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SouthBMore.com Launches New Business Directory, Your Guide to the Best of South Baltimore
The new directory is a one-stop shop for all your local needs, whether you’re looking for a place to eat, drink, shop, play, or work. You can browse by category, location, rating, or keyword, and find everything from menus and hours to photos and videos. Plus, you can access exclusive coupons, specials, and promotions from our partners, as well as stay on top of the upcoming events in the neighborhood.
Orioles Make Playoffs, Magic Number Down to 3 to Secure Home Playoff Games and 10 to Win Division Title
With 13 games left for the Orioles, 12 games left for the Blue Jays, and 13 games left for the Rangers, the Orioles magic number is three to secure at least the top Wild Card in the American League.
Before and After Shots of South Baltimore Developments with Google Maps’ New Satellite View
Google Maps updated its ‘satellite’ view of Baltimore City in the winter. To show development progress that has taken place in different parts of South Baltimore over the recent years, SouthBMore.com took screenshots of overhead images from Apple Maps that appear to be from 2017.
Portion of Light Street Closed Downtown for Emergency Gas Line Repairs
“We are closing Light St between Baltimore St and E Lombard St, so that BGE can do some emergency repairs to a gas line.”
Pratt Street to Close on Friday and Saturday for ‘Charm City Live’ Music Festival
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the traffic modifications for the Charm City Live Music Festival. Charm City Live is a free, one day festival that will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
State Funds Approved to Turn BCCC’s ‘Bard Building’ in Downtown into a Green Space
Earlier this month, the State of Maryland Board of Public Works approved $4.2 million to turn the Bard Building at 600 E. Lombard St. Downtown into a temporary green space. The Bard Building, which is owned by Baltimore City Community College (BCCC), has been vacant for 14 years. The green space will be a temporary use until BCCC develops a vision to redevelop the land.
Open Houses for the Proposed ‘Red Line’ Transit Line This Week
This project addresses a major gap in east-west transit service between Bayview and Woodlawn, through downtown Baltimore City.
Opinion: Ideas to Reimagine Oriole Park at Camden Yards
A Little League stadium honoring Memorial Stadium, a train exhibit, a pool club, a winter village, removed sections, Eutaw Street becoming a main street, and the Hilton becoming a resort hotel. These are just some of the ideas Kevin Lynch has for his favorite ballpark.
Burlington to Open 34,000 Sq. Ft. Store at the Inner Harbor
Burlington, which was long-known as Burlington Coat Factory before shortening its name, has leased a 34,000 sq. ft. space at Lockwood Place at 600 E. Pratt St. across from the Inner Harbor. Burlington takes over a third-story space that was has been vacant since Best Buy left in 2012.
Downtown’s ‘Hotel RL Baltimore’ to Become 130-Unit Apartment Building
A development group lead by investment company Byrnes & Associates, Inc. has acquired Hotel RL Baltimore at 207 E. Redwood St. and will convert it to an 130-unit apartment building. The 10-story, 80,414 sq. ft. building was built in 1905 and was converted from an office building to a hotel in 2015.
‘Our Baltimore’ Mural Added to Light and Pratt Street
A new mural that reads “Our Baltimore” has been added to the facade of 200 E. Pratt St. in the Inner Harbor. The building, which sits at the busy corner of Light St. and Pratt St., has offices and is home to the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. The Gallery Mall was previously as the building before it closed at the end of 2021.
German Wine Village Coming to the Inner Harbor for Three Weeks in May
The team behind Christmas Village in Baltimore is expanding with a new concept called Wine Village in Baltimore at West Shore Park. Wine Village will be open from May 11th to May 29th.
A Look at the New Team Store at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The new store includes a large and eclectic selection of hats along with jerseys, t-shirts, toys, baseball gear, and the Orioles homerun chain.
A Look at the New Food Offerings at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Levy will have offerings at traditional concession stands and food kiosks; provide the food at the SuperBook Bar & Restaurant; have a roaming dessert cart; and open B&O Markets where patrons can grab beers, sodas, and pretzels. There will also be a revamped Pepsi Picnic Perch.
SuperBook Bar & Restaurant Replacing Dempsey’s at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
SuperBook Bar & Restaurant will make its debut next week when the Baltimore Orioles host the New York Yankees on April 6th for the home opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The mobile sports betting lounge will take the place of Dempsey’s Brew Pub in the warehouse at 333 W. Camden St.
Events to Expect at CFG Bank Arena
The renovated CFG Bank Arena, which will reopen on April 7th for the Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2023 Tour, already has a busy stream of events booked. Following the approximately $250-million renovation of the arena by Oak View Group (OVG), a diverse schedule of events is planned for the Downtown Baltimore venue.
A Look at the Food Offerings at CFG Bank Arena
Group (OVG), the arena’s developer, hosted a media tour of the renovated arena yesterday and showed off the new food and beverage offerings available at the venue.
