Business
Two New Developers Taking Over Port Covington Project, Weller Development to Exit
Last week, Sagamore Ventures and the Urban Investment Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management announced the addition of development firms MAG Partners and MacFarlane Partners to the Port Covington project.
Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk Stepping Down
Yesterday, Under Armour announced President and CEO Patrik Frisk will step down effective June 1st. Under Armour’s board “has initiated a comprehensive internal and external search process to identify a permanent President and CEO.”
New ‘South Baltimore’ Mural Added in Locust Point
A new ‘South Baltimore’ mural has been added to the north facade of SOBO Strength and Performance at 1100 Hull St. in Locust Point. The mural was designed and painted by local graphic designer and painter Laura Klipp and her company LaSol Creative.
Giant Food Taking Over the Shoppers Space at Southside Marketplace
Regency Centers Vice President Andrew Kabat confirmed to SouthBMore.com today the replacement for Shoppers at Southside Marketplace will be Giant Food. Shoppers is set to close on May 28th and Giant hopes to open by the end of this year.
‘Waterfront Wellness’ Free Outdoor Fitness Weekly Lineup Announced
New this season, Waterfront Wellness will host classes every day of the week across three locations – Rash Field Park, Wills Park and West Shore Park – led by Baltimore-based fitness and wellness professionals.
Design Plans Unveiled for Under Armour’s Port Covington Campus
Today, Under Armour and its design team revealed architectural designs for the first major phase of its new global headquarters campus in Port Covington to Baltimore City Planning Department’s Urban Design & Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP). This phase will add a five-story 280,000 sq. ft. office, retail, and fitness building currently being called Teammate Building 2 (TMB2); a track and field facility; and new green spaces.
English Premier League Teams Arsenal and Everton to Play at M&T Bank Stadium this Summer
The Baltimore Ravens today announced they will host The Charm City Match, a pre-season match between English Premier League clubs, Arsenal and Everton.
Reflex Functional Fitness Grand Opening at Silo Point This Saturday
On Saturday May 14th Reflex Fitness will be celebrating our move to Locust Point and would love to see you there. Reflex has been a staple at Southside marketplace for the last seven years and now we’re bringing that same team and community just down the street to Silo Point.
Ethiopian Restaurant and Apartment Building Project in Union Square Still Moving Forward After Fire
A four-alarm fire last Monday damaged seven commercial buildings, three of which are now demolished, on the 1500 block of W. Baltimore St. in Union Square. Three of the four remaining buildings that still stand are part of project to bring Ethiopian restaurant Jabena and six apartments to the block. That project at 1515 to 1519 W. Baltimore St. is still moving forward.
Shoppers to Close at Southside Marketplace on May 28th
The Shoppers grocery store at Southside Marketplace in Riverside/Locust Point will be closing on May 28th. The 44,264 sq. ft. store has been for sale since 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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.
