Locust Point
Tribe Cycle Opening at McHenry Row
Annapolis-based spin studio Tribe Cycle will be opening a second location at McHenry Row in Locust Point. Tribe will fill a space that was vacated by Rev Cycle Studio in September.
Domino Sugar Resumes Sugar Processing Following Tuesday Fire
American Sugar Refining, Inc. (ASR Group), owner of the Domino Sugar refinery in Locust Point in Baltimore, announced today that work has resumed at the facility following Tuesday’s fire that destroyed the raw sugar shed. The 510 ASR Group employees began to return to work on Wednesday when power was restored to the campus.
Domino Sugar’s Raw Sugar Shed Catches Fire, Collapses
Today, at approximately 3pm, the Domino Sugar raw sugar shed in Locust Point caught fire and collapsed to the ground. Baltimore Fire Department had the three-alarm fire mostly extinguished within about 50 minutes.
Under Armour Announces Plan to Move Headquarters from Locust Point to Port Covington in 2025
Today, Under Armour announced plans to build a five-story, 284,000 sq. ft. office building at its 50-acre Port Covington property at 2601 Port Covington Dr. This will allow the company to move its global headquarters and have its Baltimore workforce together in one location.
Vegan Taco Carry-out and Delivery Business ‘Mez’ Opens at McHenry Row
Vegan taco carry-out and delivery business Mez launched in January out of ShareKitchen at McHenry Row in Locust Point. ShareKitchen is at the back of the Banner Building at McHenry Row, adjacent to Diamondback Brewing Company’s outdoor dining patio.
Domino Sugars Sign Becomes a Popular Meme
As the neon Domino Sugars sign was coming down over the weekend, the “no” was left up and a lot of Baltimoreans had fun making a meme of it. The sign, which sits at the company’s Key Hwy. campus and overlooks the Inner Harbor, is in process of being replaced with an LED version.
100-Acres of Property Available at the North Locust Point Marine Terminal
Maryland Department of Transportation’s Port Administration (MPA) has put out a Request for Information (RFI) for approximately 100 acres of available real estate at the North Locust Point Marine Terminal (NLP), which is part of the Port of Baltimore. The property is along the Inner Harbor, stretching from Hull St. to the west and Wallace St. to the east.
Four South Baltimore Restaurants Receive Support from Route One Apparel
Route One Apparel, a Towson-based company selling Maryland-themed clothing and accessories, recently purchased $10,000 in gift cards to Baltimore-area restaurants impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
Letters from the ‘Domino Sugars’ Sign Donated to Second Chance
Domino Sugar, which is currently removing its iconic neon sign and replacing it with a LED version, will be donating the old letters and sign border to Second Chance. Baltimore Museum of Industry received the dot in “I” to display in its Decker Gallery.
Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac Films Scene at Limoncello in Locust Point
Last week, Limoncello in Locust Point became the set for Bravo show The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP). Limoncello General Manager Vincenzo Schiano called it a “super fun experience” for him and his staff.
The Domino Sugars Sign Goes Dark – For Now
On Monday, the lights on the iconic Domino Sugars sign in Locust Point were turned off. Domino Sugar is replacing its nearly 70-year-old neon sign that lights up the Inner Harbor with a new LED version. Preliminary work on the approximately $2-million project has been underway in recent weeks, and demolition of the existing letters on the sign began early this week. The new sign will be lit for the first time on the 4th of July.
Francis Scott Key’s Pasta Palooza Virtual Fundraiser This Saturday
Pasta Palooza, one of Francis Scott Key’s biggest fundraisers of the year, is going virtual this year! Ticket sales for the event have closed, but you can still support FSK in a couple of ways including the 50/50 raffle and silent auction.
Serenity Wine Cafe Receives Donation from The Famous Fund
Serenity Wine Cafe in Locust Point is the latest South Baltimore restaurant to receive a donation from Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s The Famous Fund. Jimmy’s started the fund on GoFundMe to support local restaurants that have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and dining shutdowns.
‘European Wax Center’ and ‘Mr. Lee’s Dry Cleaning’ Opening at McHenry Row
McHenry Row in Locust Point is adding two tenants as European Wax Center and Mr. Lee’s Dry Cleaning are opening at the shopping center. European Wax Center is filling a space previously occupied by Massage Envy and Mr. Lee’s is taking over a space vacated by Fresh Cleaners.
SOBO Strength and Performance to Open on Hull Street in Locust Point
A new gym called SOBO Strength and Performance will open at 1104 Hull St. in Locust Point. The 4,500 sq. ft., two-story brick building was previously the home of the International Longshoremen’s Association AFL-CIO which relocated to Dundalk.
Barracudas and Pickles Pub Get Donations from The Famous Fund
South Baltimore restaurants Barracudas and Pickles Pub are the latest businesses to receive donations from Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s The Famous Fund. Jimmy’s started the fund on GoFundMe to support local restaurants that have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and dining shutdowns.
Domino Sugar to Replace its Neon Sign with a New LED Sign
Domino Sugar announced this week that it is replacing its nearly 70-year-old neon sign that lights up the Inner Harbor with a new LED version. Preliminary work on the approximately $2-million project is underway. The current lights will turn off on March 1st and the new sign will be lit for the first time on the 4th of July.
