The jacket was donated by The Wire creator David Simon and his author wife Laura Lippman, who are Baltimore residents. It was worn by English actor Dominic West in Season 2 of The Wire. Simon joked on Twitter that the jacket still had his scent.
Come join us for the 10th Annual Fall Festival!! Enjoy a day of fun, food and games for the whole family. Come home with local treasures from our amazing silent auction! This event is rain or shine and as always all proceeds go directly to support the students of Thomas Johnson!
Due to unexpected repairs, the Riverside Park Pool did not open its doors this year until August 11th. But, Baltimore Recreation and Parks has now agreed to keep the pool open an additional two weeks until September 16th. The pool was scheduled to close on September 3rd.
The long wait for the Riverside Park Pool is over as it will open for the first time this summer today at 12pm. There will be free admission to the pool on Saturday and Sunday.
The Riverside Park Pool is expected to open this weekend following multiple repairs. Baltimore City Recreation and Parks was originally scheduled to open the South Baltimore pool on June 23rd but water flooded into the basement pump room when the pool was filled, leading to a series of needed repairs.
A plan to expand the athletic fields at Riverside Park is finally moving forward now that Baltimore City has completed a $300,000 purchase of the triangular-shaped piece of land located beyond the outfield fences of Hap Hall Memorial Field. The land was purchased in May from CSX.
“The pool pump room flooded May 25 as a gate valve failed while attempting to fill the pool. We are working with a Contractor and BGE to make a repair.”
Last Friday, approximately 500 Under Armour employees volunteered at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School in Locust Point. Under Armour partnered with Heart of America Foundation and worked the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Ruppert Landscape, Mahan Rykiel, Herring Run Nursery, Site One, IMPACT Fitness Consulting, and United Rentals on the initiative.
LIVE WELL! Is a TJEMS PTO sponsored event aimed at bringing local vendors of health and fitness to our school for an afternoon of fun and fitness. Join us for our fun run at 4:45 and stay for healthy food and snacks, yoga, dance, strengthening and so much more!!
Hate litter? Love fitness? Well, your are in luck! SouthBMore.com is teaming up with 2 East Wells for more #TrashFit South Baltimore street cleanups. It’s a great chance to clean the neighborhood, meet some great neighbors, check out 2 East Wells, and have a delicious meal at Baltimore Soup Company – Federal Hill.
Beginning at four years old, Calvert School students embark on a ten year journey of curiosity, master, and purpose. We invite you to visit campus, hear from Administrators, and discover where the journey begins.
The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore is launching Thursday night Brews and Views at Harbor Point Central Plaza. It has also announced its lineup of Summer Socials at West Shore Park on Friday nights.
Easter egg Hunts for kids on back-to-back weekends, plus the Easter Bunny, games, prizes, food, and drinks.
An official groundbreaking took place last week for the Leadenhall Community Center which will be built in a lot adjacent to the Leadenhall Baptist Church at 1021 Leadenhall St. in Sharp-Leadenhall. The 2,400 sq. ft., $1,050,000 facility is part of Caves Valley Partners (CVP) Stadium Square redevelopment project.
9th Annual Fall Festival offers something for everyone. Fabulous Silent Auction, Games, Dunk Tank, Photo Booth, Moon Bounce, Pumpkin Decorating, Food and Drink, Music, and much more!
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School in Riverside/South Baltimore and George Washington Elementary School in Pigtown have a fresh new look thanks to 1,200 Under Armour volunteers. Last week was Under Armour’s “Week of WILL – a week of volunteerism and giving back to the city.” The initiative was in partnership with the Heart of America Foundation.
The improvements, along with a five-year landscaping and maintenance agreement, are a donation from 28 Walker. SBLL’s facility is surrounded on three sides by McHenry Row which features retail, apartments, and offices, as well as a future hotel.
Beautiful fully renovated home in excellent condition with 4 finished levels in Locust Point. Open layout with refinished hardwood floors throughout. Separate dining area, living room, powder room and pantry. Gourmet kitchen with a breakfast bar, high-end stainless steel appliances, gas stove with a wall mount pot filler, custom concrete countertops and a marble backsplash.
Fantastic opportunity to purchase into highly sought-after McHenry Pointe! Spacious 4bd/2.5ba home features a large two-car garage, hardwood floors throughout entirety of home, gourmet kitchen and massive rooftop deck. Guests are greeted by a large office/bedrooms on the lower level, featuring custom wood built-in shelving. Additionally, the lower level has a half bathroom, washer/dryer and 2 year old HVAC, plus access to the garage.
