Locust Point
Royal Caribbean Resumes Cruises Out of The Port of Baltimore
Royal Caribbean cruise ships returned to the Port of Baltimore last week for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Royal Caribbean joins Carnival, which resumed cruises from Baltimore in September, at the port.
Real Estate Brokerage ‘Compass’ Opening Office in Locust Point
Real estate brokerage Compass is under construction on a new office at Suite 104 and 108 at the Foundry on Fort Avenue in Locust Point. The approximately 4,000 sq. ft. space in the office complex was the former home of Studio 921 before the hair salon relocated to McHenry Row.
“90%” of Banner Row Townhome Buyers Already Locust Point Residents
Sales for Locust Point’s new Banner Row townhomes by 28 Walker and Ryan Homes are off to a hot start in large part because of buyers looking to stay in Locust Point. According to 28 Walker Owner Mark Sapperstein, “25 percent” of the 108 townhomes planned have been sold and “90 percent” of the buyers are coming from within the neighborhood.
McHenry Row Retail Nearing Return to 100% Leased
The retail at mixed-used development McHenry Row in Locust Point took a substantial hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the complex is nearing a return to 100 percent leased according to Owner Mark Sapperstein of 28 Walker. Several new businesses opened this fall and two others are in the works.
Search Underway As Two Stowaways Jumped from a Ship Docked in Locust Point
A search is underway in Baltimore as two stowaways jumped from the Flying Duchess cargo shipped docked in front of Domino Sugar in Locust Point.
Bourbon-Focused Restaurant ‘Copper Shark’ Coming to Locust Point
A bourbon-focused restaurant with a seasonal menu is coming to the Foundry on Fort Avenue complex at 921 E. Fort Ave. in Locust Point. Copper Shark will be filling a space that was occupied by Wine Market and then Ludlow Market for many years.
Barracuda’s Opens Weekly Pop-Up Restaurant at Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church
While Barracuda’s Locust Point Tavern is still trying to get its building at 1230 E. Fort Ave. back in operation after a July 4th fire, its drinks and dishes are now available four days a week at Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church at 1532 E. Fort Ave.
Studio 921 Relocates to McHenry Row in Locust Point
After 18 years at the Foundry on Fort Avenue complex in Locust Point, Studio 921 has moved a block east to 1607 Whetstone Way in McHenry Row. Studio 921 is downsizing from a 5,000 sq. ft. space to a smaller space that was previously the Hair Cuttery before it closed last year.
Limoncello and Papi Cuisine Named One of the ‘100 Best Restaurants for a Date in America’
Restaurant reservation website OpenTable and dating website Bumble teamed up to post a list of the ‘100 Best Restaurants for a Date in America in 2021.’ Locust Point’s Limoncello and South Baltimore’s Papi Cuisine made the list, and were the only two restaurants from Baltimore City selected.
FSK’s Giving Campaign Kickoff Happy Hour this Thursday at Diamondback
FSK’s Annual Giving Campaign is back and to kick it off, Diamondback has generously agreed to donate 10% of gross sales from the entire evening to the campaign. Please note that the FSK portion of the event technically runs from 5 to 8 pm, but even if you come early or stay late, they will still contribute 10% to FSK.
Klik Solutions Takes Over Key Highway Office Building
Klik Solutions has taken over the approximately 4,000 sq. ft., one-story office building at 1000 Key Hwy. East in Locust Point. The building was recently the offices for Weller Development Company before it moved to Port Covington.
Featured Listing: Stunning Silo Point Condo with Three Bedrooms, a Bonus Room, Viking Appliances, and Concrete Pillars
Welcome home to one of the most unique condos in Baltimore City. This 2746 SQ FT home boasts 3 bedroom, 3.5 baths + loft / den / bonus room, and a 2-story living room.
Volunteers Make Improvements to Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School during Silo Point Service Day
On Saturday, FirstService Residential, which manages Silo Point, partnered with Silo Point staff and residents as well as local businesses to hold its Service Day benefiting Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School.
French Navy Ship FNS AQUITAINE Currently Docked at Tide Point
FNS AQUITAINE is versatile & fully armed, with 109 highly qualified sailors plus 14 specialists from the Naval Aviation community aboard. The vessel is under the command of Commander Fabrice Hilbert.
Trees and Tracks Removed from CSX Yard in Locust Point
In recent months, CSX has removed some trees and a lot of tracks from its train yard in Locust Point. The work is taking place east of Andre St. and on both sides of E. Fort Ave.
Limoncello Featured on The Real Housewives of Potomac
Locust Point restaurant Limoncello was featured last week on Season 6, Episode 9 of The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) on Bravo. The scene was filmed in March.
Three Large Ships Left the Inner Harbor for a Military Sealift Command Training Exercise
On Saturday, large ship SS Antares left the North Locust Point Marine Terminal dock for USTRANSCOM’s Exercise Turbo Activation. On Monday, Cape Washington, which docks in Port Covington, left for the same no-notice military exercise. And, USNS Gordon, which docks at Canton Industrial Area, also recently left to participate in this exercise.
