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.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A letter to the Mayor from local families addressing crime, plus the crime report that includes robberies, aggravated assaults, auto thefts, burglaries, and larcenies around the area.
Historic ‘Uplands Mansion’ Destroyed in Fire
The vacant Uplands Mansion in the Uplands community of Southwest Baltimore was destroyed in a fire overnight.
Information on Trick-or-Treating in South Baltimore
Learn the trick-or-treating hotspots and timeline, plus details on events at Baltimore Peninsula, Pigtown, and St. Joseph’s Monastery.
Plans Revealed for Harborplace Redevelopment
Today, MCB Real Estate unveiled plans for a redevelopment of Harborplace at the Inner Harbor. The plan includes demolishing the pair of two-story shopping pavilions and replacing them with four new buildings with apartments, retail, and commercial space.
Restaurants ‘Slutty Vegan’ and ‘Bar Vegan’ Coming to Baltimore Peninsula
Restaurants Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan are coming to the Rye Street Market building in the Baltimore Peninsula development. The two concepts, which are expected to open in late-2024, were started in Atlanta, Georgia by Baltimore-native Pinky Cole.
South Baltimore Now! Podcast: A Floating Hotel Startup Based in Baltimore
On this episode of the South Baltimore Now! Podcast, Nate and Kevin talk with Marcellous Butler and Brian Meyer of FLOHOM, a floating hotel business which already has two luxury houseboats at Baltimore marinas and which is manufacturing its future boats at the Port Covington Marina in the Baltimore Peninsula development of South Baltimore. Learn about all aspects of the business and FLOHOM’s plans for expanding floating communities in Baltimore.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Lots of Halloween parties, Funny Girl, Nick Offerman, Baltimore Square Dance, Bike Party, Katt Williams, BARCStoberfest, Port to Fort 6k, South Baltimore Brewery District Inaugural Event, Steven Martin and Martin Short, R&B Experience, Patterson Park Walking Tour, Encanto Sing-Along, Sunday Sounds, Latin Nights, and more!
Traffic and Parking Restrictions for the Port to Fort 6K on Saturday
The annual Believe In Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Port to Fort 6K will occur on Saturday, Oct 28 at 830am. There will be parking restrictions on E. Fort Ave.
Townhome Construction Underway at Locke Landing in Port Covington
Locke Landing will bring 809 housing units to the former Locke Insulators industrial campus at 2525 Insulator Dr. which was active from 1920 to 2017. 28 Walker began demolishing the property in late-2022.
Candlelight Vigil Tonight at Digital Harbor for Firefighter Rodney Pitts III
There will be a candlelight vigil tonight at 7pm at Digital Harbor High School in Federal Hill for Baltimore City firefighter Rodney Pitts III.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
An assault in Otterbein, a robbery in Sharp-Leadenhall, three commercial robberies in Federal Hill, a commercial robbery at the Inner Harbor, a shooting in Pigtown, a shooting in Carroll-Camden, and many auto thefts and burglaries around the area.
South Baltimore Now! Podcast: Discussing the Local Real Estate Market with Jeff Washo
In this episode of the South Baltimore Now! podcast, Nate interviews Jeff Washo, a veteran real estate agent and long-time resident of the neighborhood. Washo shares his insights on the changes and developments that have taken place in South Baltimore over the past two decades, as well as his personal journey from civil engineering to real estate. He also gives some tips and advice for anyone looking to buy or sell a property in the area.
‘Five Below’ Now Open at Southside Marketplace in Locust Point
First announced in May 2022, the Five Below has opened at Suite 26 of Southside Marketplace in Riverside/Locust Point. Five Below opens in a 9,200 sq. ft. space vacated by Walgreens in November of last year.
Demolition Begins on the The Baltimore Sun Building in Baltimore Peninsula
Work began on Wednesday to demolish the former 256,033 sq. ft. The Baltimore Sun building at the Baltimore Peninsula development. The former printing presses and offices located in the interior of the building were taken apart in recent months in preparation for demolition.
Locust Point Lot Marketed for Development Hits the Market
A Locust Point lot at 1625 to 1635 Cuba St. has hit the market for the second time in the past two years. The 5,561 sq. ft. lot is currently listed with Patrick Smith of MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Pie Fest, Heilung, October Fest, John Mayer, Violent Femmes, Draughts & Laughs, The Nevermore Haunt, BSO, Spooky Science, Whiskey on the Waterfront, AppleFest, OktoBEARfest, Fall Fling, Smoketoberfest, Lauren Daigle, Harbor Harvest, Ravens/Lions, Cradle of Filth, and much more.
Historic Office and Retail Development ‘Riverside’ Hopes to Start Construction in Coming Months
Riverside, an office and retail development at the former Heinz Riverside Abattoir building at 1900 Light St. in Riverside/South Baltimore, hopes to start construction in the next four to six months. The development is a partnership between building owners Stephen and Cheryl Wilhide and development company Urban Pastoral Collective.