Just listed! Renovated 3-story rowhome in the heart of Pigtown! This move-in ready home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and an updated kitchen with new granite counter tops.
Nicely-appointed office space with vertical gardens, green roofing, workstations, natural light, and free parking just south of the Hanover Street Bridge. Ideal for an office tenant that wants to be in Baltimore City with access to main interstates, but not pay the current Central Business District rental rates.
The South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP) is pleased to host a free one-day conference on April 3rd, 2020 at the Horseshoe Casino. The event, Fostering Vital Neighborhoods: A Community Capacity Building Conference, will bring together grant makers, grant seekers, and community-focused nonprofits, and grassroots advocates across Baltimore City for a chance to network and enhance critical organizational skills.
We interrupt this BARCStoberfest messaging to bring you DAS SPAGHETS—or as her shelter records read, Spaghetti. Dis grape jelly filled ottman is an incredible specimen. The straight line from her chubby cheeks to her butt cheekies is a testament to nature’s great power.
My name’s Dotalina. I’m just 1 year old, so I’m full of energy and kitten mischief! As you can see, I’m gorgeous—but there’s more to me than just a pretty face. I could spend HOURS playing with my favorite feather toys. And when I’m tired, you should feel lucky that I’ll grace you with my presence for a post-play nap.
This petite princess has the cutest wrinkly face that makes her look like she’s always smiling. Looking for the cuddliest of cuddle buddies? Well, look no further! If Pumpkin sees an empty lap, she must climb into it. She is also an excellent little spoon and can’t wait to cuddle up next to everyone.
“Every day, sweet 8-year-old Celeste dreams of finding her forever home. It’s clear that Celeste has been on her own for a while—her eyes tell the saddest story. She is gentle, mellow and so appreciative of anyone who spends time with her.
Looking for a way to give back this weekend? The skate community at Carroll Skate Park is hosting a Skate & Clean-Up this Sunday, 8/9, from 6PM-8PM! Social distancing and masks are required for all volunteers.
“In this current climate, we think the Waterfront Wellness program carries even more meaning now as a free and accessible way for the Baltimore community to care for their health and wellness. Our staff is taking necessary precautions and implementing new safety features to help Baltimoreans comfortably enjoy their outdoor workouts,” said Laurie Schwartz, president of Waterfront Partnership.
he four-game series was originally scheduled from July 27-28 in Miami and July 29-30 in Baltimore, but was postponed due to COVID-19.
“This year countless heroes have helped the city and our great state battle the COVID 19 pandemic. After assessing the current status of the novel virus both at a local and national level, it’s apparent the situation remains fluid and a potential safety threat… we will run this year, but it will have to be apart.”
“Our 2 and 1/2 half-acre park will allow for social distancing. Please bring a blanket or chair and enjoy your beverage of choice while listening to this amazing, local band. This is a kid-friendly, free concert.”
Two of the American Visionary Art Museum’s much-anticipated annual summer events have changes for 2020: July 4th Visionary Pets on Parade goes virtual for this year, and The Hughes Family Flicks from the Hill movie series has been canceled.
Learn about the Federal Hill resident who tattooed his entire body blue and the local film maker who was captivated to share his story.
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.
Daniel Myers, who just opened Store It All Self Storage in Pigtown, is hoping to build a new restaurant building at a vacant lot at the corner of W. Cross St. and Sterrett St. The former parking lot was most recently used as a staging area for the construction Store It All, which sits adjacent to the lot.
Store It All Self Storage opened at 1018 S. Paca St. in Pigtown for a soft opening. Store It All renovated an existing three-story brick building dating back to 1906 and built an adjacent six-story addition.
Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young has signed an Executive Order reopening indoor dining at a reduced capacity while adding updated restrictions on gatherings.
Northeast Maglev, the company aiming to bring the Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) to the northeast corridor of the United States, aims to build its Baltimore station in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of South Baltimore. Phase I of the project will start downtown in Washington, D.C., make a stop at Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, and then arrive in Baltimore City.
A salon and real estate office in Federal Hill closes, a Pigtown bar becomes office space, a former Light St. bar is under renovation, a hotel is sold, and Fort Ave. has a new soccer supporters club.
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