York Road Initiatives
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York Road Improvement District Secures $100,000 for Tenant Improvement Program
York Road Improvement District
January 7, 2026
New grant from Maryland DHCD will fund interior upgrades for small businesses and activate vacant storefronts along the corridor.Pen Lucy youth program fueled by entrepreneurial spirit
York Road Improvement District
December 3, 2025
My Fathers Plan provides job training, tutoring, sports, mental health support, community activities using revenue modelGrants to turn vacant storefronts into tasty spaces
York Road Improvement District
November 6, 2025
Rasberry Moments, Munchies Cafe will expand food offerings on York Road
Plan unveiled to convert vacant York Road lot for public use
York Road Improvement District
February 3, 2026
Community discussions lead to vision for art installation, nature play space, platform for events.
Cleaning & Greening
Public Safety
How the BID is putting a $200,000 crime prevention grant to work
York Road Improvement District
September 30, 2025
BID launches street-based outreach program.
Public Safety
Safe Streets Mural Brings Color and Healing to York and Glenwood
York Road Improvement District
July 20, 2025
New mural adds new color and vitality to Woodbourne-McCabe.Major Public Safety Grant Secured
York Road Improvement District
July 1, 2025
RID has been awarded $200,000 through the Performance Incentive Grant Fund (PIGF) by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth,…
Cleaning, Greening & Beautification
Bellona Triangle set for transformation
York Road Improvement District
November 6, 2025
Design aims to turn landmark parcel into community gathering space.Façade Improvements Bringing Visible Change to York Road
York Road Improvement District
September 27, 2025
City- and state-funded commercial facade improvement projects are adding new life to York Road.Join us for Fall 2025 York Road Community Days!
York Road Improvement District
September 27, 2025
Loyola and the BID partner to carry out transformational community spruce-up projects!
Plan unveiled to convert vacant York Road lot for public use
York Road Improvement District
February 3, 2026
Community discussions lead to vision for art installation, nature play space, platform for events.
Placemaking & Beautification
Economic Development & Investment
Plan unveiled to convert vacant York Road lot for public use
York Road Improvement District
February 3, 2026
Community discussions lead to vision for art installation, nature play space, platform for events.
Economic Development
Coming Full Circle: Keisha Wade Builds a Beauty Brand on York Road
York Road Improvement District
January 14, 2026
Business expands with supply store addition to nearby salon.The Music Workshop sounds all the right notes on York Road
York Road Improvement District
January 14, 2026
Studio boasts 17 instructors, 200 students and growing public school presence.York Road Improvement District Secures $100,000 for Tenant Improvement Program
York Road Improvement District
January 7, 2026
New grant from Maryland DHCD will fund interior upgrades for small businesses and activate vacant storefronts along the corridor.