Whaddya Say? is a Baltimore Guide Blog where readers like you share their viewpoints
on the latest in news, economy and other events that affect their lives. After reading what some of your neighbors have to say about this week’s topic, please chime in on how you feel in the comments section below!

Dante Cromwell
Pest Control Technician
Pikesville
I think we’re in the middle — it’s not getting worse, not getting better. Even compared to last year, people are still holding on to what they make.

Ruben Romero
Restaurant Owner
Federal Hill
I think it’s getting better
— slowly.

Sandy Asviratham
Freelance Writer
South Baltimore
No, I don’t think the recession is over; I think we are in a permanent downturn of our economy that has been 30 or 40 years in the making.

Ashley Dilley
Snowball Stand Employee
Highlandtown
If I had to guess, I’m say it’s probably
going to get worse again.

George Avgerinos
Greektown
“Sometimes. I don’t know. Business is up and down. I just got back from vacation and there were lots of people taking time off and enjoying themselves.”

In honor of the opening of the city’s pools, the closing of the city’s schools and the official start of summer, we asked the tourists of Fort McHenry…How do you chill out when it’s hot?

Susan Mattheisen,
Fairfax, Virginia

A good book, a good breeze and a good chair – oh, and no humidity.

Ken Mattheisen,
Fairfax, Virginia

I’m an indoor person, so I want to be on the computer in the air-conditioning.

Cynthia Porozynski,
Valparaiso, Indiana

I like to read – it’s really too hot for anything else.

Philip Porozynski,
Valparaiso, Indiana

I like to exercise – tennis, bicycling, taking the dog out.

The Dalton Family,
Bainbridge Island, Washington

Go on vacation!