South Baltimore Crime Updates
An aggravated assault at the Inner Harbor and 11 larcenies around South Baltimore.
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New Cross Street Restaurant to Serve Food from the Yunnan Province of China
Water Song, a new restaurant serving dishes from the Yunnan Province of Southwest China, will open at 21 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. The approximately 1,500 sq. ft. restaurant space was formerly the home of The Local Fry.
Brick Sidewalks on Light Street Getting Redone
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently redoing the brick sidewalks on Light St. in the Federal Hill business district. The brick sidewalks had been deteriorating in recent years and some sections were missing bricks.
Sobeachy, Digital Harbor Student, and Local Resident Win Federal Hill South Chili Cookoff
“We laughed, we ate a ton of chili, and we celebrated winners from the community including Judge’s Choice Award winners from Sobeachy Haitian Cuisine, People’s Choice Award winner Alex Supplee, and Young Chili Champ Award winner Degan Maguire from Digital Harbor High School.”
Second Chance Uses Russell Street Sign to Make Joke about the Houston Astros
The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal made numerous headlines in recent weeks as it was revealed the team used a camera system in the 2017 and 2018 seasons to steal the pitching signs from opposing teams. Second Chance Inc., which has a highly-visible sign on Russell St. as cars exit the city, used the Astros’ cheating scandal to take a jab at the team.
Renderings Revealed for Six-Story Apartment Building at 1900 South Hanover Street
Steve Rolls of Wood Partners said he sees the building as an “anchor for Federal Hill” as it’s the first building in the neighborhood after people leave Port Covington and drive underneath I-95. Wood Partners also sees it as a stitch between the two neighborhoods.
Tony Luke’s to Open in Food Court at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore announced today that Philadelphia hoagie restaurant Tony Luke’s will be the newest tenant at its Baltimore Marketplace food court, which is currently undergoing a $1-million renovation. Tony Luke’s will take over a space on the north end of the food court where Heavy Seas Burger and B’more Chicken & Donuts previously had restaurants.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
CATS, the Boat Show, Polar Bear Plunge, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Oyster Festival, Jeff Dunham, PREPwinterFest, Meatball Fest, Federal Hill South Chili Cook Off, and more!
Atlas Restaurant Group’s ‘Watershed’ at Cross Street Market to Have Large Rooftop Deck
On Thursday, Cross Street Market developer Arsh Mirmiran of Caves Valley Partners (CVP) and architects from Brown Craig Turner (BCT) revealed plans to Baltimore City Planning Department’s Urban Design and Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP) for the exterior of Watershed, the seafood restaurant by the Atlas Restaurant Group that will occupy the S. Charles St. entrance to the market. The design features a long rooftop deck that stretches the entire length of Watershed’s 5,200 sq. ft. interior space.
South Baltimore’s Spencer Horsman Makes Return Appearance on America’s Got Talent
South Baltimore native and magician Spencer Horsman, who co-owns Illusions Bar & Theater in Federal Hill, made a return appearance to NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT) last Monday. Horsman was a semifinalist on AGT in 2012 and returned to the show last week for a season called “The Champions” where some of the show’s favorite former acts from around the world took the stage.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A new skyscraper planned for the Inner Harbor, a new mural in Brooklyn, a food truck restaurant coming soon to Brooklyn, LaxCon returning to Baltimore next year, and a JP Morgan Chase donation to South Baltimore.
Tuesdays Under 250: Renovated Home Near Camden Yards with a Large Finished Basement
This two-bedroom Pigtown home is located a few blocks from Camden Yards. It features hardwood floors throughout, exposed brick, crown molding, stainless steel appliances, a jacuzzi tub, a finished basement with a rec space and bonus room, and a back deck.
Digital Harbor High School Coat Drive Currently Underway
Digital Harbor High School is collecting socks, coats, scarves, hats, gloves, and black sweaters for students this winter.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
An aggravated assault in Stadium Area; an armed robbery in Federal Hill; a stolen auto in SBNA; a burglary in Pigtown; and an aggravated assault in Hollins Market.
Monday Traffic Modifications for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the street closures and parking restrictions in effect for the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. The parade will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020 beginning at 12:00 noon.
15,000 Sq. Ft. Industrial Building Leased in Westport
The recently-renovated building at 2701 Manokin St. in Westport now has a new tenant. Big Dog Core Supply Inc. signed a lease and will be moving to the 15,000 sq. ft. building. The business is relocating from a 4,000 sq. ft. space in the Carroll-Camden Industrial Area.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
United Soccer Coaches Convention, Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, Broadway and Beyond with Ben Crawford, Whiskey & Boots Bar Crawl, Cross Street Market events, weekly fitness, and more.
