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.
Playoff Baseball is Officially Coming to Oriole Park at Camden Yards
While the Orioles remain in a race to win the American League East, sitting 2.5 games up over the Tampa Bay Rays with six games to play, the team has already guaranteed that playoff games will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The team clinched a playoff birth on September 17th, and now no team in the American League Wild Card race can catch up to the Orioles’ current 97-59 record.
South Baltimore Now Podcast: South Baltimore’s New Brewery District
Welcome to the South Baltimore Now! Podcast where we talk about everything that’s great about our neighborhood. In this episode, Kevin and Nate discuss the new South Baltimore Brewery District with the brewery owners from Pickett Brewing Company, Wico Street Beer Co., and Checkerspot Brewing Company.
‘Pizza Harbor’ Opens in Place of ‘HomeSlyce’ in South Baltimore
Pizza bar HomeSlyce closed in recent weeks after 11 years of business in South Baltimore, but Pizza Harbor has reopened in its space at the 2 East Wells apartment building. Pizza Harbor is a new concept by Ukrainian-born entrepreneur Vladimir Semerey.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Artscape, Wild Kratts, Nate Bargatze, CCSB Oktoberfest, Polish Festival, Pickle Festival, BSO Gala, The Wiz, Ravens tailgates, Ravens/Colts, Summer Sounds in Union Square Park, and a lot more fun. Get the details!
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A robbery in Ridgely’s Delight, an aggravated assault in Stadium Area, a robbery in Barre Circle, an aggravated assault and robbery in Federal Hill, four aggravated assaults in Riverside, an aggravated assault and robbery in Pigtown, two aggravated assaults in Hollins Market, an aggravated assault in Union Square, and a rash burglaries and auto thefts and an area.
Under Armour’s New Stadium Now Hosting Baltimore City High School Games
Under Armour’s new ‘The Stadium at The House,’ located at the company’s under-construction Baltimore Peninsula campus, is now the home to select Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) sports games. Tonight, Poly and City will have two soccer matches at The Stadium at The House as JV Boys Soccer squares off at 4pm and Varsity Girls Soccer kicks off at 6pm.
Pet Boutique ‘Château de MarMutt’ Now Open in Federal Hill
Pet boutique Château de MarMutt opened earlier this year at 1134 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. The shop is owned by Pigtown native Juliana Stube (JES) who also owns pet apparel brand JES made.
South Baltimore Now Podcast: SouthBMore.com Launches New Business Directory!
Kevin and Nate talk about SouthBMore.com launching a new Business Directory, a one-stop shop for finding local services, restaurants, events, and coupons. Whether you need a painter, a roofer, a carpet cleaner, or just a good place to eat or drink, the Business Directory will help you find it. Kevin also shares his passion for covering the stories of South Baltimore and how he wants to make SouthBMore.com more than just a news site or a blog, but a website that celebrates all the aspects of our community.
Orioles Make Playoffs, Magic Number Down to 3 to Secure Home Playoff Games and 10 to Win Division Title
With 13 games left for the Orioles, 12 games left for the Blue Jays, and 13 games left for the Rangers, the Orioles magic number is three to secure at least the top Wild Card in the American League.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
The O’s and Ray battle for first place, Micro Wrestling, Defenders’ Day at Fort McHenry, Chesapeake Fishing Open, Pimlico Fall Meet, Fells Point Fall Festival, Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day, Domino Day, Oysters & Brews, Checkerspot Grand Opening, CULTUREFEST, KOC Crab Feast, Justin Willman, Trash Wheel Fest, farmers’ markets, and more!
Italian Spirits Company Buys Majority Stake in Sagamore Spirit
Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A., an Italian multinational company best known for liqueur Disaronno, has purchased a majority stake in Sagamore Spirit. The Sagamore Spirit distillery and campus in South Baltimore will become the new headquarters for the American-based Disaronno International LLC.
South Baltimore Little League Looks to Build Off the Success of its First Year of Girls Softball
For the first time in decades, South Baltimore Little League (SBLL) has a girls softball division. Softball was launched for the 2023 spring season, continues with fall ball, and is expecting to expand in 2024.
Pizza Bar ‘Locals Only’ Now Open on Cross Street in Federal Hill
When coming up with the concept for Locals Only, Owner Andrew Wheeler was inspired by pizza bars in Chicago that he described as “fun, playful, and lively.”
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A robbery in Riverside, a robbery in South Baltimore, two carjackings at the Inner Harbor, an aggravated assault in Port Covington, three aggravated assaults in Pigtown, a carjacking and commercial robbery in Carroll-Camden, and burglaries, auto thefts, and larcenies around the area.
Four New Office Leases at McHenry Row
The team at 28 Walker has been busy signing new leases at its mixed-use complex McHenry Row in Locust Point. The new tenants are Subaru, RCM&D Insurance, GWWO Architects, and GPLA Inc.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Locust Point Festival this Saturday at Latrobe Park from 11am-6pm. Plus a busy weekend including First Thursday Festival, Ravens Kickoff Party, Jazzy Summer Nights, Comic-Con, Sunset Jams, Dragon Boat Races, Union Square Pig Roast and Crab Feast, Riverside Concert Series, Brooklyn Crab Feast, Ravens tailgates, Ravens/Texans, Wine on the Water, and more! Have fun!
Drone Pictures of Port Covington and the Middle Branch
Sean Monahan of Cummings & Co Realtors provided SouthBMore.com with drone shots of the different developments and properties in Port Covington and the Middle Branch. This includes the Locke Landing development, the Baltimore Peninsula development, the new Under Armour World Headquarters, Swann Park, City Garage, Volo Beach, and more.
