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Orioles Players to Guest Bartend at Checkerspot Brewery Next Saturday
As part of the Baltimore Orioles’ ‘Birdland Caravan,’ some Orioles players will be guest bartending at Checkerspot Brewing Company on Saturday, February 4th.
Five Below to Open in the Former Walgreens Space at Southside Marketplace
Last year it was announced that Five Below would open at Southside Marketplace in Riverside/Locust Point, but a location was never disclosed by shopping center owner Regency Centers. But, now its official: Five Below will be replacing the recently-closed 9,200 sq. ft. Walgreens as Five Below is listed on Regency Centers’ website in Walgreens’ former Suite 26.
Sobo Dominators Soccer Teams Win U9 and U10 Fallston Cup
Following the South Baltimore Youth Soccer League (SBYSL) season, a group of local dads put together two teams, called the “Sobo Dominators,” to compete in the Fallston Cup. The Sobo Dominators U9 and U10 teams both won Fallston Cup titles.
Phase II of Alta Federal Hill Apartment Community Now Under Construction
Phase II of the Alta Federal Hill apartment community in South Baltimore is now under construction on the 1900 block of S. Hanover St. The six-story Phase I building was completed in late-2021 on the 1800 block of S. Hanover St. It includes 267 apartments, 367 parking spaces, and 1,000 sq. ft. of retail.
No Way Rosé Takes a Pause in Federal Hill, Will Return as a More Casual Concept Next Month
Late last month, No Way Rosé paused its business at 31 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. According to Owner and Chef Ashish Alfred, the restaurant will return on the first week of November as a more casual concept. He said it is changing from a “full-service fine dining restaurant” to a “cafe lounge.”
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.
