As Hampden's 'The Avenue' slowly reopens, merchants fear a second wave

“The Avenue” — that stretch of eclectic shops and restaurants in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood — is back in business. But as Covid-19 cases continue to surge, the question remains, for how long? A walk around the once busy shopping district found owners struggling to adapt to a new normal of masks, social distancing and a few store closures. A possible second wave of the deadly virus is only adding to their stress. In June, Caravanserai, a boutique focusing on handmade clothing, furniture,…