Brooklyn

Masonville Cove Campus Fully Reopens After the Birth of Two Bald Eagles
The Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center campus has fully reopened after temporary restrictions to protect of a pair of nesting bald eagles were lifted this month. The bald eagles, which welcomed two male eaglets that were visible in May, were the first nesting pair at Masonville Cove since environmental restoration efforts began in 2007.

Port of Baltimore Sets Cargo Record in 2018
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.

Bald Eagles Land at Masonville Cove in Brooklyn
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 Smoking Swine, The Green Bowl, and Dizzy Cow Pizzeria Opening a Restaurant and Bar in Brooklyn
Food trucks The Smoking Swine, The Green Bowl, and Dizzy Cow Pizzeria are teaming up to take over the former O’Flynn’s Crab & Cask House at 3432 S. Hanover St. in South Baltimore’s Brooklyn neighborhood. O’Flynn’s was open for a year and a half after it replaced long-time, Brooklyn-staple O’Brady’s Crab House.

Tuesday’s Under 250: Renovated Four-Bedroom Cape Cod with a Large Backyard
This renovated four-bedroom Cape Cod-style home in Brookyn features new flooring throughout, a high-end kitchen, ceramic tile bathrooms, a finished basement, a front porch, and a large fenced-in back yard.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Friday Evening on Patapsco Ave.
At approximately 5:00pm, a motorcycle was traveling westbound in the 1300 block of W. Patapsco Avenue. Investigators believe the operator lost control of the motorcycle just before it crashed.

Smooth New Driving Surface Complete on Hanover Street Bridge
The long wait is over for a smooth new driving surface on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, which is also known as the Hanover Street Bridge. Over the weekend, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) applied a new asphalt surface on top of the bridge’s concrete deck. Check out pictures of the new look bridge.

South Baltimore Business Roundup
A new doughnut shop and Mediterranean restaurant for Ridgely’s Delight, another poke restaurant is coming to the area, a former Otterbein Swim Club lifeguard signs with the Chicago Bears, the Carolina Panthers were back in South Baltimore, and a large property in Brooklyn is under contract.

This Weekend’s Hanover Street Bridge Resurfacing Project Postponed
Drivers will have to wait a bit longer for a smooth surface on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, also known as the Hanover Street Bridge, as this weekend’s scheduled resurfacing has been postponed due to the potential for inclement weather.

Study Recommends a $50-Million Rehabilitation of the Hanover Street Bridge
The Hanover Street Corridor Study has been completed and it recommends a $50-million renovation of the 102-year-old Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, often referred to as the Hanover Street Bridge. Six options were considered in the study, including demolishing and replacing the bridge, rehabilitating the bridge, and building a separate bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.

Fairfield Industrial Property Sells for $1.6 Million, Leased to Automobile Business
A 5.5 acre piece of land at 1940 Chesapeake Ave. in the Fairfield Maritime District recently sold for $1.6 million. The property was a former manufacturing plant that closed more than 10 years ago.

Harbor Heartbeat Report Shows Most of the Inner Harbor and Middle Branch is Swimmable More Than 60% of the Time
Waterfront Partnership unveiled its Harbor Heartbeat Report. This brand-new report expands the scope of the report card issued in previous years to cover seven key indicators of harbor health: fecal bacteria, sewer repairs, pollution tracking, litter and debris, restoration projects, ecosystem health, and volunteering.

Tuesdays Under 250: Four-Bedroom Single Family Home in Brooklyn Across From a Large Park
This single family home in Brooklyn features a large yard with a deck, pool, and large driveway. The 1,938 sq. ft. interior features four bedrooms, large spaces, renovated bathrooms, and an updated kitchen.