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
A homicide in Sharp-Leadenhall; a homicide in Hollins market; a shooting, robbery, and aggravated assault in Federal Hill; a discharging in Otterbein; a robbery in Locust Point; and several burglaries around the area.
2026 World Cup Cities to be Announced on June 16th
Baltimore will find out on June 16th if M&T Bank Stadium is selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by North America. The selections will be live-streamed by FIFA.
Light Street Cafe Relocating From Federal Hill to 414 Light Street Tower
Light Street Cafe has closed after almost 10 years at 1121 Light St. in Federal Hill, but will be relocating to the 414 Light St. apartment tower in Ottberbein/Federal Hill
Two New Developers Taking Over Port Covington Project, Weller Development to Exit
Last week, Sagamore Ventures and the Urban Investment Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management announced the addition of development firms MAG Partners and MacFarlane Partners to the Port Covington project.
Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk Stepping Down
Yesterday, Under Armour announced President and CEO Patrik Frisk will step down effective June 1st. Under Armour’s board “has initiated a comprehensive internal and external search process to identify a permanent President and CEO.”
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
O’s/Yankees, O’s/Rays, Live Well, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Day Out With Thomas, Black-Eyed Susan Day, American Craft Made, Jim Jeffries, Dinosaur Pajama Party, Holst The Planets, Big Truck Day, Latrobe Park Plaque Dedication, Whiskey on the Waterfront, and more fun!
New ‘South Baltimore’ Mural Added in Locust Point
A new ‘South Baltimore’ mural has been added to the north facade of SOBO Strength and Performance at 1100 Hull St. in Locust Point. The mural was designed and painted by local graphic designer and painter Laura Klipp and her company LaSol Creative.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
According to the (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were from 5/4/22 to 5/10/22.
City Pools to Open on May 28th with Expanded Capacity
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks has announced its pool schedule for this summer. Unlike the past two years with limited capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pools will have expanded capacity and accommodate more walk-up participants.
Giant Food Taking Over the Shoppers Space at Southside Marketplace
Regency Centers Vice President Andrew Kabat confirmed to SouthBMore.com today the replacement for Shoppers at Southside Marketplace will be Giant Food. Shoppers is set to close on May 28th and Giant hopes to open by the end of this year.
Design Plans Unveiled for Under Armour’s Port Covington Campus
Today, Under Armour and its design team revealed architectural designs for the first major phase of its new global headquarters campus in Port Covington to Baltimore City Planning Department’s Urban Design & Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP). This phase will add a five-story 280,000 sq. ft. office, retail, and fitness building currently being called Teammate Building 2 (TMB2); a track and field facility; and new green spaces.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Chalk it up SoBo, TJEMS PTO Social, Boubon & Bowties, Theresa Caputo, Tattoo Festival, Return of the Jedi in Concert, A Taste of Spring, Sunshine & Flowers Fest, Birth Festival, Bubble Parade, Spring Social, and more fun!
English Premier League Teams Arsenal and Everton to Play at M&T Bank Stadium this Summer
The Baltimore Ravens today announced they will host The Charm City Match, a pre-season match between English Premier League clubs, Arsenal and Everton.
Ethiopian Restaurant and Apartment Building Project in Union Square Still Moving Forward After Fire
A four-alarm fire last Monday damaged seven commercial buildings, three of which are now demolished, on the 1500 block of W. Baltimore St. in Union Square. Three of the four remaining buildings that still stand are part of project to bring Ethiopian restaurant Jabena and six apartments to the block. That project at 1515 to 1519 W. Baltimore St. is still moving forward.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
An aggravated assault in Federal Hill, five aggravated assaults at Digital Harbor, an auto theft in Riverside, two robberies and an auto theft at the Inner Harbor, an auto theft and robbery in Pigtown, and an auto theft and carjacking in Carroll-Camden.
Shoppers to Close at Southside Marketplace on May 28th
The Shoppers grocery store at Southside Marketplace in Riverside/Locust Point will be closing on May 28th. The 44,264 sq. ft. store has been for sale since 2019.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
First Thursday, Cinco de Mayo Bash, four Orioles games, Ain’t Too Proud, Celtic Illusion, DINOSAURS Opening WEekend, Awadagin Pratt, Chalk it Up SoBo 3, Kinetic Sculpture Race, Belvedere in Bloom, Mother’s Day Market, Spring Fling, Footgolf Classic, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Farmers’ Markets, and more!
