Is the recession over?

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.”