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 Kevin@InceptMM.com and follow me on Twitter at @SoBoKevin.
Port Covington Development Announces First Office Lease
The Port Covington Development has announced its first office lease as interior design firm Chambers will be occupying a 9,000 sq. ft. space at the Rye Street Market building. Plus, another 100,000 sq. ft. lease has been reported. Get the details!
South Baltimore Crime Updates
An arson in Barre Circle, two robberies in Otterbein, an auto theft in Sharp-Leadenhall, a robbery and two auto thefts in Federal Hill, an auto theft in South Baltimore, a burglary in Locust Point, two auto thefts in Pigtown, and an aggravated assault and robbery in Hollins Market.
The Baltimore Sun Leaving Port Covington Campus, Property Will be Marketed
The Baltimore Sun will vacate its Port Covington Sun Park campus at the end of this year, according to MAG Partners of the Port Covington Development. The Baltimore Sun has been at Sun Park since 1988. The Port Covington Master Plan, which was first revealed in 2016, shows the eventual demolition and redevelopment of the property.
Orioles Secure First Winning Season Since 2016
After beating the New York Yankees 3-1 on Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles secured their 82nd win and first winning season since 2016. The Orioles were mathematically-eliminated from playoff contention over the weekend, but did take two of three games from the American League East Champion New York Yankees.
Chesapeake Fishing Open to Take Place in Port Covington on October 15th
The Chesapeake Fishing Open will take place at the Baltimore Yacht Basin in Port Covington on Saturday, October 15th. The event was originally scheduled to take place this Saturday.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Trawlerfest, Super Science Sleepover, Fell’s Point Fun Fest, Bike Party, Maritime Magic, DJ Pauly D, Chesapeake Fishing Open, Oktoberfests, Crab Feast, Brett Young, Ravens Tailgates, Ravens/Bills, Poe Events, Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, outdoor fitness, farmers’ markets, and more fun!
Goodwill Industries Moving Its Baltimore Headquarters to Violetville
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc. will relocate its Baltimore City headquarters to the Baltimore Gateway building at 3700 Koppers St. in Violetville. The non-profit organization will lease 14,662 sq. ft. of the 100,000 sq. ft. St. John Properties, Inc. building.
Homebrew and Chili Competition ChiliBrew Returns this Year
Baltibrew’s event Chilibrew is returning this year after a two year hiatus the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event takes place October 8th from 7pm-10pm at Zion Church of Baltimore City Downtown.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A robbery in Ridgely’s Delight, three aggravated assaults in Stadium Area, an aggravated assault in Federal Hill, a robbery at the Inner Harbor, a carjacking in Pigtown, three aggravated assaults and a robbery in Carroll-Camden, and an Arson in Union Square.
250,000 sq. ft. UM BioPark Lab Building ‘4MLK’ to Break Ground in October
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and Wexford Science & Technology, LLC announced today that 4MLK, the newest development project in the University of Maryland BioPark, is slated to move forward with the groundbreaking this fall. Delivery is slated for Summer 2024.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
O’s/Astros, Gunnar Henderson T-Shirt Night, Bandito’s 10-Year Anniversary, The Big Dill, Don’t Know Fall Festival, Remfest, BreastFest, Equinox, Trash Wheel Fan Fest, BSO, Oktoberfests, biergartens, free outdoor concerts, farmers markets, outdoor fitness, and more. Enjoy!
Mike Rowe Visits Harborview Liquors and Accepts Invitation to Party Next Door, Shares More About His “Authentic” Baltimore Experience
Rowe, who was visiting Baltimore this week, described an interaction he had on Saturday night to his 6 million Facebook followers as “Only in Baltimore.” Rowe visited Harborview Liquors on Fort Ave. to see his new whiskey, Knobel Tennessee Whiskey, which is named after his late grandfather Carl Knobel, on the shelves for one of the first times.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A robbery in Stadium Area, a robbery in Otterbein, two aggravated assaults in Federal Hill, three auto thefts in Riverside, an aggravated assault at the Inner Harbor, a robbery in Carroll-Camden, and two aggravated assaults in Hollins Market.
DRB Homes Announced as Townhome Partner for 28 Walker’s Port Covington Project
Today, DRB Homes was announced as the townhome partner for 28 Walker’s 809-unit residential development at the former 25-acre Locke Insulators property at 2525 Insulator Dr. in Port Covington.
Constellation Education Center and Inner Harbor Water Taxi Terminal Opens at Inner Harbor
This new building is a community resource funded through the City of Baltimore, the State of Maryland, the US Department of Transportation, and the Charles T. Bauer Foundation, in partnership with the Living Classrooms Foundation and Historic Ships of Baltimore.
Construction Officially Underway on Riverside Park Athletic Facilities
Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks’ (BCRP) renovation of the athletic facilities at Riverside Park is now officially underway as the City’s contractor McDonnell Landscape, LLC arrived on site today. The $2,360,000 project is expected to take 18 months to complete.
Photo Gallery of New Murals in SoWeBo
A number of new murals have been added to Mount Clare in the last couple of years. Some of these were made possible due to beautification grants received by the Mount Clare Community Council. Additional murals have been added in Pigtown, Union Square, and Hollins Market.
