SoWeBo
40th Annual SOWEBO Arts and Music Festival on Sunday
The SOWEBO Arts and Music Festival is back on Sunday, May 28th from 12pm to 8pm in the historic Hollins Market neighborhood. “This is the longest-running free outdoor festival in the city, and you don’t want to miss it!”
Community Cookout to Support Steuart Hill Academic Academy on Thursday at Union Square Park
The SAVESHAA Coalition announced that they will host a Community Cookout on Thursday, March 16th from 2:30-5:30pm to promote joy and celebrate Steuart Hill Academic Academy (slated to close June 2023) during a hard time for the school and its families and students. The cookout will be held in Union Square Park directly across from SHAA and will have cookout food and drink, activities for kids and a space to celebrate.
Block Cleared for Future UM BioPark Development
A block has been demolished in Hollins Market for a future phase of the UM BioPark. The block includes the southside of the 900 block of W. Baltimore St. and the unit block of S. Poppoleton St. It also borders Booth St. and S. Amity St.
Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore
Great plates include Jamaican food in Brooklyn, ahi tuna in Riverside, pizza in Hollins Market, and burgers in Locust Point.
37th Annual Union Square Cookie Tour of Historic Homes on Sunday
The famous Union Square Cookie Tour of Historic Homes began in 1985 as a fall house tour, where residents greeted scores of visitors from all over the Washington-Baltimore region.
250,000 sq. ft. UM BioPark Lab Building ‘4MLK’ to Break Ground in October
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and Wexford Science & Technology, LLC announced today that 4MLK, the newest development project in the University of Maryland BioPark, is slated to move forward with the groundbreaking this fall. Delivery is slated for Summer 2024.
Photo Gallery of New Murals in SoWeBo
A number of new murals have been added to Mount Clare in the last couple of years. Some of these were made possible due to beautification grants received by the Mount Clare Community Council. Additional murals have been added in Pigtown, Union Square, and Hollins Market.
Shakespeare in Union Square Park the Next Two Fridays
Grassroots Shakespeare DC is proud to present our upcoming production of THE TEMPEST. Performances are free, though donations to help cover costs and compensate our cast are greatly appreciated.
Ethiopian Restaurant and Apartment Building Project in Union Square Still Moving Forward After Fire
A four-alarm fire last Monday damaged seven commercial buildings, three of which are now demolished, on the 1500 block of W. Baltimore St. in Union Square. Three of the four remaining buildings that still stand are part of project to bring Ethiopian restaurant Jabena and six apartments to the block. That project at 1515 to 1519 W. Baltimore St. is still moving forward.
Seven Union Square Commercial Buildings Damaged in Fire
On Monday afternoon, Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) was on the scene of a four-alarm fire on the 1500 block of W. Baltimore St. in Union Square which damaged seven commercial buildings. Of the seven, a partial collapse occurred in three of the buildings and one building fully collapsed. BCFD reported no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Baltimore Public Markets Issues RFP for Hollins Market Head House Building
Baltimore Public Markets Corporation has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment and long-term lease of the Head House Structure at Hollins Market which is located at 29-37 South Carrollton St. The RFP follows $2 million of improvements, since 2019, at the attached Hollins Market “shed” building.
Mixed-Use Development Planned for Hollins Street in Hollins Market
Development firm SAA/EVI is planning a mixed-use development on the 1200 block of Hollins St. in Hollins Market. The property is comprised of a vacant lot and a 1940 art deco garage at the corner of Hollins St. and S. Carey St.
GoFundMe Set Up for Fallen and Injured Baltimore City Firefighters
A GoFundMe has been launched by Baltimore Fire Fighters Local 734 to raise money for the families of the three Baltimore City firefighters — Lt. Paul Butrim, FF Kelsey Sadler, and FF Kenny Lacayo — who died on Monday morning battling a fire in Mount Clare. The fund will also benefit FF John McMaster who was injured and is now listed in stable condition.
Three Baltimore Firefighters Die and One in Critical Condition After Battling Mount Clare House Fire
On Monday at 6am, the Baltimore City Fire Department arrived at the scene of a two-alarm fire in a vacant home on the 200 block of S. Stricker St. in Mount Clare.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
Two local businesses team up, an Inner Harbor restaurant closes, a new office Downtown, new businesses in Pigtown and Federal Hill, a Pigtown program graduates its first class, and a local company launches compostable coffee pods.
Every New South Baltimore Retail Business Opened or Announced in 2021
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a busy year for business in South Baltimore. Below is a list of all 57 retail businesses that opened or were announced in 2021.
Three New Townhomes Planned Next to The Hollins Market
Development company In Habit is planning to build three new townhomes at 1101-1105 Hollins St. in Hollins Market. The property is at the corner of Hollins St. and Arlington Ave. and is across the street from the Hollins Market.
