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.
Report on “Late-Evening Chaos” in Federal Hill, Additional Deployments Requested
“The chaos in Federal Hill during the weekend late-evenings has hit new levels of lawlessness, similar to what Fells Point has experienced over the past two years. We are on the verge of losing this neighborhood and I am intent on ensuring that does not happen. “
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Paddles & Pours, SCG CON, Vegan Soulfest, Dinos at Dusk, O’s/Red Sox, Michael Franti, Whiskey on the Waterfront, Metal Folk Fest, Cody Jinks, Fantasia, outdoor mass, outdoor fitness, farmers’ markets, and more fun!
Patrick Dahlgren Returns as Owner of ‘Rowhouse’ in Federal Hill
Patrick Dahlgren, who started Federal Hill restaurant Rowhouse more than 10 years ago, has taken the business back over after selling it a few years ago. Dahlgren focused his time away from Rowhouse running his other restaurant The Avenue Kitchen & Bar in Hampden. He is also a partner of a bar in Dewey Beach, DE.
‘HK A Seafood Joint’ Coming to Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Culinary industry veterans Henry Dudley and Kimber Van Kline are opening stall ‘HK A Seafood Joint’ at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. HK fills a stall vacated by Royal Farms Chicken and Southrn’ Spice in the past couple of years.
Orioles Announce Plan to Add Sportsbook Lounge in Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 2023
Today the Orioles announced a “long-term partnership” with Las Vegas sportsbook SuperBook Sports to open a retail sports betting lounge at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Subject to licensing and approvals from the Maryland Lottery & Gaming Control Commission, the SuperBook Sports Lounge is anticipated to open in 2023.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A burglary in Ridgely’s Delight, an aggravated assault in Barre Circle, and aggravated assault in Otterbein, two aggravated assaults in Federal Hill, a robbery in Riverside, a robbery at the Inner Harbor, two carjackings and an aggravated assault in Pigtown, and a robbery in Union Square.
Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore
Great plates including Korean chicken wings, a salad with chicken, New Jersey-style pizza, and South Indian-Inspired bowls.
Dead and Fallen Trees Awaiting Removal at Riverside Park
The Friends of Riverside Park has requested Baltimore City Recreation and Parks to remove eight dead trees from Riverside Park. Two of the trees fell to the ground after a storm on July 2nd, while the remaining six trees are still standing, but dead.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
The Ravens are back with a preseason game vs. the Titans, Kids Bop, Wine & Dinosaurs, Harry Potter in Concert, A Matter of Hope, Caribbean Festival, Riverside Summer Concert, Quarry Lake Summer Concert, Second Sundays, outdoor fitness, farmers’ markets, and more!
Smash Burgers, Beer, and Shake Concept ‘Fat Patties’ Coming to McHenry Row in Locust Point
Smash burger, beer, and milkshake concept ‘Fat Patties’ is opening in the former World of Beer space at McHenry Row in Locust Point. World of Beer occupied the 3,415 sq. ft. corner suite with an outdoor patio before closing in 2020.
Speakeasy-Inspired Cocktail Bar ‘The Wurst Bar’ Opening in Crossbar in Federal Hill
A new speakeasy-style cocktail bar called The Wurst Bar is opening within Crossbar at 18 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. As first reported by Baltimore Business Journal, The Wurst Bar will open in the second-floor bar on the western section of the building in an original rowhouse structure.
Food Incubator, Marketplace, and Farm-to-Table Restaurant Coming to Locust Point
Digital Bay Center, a Baltimore technology incubator and accelerator that looks to looks to assist “socially disadvantaged populations” with venture capital and investment, is opening a food incubator, marketplace, and farm-to-table restaurant at the former home of The Port Public House and JR’s Bar & Grill at 1229 Hull St. in Locust Point.
Clean Juice Closes at McHenry Row
Smoothie, juice, and bowl shop Clean Juice recently closed at McHenry Row in Locust Point. Clean Juice opened in the 1,400 sq. ft. retail space in 2019.
State’s Attorney Candidate Ivan Bates Now Running Unopposed in General Election
Attorney, Army veteran, and Locust Point resident Ivan Bates unseated Marilyn Mosby in the Democrat Primary for Baltimore City State’s Attorney and, now, he will run unopposed in the General Election as Independent Roya Hanna announced last week that she is dropping out of the race. This clears the way for Bates to be the next Baltimore City State’s Attorney.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A robbery and auto theft in Federal Hill, an aggravated assault at the Inner Harbor, two robberies and a carjacking in Pigtown, an auto theft in Carroll-Camden, and an aggravated assault in Union Square.
Pickett Brewing Company Opening This Summer in Pigtown
Pickett Brewing Company will open in the coming weeks at 1130 S. Paca St. in Pigtown. Pickett takes over a 6,500 sq. ft. warehouse that was previously used for industrial storage.
South Baltimore Resident Sam Cogen Slated as Baltimore’s Next Sheriff
Sam Cogen, the current president of South Baltimore Neighborhood Association and former Assistant Sheriff for Baltimore City, will be the next Sheriff of Baltimore City after a narrow victory over 33-year incumbent John W. Anderson in the Democratic Primary.
