Local writers have been following the village’s renewed energy. Explore the stories behind the shopping, dining, and sense of place just beyond our front door.
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THE BIG PICTUREBaltimore Magazine · May 2026
Cross Keys, flourishing again.
A feature tracing Cross Keys from James Rouse’s original community vision to its revival under Caves Valley Partners. The story connects renewed shopping, restaurants, and gathering spaces with the village’s long history.
A thoughtful introduction to the place Harper House calls home.
SHOPPING & LOCAL ROOTSBaltimore Fishbowl · February 3, 2025
A Baltimore boutique comes home.
Reporting on Ruth Shaw’s planned return to its original Cross Keys neighborhood, this story captures the pull of local roots and a renewed village shopping district.
Part of the story behind the boutiques around the square.
FOOD & NEIGHBORHOOD LIFEBaltimore Fishbowl · December 31, 2024
A village on Baltimore’s dining map.
In its look back at Baltimore’s 2024 food scene, Fishbowl highlighted the Cross Keys arrivals of Cece’s Roland Park, Cece’s Kitchen, and ZaVino’s. It is a snapshot of the dining momentum that helped bring new energy to the village.
A look back at the places that gave neighbors more reasons to meet close to home.