Real Estate
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.
Dairy Queen Opens Tomorrow in Brooklyn Park
American Dairy Queen Corporation is opening a new DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant in Brooklyn Park tomorrow. DQ Grill & Chill takes over a former KFC building, which was vacant in recent years, at 5734 Ritchie Hwy. just across the city/county line.
Port Covington’s Conscious Venture Partners Raises $15.8 Million
Port Covington-based business accelerator Conscious Venture Partners announced yesterday that it raised $15.8 million for its Conscious Venture Fund II. Conscious Venture Partners is hoping to raise a total of $50 million for the fund.
Bruce Springsteen to Play at the New Baltimore Arena in April
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will be one of the first events at the newly-renovated Baltimore Arena. Springsteen announced his 2023 United States tour yesterday and it includes a stop in Baltimore on Friday, April 7th. This show is being marketed as the “grand opening performance” at Baltimore Arena.
Group Training Gym F45 Coming to McHenry Row
Group training gym F45 is coming to 1713 Whetstone Way at McHenry Row in Locust Point. F45 takes over a space vacated by Charm City Run last year.
Under Armour Reopens Port Covington Office Building
Last week Under Armour employees returned to the site of the company’s Port Covington campus for the first time since early 2020 as the Building 37 office building reopened. Building 37 first opened in 2016 after the company transformed the former Sam’s Club into an office building
Townhome Development at One Westport Hopes to Begin in Coming Months
In partnership with Ryan Homes, Stonewall Capital hopes to begin work in late summer or early fall on a townhome development at the One Westport development. This will be the first phase of a $500-million, mixed-used development by Stonewall Capital on a 43-acre waterfront site in Westport in South Baltimore.
Rash Field Design Public Meeting on July 27th
At this meeting project team members will present design ideas and concepts for Rash Field and ask the community to provide their insight and opinions on what features should be added to the park
USL Soccer Team and ‘Right to Dream’ Academy Eyes Port Covington for Stadium and Campus
The Right to Dream soccer academy, which has academies in Ghana and Denmark with another coming to Egypt, is considering Port Covington in South Baltimore as its next location. The academy would also include an approximately 10,000-seat stadium for a United Soccer League (USL) franchise.
Argentine Navy Tall Ship ARA LIBERTAD Visiting the Inner Harbor This Weekend
ARA LIBERTAD, the full-rigged, class “A” sailing ship that serves as a school vessel in the Argentine Navy is Baltimore bound!
We are just over a week away from her arrival & can’t wait to welcome her to Charm City. The ship will be open for FREE deck tours during her stay at the Inner Harbor’s West Wall.
South Baltimore Little League’s 11U Team Wins District Championship
“I’m thrilled with the direction we are taking, focusing on fundamentals from the ground up. The sense of volunteerism is really lifting up the league,” said O’Brien. “We have some really bright days coming in my opinion.”
Ballot Referendum Petition Aims to Lower Baltimore City’s Property Tax Rate
A “grassroots” coalition called Renew Baltimore is launching a petition effort to lower Baltimore City’s property tax rate. If the petition is signed by at least 10,000 Baltimore City voters, a referendum – referred to as a “Question” – will be included on the ballot for voters to consider in the General Election in November.
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.
‘South Baltimore Strength Club’ Opens in Federal Hill
Federal Hill resident Joshua Strassner opened strength gym South Baltimore Strength Club in April. Strassner is a former strongman and current Highland Games competitor who moved to Federal Hill in 2013 from San Diego.
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.
Bourbon-Focused American Fare Restaurant ‘Copper Shark’ Opens in Locust Point
Copper Shark, a bourbon-focused restaurant with seasonal American fare, opened this month at the Foundry on Fort Avenue complex at 921 E. Fort Ave. in Locust Point. Copper Shark fills a space that was occupied most recently by Ludlow Market and previously by Wine Market for many years.
