Business
Sandtown Furniture Co. Opening a 24,000 Sq. Ft. Wood Shop and Showroom in Carroll-Camden
Sandtown Furniture Co., which is currently leasing a space at 1830 Belt St. in Riverside, is under contract to purchase a 32,000 sq. ft. building next week at 1226 Wicomico St. in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area for its new woodshop and showroom, which will occupy 24,000 sq. ft. of the space.
Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Dies of COVID-19
Charles Johnson, a plant operations supervisor at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fairfield, has died of COVID-19.
Two Downtown Buildings Change Hands with Goal of Making Redwood Street a “Main Street”
The team of Kemp Byrnes, Brad Byrnes, and Dave Gupta have acquired 225 and 233 E. Redwood St. in Downtown and are planning a renovation and rebranding of the properties. The planned $5-million renovation will add retail to the first floor of the properties and keep office space on the upper floors.
Mixed-Use Development Planned for Long-Vacant, Former ‘Super Block’ Properties Downtown
BDC described the project as “a comprehensive, mixed-use rehabilitation of some of the existing structures with a significant new construction component. The concept includes workforce housing, market-rate rental housing, retail, office, co-working, artist live/workspace, an entertainment venue, and a hotel.”
Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in South Baltimore
It’s officially the Christmas season, so here are a few places around South Baltimore where you can purchase a real Christmas tree.
COVID-Style Moonlight Madness and Shopping Stroll this Weekend in Federal Hill
On Friday, 12/4, enjoy Moonlight Madness – Covid style – and on Saturday, 12/5, hit the shops during Shopping Stroll. Local businesses will continue the shopping stroll to bring their best specials, discounts, giveaways and more. Check off that list, shop, dine end enjoy the holiday magic in Federal Hill.
T. Rowe Price Relocating Headquarters from the Inner Harbor to Harbor Point
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. announced today it will relocate from its current headquarters at 100 E. Pratt St. to the Harbor Point development in Fells Point in 2024. T. Rowe Price has signed a 15-year lease for two buildings, totaling 450,000 sq. ft., that will be constructed by Beatty Development Group and Armada Hoffler Construction.
Baltimore Issues RFP for a Redevelopment or Replacement of the Baltimore Arena
BDC stated in a press release that “the goal of redevelopment is either a major renovation of the existing structure or a newly constructed arena at the current site. BDC’s goal is to create a major transformation of the existing Arena into a first-class, modern, entertainment and event venue through either renovation or new construction.”
Downtown Partnership Launching Holiday Pop-up Retail Store at Center Plaza
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore will open a pop-up retail store to help local makers increase sales and visibility during a COVID-challenged holiday gift season. The store will be open in a ground floor retail space made available by Artemis Properties on Center Plaza from noon to 8 pm each Wednesday through Sunday, December 2nd to the 23rd.
Stop by Federal Hill CBD Shop ‘Patorco’ for Great Black Friday Weekend Discounts
CBD is a non-psychoactive part of the hemp and cannabis plants. People claim mood-altering, pain-relieving and stress-reducing properties from the molecule. Aside from its calming properties, CBD also provides anti-inflammation effects.
‘Baltimore Small Business Stories’ Launches with Photo Essays of Local Entrepreneurs
A new website called Baltimore Small Business Stories (BaltimoreSmall.com) recently launched to highlight the unique stories of small business owners in the area. Baltimore Small Business Stories is a photo essay project by Federal Hill resident Jon Bregel and New York resident Rocco Campenelli.
Pet Shop and Groomer ‘D’Luxurious Paws’ Opens in Federal Hill
D’Luxurious Paws has opened at 924 Light St. in Federal Hill. The new pet shop, which offers pet grooming, dog daycare, and dog obedience school, takes over a space that was formerly home to pet shop Pawtimore before it closed in January.
Detroit-Style Pizza Restaurant ‘Underground Pizza’ Coming to Power Plant Live!
Detroit-style pizza concept Underground Pizza will be opening its first brick-and-mortar location at Power Plant Live! Downtown. Underground Pizza will take over a 1,400 sq. ft. space at the plaza that was formerly the home of Joe Squared and Charm City Pizza.
BMORE LICKS Now Open in Federal Hill
Popular Canton ice cream shop BMORE LICKS opened its second location at 901 Light St. in Federal Hill over the weekend. The 1,000 sq. ft. storefront was the former home of Pitilis Cleaners which closed earlier this year.
Shofer’s Furniture Closing in 2021, Properties Listed for Redevelopment
After 106 years in business, Shofer’s Furniture will be closing its shop at 930 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill next February or March. Shofer’s will begin a close-out sale right after Christmas.
‘On Brazilian Time’ Food Truck Patio Coming Soon to Key Highway in Federal Hill
Brothers David Braun and Alexandre Silva are opening the On Brazilian Time food truck which will stay parked at 1302 Key Hwy. in Federal Hill. Braun and Silva built an attached patio with picnic tables, bar tops, and string lighting for patrons to enjoy on the former gas station property.
Car Crashes into Blue Agave’s Parklet Dining Space
On Tuesday morning around 430am, a speeding car crashed into Blue Agave’s outdoor dining parklet on Light St. and destroyed it. No one was injured.
