Mount Clare
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.
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.
Lowe’s Announces $2 Million-Commitment to Southwest Baltimore for Repairs and Workforce Development
The three-year project, which represents a commitment of more than $2 million,will include completing critical home repairs for 45 homeowners, increasing workforce development efforts and improving local recreation centers, parks and green areas.
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.
‘University of Maryland, Baltimore’ Opposes the Elimination of the Baltimore Police Mounted Unit
Last month, the Baltimore City Council voted to strip Baltimore Police Department’s (BPD) Mounted Unit of its $533,735 yearly budget. This move was supported by City Council President Brandon Scott, who recently won the Democratic primary for mayor, and Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young said he would let the cuts stand. Opposition to this decision is growing in Southwest Baltimore where the Mounted Unit was slated to move into a new $3.5-million facility. The latest to voice its opposition is the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).
Disappointment in Mount Clare as Baltimore’s City Council Strips Funding for Baltimore Police Department’s Mounted Unit
“I do support shifting some [BPD] funds, but I’m am not in support of this,” Councilman Bullock told SouthBMore.com. “Hopefully we can get those funds restored.”
SoWeBo and Cherry Hill Development Photo Tour
Here is a photo tour of all the construction projects in SoWeBo and one in Cherry Hill. Projects will be adding offices, apartments, a barn, a community center, a restaurant, an animal shelter, and storage to the area.
Mount Clare Junction in Pigtown Changes Hands, Could Get Redeveloped in the Future
Mount Clare Junction has been sold to Carlyle Development Group, a private real estate equity firm based in Purchase, NY. The 15.71-acre, 234,036 sq. ft. retail and office complex in Pigtown sits within a block of Hollins Market, Mount Clare, and Union Square.
A&C Pack and Ship Opens in Union Square
A&C Pack and Ship opened this month at 1400 W. Lombard St. in Union Square. It is owned by Calvin Orr and C. Nicole Orr who bought the 3,642 sq. ft. building in February and renovated its storefront and four apartments.
Rebranded Price Rite Marketplace Debuts in Pigtown
The Price Rite at Mount Clare Junction in Pigtown was rebranded as Price Rite Marketplace and hosted its grand opening on Friday. The 38,843 sq. ft. grocery store stayed open during the transition as the space was being remodeled.
New Sign Installed in the Mount Clare Neighborhood
A new “Welcome to Mount Clare” sign was installed earlier this month at the roundabout median at S. Mount St. and Wilkins Ave. The new sign project was led by the Mount Clare Community Council in partnership with Southwest Partnership (SWP) and Image 360 Baltimore Downtown.
