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.
‘One Westport’ Waterfront Development Gets Subdivision Approval, Hopes to Start Construction in Summer
The One Westport mixed-use development received subdivision approval last week from the Baltimore City Planning Department. This moves the $500-million waterfront project by Stonewall Capital one step closer to starting construction.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Candy Lane, Christmas Village, Miracle on 34th Street, Holiday Fun in Federal Hill, Tree Lighting at Sagamore Spirit, FSK Holiday Extravaganza, Cross Street Holiday Market, BSO, Tootsie, The Polar Express, Mayor’s Christmas Parade, Winter Lights at Paterson Park, and more. Enjoy!
Southrn’ Spice Closes at Cross Street Market
Southrn’ Spice has closed at Cross Street Market after just a few months in Federal Hill. Southern’ Spice still has a food truck and catering business.
Zahlco Starts Construction Tomorrow on Second Pratt Street Apartment Building
Zahlco Development will start construction on its second apartment building on the 700 block of W. Pratt St. in Ridgely’s Delight tomorrow. This will be a 35-unit, “all-inclusive” building at 733 to 737 W. Pratt St. The company is nearing completion on a 54-unit apartment building next door at 719 to 725 W. Pratt St.
Brewery ‘Wico Street Beer Co.’ Coming to Pigtown
Cousins Jordan McGraw and Michael Richardson are opening Wico Street Beer Co. at the 1100 Wicomico building in Pigtown. The brewery will be located in a 4,200 sq. ft. first-floor space that will be part of a new two-story marketplace concept in the building.
Today is Phubs Last Day at Cross Street Market
Vietnamese pho and banh mi restaurant Phubs announced today that it’s closing its two locations. Phubs opened at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill in 2019 and opened in Hanover, MD in 2014. Phub previously had a location in Wilmington, DE.
New Crown Royal Commercial Filmed at The Outpost American Tavern in Federal Hill
Canadian whiskey company Crown Royal has a new “Kick Off With Crown Royal” series of commercials that has a very Baltimore feel to it. It stars former Ravens Hall of Fame Safety Ed Reed and was filmed inside The Outpost American Tavern in Federal Hill.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A bar honors its longtime owner, a bank opens at a prominent corner in Federal Hill, a beer garden opens, an office space is leased, and a building at a busy intersection is painted.
$150-Million Renovation of Royal Farms Arena Aims to Begin This Spring
The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is in an Exclusive Negotiating Privilege (ENP) and Right of Entry agreement with Oak View Group (OVG) for the Royal Farms Arena located at 201 W. Baltimore St. A $150-plus million renovation plan and management agreement for the City-owned arena was approved today by the Baltimore City Board of Estimates (BOE).
Real Estate Brokerage ‘Compass’ Opening Office in Locust Point
Real estate brokerage Compass is under construction on a new office at Suite 104 and 108 at the Foundry on Fort Avenue in Locust Point. The approximately 4,000 sq. ft. space in the office complex was the former home of Studio 921 before the hair salon relocated to McHenry Row.
“90%” of Banner Row Townhome Buyers Already Locust Point Residents
Sales for Locust Point’s new Banner Row townhomes by 28 Walker and Ryan Homes are off to a hot start in large part because of buyers looking to stay in Locust Point. According to 28 Walker Owner Mark Sapperstein, “25 percent” of the 108 townhomes planned have been sold and “90 percent” of the buyers are coming from within the neighborhood.
McHenry Row Retail Nearing Return to 100% Leased
The retail at mixed-used development McHenry Row in Locust Point took a substantial hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the complex is nearing a return to 100 percent leased according to Owner Mark Sapperstein of 28 Walker. Several new businesses opened this fall and two others are in the works.
Search Underway As Two Stowaways Jumped from a Ship Docked in Locust Point
A search is underway in Baltimore as two stowaways jumped from the Flying Duchess cargo shipped docked in front of Domino Sugar in Locust Point.
Developer Mark Sapperstein Planning 25-Acre Residential Development in Port Covington
Developer Mark Sapperstein and his company 28 Walker are planning a 25-acre residential development at the former Locke Insulators campus at 2525 Insulator Dr. in Port Covington.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Whitman Expo, Zoo Lights, Dvořák Symphony, The Polar Express, Sebastian Maniscolco, Mary J. Blige, Maryland Bridal Expo, Made in Baltimore Grand Opening, and more.
Co-Op Bakery and Coffee Shop, Plus Apartments, Coming to Hollins Market
A property that was once a bakery dating back to 1869 is coming back to life in Hollins Market. Developer Noble Baier and her development company CityWorks are renovating 46 and 48 S. Carrollton Ave. to become a bakery in addition to five apartments.
Bourbon-Focused Restaurant ‘Copper Shark’ Coming to Locust Point
A bourbon-focused restaurant with a seasonal menu is coming to the Foundry on Fort Avenue complex at 921 E. Fort Ave. in Locust Point. Copper Shark will be filling a space that was occupied by Wine Market and then Ludlow Market for many years.
