VIDEOS: Chaos on Federal Hill as Motorcycle Drives Through Feast, Hit With Trash Can and Crashes

VIDEOS: Chaos on Federal Hill as Motorcycle Drives Through Feast, Hit With Trash Can and Crashes

 

Videos capture a motorcycle driving through the Federal Hill's St. Joseph’s Feast on Saturday night.

 

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The motorcyclist can be seen being hit with a trash can by a man and then crashing into a dining area on Atwells Avenue.

 

 

 

 

Beyond the economic impact, I am concerned about the safety of our patrons, staff, family members, and everyone attending these events. Business owners are being asked to absorb both the financial consequences and the potential safety risks associated with these closures.

This was only the second day of street closures this summer, and the program is scheduled to continue through the end of August. Given the duration of these closures and the concerns already being raised, I believe there should be greater public discussion about their impact on safety, accessibility, and the viability of the businesses that operate on Federal Hill.

I have personally met with city officials, including the Mayor, to express these concerns. Despite repeated efforts by myself and many other business owners, we continue to feel unheard as decisions affecting our businesses and livelihoods move forward.

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