On June 18, 2019, at approximately 6:20pm, a motorcycle was traveling northbound in the 1300 block of S. Monroe Street when it collided with an MTA bus.
Kevin was a Police Cadet from 1981- 1983 followed by his dedicated service to the people of Baltimore as a Police Officer. He retired in 2015. During his time as a Policeman, Kevin made a substantial impact on the community and all he came in contact with. He is notably remembered for earning the Award for Heroism with a “V” for valor, when he selflessly entered a burning building and rescued the occupants.
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. is under construction on a $50-million expansion of its fill/finish facility at 1111 S. Paca St. in Pigtown/Carroll-Camden Industrial Area. The expansion is expected to be completed in 2021 and is anticipated to create up to 60 new jobs in the next couple of years.
Giada De Laurentiis hosted a pizza party and cooking demonstration today with students from Baltimore City’s Harford Heights Elementary School. The event was held to celebrate that patrons under 21 are now allowed at De Laurentiis’ restaurant GDL Italian by Giada at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore.
Checkerspot Brewing Company is a lot bigger now that the second phase of construction is now complete at the South Baltimore brewery. Checkerspot, located at 175 West Ostend St., will host the grand opening of its new two-story addition on May 4th.
When Giada De Laurentiis signed on with Caesars to open a restaurant at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, she was disappointed to learn children would not be able to dine with their parents at the restaurant because of Maryland casino laws that have an age restriction of 21
Two food vendors close at Horseshoe Casino, a Federal Hill shop closes, a new scooter option in Baltimore, lower property taxes are proposed, upgrades to the IMAX, fundraising through fitness, and new locally-made sunglasses.
Housewerks is launching the Pigtown Flea Market this spring at its one-acre-plus property at 1415 Bayard St. in Pigtown/Carroll-Camden Industrial Area. The flea market will be limited to vendors selling antiques, vintage items, maker products, and collectibles.
“The property is ideal for woodworkers, artisans, metal shops, non-profits, and light industrial-type companies that are looking to be in the Pigtown area. It may also be attractive to residential developers who may look to convert the property into a residential use.”
Himmelrich Associates manages four large buildings near the intersection of Ostend St. and Sharp St. which have recently been rebranded as Stadium Crossing. Stadium Crossing includes a renovated former industrial building, a flex building which will be expanded and reimagined, an office building undergoing renovations, and a 1.3-acre waterfront property.
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.
With the 2018 Ravens season ending in January after an extra home playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium, the team will be completing its $120-million renovation of the stadium this offseason. The focus will be on completing two new escalators and elevators on the northwest corner of the stadium, completing two new luxury suites, expanding the kitchen facilities, and finishing enhancements to the club level.
South Baltimore may have a new post office, but area residents will no longer be able to pickup certified/registered mail, hold mail, and packages in the neighborhood. The pickups will now take place at the Brooklyn Curtis Bay Post Office at 10 16th Ave. in Anne Arundel County.
A big Baltimore lacrosse partnership, a basketball tournament is coming to Baltimore, two Federal Hill businesses relocate, two Federal Hill businesses open, and a Locust Point business celebrates its five-year anniversary.
CubeSmart purchased the 1.78 acre property from DeBois in 2017 for $2 million. DeBois had a two-story, 32,886 sq. ft. building on the property, which is located across the street from the Montgomery Park Business Center.
CBAC will be building a new “state-of-the-art” indoor and outdoor facility for BARCS in Cherry Hill. Topgolf ‘s three-story building will be constructed on Parking Lot J, and the current site of BARCS will serve as the outfield for the driving range. Therefore, Topgolf can begin construction before BARCS has completed its relocation.
The Ravens join the Dallas Cowboys as the second team in the NFL to partner with a casino. Learn more about this partnership and get an update on the entertainment-focused mixed use development coming to the area.
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.
A packed spring Baltimore weekend that includes Terrapin Taste Fest at AVAM, a festival featuring UMD Alumni businesses. This weekend also includes Bike Party, O’s/Giants, Gin Blossoms, Baltimore 10 Miler, Greater Good Market, Italian Festival, Taste of 3 Cites, Ruckus Fest, Charles Village Fest, Charity Challenge, and your complete rundown of outdoor fitness, famers’ markets, and brewery events. Have fun!
1337 Hanover is a gorgeous house with huge, well thought out spaces. The layout has high functionality with the rooms flowing into each other. Enjoy the large kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances as well as a window to the dining area. Enjoy the fireplace on cold days! Entertain with ease as the brightly lit main level goes from the kitchen to the dining room to the living room and to a large outdoor space with a patio and grass. House has multiple decks and a porch!
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.
As part of Baltimore City Recreation & Parks Rhythms & Reels lineup, The Big Lebowski will be played this Wednesday at Riverside Park. The movie is Rated R starts at “dusk.”
Beginning June 14 through August 23, Friday Fireworks & Music offers postgame, on-field performances by emerging female country music artists just following the final out of each of the seven Friday home games, preceding a spectacular fireworks display.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that the Hanover Street Bridge/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge will temporarily close this weekend for repair work.
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) presents the SoBo Summer Music Series through Saturday, August 24, 2019. The series features live music concerts and special events throughout South Baltimore. Widely known and emerging Baltimore-based musicians perform various genres including blues, brass band, funk, jazz, R&B, reggae and timba.
Grab a blanket, picnic under the stars, and watch a great film selection inspired by AVAM’s current exhibition. The Hughes Family Outdoor Theater features seating for more than a thousand on the natural amphitheater formed by Federal Hill; a 30-foot wide screen held from above by Adam Kurtzman’s Giant Golden Hand; a twinkling view of the city; and an amazing, all-ages, community experience that is FREE!
“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.
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.
Last summer, Lucas Hopkins, who is now seven, told his mother Amber Hopkins that he wanted money and asked how he could get some. She told him to come up with some kind of simple job that people might want. Lucas Hopkins had watered plants for his Riverside neighbors in the past and thought he could do that same service for more people. He got his mother, who is a teacher in Howard County and off during the summer, and brother Conor Hopkins, who is now five, on board and they launched Green Thumbs Plant Care.
Phubs focuses on Vietnamese street food favorites pho and banh mi. It also serves rice bowls, salads, sides, and specialty drinks. Chuong Nguyen said recipes come from his family’s take on pho from Northern Vietnam.
Ropewalk will close on July 1st to start a renovation project that will add mini duckpin bowling lanes and virtual reality, gaming, and arcade systems. It will also include a mostly cosmetic renovation of the existing spaces.
This Goodier Properties’ project was protested and heavily debated by the Locust Point Civic Association (LPCA) and Key Hwy. neighbor Domino Sugar for more than a year-and-half, but the three groups reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in recent months allowing Baltimore City Board of Municipal & Zoning Appeals (BMZA) to rezone the property.
“The new LED Sports Lights will provide improved efficiency, a brighter light with less glare, instant on/off capability and the ability to create dynamic light shows at M&T Bank Stadium,” said Ravens Senior Vice President of Stadium Operations Roy Sommerhof in a press release.
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