Author Archive: News Release
News releases from various sources around South Baltimore.
40th Annual SOWEBO Arts and Music Festival on Sunday
The SOWEBO Arts and Music Festival is back on Sunday, May 28th from 12pm to 8pm in the historic Hollins Market neighborhood. “This is the longest-running free outdoor festival in the city, and you don’t want to miss it!”
Riverside Pool and Other Baltimore City Pools Open this Weekend
Park Pools (Druid Hill, Cherry Hill Splash, Lake Clifton, Patterson, Riverside and Roosevelt Park) will open and operate on a Saturday-Sunday/weekend schedule. Pools will also open for Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 27-29 from 11AM-3PM and 4PM-8PM.
Weekend Road Closures in Baltimore
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the traffic modifications that will be implemented for the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes which will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Pimlico Race Course.
Pickleball in the Park at Latrobe Park on June 10th
Join us for a charity pickleball tournament benefiting 33 Spine Align at Latrobe Park in Baltimore. All skill levels are welcome to participate and the registration fee goes directly to the charity.
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Announces $742,708 in Community Grants
The South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP) announces $742,708 in Community Grants to support 29 projects across South and Southwest Baltimore.
Ravens Release 2023 Schedule, London and Christmas Games Included
The Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to play four primetime games – including a Week 16 road contest at San Francisco on Christmas Night – during the NFL’s 2023 regular season. The Ravens will also be on the road for four of their first six games, finishing that stretch with an international matchup vs. Tennessee at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Lineup Announced for the ‘Waterfront Wellness’ Free Outdoor Fitness at the Inner Harbor
The 2023 season of the Waterfront Wellness series features popular classes returning from 2022 such as Strong on the Lawn with Jessica Ceiri and Dance2Fitness with XPF Fitness as well as new classes including pilates with Erin Dreisbach and yoga with Luann Carra.
Sinkhole Temporarily Shuts Down Alley in Riverside
“Neighbors, please refrain from driving through the alley between 1600 Covington St and 1600 Belt St, and exercise caution if you must walk that way as well.”
Good Counsel Hosts ‘A Taste of Spring’ This Sunday
You’re invited to A Taste of Spring event! This will be a day of spring fun outdoors for the South Baltimore community.
Orioles Summer Music Series Features Andy Grammar, Shaquille O’Neal, and Brett Young
This year’s lineup will include performances by multi-platinum selling artist ANDY GRAMMER on Saturday, May 27, DJ DIESEL, aka Shaquille O’Neal, on Friday, June 30, andBRETT YOUNG on Friday, September 15.
Family Movie Night at M&T Bank Stadium on May 19th
The Baltimore Ravens will host their annual Family Movie Night, presented by T. Rowe Price, at M&T Bank Stadium on Friday, May 19 at 5 p.m., with the movie beginning at 7 p.m. Attendees will be able to watch DC League of Super-Pets on the RavensVision HD screens while participating in other games and activities.
Weekend Road Closures in Baltimore
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the temporary traffic modifications and road closures for the following activities this weekend.
South Baltimore Little League Parade This Saturday at 9am
Save the date for the annual South Baltimore Little League Parade!
Baltimore Farmers’ Market Opens on April 2nd with New Concert Series
Not only is April 2 opening day for the Baltimore Farmers’ Market but it’s also the first B-Side of the year. The B-Side is a monthly extension of the Farmers’ Market that features local musicians and performers, special activities, and more.
Original Port of Baltimore Cranes Getting Shipped Out on Thursday
Three original Post Panamax-style container cranes that have been at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt Marine Terminal since it opened in 1990 will be shipped out Thursday, March 16, as Maryland’s Port continues to upgrade infrastructure and make other enhancements to improve overall efficiency.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A robbery in Ridgely’s Delight; a robbery and aggravated assault in Otterbein, a robbery in Federal Hill; two robberies and an aggravated assault in Riverside; two robberies in Pigtown; a robbery in Carroll-Camden; and burglaries and larcenies around the area.
Community Cookout to Support Steuart Hill Academic Academy on Thursday at Union Square Park
The SAVESHAA Coalition announced that they will host a Community Cookout on Thursday, March 16th from 2:30-5:30pm to promote joy and celebrate Steuart Hill Academic Academy (slated to close June 2023) during a hard time for the school and its families and students. The cookout will be held in Union Square Park directly across from SHAA and will have cookout food and drink, activities for kids and a space to celebrate.
