Arch McKown is a well-known neighbor who actively participates in both the First District Safety Task Force and Patterson Park Neighborhood Association. Recently he was interviewed by Jessica Anderson of the Baltimore Sun to discuss how residents have joined forces to affect safety in his neighborhood. The CCA is sharing this story to illustrate how important it is for us to come together, follow safety guidelines, install the necessary hardware, and most importantly to communicate within our communities to help make things safer for us all.

November 30 is Small Business Saturday, a “holiday” which encourages shoppers to patronize small, local, brick and mortar businesses. To celebrate SBS, the CCA is spotlighting some of the retails shops in Canton.

Light Night Canton, an interactive night of light, music, and family fun in celebration with Light City Baltimore, returns November 9 from 5:30-10:00pm. Neighbors of all ages are invited to play, eat, dance, and create under the lights at O'Donnell Square Park.

On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, Councilman Zeke Cohen and the Canton Community Association invite the community to celebrate Baltimore’s rich history as we unveil the David Stodder Lane commemorative street sign and dedicate two new historical markers.

The Great Halloween Lantern Parade & Festival, coming to Patterson Park on Saturday, October 26, brings together the diverse communities of East Baltimore for a fiesta of fright and fun.

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The Canton Tot Lot hosts a Consignment Sale on Saturday, September 21, from 8:00am-noon. Come stock up on items or update your children’s collections! There will be clothing, toys, childcare essentials, and maternity items, too. Interested in selling? Contact Aubrey at cantontotlot21224@gmail.com. Sellers spot $5 by 9.14.19.

The 6th Annual Baltimore Seafood Fest will be held on Saturday, September 14, from noon to 7:00 p.m. at the Canton Waterfront Park. This fun and tasty, family-friendly event features some of the area’s favorite restaurants and food trucks as well as cooking demos by top Baltimore chefs, refreshing drinks, shopping, live music, and a kid’s zone.

It’s September and that means there’s one thing on the minds of Canton parents – sending the kiddos off to school. Canton has several options, both public and private, one being the rather unique Baltimore Montessori. We recently chatted with Laura Robinson the school’s Director. Here’s what she shared about education, the school’s philosophy, and Life in Canton.