Federal Hill

TJEMS, Federal Hill Prep, and FSK Rank in Baltimore’s Top 6 Elementary Schools
Riverside’s Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School (TJEMS) was ranked as the top elementary school in Baltimore City, according to a new U.S. News & World Report Ranking.

‘Smoking Joe’s BBQ’ Closes in Federal Hill
Smokin Joe’s Smokehouse Cafe closed its 800 sq. ft. restaurant at 1448 Light St. in Federal Hill in recent weeks. The Eastern North Carolina BBQ carryout restaurant opened in 2021 after being a catering business for 10 years.

35th Annual Inner Harbor Lighted Boat Parade on December 2nd
The Lighted Boat Parade will circle around the Inner Harbor on December 2nd starting at 5pm.

Bakery ‘Zoe’s Just Dezzerts’ Opening in Federal Hill, Employs and Supports Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Bakery Zoe’s Just Dezzerts opens tomorrow at 828 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. The bakery, which focuses on coffee and desserts, is a new business by Jennifer and Adrian Goldzsmidt and their daughter Zoe Goldzsmidt, who has autism.

Knockout Fitness Closes in Federal Hill
Knockout Fitness has closed in Federal Hill after 11 years. It was owned by brothers Chris and Jason Nissley. Jason Nissley is opening Bodies by Knockout in Fells Point and has a website and fitness app called Bodies by Jason. Chris Nissley said in an Instagram post he is moving on to new opportunities.

Healthy Harbor Members Swim in Inner Harbor, Invite People to Join Next Year
Data from Waterfront Partnership’s 2023 Healthy Harbor Report Card, an annual report released today that tracks water quality, ecosystem health and restoration impacting Baltimore’s Harbor and streams, supports Waterfront Partnerships plans to hold a public swimming event in 2024.

South Baltimore Properties Available for Rent
Looking for a rental in Locust Point or Federal Hill? We have plenty available for rent, and we also manage these properties as well. For more information contact licensed real estate sales person, Kellie Carper, by cell or email to discuss options 443-591-7158/kellie.carper@aol.com.

‘The Local Oyster’ Closing on November 11th
Yesterday on social media, The Local Oyster announced it will be closing its locations in Locust Point and Mount Vernon. Its last day of service will be Saturday, November 11th.

Shawarma Shop ‘Gyroll’ Opens at Cross Street Market
Gyroll has two lava rock rotisseries that cook a skewer of marinated and seasoned chicken shawarma as well as a skewer of beef and lamb shawarma. It offers falafel as a vegetarian option.

New Stop Sign Coming to Fort Avenue
“A huge thank you to the neighbors who brought this issue to my attention and advocated to help us get this commitment. This intersection has a high volume of pedestrian traffic, specifically parents walking their children to and from Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School (TJEMS).”

Harborplace Renderings Show a Gondola Across the Inner Harbor
Renderings for MCB Real Estate’s Harborplace redevelopment showed a gondola spanning the Inner Harbor from Rusty Scupper to Pier Six Pavilion. MCB does not control the parcels where the gondola is envisioned, but did want to put the idea out there.

Plans Revealed for Harborplace Redevelopment
Today, MCB Real Estate unveiled plans for a redevelopment of Harborplace at the Inner Harbor. The plan includes demolishing the pair of two-story shopping pavilions and replacing them with four new buildings with apartments, retail, and commercial space.

Candlelight Vigil Tonight at Digital Harbor for Firefighter Rodney Pitts III
There will be a candlelight vigil tonight at 7pm at Digital Harbor High School in Federal Hill for Baltimore City firefighter Rodney Pitts III.

South Baltimore Business Roundup
Two new smoke shops in Federal Hill, a Federal Hill sushi restaurant expands, a new business on Cross Street, and a corner bar exhibit at a local museum.

Floating Hotel Business ‘FLOHOM’ Manufacturing Boats in Baltimore Peninsula
Floating hotel business FLOHOM, which already has two luxury houseboats at marinas in Baltimore, will manufacture its future boats in garages at the Port Covington Marina in the Baltimore Peninsula development in South Baltimore

Tabrizi’s to Close at Harborview at the End of the Year
Restaurant and wedding venue Tabrizi’s will close at 500 Harborview Dr. in the Harborview community in Federal Hill at the end of the year.

Rash Field Phase II Refines Plans, Hopes to Start Construction in Fall 2024
Plans for Rash Field Phase II received rave reviews at Baltimore City Planning Department’s Urban Design and Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP) this month. Waterfront Partnership is hoping to get started on this phase in Fall 2024.