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.
Limoncello Featured on The Real Housewives of Potomac
Locust Point restaurant Limoncello was featured last week on Season 6, Episode 9 of The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) on Bravo. The scene was filmed in March.
Codetta Bake Shop and National Aquarium Featured on Good Morning America
Riverside’s Codetta Bake Shop was among the businesses and sites around Baltimore featured on the Good Morning America (GMA) segment called ‘Rise and shine, Maryland!’
Barfly’s Named One of the Best Bourbon Bars in the Country
Yelp named Riverside’s Barfly’s the 19th best bourbon bar in the country last month. The website ranked the bars using “a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews between Jan. 1, 2001 and Aug. 19, 2021.”
Saturday Road Closures in South Baltimore for the Run to Remember
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that traffic modifications will be in effect for the Run to Remember 5K/11K Run. The event will begin on Pratt Street in front of the World Trade Center at 8:46 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Purple Friday Rally, Music Under the Dome, 911 Run to Remember, 911 Memorial Stair Climb, Locust Point Festival, Wiffle Ball Tournament, FOG Monster Mash Workshop, Craig Willinger FootGolf Classic, Riverside Park Summer Concert, and more!
Cruise Ship Returns to South Baltimore
For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a cruise ship has returned to the Port of Baltimore in Port Covington. The Carnival Cruise Line ‘Pride’ is in town until it departs for a trip on September 12th.
Photo Tour of the Port Covington Development
On Tuesday, SouthBMore.com had a tour of the Port Covington Development Chapter 1B construction site with Weller Development Senior Director of Construction Casey Larkin and Vice President of Operations Matthew Rienzo.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
There were big spikes in crime all over South Baltimore in the last 30 days. Read the full report.
TWISB Episode 16: Discussing the Port Covington Project with Weller Development Partner Steve Siegel
On Episode 16 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews Weller Development Partner Steve Siegel to get in-depth on the Port Covington Development. This project is described as the largest urban redevelopment project in the country and there are currently five new buildings under construction. Listen to hear all about the project that is reimagining a South Baltimore neighborhood.
Three Large Ships Left the Inner Harbor for a Military Sealift Command Training Exercise
On Saturday, large ship SS Antares left the North Locust Point Marine Terminal dock for USTRANSCOM’s Exercise Turbo Activation. On Monday, Cape Washington, which docks in Port Covington, left for the same no-notice military exercise. And, USNS Gordon, which docks at Canton Industrial Area, also recently left to participate in this exercise.
Labor Day Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Labor Day Weekend Events include the Maryland State Fair, Sip & Stroll at The Zoo, Center Plaza Summer Concert Series, Maritime Day on the John W. Brown, Monster Jam, Inner Harbor Fireworks Show, live music, outdoor fitness, farmers’ markets, and more. Enjoy!
Rye Street Tavern Reopens for Private Events, Targets 2022 Restaurant Reopening
Rye Street Tavern at the Sagamore Spirit distillery at 301 E. Cromwell St. in Port Covington has reopened for private events, however its public restaurant remains closed. NoHo Hospitality Group, the New York City-based restaurant group by Chef Andrew Carmellini that ran Rye Street Tavern, is not currently involved.
Large Ship ‘SS Antares’ Leaves Locust Point for a Training Exercise
The North Locust Point Marine Terminal has one less large ship as the SS Antares left the dock on Saturday morning for a no-notice military exercise
HomeSlyce Federal Hill Relocating to 2 East Wells
HomeSlyce is relocating its ‘Federal Hill’ location, but is only moving less than two blocks away. HomeSlyce, which is currently at 1741 Light St., will move in the next two months to the 2 East Wells apartment building. It will occupy the the 2,000 sq. ft. retail space that was last home to Baltimore Soup Company.
Sugar Boat Goods Opens in Federal Hill
Sugar Boat Goods has opened at 910 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. The first-floor retail space was formerly occupied by Plantacea before it relocated within Federal Hill.
Judge Dismisses Maglev’s Attempt to Condemn Westport Waterfront Development Property
Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR), the organization looking to construct the high-speed Maglev train between Baltimore and Washington, had its attempt to condemn a 43-acre Westport waterfront property dismissed by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Ausby.
Pig Weathervane Sculpture Installed at Carroll Park in Pigtown
In the works since 2014, a 35 ft. tall pig weathervane sculpture has been installed in Pigtown. The sculpture, which was designed and fabricated by Pigtown resident and sculptor Rodney Carroll, sits at the entrance to Carroll Park at Bayard St. and Washington Blvd.
