Welcome to Charles Village
A Great Place to Live, Work, Study, and Play
CVCA appreciates the support and partnership of our neighborhood business and community organizations. Learn more at the Member Businesses tab.
Neighborhood Happenings
Charles Village Civic Association & Hopkins Votes
Maryland Primary Election Canidates Forum
Meet Your 2026 Candidates!
Join the Charles Village Civic Association and Hopkins Votes on March 25 at 6:30pm in the Schafler Auditorium for a Maryland Primary Election Candidate Forum! This forum will feature candidates running for office in Baltimore City to represent or serve areas including Charles Village and the Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood Campus.
Invited candidates include 7th U.S. Congressional District; Maryland State Senator & Delegates for the 43rd District; Baltimore City States’ Attorney; and Sheriff. All candidates registered by Feb. 24, 2026 to run for selected offices have been invited to attend and briefly speak about their platforms and plans should they win the 2026 election.
All community members, members of the public, and JHU affiliates are welcome! Register to attend
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Doors open: 6:00pm
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Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy, Schafler Auditorium, Room 272, San Martin Drive Across from the Space Telescope Science Institute
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Parking: Closest Visitor Parking: JHU San Martin Garage 3500 San Martin Drive 5-Minute Walk on elevated Hackerman Way
Presented with support from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Concern, Hopkins Votes, and the Office of Government, Community, & Economic Partnerships.
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Johns Hopkins University is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution and does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office.
Charles Village Civic Association is a 501(c)(4) that works to preserve, enhance, and promote quality of life in the greater Charles Village community. Through partnerships, events, information, and advocacy, CVCA ensures that community voices and priorities are recognized.
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No fundraising can take place on JHU's campus.
Charles Village Community Spotlight
Follow our monthly spotlight on our valued neighborhood business and community partners.
Motzi Bread
Motzi Bread is a neighborhood bakery dedicated to making the best sourdough breads and pastries possible. To achieve this, we use 100% whole grain flour milled in house using grains sourced from local farms. This process enables us to make flavorful, delicious and satisfying baked goods while keeping our dollars in the local economy.
We operate on a pay-what-you-can system, because price shouldn’t be an obstacle to making us part of your weekly routine.
Motzi Bread
2801 Guilford Avenue
443-272-1515
About Charles Village
Charles Village is a vibrant, walkable neighborhood in north-central Baltimore. Painted Lady home fronts are a well-known and charming characteristic of the neighborhood. Beginning in the 1890s, Charles Village was developed as Baltimore’s first garden suburb with front yards, handsome brick rowhouses with flat facades or porch fronts, and apartment buildings. Charles Village/Abell were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Charles Village is home to such institutions as the Baltimore Museum of Art, Johns Hopkins University, and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. In addition to our tree-lined streets, beautiful gardens, and community-supported public schools, residents enjoy shopping at the 32nd Street Farmers Market and relaxing in Wyman Park Dell. The Village Learning Place, 29th Street Community Center, Charles Village Rec League, Enoch Pratt Library Waverly Branch, and numerous churches further enrich our wonderful community. Restaurants, retail stores, and service businesses are expanding to make Charles Village ever more convenient and vibrant.  In 2008, the American Planning Association designated Charles Village as one of 10 Great Places:Neighborhoods in America Charles Village is honored to include multiple, smaller neighborhoods within its general boundaries. Abell, Harwood, Barclay, and Old Goucher each contribute their unique energy to our community tapestry. Residents frequently overlap and collaborate with nearby communities of Waverly, Better Waverly, East Baltimore, Charles North, Remington, Oakenshawe, and beyond!
