A smoke shop opens in Federal Hill, a convenience store opens on S. Charles St., Tiki Barge is not opening this year, an Annapolis-born seafood restaurant opens on Pratt St., P.F. Chang’s is closing, Gap is closing, a restaurant changes its name in Federal Hill, and Sagamore Spirit teams up with Sierra Nevada.
Kevin was a Police Cadet from 1981- 1983 followed by his dedicated service to the people of Baltimore as a Police Officer. He retired in 2015. During his time as a Policeman, Kevin made a substantial impact on the community and all he came in contact with. He is notably remembered for earning the Award for Heroism with a “V” for valor, when he selflessly entered a burning building and rescued the occupants.
Officer Kevin “ButterBean” Vaught was a popular fixture around South Baltimore during his 18 years working in the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Southern District. Officer ButterBean passed away on Thursday after a battle with stage four liver cancer at the age of 57. He was diagnosed with cancer in March 2018 and was undergoing treatments at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Following the popularity of SouthBMore.com’s ‘Places to Eat on the South Baltimore Peninsula’ census in 2018, SouthBMore.com has decided to make it a yearly study to provide a complete overview of the state of the dining scene on the South Baltimore Peninsula. SouthBMore.com takes a look at the total amount of places to eat, the occupancy rate, the amount of places that have pizza, alcoholic beverages, sushi, juice, Mexican, and more. Take a look!
Last night, concepts were revealed for a competition that aims to turn the Middle Branch Waterfront into a more than 11-mile park system in South Baltimore along the shoreline of the Patapsco River.
SouthBMore.com Founder and Publisher Kevin Lynch was featured on WBAL’s The Brett Hollander Show podcast yesterday discussing the groundbreaking of Chapter 1 of Port Covington and the history of the site, as well as the opening of the Cross Street Market.
The Port Covington Development Team broke ground today on Chapter 1 of the 235-acre, $5.5-billion, multi-decade Port Covington Development. The approximately $700-million phase is planned to include approximately 1.38 million sq. ft. of office, 337,450 sq. ft. of retail, 976,667 sq. ft. of residential, and 285,000 sq. ft. of hotel space across more than 12 city blocks.
Under Armour President and Chief Operating Officer Patrik Frisk sat down with SouthBMore.com on Wednesday and said the headquarters at Tide Point fits the company’s current needs. “There will be a time when that will happen,” Frisk said referring to the future Port Covington Campus expansion, but noted that Under Armour is “not ready yet” to move forward. There is no specific timeline at this point as to when Under Armour will begin construction on Phase One.
After spending 2017 and 2018 restructuring the company, Under Armour has netted positive results in the first quarter of 2019. Under Armour had its revenues rise 2 percent to $1.2 billion and recorded a net income or profit of $22 million in the first three months of this year.
The eight buildings proposed will total approximately 1,142,100 sq. ft. with 403,000 sq. ft. of office space, 166,885 sq. ft. of retail space, and 548 apartments on five city blocks. All five blocks will be created on the grass lot and parking lots surrounding The Baltimore Sun’s Sun Park. The blocks are across E. Cromwell St. from the already-completed Sagamore Spirit Distillery.
E1 is planned to have 1,400 parking spaces; a first-floor grocery store up to 48,000 sq. ft.; up to 16,000 sq. ft. of first-floor flex spaces which could be used for residential, offices, or retail; up to 20,000 sq. ft. of first-floor retail; and 150,000 to 170,000 sq. ft. of apartments on the upper floors totaling 150 to 158 units.
Representatives from Weller Development presented plans today for an eight-story, 233,000 sq. ft. office building along E. Cromwell St. in Port Covington to Baltimore City Planning Department’s Urban Design & Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP). This office building is one of eight new buildings that have been presented to UDAAP for the first phase of Chapter 1 in the 235-acre, $5.5 billion, multi-decade Port Covington Development by The Port Covington Development Team.
Exelon Generation’s Gould Street Generating Station at 2199 Gould St. in Port Covington is being retired on June 1, 2019. Exelon has put the 5.5-acre waterfront property up for sale with real estate broker Cushman & Wakefield.
South Point in Port Covington has acquired a 7-day beer, wine, and liquor license (BD7). Located at 101 W. Cromwell St., this seasonal waterfront outdoor bar made its debut last summer at West Covington Park. It was previously only open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
The Port Covington Development Team says the project will “feature several key ecosystems focused on technology, life sciences and education.”
The Port Covington Development Team presented plans for Rye Street Market, a four-building, block-long project totaling 243,500 sq. ft. It will include a 13,000 sq. ft. open-air market and food hall, 50,000 sq. ft. of pedestrian-oriented retail, 180,000 sq. ft. of office space, and a rooftop event space.
Two new buildings at Port Covington will bring 390 apartment units and 25,885 sq. ft. of retail to South Baltimore. Learn about these buildings and the scope of Chapter 1 of this multi-decade development project.
Mother’s Federal Hill Grille is celebrating its 21st birthday in South Baltimore with a new menu and new specials, as well as packaging its soups, dressings, and ice creams for customers to go. New items include a Lobster and Shrimp Roll, NOLA BBQ Shrimp, Lobster Cobb Salad, Eastern Shore Rockfish topped with Crabmeat, and Veggie Stir Fry
500 Park Avenue resides in the heart of Mount Vernon, on Park Avenue between West Franklin Street and West Hamilton Street. This property is an integral part of the Mount Vernon Centre, a master planned urban development project encompassing an entire city block and comprised of Mt. Vernon Marketplace, 520 Park Apartments, Bikram Yoga Wellness and Ceremony Coffee. 500 Park Avenue offers studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments with a modern aesthetic and inviting amenities. The oversized apartment windows and the property’s sundeck both provide breathtaking city views.
