Port Covington
The Baltimore Sun Considers Plan to Close its Port Covington Printing Press
The Port Covington Master Plan shows the eventual elimination of Sun Park, replacing it with an oval park called Founder’s Park and new buildings and blocks.
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.
Developer Mark Sapperstein Planning 25-Acre Residential Development in Port Covington
Developer Mark Sapperstein and his company 28 Walker are planning a 25-acre residential development at the former Locke Insulators campus at 2525 Insulator Dr. in Port Covington.
New Ownership at City Garage in Port Covington to Focus Leasing on Life Sciences
Commercial real estate investment firm South Duvall has bought into the City Garage building at 101 W. Dickman St. in Port Covington. South Duvall is now the managing partner of the building while Sagamore Ventures, which renovated the former 141,036 sq. ft. warehouse into an office building in 2016, also remains on as a partner.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A Federal Hill business closes until spring, a Cross Street Market stall launches a food trailer, a tech company expands near M&T Bank Stadium, and updates at Port Covington.
First Renderings Revealed for the ‘Reimagine Middle Branch’ Plan
Last week at the first public meeting for the Reimagine Middle Branch plan, preliminary design renderings were released by the design team at James Corner Field Operations.
Public Process and Planning Underway for the ‘Reimagine Middle Branch’ Plan
Reimagine Middle Branch, a plan to reconnect South Baltimore to the 11-plus miles of shoreline along the Patapsco River, has started the public input process. James Corner Field Operations, the landscape architecture firm selected to lead this plan, held a meet-and-great and day of activities on the water on September 12th. A public meeting will also be held virtually this Wednesday.
Photo Tour of the Port Covington Development
On Tuesday, SouthBMore.com had a tour of the Port Covington Development Chapter 1B construction site with Weller Development Senior Director of Construction Casey Larkin and Vice President of Operations Matthew Rienzo.
Cruise Ship Returns to South Baltimore
For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a cruise ship has returned to the Port of Baltimore in Port Covington. The Carnival Cruise Line ‘Pride’ is in town until it departs for a trip on September 12th.
TWISB Episode 16: Discussing the Port Covington Project with Weller Development Partner Steve Siegel
On Episode 16 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews Weller Development Partner Steve Siegel to get in-depth on the Port Covington Development. This project is described as the largest urban redevelopment project in the country and there are currently five new buildings under construction. Listen to hear all about the project that is reimagining a South Baltimore neighborhood.
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.
Rye Street Tavern Reopens for Private Events, Targets 2022 Restaurant Reopening
Rye Street Tavern at the Sagamore Spirit distillery at 301 E. Cromwell St. in Port Covington has reopened for private events, however its public restaurant remains closed. NoHo Hospitality Group, the New York City-based restaurant group by Chef Andrew Carmellini that ran Rye Street Tavern, is not currently involved.
Sagamore Spirit Launches Canned Craft Cocktails
Port Covington rye whiskey distillery Sagamore Spirit has launched new canned cocktails. The cocktails will be available in four-packs and sold at liquor stores in Maryland, New Jersey, and Washington, DC.
2020 Census: South Baltimore Peninsula Gains 4,071 Residents, Baltimore City Loses 27,471 Residents
While Baltimore City continues to lose population, the South Baltimore Peninsula continues to buck the trend with significant population gains. Baltimore City has lost 27,471 residents since 2010, but the South Baltimore Peninsula has gained 4,071 residents in the past decade, according the 2020 Census.
ZeroFox Acquires Phoenix-Based Company, Reopens South Baltimore Office
ZeroFox, the South Baltimore-based external threat intelligence and protection company, has made its second corporate acquisition in the last nine months with its recent purchase of Phoenix-based Vigilante.
South Baltimore Development Photo Tour
There is a lot of construction taking place in South Baltimore, so here is a photo tour of all the real estate developments in the area.
New Cocktail Bar Opens at Sagamore Spirit Distillery
Sagamore Spirit recently opened the Nineteen O’Nine whiskey bar at its waterfront distillery in Port Covington. This operation was made possible due to legislation passed in the Maryland General Assembly in 2019 that paved the way for distilleries to have bars.
