Bobby’s Jazz Club Closes in Pigtown
Bobby’s Jazz Club located at 1140 S. Paca St. in Pigtown has shut its doors and will be moving to a yet-to-be-announced new location. The property and restaurant are currently for sale. From their website:
Please look for us at our new location opening within the Sept-Oct timeframe.We @ “Bobby’s” thank you for your past and present support.God Bless !!
Updates at Pigtown Ale House
The new Pigtown Ale House, which SouthBMore.com announced last October, has been slow to open as the auction sale took a while to go through. Owner Mike Felner informed SouthBMore.com that improvements, including a new facade and signage, are now about to get underway and that he plans to open in early September. From SouthBMore.com’s earlier article:
The menu at Pigtown Ale House will focus on ‘burgers, beers, brats and breasts.’ This includes gourmet burgers and chicken sandwiches, as well traditional appetizers and some with ‘flair.’ Felner hopes to carry six to twelve beers on tap, as well as many bottled options.
Construction at MTA
A large new project is underway at the Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) Baltimore headquarters at 1515 Washington Blvd. MTA is constructing a huge new garage along Bush St. on their property to expand their maintenance facilities.
Photo Courtesy of PigtownMainStreet.org
New Pigtown Park
A new park has been constructed in Pigtown at the corner of Washington Blvd. and Archer St. called Pig Pen Park. The park was created by resident Daniel Desko.
STX Signs British Field Hockey Star
Camden-Carroll-based STX crossed the pond for their most recent signing, bringing on Great Britain women’s field hockey player Shona McCallin. From the STX release:
“As the Rio Games approach, I couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with a company that focuses so highly on product innovation and performance,” said McCallin. “With my international experience, I look forward to not only providing my input for new products but also taking my game to the next level with STX’s top-of-the-line technology.”
“Shona is at the top of her game and we are very excited that she has chosen to align with STX,” said Emily Hughes, STX Field Hockey Marketing Manager. “As we continue to expand
