Pigtown
Suspended Brewing Company Announces it is Leaving Pigtown
Suspended Brewing Company has announced it is leaving Pigtown for a new location in North Baltimore. It will vacate its 3,000 sq. ft. building at 912 Washington Blvd. that it first moved into in 2017.
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Announces $1 Million for B&O Railroad Museum Renovation
The renovation of the 30,000 sq. ft. South Car Works building is expected to cost $30 million. B&O has received a $5-million gift from CSX and a $3-million pledge from the State of Maryland for the project.
South Baltimore Now Podcast: South Baltimore’s New Brewery District
Welcome to the South Baltimore Now! Podcast where we talk about everything that’s great about our neighborhood. In this episode, Kevin and Nate discuss the new South Baltimore Brewery District with the brewery owners from Pickett Brewing Company, Wico Street Beer Co., and Checkerspot Brewing Company.
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.
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.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s ‘TailGOAT’ Coming to Hammerjacks Venue this Ravens Season
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT tailgate party for Ravens games will be at a new location this season. The Southeast Baltimore seafood restaurant is moving its TailGOAT from the parking lot at the Parker Metal Building to the Hammerjacks outdoor music and event space at 1300 Russell St.
Local Breweries Collaborate to Create South Baltimore Brewery District
Checkerspot Brewing Co., Pickett Brewing Company, Suspended Brewing Company, and Wico Street Beer Co. are joining forces to create a walkable craft beer district near the stadiums in South Baltimore and launching it with an inaugural event on October 28, 2023. Event-goers will enjoy craft beer releases, live music and celebrations as they walk between the four breweries.
B&O Railroad Museum Plans $30 Million Renovation with New Pigtown-Facing Entrance
On Thursday, Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Museum announced a $30-million renovation that will add new exhibits and a public plaza called the CSX Bicentennial Garden to the museum, as well as reorient the museum to front the Pigtown neighborhood. B&O has received a $5-million gift from CSX and a $3-million pledge from the State of Maryland for the project.
BPD Commissioner Michael Harrison Steps Down, Pigtown Native Richard Worley Nominated as Replacement
Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that he will nominate Richard Worley, currently Deputy Commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department’s (BPD) Operations Bureau, to serve as Baltimore’s next Police Commissioner.
‘Friends Grille’ Closes in Pigtown
Prior to Friends Grille, the location had been home to Pigtown Tavern, SHAKERS, and Jigg’s Tavern.
Sandtown Furniture Co. Opens Wedding and Event Venue at its New Carroll-Camden Woodshop
Sandtown Furniture Co., which moved into its new 32,000 sq. ft. woodshop and headquarters at 1226 Wicomico St. late last year, recently opened a wedding and event venue in its showroom. The venue is called The Butterfly Room.
Ma’ede Ethiopian Market and Cafe Opens in Pigtown
Ma’ede Ethiopian Market and Café opened this month at 825 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown. It is a new business by neighborhood resident Emu Zenebe who owned a previous Ethiopian restaurant in Pigtown and has been working in the mortgage industry in recent years. Zenebe used 825 Washington Blvd. as a real estate office after buying it in 2013.
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake Builds Three New Townhomes in Pigtown
Last Friday, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for three new-construction homes in Pigtown. The organization built the homes on a vacant lot on the 1100 block of Ward St. The project also included two home rehabs on the block.
Royal Farms Expanding Gas Station Next to Carroll Park
Royal Farms is expanding its gas station and convenient store at 1801 Washington Blvd. in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area. The company purchased the former Global Messenger Corp building at 1821 Washington Blvd.
Early-Morning Fire Destroys Two Pigtown Businesses
A fire, which occurred this morning in Pigtown, destroyed businesses The Sen Store and Royal by SBE on the 700 block of Washington Blvd.
Wico Street Beer Co. Now Open in Pigtown
Brewery Wico Street Beer Co. opened in November at 1100 Wicomico St. in Pigtown. The brewery, which was built in a 4,200 sq. ft. space on the first floor of the 1100 Wicomico office building, is part of a future marketplace of tenants on the first floor of the building.
Featured Listing: Beautiful 1,936 Sq. Ft., Four-Bedroom Garage Townhome
Welcome to 882 Ryan Street in the Camden Crossing community – This beautiful garage townhome offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and nearly 2,000 square feet of living space. The main living level offers an open floorplan consisting of a living room, dining room, power room, and kitchen.
