Pigtown
Groundwork Kitchen by Paul’s Place Opens in Pigtown
Groundwork Kitchen, a $10-million, 14,000 sq. ft. culinary arts training center, restaurant, and carryout shop at 925 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown, opened its first phase last week. The carryout shop is now open with the rest of the offerings slated to open in the coming months. This is a project by Paul’s Place which as been a part of the Pigtown community for 36 years.
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Announces $6 Million for Local Park Improvements
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP) is excited to announce $6 million of needed investments in neighborhoods across South Baltimore in coordination with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks. This will include long-planned, but until now unfunded, improvements to Carroll Park in Pigtown, Florence Cummins Park in Westport, and Solo Gibbs Park in Sharp-Leadenhall.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A smoke shop opens in Federal Hill, a collectors shop closes in Federal Hill, an office space is filled in Federal Hill, an office space is filled in Locust Point, a salon relocation in Locust Point, two Pigtown relocations, and a hotel Downtown will become apartments. Get caught up!
Culinary Architecture Expands its Specialty Grocery Store in Pigtown
Pigtown specialty grocery store Culinary Architecture at 767 Washington Blvd. has expanded into the adjacent retail space at 765 Washington Blvd. This retail space, which adds about 1,800 sq. ft. to Culinary Architecture’s footprint, was the former home of HomeFree USA.
‘Early Charm Ventures’ Relocates its Offices to Pigtown
In March, Early Charm Ventures relocated its executive and business offices from Spark Baltimore at Power Plant Live! in Downtown to the 1100 Wicomico building in Pigtown. Early Charm Ventures already had 2,150 sq. ft. of production and laboratory space in the building, and added 3,000 sq. ft. of office and conference meeting space in this move.
The B&O Railroad Museum Farmers Market Starts This Thursday
The B&O Railroad Museum is thrilled to announce that the B&O Farmers Market, in partnership with the Fell’s Point Farmers Market, is back by popular demand!
Carroll Park Community Vision Meeting Scheduled for April 28th
“Please join Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Community Engagement Team for a community vision meeting to discuss future park improvements and programming at Carroll Park.”
13,000 Sq. Ft. Pigtown Warehouse Under Renovation After Changing Hands
One tenant has already signed a lease for a portion of the building, and and 6,500 sq. ft. of warehouse space and a 3,000 sq. ft. loft space is currently available.
Bill McLennan to Retire as Paul’s Place Executive Director Next Year
“It has been an incredible journey, during which Paul’s Place has grown to help so many people in the community. I’m proud to have played a role in that and excited to watch the organization continue to bring much-needed support services to City residents,” said McLennan
Public Storage Adding Second Facility Near Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
Public Storage is doubling down on its offerings in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area as it is building a five-story, 940-unit storage facility on the 1500 block of Ridgely St. The project, which has been under construction since the fall, was initially supposed to be a Beyond Self Storage facility, but Public Storage has taken over the project, as well as acquired Beyond Self Storage’s Woodlawn location.
Retail Collective Featuring Little Miner Taco, FEEL GOOD Cafe, and an Art Gallery Coming to Pigtown
Washington, D.C.-based developer Mike Azimi has purchased 1009 W. Barre and 1011 W. Barre St. in Pigtown/Barre Circle and is planning a retail collective with Little Miner Taco, FEEL GOOD Cafe, and an art gallery selling Baltimore-made crafts. The one-story buildings, which total 6,751 sq. ft., were formerly the home of Total A-V Systems.
Mayorga Organics Relocating from Rockville to 120,000 Sq. Ft. Building in Pigtown
Mayorga Organics, a coffee, chia, quinoa, and beans importer and manufacturer based in Rockville, is moving its Maryland operations to a 120,000 sq. ft. building at 901 W. Ostend St. in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area/Pigtown. Mayorga Organics will purchase the one-story building on March 16th and begin a two-year renovation of the building.
Touring the Progress at Groundwork Kitchen in Pigtown
Construction is wrapping up on Groundwork Kitchen, the $6.1-million, almost 15,000 sq. ft. culinary arts training center, restaurant, and carryout shop at 925 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown. This is a project by Paul’s Place which as been a part of the Pigtown community for 36 years.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A new spa opens in Federal Hill, a Federal Hill shop upgrades to a bigger space, a restaurant leaves Pigtown, and two local restaurants close out-of-town locations.
Federal Hill and Pigtown Main Streets Receive Grants for Small Businesses from the State of Maryland
Federal Hill Main Street and Pigtown Main Street are among the 41 main street programs across the state that will receive funding from the State of Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan today announced $7 million in awards for these programs.
Commercial Spotlight: Cold Storage/Refrigerated Space Building Available for Sale
This property in Carroll-Camden has a 2,000 sq. ft. walk-in cooler and refrigerated space, a second-floor office space, and fenced-in parking. It’s located near the stadiums and Baltimore’s new “entertainment district.”
Local Entertainment Venues Receive Aid From Governor Hogan’s RELIEF Act
Yesterday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced $30 million in stimulus funds for more than 90 live music and performance venues around Maryland. Many South Baltimore and Downtown venues were recipients of this aid.