After seven months of growing more than 116,000 baby oysters in the waters near its Inner Harbor facility, employees from ASR Group’s Domino® Sugar refinery transported the mollusks to their permanent home on a sanctuary reef in the Patapsco River on May 22. Learn more about this and watch the video.
A packed spring Baltimore weekend that includes Terrapin Taste Fest at AVAM, a festival featuring UMD Alumni businesses. This weekend also includes Bike Party, O’s/Giants, Gin Blossoms, Baltimore 10 Miler, Greater Good Market, Italian Festival, Taste of 3 Cites, Ruckus Fest, Charles Village Fest, Charity Challenge, and your complete rundown of outdoor fitness, famers’ markets, and brewery events. Have fun!
1337 Hanover is a gorgeous house with huge, well thought out spaces. The layout has high functionality with the rooms flowing into each other. Enjoy the large kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances as well as a window to the dining area. Enjoy the fireplace on cold days! Entertain with ease as the brightly lit main level goes from the kitchen to the dining room to the living room and to a large outdoor space with a patio and grass. House has multiple decks and a porch!
When you head into any of these locations and mention the fundraiser at the register, half of your lunch/dinner total will go directly to BARCS to help support lifesaving programs and animal care for the more than 11,000 animals served per year.
The State of Maryland has two new First Dogs as Governor Larry Hogan and wife First Lady Yumi Hogan adopted two dogs yesterday from the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) in South Baltimore.
The note with Duke essentially said, “This is Duke; he has his favorite toy, his crate and his food, and he needs a new home and someone to love him,'” Stephanie Dagenhart, who discovered Duke, told TODAY.
The 2.564 acre and approximately 112,000 sq. ft. waterfront property sits on the Middle Branch. The BARCS and Office of Animal Control joint building is 23,000 sq. ft.
As part of Baltimore City Recreation & Parks Rhythms & Reels lineup, The Big Lebowski will be played this Wednesday at Riverside Park. The movie is Rated R starts at “dusk.”
Beginning June 14 through August 23, Friday Fireworks & Music offers postgame, on-field performances by emerging female country music artists just following the final out of each of the seven Friday home games, preceding a spectacular fireworks display.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that the Hanover Street Bridge/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge will temporarily close this weekend for repair work.
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) presents the SoBo Summer Music Series through Saturday, August 24, 2019. The series features live music concerts and special events throughout South Baltimore. Widely known and emerging Baltimore-based musicians perform various genres including blues, brass band, funk, jazz, R&B, reggae and timba.
Grab a blanket, picnic under the stars, and watch a great film selection inspired by AVAM’s current exhibition. The Hughes Family Outdoor Theater features seating for more than a thousand on the natural amphitheater formed by Federal Hill; a 30-foot wide screen held from above by Adam Kurtzman’s Giant Golden Hand; a twinkling view of the city; and an amazing, all-ages, community experience that is FREE!
“With the addition of two weeknights and a few family-friendly classes this summer, we’re aiming to make the series accessible and approachable for all, regardless of skill level or age,” said Laurie Schwartz, president of Waterfront Partnership.
New Acting Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Commissioner Michael S. Harrison held a meet-and-greet with the Southern District last night at Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle School. He introduced himself, listened to comments from community members, and took questions.
Baltimore Rent A Tour owner Chris Riehl decided to celebrate his 40th birthday last Thursday by releasing his song and music video ‘Baltimore!’ Riehl wants his song to be a positive message and a source of pride for Baltimore, which he calls “the greatest city in the world.”
At the walk and taking questions at the forum was Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Commissioner Gary Tuggle, Southern District Commander Major Monique Brown, Councilman Eric Costello, and the District 46 representation of Delegate Luke Clippinger, Delegate Robbyn Lewis, Delegate Brooke Lierman, and Senator Bill Ferguson.
The 600 block of E. Fort Ave., the 1400 and 1300 blocks of Jackson St. and Webster St., and portions of Key Hwy. are being affected by large amounts of running water.
Last summer, Lucas Hopkins, who is now seven, told his mother Amber Hopkins that he wanted money and asked how he could get some. She told him to come up with some kind of simple job that people might want. Lucas Hopkins had watered plants for his Riverside neighbors in the past and thought he could do that same service for more people. He got his mother, who is a teacher in Howard County and off during the summer, and brother Conor Hopkins, who is now five, on board and they launched Green Thumbs Plant Care.
Phubs focuses on Vietnamese street food favorites pho and banh mi. It also serves rice bowls, salads, sides, and specialty drinks. Chuong Nguyen said recipes come from his family’s take on pho from Northern Vietnam.
Ropewalk will close on July 1st to start a renovation project that will add mini duckpin bowling lanes and virtual reality, gaming, and arcade systems. It will also include a mostly cosmetic renovation of the existing spaces.
This Goodier Properties’ project was protested and heavily debated by the Locust Point Civic Association (LPCA) and Key Hwy. neighbor Domino Sugar for more than a year-and-half, but the three groups reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in recent months allowing Baltimore City Board of Municipal & Zoning Appeals (BMZA) to rezone the property.
“The new LED Sports Lights will provide improved efficiency, a brighter light with less glare, instant on/off capability and the ability to create dynamic light shows at M&T Bank Stadium,” said Ravens Senior Vice President of Stadium Operations Roy Sommerhof in a press release.
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