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
Two robberies in Otterbein; a shooting, four robberies, and two aggravated assaults in Federal Hill; a robbery in Riverside; a robbery at the Inner Harbor; two carjackings and two robberies in Pigtown; a shooting and homicide in Carroll-Camden; and a robbery in Union Square.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Baltimore Coin Show, Latrobe Dog Park Costume Party, Hamilton, Halloween Rally. Comic-Con, Parents’ Night Out, Family Dinner Night, Bike Party, BARCStoberfest, SOBO Halloween Bash, Greektown Fall festival, Whose Live Anyway, Trunk or Treat, and more fun!
Photo Tour of the Renovated Park Space Behind Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
The renovated waterfront park space located along the Gwynns Falls Trail and behind the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore garage has reopened. The project was done in conjunction with Topgolf construction.
Casino Development Rebranded as “The Walk @ Warner Street”
The entertainment-focused development on Warner St. in Stadium Area, which connects Horseshoe Casino Baltimore to M&T Bank Stadium, has been rebranded as The Walk @ Warner Street. The development by Horseshoe Baltimore owners CBAC was previously named the Warner Street District.
Topgolf Opens in South Baltimore
The long wait for Topgolf in South Baltimore has come to an end as the business is open at 1411 Warner St. in Stadium Area. It will host its grand opening on Friday. This is the first new project to be completed as part of Horseshoe Casino Baltimore ownership group CBAC’s The Walk @ Warner Street entertainment development.
Baltimore Arena Now ‘CFG Bank Arena’
The Baltimore Arena has a new name: CFG Bank Arena. Oak View Group (OVG), which is leading an approximately $200-million renovation of the arena, made the announcement yesterday with Ray Lewis and Pharrell Williams on hand.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards Named ‘Top US Sports Stadium for Food’
The news adds to an eventful 2022 for the Baltimore Orioles. The team finished above .500 for the first time since 2016, attendance at Oriole Park at Camden Yards saw a large increase, and new investments are coming to the ballpark.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A robbery in Otterbein, an aggravated assault in Federal Hill, a carjacking and aggravated assault in Pigtown, and auto thefts around the area.
Reimagine Middle Branch Project Receives $47.7 Million in Grants
The Reimagine Middle Branch plan, which aims to “reconnect South Baltimore to the 11-plus miles of shoreline along the Patapsco River,” recently received $47.7 million in government grants for mitigating flood risks along the waterfront.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Hamilton, Teddy Bear Pajama Party, Oktoberfests, Chesapeake Fishing Open, Soul Jam, World of Dance, Puppets in the Parking Lot, Tails on the Rails, Truck & Boat Touch, Sunday Sounds, ROCKTOBERFEST, farmers’ markets, outdoor fitness, and more!
Traffic Modifications Saturday for the Baltimore Running Festival
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the temporary road closures, lane closures and parking restrictions in effect for the 21stannual Baltimore Running Festival, which will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
An auto theft in Ridgely’s Delight; two auto thefts in Federal Hill; a carjacking, robbery, and aggravated assault in Pigtown;, an aggravated assault in Carroll-Camden; two robberies in Hollins Market; and an auto theft in Union Square.
Checkerspot Brewing Company Wins National Competition, Will Partner with Samuel Adams
Last month, South Baltimore’s Checkerspot Brewing Company was selected as the winner of the Samuel Adams’ Brewing the American Dream Brewer’s Experience Competition. Checkerspot will collaborate with Samuel Adams on a beer and receive mentorship from Samuel Adams’ parent company Boston Beer Company.
No Way Rosé Takes a Pause in Federal Hill, Will Return as a More Casual Concept Next Month
Late last month, No Way Rosé paused its business at 31 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. According to Owner and Chef Ashish Alfred, the restaurant will return on the first week of November as a more casual concept. He said it is changing from a “full-service fine dining restaurant” to a “cafe lounge.”
Mike Rowe Posts About Barfly’s on Facebook
Celebrity Mike Rowe mentioned South Baltimore businesses to his following of 6 million on Facebook again. This time he gave a shout out to Barfly’s in Riverside and its use of Rowe’s new Knobel Tennessee Whiskey.
Port Covington Development to Rebrand Soon
The Port Covington Development, a mixed-use project in the Port Covington neighborhood, will rebrand “soon,” according to MAG Partners CEO Maryanne Gilmartin. The project is currently nearing completion on Chapter 1B which is adding 1.1 million sq. ft. of new buildings to the 177-acre site.
Sliders Bar & Grille Sold to Alliance Restaurant Group
The Alliance Restaurant Group added to its portfolio last month by purchasing Sliders Bar & Grille at 504 Washington Blvd. in Ridgely’s Delight. The 4,300 sq. ft. sports bar, which is a popular pregame spot for Baltimore Orioles games, has been open across the street from Oriole Park at Camden Yards for almost 30 years. It goes by the tagline “771 feet away from home plate.”
