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Local Businesses Donate Miss Twist Ice Cream to Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
Today, the students and staff of Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School (TJEMS) in South Baltimore will be treated to a Miss Twist Ice Cream social thanks to local Federal Hill and Fells’ Point businesses.
GoFundMe Launched for Dr. T of Pickles-Light Street Animal Hospital
Dr. John C. Trujillo (Dr. T), owner and veterinarian at Pickles-Light Street Animal Hospital in Riverside/South Baltimore, was shot at his business on Monday and sustained non-fatal injuries.
UPDATED: Barricade Situation on the 1600 Block of Light Street in South Baltimore
There is currently a barricade situation at Light Street Animal Hospital at 1601 Light St. in South Baltimore/Riverside following a shooting inside the building. The animal hospital is at the corner of Light St. and Randall St.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A South Baltimore business is adding a second location, an event space opens in Federal Hill, a cannabis business comes to Light St., a Cross St. business opens its kitchen, a Pigtown business relocates and one closes, a barber shop celebrates 25 years, and an iconic bar is transported to Second Chance.
Patrick Dahlgren Returns as Owner of ‘Rowhouse’ in Federal Hill
Patrick Dahlgren, who started Federal Hill restaurant Rowhouse more than 10 years ago, has taken the business back over after selling it a few years ago. Dahlgren focused his time away from Rowhouse running his other restaurant The Avenue Kitchen & Bar in Hampden. He is also a partner of a bar in Dewey Beach, DE.
South Baltimore Resident Sam Cogen Slated as Baltimore’s Next Sheriff
Sam Cogen, the current president of South Baltimore Neighborhood Association and former Assistant Sheriff for Baltimore City, will be the next Sheriff of Baltimore City after a narrow victory over 33-year incumbent John W. Anderson in the Democratic Primary.
Former HomeSlyce Property in South Baltimore to be Offered in Auction
HomeSlyce reopened at its new location at 2 East Wells in South Baltimore in April and, now, its former building at 1741 Light St. in South Baltimore/Riverside is being offered in a A.J. Billig & Co. Auctioneers auction.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A new nail salon in Federal Hill, a Federal Hill Mexican restaurant expands again, The Halal Guys coming to the Inner Harbor, a shop is leaving Federal Hill, and a longtime Federal Hill business closes.
Atlas Restaurant Group to Reactivate Two Bars Inside Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Atlas is taking over the former Cans Filling Station and Old Line Cocktail & Wine Bar “on a temporary basis” to bring back the “central energy the market needs,” according to Atlas Director of Marketing and Public Relations Joe Sweeney.
Fast Casual South Indian Concept ‘Krishna Aunty’ Coming to Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Fast casual South Indian concept Krishna Aunty is opening in the next couple of weeks at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Krishna Aunty will fill a stall vacated by Phubs last year.
Directional Change Coming to Unit Block of W. Randall St. in South Baltimore
A directional change is coming to the unit block of W. Randall St. in the South Baltimore neighborhood. This block will switch from a westbound orientation to an eastbound orientation.
Longtime Little Italy Restaurant ‘Velleggia’s’ Making a Comeback at Cross Street Market
Chefs Brenden Hudson and David Montaguedo will be opening Velleggia’s in 2,000 sq. ft. space at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Velleggia’s will occupy a closed-off space in the market previously occupied by Rooster & Hen.
$2.7-Million Deck Repair Project Underway on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge
A deck repair project is currently underway on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge/Hanover Street Bridge. The project started last month and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
‘Cross Street Community Social’ Every Wednesday in Federal Hill
Federal Hill Main Street has partnered with South Baltimore Gateway Partnership to host free, family friendly weekly social events on the closed portion of Cross Street between Light Street and Patapsco Street
Cross Street Farmers Market Now on Sundays, Returns This Weekend with New Lineup
The Cross Street Farmers’ Market is now on Sundays and returns this weekend from 10am-2pm. It will run every Sunday until October 16th. It takes place on the southside of Cross Street Market on the unit block of E. Cross St.
Giant Food Taking Over the Shoppers Space at Southside Marketplace
Regency Centers Vice President Andrew Kabat confirmed to SouthBMore.com today the replacement for Shoppers at Southside Marketplace will be Giant Food. Shoppers is set to close on May 28th and Giant hopes to open by the end of this year.
HomeSlyce Reopens in South Baltimore
HomeSlyce opened last month at its new “Federal Hill location” at the 2 East Wells apartment building in South Baltmore. HomeSlyce was previously open at 1741 Light St. for nine years, but closed for dine-in service this past year while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and transitioning to its new location less than two blocks south.
