News releases from various sources around South Baltimore.
“With the addition of two weeknights and a few family-friendly classes this summer, we’re aiming to make the series accessible and approachable for all, regardless of skill level or age,” said Laurie Schwartz, president of Waterfront Partnership.
SouthBMore.com Founder and Publisher Kevin Lynch was featured on WBAL’s The Brett Hollander Show podcast yesterday discussing the groundbreaking of Chapter 1 of Port Covington and the history of the site, as well as the opening of the Cross Street Market.
Volunteers from Baltimore’s tourism industry completed a cleanup on Wednesday of the “South Baltimore Gateway at Potee & S Hanover Streets / Middle Branch Trailhead” at 3001 S. Hanover St. The large green space sits between MedStar Harbor Hospital and Reedbird Park.
Traffic closures on Saturday and Sunday throughout the South Baltimore Peninsula for the Kinetic Sculpture Race and Port to Fort 5K.
The Pratt Street Market returns May 2, bringing lunch options, baked goods, flowers, fresh produce, and other treats worth leaving your desk for. Head to Pratt & Light Plaza (located outside the Transamerica building) every Thursday from 11am-2pm through October for an exceptional lunchtime experience.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that a weekend closure of MD-295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) and traffic pattern changes are scheduled to begin Friday, April 26th, 2019 as part of the Triple Bridges Replacement Project. A complete closure of MD-295 is necessary for the demolition of the Annapolis Road Bridge superstructure.
Under Armour announced today a gift of $250,000 in grants to support Baltimore City schools’ facility enhancements in 2019 – the second half of a $500,000 commitment over the last two years.
A record 43 million tons of international cargo was handled last year by the combined state-owned public and the privately-owned marine terminals at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, breaking the previous high mark of 40.9 million tons that stood for 44 years.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the traffic modifications in effect for the Sole of the City 10K Run. The event will be held this Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Are you hungry? Looking to support a good cause and have some fun? Come out to Banditos on April 14th and join us in inhaling tacos to benefit Cancer Plus One.
Egg Hunts on April 13th at Riverside Park and April 20th at Federal Hill Park. Get the details.
Waterfront Partnership is introducing a new outdoor concert series called Fun on the Waterfront this spring, featuring live music, local food trucks, bar service, family-friendly lawn games, photo booth and more.
Proceeds benefit The Tim Moriconi Scholarship Fund at Fishburne Military School and Thread.
Officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Maryland Environmental Service (MES) today announced a pair of adult bald eagles have been discovered nesting on the 52-acre cove property. It’s the first time eagles have nested on the campus since environmental restoration efforts there began in 2007.
The Orioles today released additions to the 2019 promotional schedule featuring three more gate giveaway items and a new week-long Theme Night ticket package.
Waterfront Partnership’s Harbor Market, a weekday pop-up food marketplace located in McKeldin Square, will re-open for the 2019 season featuring twice as many food truck vendors, dessert options and a DJ every Friday.
“The Orioles are committed to welcoming families from all walks of life to experience our national pastime at Oriole Park. Our goal is to make baseball as accessible as possible for families and children,” said JOHN ANGELOS
Join us July 19th for a McHenry Row – Baltimore, MD Block Party with our friends from RAR Brewing as we show case a variety of their one off brews and giveaway custom WOB/RAR stickers we created just for this event! Fun kicks off at 5pm with with beer tents, oyster tent from The Urban Oyster, moon bounce for the kids, corn hole, crush tent, and more! Live music will be playing outside on the circle from 6-9pm.
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Mother’s Federal Hill Grille is celebrating its 21st birthday in South Baltimore with a new menu and new specials, as well as packaging its soups, dressings, and ice creams for customers to go. New items include a Lobster and Shrimp Roll, NOLA BBQ Shrimp, Lobster Cobb Salad, Eastern Shore Rockfish topped with Crabmeat, and Veggie Stir Fry
500 Park Avenue resides in the heart of Mount Vernon, on Park Avenue between West Franklin Street and West Hamilton Street. This property is an integral part of the Mount Vernon Centre, a master planned urban development project encompassing an entire city block and comprised of Mt. Vernon Marketplace, 520 Park Apartments, Bikram Yoga Wellness and Ceremony Coffee. 500 Park Avenue offers studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments with a modern aesthetic and inviting amenities. The oversized apartment windows and the property’s sundeck both provide breathtaking city views.
