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.
Seven Union Square Commercial Buildings Damaged in Fire
On Monday afternoon, Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) was on the scene of a four-alarm fire on the 1500 block of W. Baltimore St. in Union Square which damaged seven commercial buildings. Of the seven, a partial collapse occurred in three of the buildings and one building fully collapsed. BCFD reported no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A burglary in Ridgely’s Delight, a carjacking in Sharp-Leadenhall, an auto theft in Federal Hill, two aggravated assaults at the Inner Harbor, a burglary and auto theft in Port Covington, an auto theft in Pigtown, a robbery in Hollins Market, and an aggravated assault in Union Square.
HomeSlyce Reopens in South Baltimore
HomeSlyce opened last month at its new “Federal Hill location” at the 2 East Wells apartment building in South Baltmore. HomeSlyce was previously open at 1741 Light St. for nine years, but closed for dine-in service this past year while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and transitioning to its new location less than two blocks south.
Washington and Baltimore Merge World Cup Bids, Matches Proposed at M&T Bank Stadium
After being rumored for several months, it is now confirmed that Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are teaming up on a bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Events DC and Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland made the announcement on April 21st.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were from 4/13/22 to 4/19/22.
710-Room Holiday Inn/Radisson Downtown to be Converted to Apartments
El Segundo, California’s Vivo Investment Group (“Vivo”) has acquired the dual-branded Holiday Inn and Radisson Hotel in Downtown Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at 105 W. Fayette St. It is planning to convert the twin tower high-rise property into an apartment community.
Tall Fence Removed Between Little Havana’s Outdoor Patio and Inner Harbor
A tall chain link fence that stood up against Little Havana’s outdoor patio for the past 25 years was removed this week. The team at Little Havana came to an agreement with HarborView, which owns the property where the fence was attached, to get rid of the fence and beautify the area.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Benefit Concert for Ukraine, Stoop Soiree, Chris Rock, Trolls LIVE, Hampden Bash, Pasta Palooza, Star Wars in Concert, Big Science Bike Party, Homerun for Recovery, Bue Water Bash, Cleanup at Federal Hill Prep, The Keepers Book Signing, and more.
Large Building in Casino Entertainment District Prepped for Demolition
1400 Warner St., a large warehouse and retail building in the footprint of Horseshoe Casino Baltimore’s Warner Street District, is being prepped for demolition. The one-story section of the building was recently home to sports bar Game. The three-story section was previously used as an artist space and a tailgating bar called Gameday Warehouse.
Topgolf Slated to Open this Fall in South Baltimore
Topgolf, which has been under construction since May 2021 at 301 Stockholm St. in Stadium Area, is slated to open in the fall according to Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Senior Vice President and General Manager Randy Conroy. Topgolf is located on Ridgely’s Cove of the Patapsco River and is part of Horseshoe Baltimore ownership group CBAC’s Warner Street District development.
Latrobe Park Longhouse Restoration Begins This Weekend
A Locust Point Civic Association (LPCA) effort to restore the historic Longhouse structure at Latrobe Park will kick off this Saturday. Both sides of the structure, which is 63 ft. long and 15 ft. high, will receive a new mural.
Maryland Bill Laying Groundwork for Up to $1.2 Billion in Baltimore Stadium Upgrades Passes Overwhelmingly
A bill called HB896 that lays the groundwork for up to $1.2 billion in future renovations at Camden Yards Sports Complex stadiums Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium was passed by an overwhelming vote.
The Goddard School Coming to Locust Point
The Goddard School®, which has more than 570 early childhood education centers in the United States, is coming to 1111 Key Hwy. East in Locust Point. The two-story, 15,000 sq. ft. school will be built at a site once approved for a nine-story, 60,000 sq. ft. office building.
Bull Head Pit Beef Closes at Cross Street Market, New Tenants Close to Deals
Bull Head Pit Beef has permanently closed its stall at Cross Street Market. It opened in July of 2020.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A shooting in Sharp-Leadenhall, a shooting in Pigtown, and several larcenies around the area.
‘DMV Empanadas’ Coming to Cross Street Market
Baltimore farmers’ market-staple DMV Empanadas is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in the city at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. DMV Empanadas takes over a space Ono Poké vacated last year.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were from 4/3/22 to 4/9/22.