Portion of Cromwell Street in Port Covington to Close for Up to Two Years for Realignment
Starting next Monday, a portion of E. Cromwell St. in Port Covington will close for 18 to 24 months as Chapter 1 infrastructure work continues for the Port Covington redevelopment. Cromwell St. will be closed from Port Covington Dr. adjacent to Rye Street Tavern to E. McComas St.
Mid-Week Listing: Three-Story, Three-Bedroom Home on William Street with Parking and a Large Rooftop Deck
This three-story, three-bedroom Federal Hill rowhome features hardwood floors, custom moldings, a large dining room, a high-end kitchen with an adjacent wet bar and sitting area, three large bedrooms, a rooftop deck with a pergola, a parking pad, and a pool bond to the Otterbein Swim Club.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A robbery in Hollins Market, a Robbery in Union Square, and several larcenies around South Baltimore.
Tuesdays Under 250: Renovated Federal Hill Home with a Finished Basement and Rooftop Deck
This Federal Hill home features hardwood floors, exposed brick, custom moldings, stainless steel appliances, a finished basement, a rooftop deck, and a back patio.
12 New Businesses Have Opened on Pigtown Main Street in Recent Months
In recent months, 12 new businesses have opened along Pigtown Main Street. Get information on each new business, a business coming soon, and some available commercial spaces.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
Two retail businesses leave Federal Hill, a new hair studio opens in Federal Hill, a company is expanding in Port Covington, a theatre is for sale in Union Square, and a new museum exhibit.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Ravens Rallies and events around town leading up the the Divisional Round playoff game vs. the Titans, SkateFest, Harbor Point Ice Festival, JMU Championship Watch Party, a Guinness can release, and a Wedding Open House at BMI.
Federal Hill South Chili Cook Off on Sunday, January 26th at Little Havana
The Federal Hill South Chili Cook Off is on Sunday, January 26th from 5pm to 9pm at Little Havana. The event is a fundraiser for the Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association (FHSNA) and Digital Harbor High School.
Ravens to Host Playoff Events This Week in South Baltimore
The area is buzzing as the Ravens are the top seed in the AFC and have secured home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Ravens have a week full of events to celebrate the playoffs which includes a couple weekday events in South Baltimore.
Tuesdays Under 250: Renovated South Baltimore Home with a Rooftop Deck and Finished Basement
This South Baltimore home features hardwood floors, exposed brick, crown molding, an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, three decks including a rooftop deck, a back patio, two second-story bedrooms, and a finished basement with a full bathroom.
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held for Phase I of the Rash Field Redevelopment
Phase I will add a redeveloped pavilion with a café, outdoor patio, overlook with a partially green roof, bathrooms, a shade structure, and amphitheater seating; a skate park called Jake’s Skate Park; a children’s nature park; a children’s kinetic playground; and new plants and landscaping. These new features will replace a small parking lot, a green space, a brick patio with a sandbox, and the western edge of the concrete bleachers.
Maryland Farm Store ‘Rooster & Hen’ Now Open at the Cross Street Market
Maryland farm store Rooster & Hen opened last week at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Rooster & Hen built out the 1,800-plus sq. ft, previously-vacant space at the southeast corner of the market adjacent to the Light St. entrance.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A robbery in Otterbein, a robbery in Pigtown, a robbery in Hollins Market, and larcenies around the area.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Crankie Fest, Amadeus at Meyerhoff, a ribbon cutting at Bay-Brook Elementary, Park Heights Cleanup, outdoor fitness, 32nd Street Farmers’ Market, and more.
Courtyard by Marriott Opens at McHenry Row in Locust Point
The South Baltimore Peninsula neighborhoods now have a hotel as Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/McHenry Row has opened in Locust Point. The hotel caps a final phase of development at McHenry Row which has added a five-story, 75,000 sq. ft. office building; the eight-story, 126-room Courtyard by Marriott; and a dog park at a former parking lot at the southeastern portion of the site.
Little Havana Hosting a Kids Party and Adult Party on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Brunch
The Annual New Years Eve party features a Full Dinner Buffet, Open Bar package and live music by ‘Bye Felicia’. NYE Family Fiesta is from 12pm to 4pm, and brunch starts on New Year’s Day at 11am.
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