Author Archive: Kevin Lynch

Creator of SouthBmore.com and resident of SoBo. Graduate of Towson University and owner of Incept Multimedia, a full service video production company. Diehard Ravens and O's fan, beach volleyball enthusiast, dog lover and "bar food" foodie. Email me at [email protected] and follow me on Twitter at @SoBoKevin.

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Argentine Navy Tall Ship ‘ARA Libertad’ Arrives in Baltimore

Argentine Navy Tall Ship ‘ARA Libertad’ Arrives in Baltimore

Argentine tall ship ARA Libertad arrived to Baltimore this weekend and is currently at the Inner Harbor West Wall.

| September 24, 2018 | 0 Comments
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South Baltimore Business Roundup

South Baltimore Business Roundup

Two Federal Hill businesses close, a longtime Harborplace staple closes, a former bed & breakfast is up for auction, an office expansion Downtown, and a Federal Hill boutique adds a D.C. location.

| September 24, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Downtown and South Baltimore Traffic Modifications for the Ray Lewis Parade on Saturday

Downtown and South Baltimore Traffic Modifications for the Ray Lewis Parade on Saturday

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the road closures and parking restrictions that will be implemented for the Ray Lewis Parade.  The event will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 

| September 21, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Under Armour to Lay Off 400 Employees

Under Armour to Lay Off 400 Employees

As part of its 2018 restructuring plan, Under Amour announced today it will be reducing its global workforce of approximately 13,500 employees by 3% which equates to roughly 400 employees. These layoffs will be completed by March of next year.

| September 20, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Nine-Story Locust Point Project on Woodall Street Approved by the Baltimore Zoning Board

Nine-Story Locust Point Project on Woodall Street Approved by the Baltimore Zoning Board

Despite the protest by many Locust Point residents, the Baltimore City Board of Municipal & Zoning Appeals (BMZA) approved a plan from Goodier Properties this week to construct a new nine-story, mixed-use structure with 28 dwelling units; office and retail space at 1401-1407 Woodall St.; and a five-story parking garage on the adjoining lot.

| September 21, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Weekend Events Around Baltimore

Weekend Events Around Baltimore

Wow, what a weekend lineup of events! This weekend features the 17th Annual Pigtown Festival with live music, local beers, and pig races. Plus, Federal Hill Oktoberfest, Dining Out For Life, Ray Lewis Hall of Fame Parade, Civil War Days, Cherry Hill Arts & Music Festival, Holy Rosary Polish Fall Festival, Broncos/Ravens, Baltimore Magazine’s Music Festival, brewery events, pet fundraisers, outdoor fitness, and much more.

| September 20, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Baltimore Police Department Mounted Unit Equestrian Facility Coming to B&O Railroad Museum Property

Baltimore Police Department Mounted Unit Equestrian Facility Coming to B&O Railroad Museum Property

The new 13,000-sq. ft. equestrian facility sits on a 2.4-acre plot of museum property that is located in the grass area adjacent to B&O Railroad Museum’s train tracks that run west of the museum. The site is just north of Carroll Park, and just south of the Traci Adkins Park and Mount Clare neighborhood.

| September 20, 2018 | 0 Comments
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South Baltimore Crime Updates

South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 9/8/18-9/14/18.

| September 19, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Smart Cans Added to South Baltimore

Smart Cans Added to South Baltimore

DPW says the cans have several advantages including their ability to confine litter and prevent it from overflowing, keep rodents away, and transmit data that lets DPW staff know when trash needs to be picked up. The large, black cube cans have a Baltimore City seal, a “Keep Baltimore Clean” panel, and a currently-vacant space for advertisements.

| September 18, 2018 | 0 Comments
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New Townhomes Coming to a Mostly-Abandoned Area Near Carroll Park

New Townhomes Coming to a Mostly-Abandoned Area Near Carroll Park

“We are trying to bring back this community to the way it was in the 1970s and 1980s,” said Bill West of Stavrou Construction Inc. and Baltimore Redevelopment LLC . “It’s a risk, but these properties can’t keep sitting like this.”

| September 17, 2018 | 0 Comments
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New Mural on Light Street in Federal Hill

New Mural on Light Street in Federal Hill

A new mural is now on display on the side wall of 1125 Light St. in Federal Hill. The mural, which was painted by Spanish mural artist Sabek, features a large panther sitting down and looking back towards the street.

| September 17, 2018 | 0 Comments
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South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses

South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses

Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in South Baltimore. Buy a house, stay a while!

| September 14, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Former Schuster Concrete Building in Port Covington to Become an Events Space

Former Schuster Concrete Building in Port Covington to Become an Events Space

Prior to Weller Development beginning its renovations, it had peeling and faded paint on the metal exterior surface, some graffiti, and broken and missing windows on both sections of the building. Weller Development painted the roof of the metal warehouse red, painted the sides black, and replaced the windows on the warehouse section with new Plexiglass.

| September 14, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Weekend Events Around Baltimore

Weekend Events Around Baltimore

Morgan State Night and Georgetown Night at Oriole Park, Butchers Hill Flea Market, Pop Up Shop at Second Chance, Rhythm Festival, Baltimore Seafood Festival, brewery events, outdoor fitness, farmers’ markets, and more fun!

| September 13, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Former ‘Rachel’ Building and Restaurant Space in Riverside Does Not Sell at Auction

Former ‘Rachel’ Building and Restaurant Space in Riverside Does Not Sell at Auction

An auction today at the former ‘Rachel’ building and restaurant space in Federal Hill/Riverside did not result in a sale. Matt Cooper of Alex Cooper Auctioneers, who was leading the auction that took place at the property and online, said a high bid of $475,000 was rejected by the owner.

| September 13, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Chapter 1 of Port Covington to Include 3 Million Sq. Ft. of Office, Retail, Residential, and Hotel Properties

Chapter 1 of Port Covington to Include 3 Million Sq. Ft. of Office, Retail, Residential, and Hotel Properties

Kevin Plank’s Sagamore Development Company and Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group are underway on a 235-acre redevelopment of Port Covington and have now released detailed plans for the first major phase of construction which it will call Chapter 1. This chapter will tackle the eastern section of Port Covington in the grass lots just east of The Baltimore Sun’s Sun Park along E. Cromwell St. and will have 3.025 million sq. ft. of new buildings.

| September 13, 2018 | 0 Comments
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A Food Market, Apartments, and Office Buildings Planned for First Phase of Port Covington

A Food Market, Apartments, and Office Buildings Planned for First Phase of Port Covington

The first phase of Chapter 1 will be called Rye Street Market, which is a multi-block, mixed-used development across from the Sagamore Spirit Distillery on E. Cromwell St. Rye Street Market is highlighted by a large food market sharing the same name.

| September 12, 2018 | 0 Comments
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