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Pizza Palace Closes in South Baltimore
Pizza Palace has closed at 1538 Light St. in South Baltimore. There is currently construction paper in the windows and renovations are taking place inside the carry-out restaurant space.
Today is the Last Day for Pop Tacos in Federal Hill
After 13 years in Federal Hill, toady is the last day of operation for Pop Tacos. Pop Tacos, which is located at at 17 E. Cross St., will be open until 630pm today serving its Mexican/Korean-fusion dishes.
Blooming Deli Closes in Federal Hill
Blooming Deli closed in recent weeks at 1448 Light St. in Federal Hill. A ‘for lease’ sign currently hangs from the storefront of the deli, which was open for three years.
Afro-Latin Fusion Restaurant ‘Papi Cuisine’ Opens at 2 East Wells
Afro-Latin fusion restaurant Papi Cuisine has opened at 2 East Wells in South Baltimore. Papi Cuisine is currently in a soft opening with just carry-out at the moment, but plans to open its dining room in the next few weeks. Papi Cuisine, which is relocating from Fells Point, is moving into a 3,600 sq. ft. space vacated by Minnow and The Hot Dry.
New Phase of the BGE Gas Main Replacement in South Baltimore Begins Today
UPDATE – MyBGE Gas Main Replacement and Resurfacing – South Baltimore Operation Pipeline Phase 4
Rental Spotlight: Charming Three-Bedroom South Baltimore Rowhome with a Finished Basement, Rooftop Deck, and Garage
City charm at its finest with this three-bedroom home with a finished basement in South Baltimore! The home features reclaimed hardwood floors, exposed brick, reclaimed wood shelves, a built-in desk made of an old beam from the house, a custom dining set made of reclaimed wood, concrete countertops, stainless steel appliances, subway tile, tons of storage, and more.
Longtime South Baltimore Resident and Bartender Dies After Car Crashes Into Parkville Crabs
Deanna Jean Allik, who was previously a longtime South Baltimore resident and bartender at MaGerks Pub, died last Friday when a vehicle crashed into Parkville Crabs in Parkville, MD. Allik, who was 35, was a co-owner of the business.
Glen Burnie’s ‘Champs Pizza’ Taking Over Social Pub in Federal Hill
Sonny Rawal, owner of Champs Pizza in Glen Burnie, is taking over the former Social Pub at 25 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. The new concept, called ‘Last Call By Champs,’ will be more of a bar-themed spin-off of the popular Glen Burnie restaurant.
Photo Tour: New Murals Around South Baltimore
There is a lot of new artwork around South Baltimore as murals have been painted on rowhomes in Mount Clare, Pigtown, Union Square, Federal Hill, and Riverside.
Electrolyte-Enhanced Vodka ‘Lytos’ Launches in Baltimore
A new electrolyte-enhanced vodka called Lytos launched this week in Baltimore. Lytos was started by South Baltimore resident Bill Fanshawe and former South Baltimore residents Nicholas DiSanti and Andrew Jones, who both now live in Canton. All three of the founders grew up in the Baltimore area and graduated from Towson University.
Bumper Globe in Federal Hill Now Has a Mechanical Repair Shop
Bumper Globe has slowly expanded its mechanical department to keep up with demand by adding a top-of-the-line Hunter HawkEye Elite® Alignment Machine, a tire changer and balancer for suspension work, dealer-level diagnostic tools for error codes and recalibration, multiple two-post lifts, and equipment for A/C and cooling system repairs. Bumper Globe can also perform Maryland State Inspections.
Plan to Add Billboards Along Baltimore Interstates Stalls after Community Opposition
Council Bill #20-0570, which could create the right of way for up to 28 new billboards along I-95, I-695, and I-895 on CSX land, has been “pulled back” by Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott. The plan had letters of opposition from many groups along this corridor including the Riverside Neighborhood Association, Locust Point Civic Association, Citizens of Pigotwn, Pigtown Main Street, Friends of Garrett Park, and South Baltimore Gateway Partnership.
ZeroFOX Acquires Virginia-Based Business Cyveillance
South Baltimore’s ZeroFOX, a social media and public platform cybersecurity company, announced today the acquisition for Reston, Virginia-based business Cyveillance.
Cross Street Market Announces ‘Friday Night Frights’ Movie Series
This Friday, Cross Street Market is launching Friday Night Frights, “a spooky, socially-distanced dinner and a movie series,” featuring “fright bites and booooze.”
Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore
Looking for some great dishes to get around South Baltimore? Here are a few recent favorites which include two pizzas in Riverside, Pit Beef in Federal Hill, fried chicken in Federal Hill, and snowballs in Locust Point.
ForwardPMX Opens an Office at Stadium Square
“Global brand performance agency” ForwardPMX has opened a 3,945 sq. ft. office at the 145 W. Ostend St. office building in South Baltimore’s Stadium Square development. In December, ForwardPMX acquired Baltimore-based The Search Agency, which previously had a smaller office in the Harbor Court building in Otterbein/Inner Harbor.
Riverside Taphouse Opens on Light Street
Riverside Taphouse opened recently at 1542 Light St. in Riverside/South Baltimore. It was in a soft opening for the last two months doing carry-out, but its menu and bar has been at full operation in the last couple of weeks with some indoor and outdoor seating.
