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.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
Two burglaries and an aggravated assault in Ridgely’s Delight; two carjackings, a robbery, and a homicide in Otterbein; an auto theft in Sharp-Leadenhall; an aggravated assault in Federal Hill; a robbery on Key Hwy.; a carjacking in Port Covington; two aggravated assaults in Pigtown; four aggravated assaults and a robbery in Carroll-Camden; two aggravated assaults in Hollins Market; and a shooting in Union Square.
South Baltimore Little League’s 11U Team Wins District Championship
“I’m thrilled with the direction we are taking, focusing on fundamentals from the ground up. The sense of volunteerism is really lifting up the league,” said O’Brien. “We have some really bright days coming in my opinion.”
Fourth of July Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Stick Figure, Billy Strings, Tribute to our Troops, Pets on Parade, Federal Hill 4th of July Parade, Cherry Hill Arts & Music Festival, 4th of July Fireworks, and much more!
Ballot Referendum Petition Aims to Lower Baltimore City’s Property Tax Rate
A “grassroots” coalition called Renew Baltimore is launching a petition effort to lower Baltimore City’s property tax rate. If the petition is signed by at least 10,000 Baltimore City voters, a referendum – referred to as a “Question” – will be included on the ballot for voters to consider in the General Election in November.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A new nail salon in Federal Hill, a Federal Hill Mexican restaurant expands again, The Halal Guys coming to the Inner Harbor, a shop is leaving Federal Hill, and a longtime Federal Hill business closes.
‘South Baltimore Strength Club’ Opens in Federal Hill
Federal Hill resident Joshua Strassner opened strength gym South Baltimore Strength Club in April. Strassner is a former strongman and current Highland Games competitor who moved to Federal Hill in 2013 from San Diego.
Atlas Restaurant Group to Reactivate Two Bars Inside Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Atlas is taking over the former Cans Filling Station and Old Line Cocktail & Wine Bar “on a temporary basis” to bring back the “central energy the market needs,” according to Atlas Director of Marketing and Public Relations Joe Sweeney.
Fast Casual South Indian Concept ‘Krishna Aunty’ Coming to Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Fast casual South Indian concept Krishna Aunty is opening in the next couple of weeks at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Krishna Aunty will fill a stall vacated by Phubs last year.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A homicide in Otterbein, an auto theft in Sharp-Leadenhall, an aggravated assault and robbery in Federal Hill, an aggravated assault in SBNA, an auto theft and aggravated assault in Pigtown, two robberies in Carroll-Camden, and a robbery in Hollins Market.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Baltimore Pride, Bromo Art Walk, Rebelution, Summer Sounds, Bike Party, Wine & Food Festival, Mount Vernon Place Tour, Sunday Sounds in the Park, outdoor fitness, farmers markets’, and more fun!
Bourbon-Focused American Fare Restaurant ‘Copper Shark’ Opens in Locust Point
Copper Shark, a bourbon-focused restaurant with seasonal American fare, opened this month at the Foundry on Fort Avenue complex at 921 E. Fort Ave. in Locust Point. Copper Shark fills a space that was occupied most recently by Ludlow Market and previously by Wine Market for many years.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A robbery in Ridgely’s Delight; a robbery and aggravated assault in Otterbein; a robbery and aggravated assault in Federal Hill; a carjacking in Riverside; an aggravated assault and shooting in Pigtown; an aggravated assault in Carroll-Camden; an aggravated assault in Hollins Market; and burglaries and auto thefts around the area.
New Eggrolls and Tacos Restaurant ‘EAT’ Coming to Locust Point
Local hospitality veterans Doug Campbell, Michael Leeds, and Spike Owen are opening EAT at the former In Like Flynn Tavern at 1371 Andre St. in Locust Point. EAT is an acronym for ‘eggrolls and tacos.’
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Hairspray, Mount Royal Night Market, Night out for the BMI, Mount Vernon Movie Night, Super Science Sleepover, Hot Country Nights, BSO, Whiskey on the Waterfront, Pride Volo Cornhole tournament, Pride events, Father’s Day events, Juneteenth events, and more fun.
Baltimore to Host the Army-Navy Football Game in 2025
The Army-Navy football game presented by USAA will be played in five different cities over the next five years. Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium was selected as the host for the 2025 game.
Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium Not Selected as a World Cup Host Site
Baltimore’s bid to be a host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by North America has fallen short. On Thursday, FIFA announced the 16 host cities from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the joint bid by Baltimore and Washington, D.C. was excluded.
Directional Change Coming to Unit Block of W. Randall St. in South Baltimore
A directional change is coming to the unit block of W. Randall St. in the South Baltimore neighborhood. This block will switch from a westbound orientation to an eastbound orientation.
