. | | | Repairs were made four different times since June 2025. | | | TCNA Spring Newsletter 2026 | | |
Neighborhood Committees
- Public Safety Tips & Crime Data
- Greens Committee
- Tree Canopy and Tree Stewards' Work
- Streets Committee
- Linkwood Road Project
- Updates on Other Projects
- Calvert School
- Covenant Renewal Update
- Purchase of 4220 N Charles Street
- Calendar
- Volunteers Needed
News In and Around Tuscany-Canterbury
- Neighborhood Dumpster
- Residential Permit Parking (RPP)
- OOPS Tags
- Street Lights
- Water Pipes Replacement Project
- Sisson Street Task Force Update
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TCNA Spotlight: People, Places, Events
- Dr. Michael Joseph Matunis (1964-2026)
- Thank You Lunch
Johns Hopkins University
- Early Learning Center (2024-2026)
- National Prescription Take Back, April 15
- JHU Spring Fair, April 24 - April 26
- JHU Physics Fair, April 25
Restaurants In Tuscany-Canterbury Updates
Home & Condo Sale Prices, Active and Sold Listings
Events In and Around Tuscany-Canterbury
TCNA Photo Galleries: Spring
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TCNA Board Meetings:
Before each meeting, agendas will be available on the TCNA website. All neighbors are welcome to attend the board meetings and may share their comments and thoughts during a designated time.
General Meeting and Picnic/ Cookout: June 20, 2026
Spring Neighborhood Dumpster Days
- May 23: Linkwood and Tuscany
- June 20: Canterbury and Tuscany
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Support Tuscany-Canterbury
Do you have new neighbors in your condo, apartment building, or in your block? Encourage them to get the newsletter and to join the TCNA. The more members we have, the stronger our community is. We are pleased to have eight new members so far this fiscal year. A hearty welcome to each of them!!
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Tuscany-Canterbury Public Safety Updates
Garth Thompson, Chair of TCNA Public Safety Committee
Jack Boyson
| | Tuscany-Canterbury (with 4000 residents and 1800 homes and condos/ apartments) is one of the safest neighborhoods in Baltimore. | | |
Northern District Police
Spring Suggestions and Tips
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Check your car doors to make sure they are locked (even if you park in a condo or apartment building garage). Don't leave any valuables visible in your car.
Keep outdoor lights on your porches and outside of condos on throughout the night. This discourages crime from happening.
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Streets Committee
Brandon Eilertson, Committee Chair
CLICK HERE to contact Streets Committee or visit TCNA Website for information about all the Streets Committee's On-Going Projects
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Tuscany Road - Traffic Management Plan
The streets committee continues to work with DOT's neighborhood liaison. A DOT planner presented a plan for traffic management on Tuscany Road at the 3/18 TCNA meeting. The plan included the stretch of Tuscany Road from Linkwood to Canterbury. The goal was to make sure the road can be shared between neighborhood residents and Calvert parents during pickup and drop off, when the road is most heavily used. The plan was also presented to the Calvert School leadership.
The plan includes better delineation of lanes at the intersection of Linkwood and Tuscany and the intersection of Tuscany and Canterbury. For the latter, the hope is that forcing eastbound traffic on Tuscany into a single lane at Canterbury will improve adherence to stopping at the stop sign and allow for two way traffic, as intended. Implementation of new road striping patterns will be delayed until the completion of repaving on Tuscany Road.
We will work with DOT on separate smaller projects to improve the flow of traffic on Canterbury and Highfield Road up to Charles Street.
Water Pipe Replacements
Jack Boyson has been leading neighborhood outreach for the water line replacement project on Linkwood Road, Stony Run Lane, and Stoneyford and Tuscany Road. We commend him for his dedication and clear, timely communication with all affected apartments, schools, condominiums, and residences. The next two weeks will involve tying in the new water line to existing service lines across the neighborhood. Tying in the lines means the water will be shut off temporarily. Affected buildings will be notified of dates as soon as they are known. A portion of the water line on Tuscany Road between Stoneyford and Ridgemede will be replaced starting on April 6. Through traffic will be maintained by the work crews where possible.
Stony Run Trail Project
The Stony Run trail project remains in planning with the Parks and People planners working on the project with Friends of Stony Run.
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Greens Committee
Eric Elton and Patrick Mutch, Committee Co-Chairs
Board Member of Friends of Stony Run: Eric Elton
| | | | The four neighborhood gardens will need their usual spring cleaning, especially the Tuscany and Bridge gardens that need more attention from the beating of winter and plowing. Our landscaper Mark Pratt has already been asked to schedule. | |
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Tuscany-Canterbury
Tree Stewards
GOAL: To keep Tuscany-Canterbury green and tree-healthy
| | | | Baltimore's goal is to reach a 40% tree canopy by 2037. Tuscany- Canterbury achieved this. We are at 40.6%. We can still do better to plant and save more trees. | | | |
We are looking for opportunities to plant additional trees where previous trees have been cut down or damaged or where there are significant gaps in our tree canopy. Our focus is on the grassy public areas between the sidewalks and curbs. If you know of a candidate spot, send us an e-mail to presidentTCNA@gmail.com. The next chance for new plantings will be early spring.
