Author Archive: Kevin Lynch
Founder and Publisher of SouthBmore.com, longtime resident of South Baltimore, and a graduate of Towson University. Diehard Ravens and O's fan, father of three, amateur pizza chef, skateboarder, and "bar food" foodie. Email me at [email protected] and follow me on Twitter at @SoBoKevin.
New ‘South Baltimore’ Mural Added in Locust Point
A new ‘South Baltimore’ mural has been added to the north facade of SOBO Strength and Performance at 1100 Hull St. in Locust Point. The mural was designed and painted by local graphic designer and painter Laura Klipp and her company LaSol Creative.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
According to the (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were from 5/4/22 to 5/10/22.
City Pools to Open on May 28th with Expanded Capacity
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks has announced its pool schedule for this summer. Unlike the past two years with limited capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pools will have expanded capacity and accommodate more walk-up participants.
Giant Food Taking Over the Shoppers Space at Southside Marketplace
Regency Centers Vice President Andrew Kabat confirmed to SouthBMore.com today the replacement for Shoppers at Southside Marketplace will be Giant Food. Shoppers is set to close on May 28th and Giant hopes to open by the end of this year.
Design Plans Unveiled for Under Armour’s Port Covington Campus
Today, Under Armour and its design team revealed architectural designs for the first major phase of its new global headquarters campus in Port Covington to Baltimore City Planning Department’s Urban Design & Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP). This phase will add a five-story 280,000 sq. ft. office, retail, and fitness building currently being called Teammate Building 2 (TMB2); a track and field facility; and new green spaces.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Chalk it up SoBo, TJEMS PTO Social, Boubon & Bowties, Theresa Caputo, Tattoo Festival, Return of the Jedi in Concert, A Taste of Spring, Sunshine & Flowers Fest, Birth Festival, Bubble Parade, Spring Social, and more fun!
English Premier League Teams Arsenal and Everton to Play at M&T Bank Stadium this Summer
The Baltimore Ravens today announced they will host The Charm City Match, a pre-season match between English Premier League clubs, Arsenal and Everton.
Ethiopian Restaurant and Apartment Building Project in Union Square Still Moving Forward After Fire
A four-alarm fire last Monday damaged seven commercial buildings, three of which are now demolished, on the 1500 block of W. Baltimore St. in Union Square. Three of the four remaining buildings that still stand are part of project to bring Ethiopian restaurant Jabena and six apartments to the block. That project at 1515 to 1519 W. Baltimore St. is still moving forward.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
An aggravated assault in Federal Hill, five aggravated assaults at Digital Harbor, an auto theft in Riverside, two robberies and an auto theft at the Inner Harbor, an auto theft and robbery in Pigtown, and an auto theft and carjacking in Carroll-Camden.
Shoppers to Close at Southside Marketplace on May 28th
The Shoppers grocery store at Southside Marketplace in Riverside/Locust Point will be closing on May 28th. The 44,264 sq. ft. store has been for sale since 2019.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
First Thursday, Cinco de Mayo Bash, four Orioles games, Ain’t Too Proud, Celtic Illusion, DINOSAURS Opening WEekend, Awadagin Pratt, Chalk it Up SoBo 3, Kinetic Sculpture Race, Belvedere in Bloom, Mother’s Day Market, Spring Fling, Footgolf Classic, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Farmers’ Markets, and more!
Seven Union Square Commercial Buildings Damaged in Fire
On Monday afternoon, Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) was on the scene of a four-alarm fire on the 1500 block of W. Baltimore St. in Union Square which damaged seven commercial buildings. Of the seven, a partial collapse occurred in three of the buildings and one building fully collapsed. BCFD reported no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A burglary in Ridgely’s Delight, a carjacking in Sharp-Leadenhall, an auto theft in Federal Hill, two aggravated assaults at the Inner Harbor, a burglary and auto theft in Port Covington, an auto theft in Pigtown, a robbery in Hollins Market, and an aggravated assault in Union Square.
HomeSlyce Reopens in South Baltimore
HomeSlyce opened last month at its new “Federal Hill location” at the 2 East Wells apartment building in South Baltmore. HomeSlyce was previously open at 1741 Light St. for nine years, but closed for dine-in service this past year while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and transitioning to its new location less than two blocks south.
Washington and Baltimore Merge World Cup Bids, Matches Proposed at M&T Bank Stadium
After being rumored for several months, it is now confirmed that Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are teaming up on a bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Events DC and Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland made the announcement on April 21st.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were from 4/13/22 to 4/19/22.
710-Room Holiday Inn/Radisson Downtown to be Converted to Apartments
El Segundo, California’s Vivo Investment Group (“Vivo”) has acquired the dual-branded Holiday Inn and Radisson Hotel in Downtown Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at 105 W. Fayette St. It is planning to convert the twin tower high-rise property into an apartment community.