After seven months of growing more than 116,000 baby oysters in the waters near its Inner Harbor facility, employees from ASR Group’s Domino® Sugar refinery transported the mollusks to their permanent home on a sanctuary reef in the Patapsco River on May 22. Learn more about this and watch the video.
When you head into any of these locations and mention the fundraiser at the register, half of your lunch/dinner total will go directly to BARCS to help support lifesaving programs and animal care for the more than 11,000 animals served per year.
The State of Maryland has two new First Dogs as Governor Larry Hogan and wife First Lady Yumi Hogan adopted two dogs yesterday from the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) in South Baltimore.
The note with Duke essentially said, “This is Duke; he has his favorite toy, his crate and his food, and he needs a new home and someone to love him,'” Stephanie Dagenhart, who discovered Duke, told TODAY.
The 2.564 acre and approximately 112,000 sq. ft. waterfront property sits on the Middle Branch. The BARCS and Office of Animal Control joint building is 23,000 sq. ft.
An afternoon of fun, food, and games, plus a slip n’ side, at Riverside Park Pool.
Join us July 19th for a McHenry Row – Baltimore, MD Block Party with our friends from RAR Brewing as we show case a variety of their one off brews and giveaway custom WOB/RAR stickers we created just for this event! Fun kicks off at 5pm with with beer tents, oyster tent from The Urban Oyster, moon bounce for the kids, corn hole, crush tent, and more! Live music will be playing outside on the circle from 6-9pm.
Proceeds benefit The Tim Moriconi Scholarship Fund at Fishburne Military School and Thread.
The University Nights lineup has expanded in 2019 to include Delaware State University, Johns Hopkins University, and University of Baltimore. Coppin State University, James Madison University, Morgan State University, Towson University, University of Maryland, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, and University of Virginia will all return following last year’s popular events.
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) announces the highlights of the Baltimore Book Festival and Light City 2019 under the theme Brilliant Baltimore. The celebration of art, light, literature, music and innovation takes place November 1–10, 2019 at Baltimore’s waterfront
Fireworks, bands, food trucks, art activities, and more to celebrate Independence Day on Baltimore’s waterfront.
New Acting Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Commissioner Michael S. Harrison held a meet-and-greet with the Southern District last night at Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle School. He introduced himself, listened to comments from community members, and took questions.
Baltimore Rent A Tour owner Chris Riehl decided to celebrate his 40th birthday last Thursday by releasing his song and music video ‘Baltimore!’ Riehl wants his song to be a positive message and a source of pride for Baltimore, which he calls “the greatest city in the world.”
At the walk and taking questions at the forum was Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Commissioner Gary Tuggle, Southern District Commander Major Monique Brown, Councilman Eric Costello, and the District 46 representation of Delegate Luke Clippinger, Delegate Robbyn Lewis, Delegate Brooke Lierman, and Senator Bill Ferguson.
The 600 block of E. Fort Ave., the 1400 and 1300 blocks of Jackson St. and Webster St., and portions of Key Hwy. are being affected by large amounts of running water.
The following is an overview of the median real estate sale price over the past year for the different South Baltimore neighborhoods covered by Redfin. SouthBMore.com will take a look at these numbers every quarter.
MyGadgetTech repairs all phones including iPhone, Samsung, and Android, as well as tablets. It also repairs Apple, Chromebook, and PC computers and does first-level data recovery.
Bar Liquorice has closed at 801 E. Fort Ave. in Riverside. The bar has not been open in recent weeks and owner Jeff Cahill announced on Saturday via Facebook that he is moving on to a new venture.
A Pigtown bar that has been named The Spot Bar & Lounge and Touch Down II in recent years will be offered in an A.J. Billig & Co. foreclosure auction on Wednesday at 11am.
“Despite what appears to be a glut of new multifamily deliveries in recent years, Baltimore has continued to display strong multifamily market fundamentals,” said Sigmon in the release
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