Pat Hawthorne
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Calvert School
- TCNA- Calvert Covenant Renewal Update
- Purchase of 4220 N Charles Street
- Calvert Calendar
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TCNA-Calvert Covenant Renewal: March Update
We are pleased to announce that after much work, the TCNA-Calvert Covenant Renewal Committee delivered another draft to Calvert School in March that incorporates several changes that Calvert asked to be included. Calvert will be reviewing this draft within the next couple of weeks and hopefully we will be able to finalize an agreement that both satisfies Calvert and the TCNA before the current covenant terminates in June 2026.
Pat Hawthorne & Mike Travieso, Co-chairs Calvert Covenant Committee
| | Sale of 4220 N Charles Street | | | | Calvert School recently purchased 4220 North Charles Street after entering into an agreement with TCNA and nearby condo associations about its planned use of the property. Under the agreement, Calvert agreed not to expand parking on the property, to maintain the public facade of the building, and to use the house either as office space or as a residence. | | |
Calendar Events for Calvert School
- April 6: School Closed, Professional Development
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April 24, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Tenth Age Performing Arts Show, Lower School Auditorium
- May 22, 12:15 PM: School Closes, Track and Field Day
- May 25: School Closed: Memorial Day
- June 3, 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Moving Up Ceremony
- June 3, 12:15 PM: School Closes
- June 4, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Graduation
This list does not include other specific events and/or games that are held at the Middle School. Those events use the Charles Street entrance to Calvert.
| | Volunteer in Tuscany-Canterbury | | |
A great way to make a difference, meet neighbors, and find out about your neighborhood.
Member of the TCNA Board: Officers and board member are elected at the June 2026 meeting for one year terms. Get involved in a committee or come to a board meeting to see if you are interested in joining the board. Contact Maureen LaPorta or Garth Thompson if you are interested.
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In and Around Tuscany-Canterbury
Questions, Comments, Messages
If you see a problem, have a question, or want to help, let TCNA know.
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Baltimore City Pitch-in Neighborhood Dumpster
May 23
Tuscany and Linkwood
June 20
Tuscany and Canterbury
Fall dates are not assigned until June.
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Baltimore City allows each neighborhood to schedule a dumpster four times each year. Anyone in the neighborhood may use the dumpster.
It is delivered in the morning and is available for four hours. Please place your materials inside the dumpster.
Neighborhoods must adhere to the following rules or we will not be able to get a dumpster in the future.
Sam Park is the TCNA neighbor who coordinates this effort. Thank you, Sam
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ALLOWED
Household trash
Furniture
Cans
Glass
Plastics
Cardboard
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NOT ALLOWED
- No paint, solvents, gasoline, pesticides
- No yard waste (i.e. trees, tree parts, etc.)
- No mercury thermometers, florescent light bulbs
- No propane tanks, fire extinguishers, helium tanks
- No construction debris: wood, flooring, cement, bricks, sheetrock, wall materials, concrete, roofing
- No refrigerators, freezers, ovens, washing machines
- No hazardous substance
- No metal
- No motorized or non-motorized vehicles, automotive waste or parts (i.e. mopeds, bicycles, or motorcycles
| | The items that are not allowed in the neighborhood dumpster can be taken to the 2840 Sisson Street site Monday to Saturday. Hazardous Waste Collection is the first weekend of each month from June until December. | | |
Residential Permit Parking (RPP)
Renewals begin June 1, 2026
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Renewals for Area 21, Tuscany Canterbury, will not begin until Monday, June 1, 2026. If members of the community attempt to renew before that date, the requests will be denied.
Emails to all current residents will be sent weekly beginning on May 26, reminding them that the renewal is coming. On May 31st, the email will contain detailed, step-by-step information on how to renew.
Sharon Dlhosh is TCNA's RPP representative. You may email her at RPPTCNA@gmail.com
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Department of Public Works
using Oops Tags to improve recycling!
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The Department of Public Works has launched a new program to help residents recycle correctly. If the wrong items are placed in your blue bin, crews will leave an “Oops” tag explaining what needs to be removed.
Only paper, glass, cardboard and boxes, plastic containers, and aluminum cans should go in recycling bins, no plastic bags.
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STREET LIGHTS:
Good News
Street light at Tuscany & Ridgemede
March 23: New lamppost installed and light now working
If you see a street light that is out, call 311 as soon as possible. If it doesn't get repaired within a few days, email TCNA with the confirmation number. Click here
| | Water Pipe Replacement Work | | This project is completed! Next project: The work on the 200 block of Tuscany Road is scheduled and should take a week to replace those pipes. | | |
Phase 1: Purple, Stoneyford, DONE
Phase 2: Red, Linkwood Road from Stoneyford to Ridgemede, DONE
Phase 3: Green, Stony Run Lane North and South of Stoneyford Road DONE
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Sisson Street Task Force
Baltimore Fishbowl
by Ed Gunts
March 10, 2026
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Task force charts a path for the Sisson Street bulk trash facility to be closed for private development – after conditions are met.
The task force members indicated that it could be three to six years before the Sisson Street facility closes in their proposed timetable, “depending on achieving milestones and the completion of renovations and opening of the Reedbird site.”
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Spotlight:
TCNA Neighbors, Places, Events
Let us know about anything that should be featured. Email: PresidentTCNA@gmail.com
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Dr. Michael Joseph Matunis
1964-2026
Long time neighbor on Cloverhill Road since 1997
Above all, Mike loved his family. He was married to Erika (Mortenson) Matunis for 36 years. Mike was a man of integrity, kindness, and quiet strength — a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, and uncle; a dedicated mentor; and a loyal friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
| | | In 1998, Mike established his own laboratory at Johns Hopkins University, where he served as a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology in the Bloomberg School of Public Health, with a joint appointment in cell biology in the School of Medicine. Mike enjoyed collaborating with people at Hopkins and across the globe. He was especially proud of the more than thirty research mentees who trained in the Matunis Lab, and deeply valued the close ties they maintained over the years. | | | |
Thank-You Lunch
Civic Construction Workers
April 2, 2026
The Civic Construction Company has been in Tuscany-Canterbury since November 2025 replacing the 100-year-old underground water pipes. They have worked closely with Tuscany-Canterbury on a daily basis to notify us where the work would take place each day. This allowed us to notify residents in each area so they can move their cars and avoid getting towed.
The board of TCNA as well as neighbors in the areas where the work was done had a thank-you lunch for the workers to show our appreciation for a job well done. The Stoneyford / Linkwood area of the neighborhood has been waiting several years for the water problem to be solved.
Thank you DPW and Civic Construction!!
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New Early Learning Center (2024-2026)
- Prescription Take Back Day, April 25
- Spring Fair JHU April 24–26
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Early Learning Center
University Pkwy & San Martin Drive
| The construction started in 2024 and is now expected to be completed by summer 2026. | | Photo taken on March 29 by Leo Robinson, John's grandson. | | |
Current Site Happenings in April
- Play space tree installation is scheduled to begin the week of April 13.
- Exterior painting will begin.
- Storm drain connection work will be performed.
- Installation of roof coping, gutters, and downspouts will continue.
- Interior work will progress, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations.
- Interior ceilings, doors, hardware, lighting, bathroom accessories, and wall finishes will be installed.
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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Drive up and drop off unused or expired prescription medications and our staff will dispose of them for you safely.
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JHU Physics Fair
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy
Free and open to the community
| | | | A day of fun, interactive activites exhibits and activities that explore the fascinating world of physics. It is a great opportunity for families, students, and community to learn about physics in an engaging and accessible way. | | | |
Restaurants
In and Around
Tuscany-Canterbury
Maureen LaPorta, TCNA Restaurant Liaison
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One World Cafe
Wednesday-Friday, 10 AM - 8 PM
Saturday, 9 AM - 8 PM
Sunday, 9 AM - 4 PM
Happy Hour every weekday 3 - 6 PM with discounted beer and mixed drinks
Thursday night movies featuring film classics.
| | | Specials: Wednesdays: Bean quesadilla or burritos $9.09. Soup and burger specials every day. Brunch specials: every Saturday and Sunday. | | |
Breakfast menu includes classic items such as Egg Benedict and Crab Benedict, alongside more unique offerings such as Maryland Crab Omelet and Alizee French Toast.
Small plates range from Rockfish Tacos to Short Rib Poutine, while entrees feature dishes such as Fish and Chips, Braised Short Ribs, and a variety of seafood and steak options.
Hours Daily:
Monday – Friday 7 AM-10 AM and 5 PM -10 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 7 AM-11 AM and 5 PM -10 PM
Alizee will have Mother’s Day Specials
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Restaurant Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10 AM - 10 PM
Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM
410) 366-1484
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Orders Online
20% off for online orders Use Promo Code: SAVE
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Buffet Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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Easter: Special updated traditional buffet to include eggs and other items.
Mother's Day: Special buffet will be available
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Happy Hour 5 PM - 6 PM
Every night except for Saturday
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
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Sunday April 5, 12:00 PM
Sunday April 12, 1:00 PM
Traditional Greek Menu including lamb, vegan, and fish.
Mother’s Day Specials: Check website
The terrace will open soon
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New Additions
Many new items on the menu including Montblank, Ruby Cookie, Biscote cookies, White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies, Peach Iced Tea, London Fogs, and Open Faced Sandwiches.
443-708-8108
Hours: 8 AM- 5 PM
Closed Tuesdays
Brunch is 9 AM - 2 PM
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Hopkins Market
The Hopkins Market is a One-Stop destination for freshness and quality.
There are 12 different types of pizza using fresh, never frozen dough, basted with a touch of oil and garlic and topped with an extra amount of our special blend of 100% fresh natural cheeses.
Monday-Thursday: 7 AM – 11 PM Friday & Saturday: 7 AM – 12 AM
Order online. or Call: (443) 438-6964
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Scottish Rite Temple
3800 N Charles Street
Weekly luncheon is on Thursdays at noon. The cost for the luncheon is $5.00.
You must call 410-243-3200 or email aasr@verizon.net to register to participate in the luncheon. Jason Standish is the contact at the Temple.
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Read more about all the local restaurants in Tuscany-Canterbury. TCNA provides this information free because we value and want to support them.
TCNA restaurant web page
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Tuscany Canterbury Homes & Condos
Sold Prices, Active Listings, Under Contract
Active means currently on the market.
Closed means the property has sold and no longer for sale.
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Thanks to TCNA member, neighbor, and realtor, Julia Frazier, who provides this information.
Note: The information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
Source: This information is gathered from BRIGHT MLS, Inc and is provided courtesy of Julia Martin Frazier of Monument Sotheby's International Realty, Realtor for the Sales, 42 Village Square, MD, Cell: (410) 908-1760; Office: (443)708-7074 email: julia@monumentsothebysrealty.com
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Hot House: The Gardens of Guilford
By Meg Felding, March 2026
| | Tucked in the Tuscany-Canterbury neighborhood, the Gardens of Guilford is a 1922 condominium building, designed by the architect Clyde Friz, who also designed the Tuscany and Lombardy apartments, as well as other buildings in the area. Gardens of Guilford was originally known as Campagnia. | | | |
Events In and Around
Tuscany-Canterbury
If you have an event that you would like included in the newsletter, send information to presidentTCNA@gmail.com the month before the event.
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April 12, 2026 3:30 PM
Tommy Mesa Cello
Ilyka Yakushev piano
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Cuban-American cellist Dr. Tommy Mesa has established himself as one of the most charismatic, innovative, and engaging performers of his generation. A Deutsche Grammophon artist, Mesa is the recipient of Lincoln Center’s 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Sphinx Organization’s 2023 Medal of Excellence, its highest honor. He has appeared as soloist with major orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra, among others. On this program he will be joined by the acclaimed pianist Ilya Yakushev for a program featuring Sonatas by both Rachmaninoff and Debussy alongside gorgeous works by Nadia Boulanger, Andrea Casarrubios, Kevin Day, and Nikolai Kapustin.
Concert presented free to all, no tickets or registration required.
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Mount Vernon Virtuosi
Performs at The Woman's Club of Roland Park
4500 Roland Avenue
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Saturday, April 25
Doors open at 1:30 pm
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public
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Founded in 2018 by internationally renowned cellist Amit Peled, Mount Vernon Virtuosi is a Baltimore-based chamber orchestra dedicated to supporting young musicians on the threshold of their professional careers. Comprised of seventeen string players, our mission is to provide an environment for artistic growth and continued skill development, while fostering personal and musical excellence. Through exceptional performances and meaningful community engagement, we connect with audiences of all ages throughout the Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
region.
RSVP to Carol Brandt (manager@twcrp.org) or 410-889-0760 by April 21.
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The Book Thing
Sunday, Apr 12
EXTRA: Sunday, April 26
Saturday, May 9
Hours for browsing are 9 AM - 5 PM
3001 Vineyard Lane, Baltimore 21218
A timed-entry system is used.
See website for more information
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Sherwood Gardens
Annual Tulip Dig: May 23, 2026
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Tuscany-Canterbury
Spring 2026
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Special thanks to our neighbor, John Robinson, who provides most of the photos in the newsletter and on the TCNA website.
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Boundaries of Tuscany-Canterbury
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North of University Parkway between Charles Street and Linkwood Road.
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South of Warrington and Overhill Roads between Charles Street and Linkwood Road.
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West side of Charles Street.
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East side of Linkwood Road and the Stony Run.
| | | The next TCNA Newsletter will go out in May/June 2026. Please let us know if you have any suggestions about what the newsletter should include and what you like the most about the newsletter. THANKS. presidentTCNA@gmail.com | | | | |
