Real Estate
Candy Shop ‘Oh So Sweet’ Opens in Federal Hill
Candy shop Oh So Sweet has opened at 1037 Light St. in Federal Hill. The 2,340 sq. ft. first-floor retail space has been vacant since SunTurst closed in Fall of 2014.
Before and After Photos of Retail Facade Improvements in SoWeBo
Southwest Partnership has helped business owners and commercial properties owners improve facades around Southwest Baltimore since 2019. Southwest Partnership works alongside Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) on this effort and has received funding from the State of Maryland.
Nashville-Inspired Music Bar Coming to Cross Street in Federal Hill
PALM, which stands for Pretty Awesome Live Music, is opening at the former Social Pub at 25 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. PALM will be a Nashville-inspired bar with southern food and live music most hours it’s open.
2020 Census: South Baltimore Peninsula Gains 4,071 Residents, Baltimore City Loses 27,471 Residents
While Baltimore City continues to lose population, the South Baltimore Peninsula continues to buck the trend with significant population gains. Baltimore City has lost 27,471 residents since 2010, but the South Baltimore Peninsula has gained 4,071 residents in the past decade, according the 2020 Census.
Dance Studio and Theatre Planned for Former Lord Baltimore Theatre
Southwest Partnership, the owner of the former Lord Baltimore Theater at 1110 W. Baltimore St. in Hollins Market/Poppleton, is planning to convert the 14,000 sq. ft. building into a dance studio and theatre.
Southwest Partnership Opens Office at Former Littlepage’s Furniture
Southwest Partnership moved into its new office building at 1317 W. Baltimore St. in Union Square/Franklin Square in July. The nonprofit organization is a coalition of seven neighborhood associations and six anchor institutions in Southwest Baltimore.
Pitamore Reopens Light Street Location
Fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant Pitamore, which as been closed at 30 Light St. in Downtown since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has reopened. It is now open Monday to Friday from 11am to 3pm. The Light St. location first opened in 2017.
Federal Hill Ace Hardware Now Employee Owned
Federal Hill Ace Hardware, which is part of the A Few Cool Hardware Stores (AFCHS) group, is now employee owned. AFCHS owns 13 stores in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area including Canton Ace Hardware and Waverly Ace. All 13 AFCHS stores are moving to the employee-owned model.
Featured Listing: Meticulously-Maintained Locust Point Townhome with Four-Bedrooms, a Two-Car Garage, and Rooftop Deck
Welcome to 1438 Steuart Street – A meticulously maintained garage townhome in the popular McHenry Point community of Locust Point! This turn-key property features 4 bedrooms, 2 full / 2 half baths, a 2 car garage, and over 2200+ sqft of living space. The main living level features a large living room, separate dining room, breakfast room, and a gourmet kitchen.
Speed Humps Added to Warren Avenue in Federal Hill
New speed humps were recently added to the100, 200, and 300 blocks of Warren Ave. in Federal Hill. Warren Ave. is one of the main thoroughfares to get to Federal Hill Park.
Ruben’s Mexican Food Opens Brooklyn Park Location, Opening Washington, D.C. Location
Federal Hill restaurant Ruben’s Mexican Food has opened a second location at 5502 Governor Ritchie Hwy. in Brooklyn Park. The new Ruben’s is inside of an American gas station.
Topgolf Construction Opens Up Waterfront Views of The Middle Branch
The Topgolf construction at 301 Stockholm St. in Stadium Area has opened up previously-obstructed views of Ridgely’s Cove of the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River. The construction demolished the former Animal Control and Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) site, and part of the project undertakes improvements to the adjacent trail and park located behind Horseshoe Casino Baltimore’s parking garage and along the Gwynns Falls Trail.
Prepared Meal Service ‘Yes Chef’ Opening Retail Marketplace at McHenry Row
Prepared meal service Yes Chef is opening a commercial kitchen and retail marketplace at McHenry Row in Locust Point. It fills a 1,700 sq. ft. retail space formerly occupied by The Urban Oyster.
Groundwork Kitchen by Paul’s Place Opens in Pigtown
Groundwork Kitchen, a $10-million, 14,000 sq. ft. culinary arts training center, restaurant, and carryout shop at 925 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown, opened its first phase last week. The carryout shop is now open with the rest of the offerings slated to open in the coming months. This is a project by Paul’s Place which as been a part of the Pigtown community for 36 years.
Southrn’ Spice Now Open at Cross Street Market
Southern food stall Southrn’ Spice is now open at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Southrn’ Spice, which opened last month, takes over a stall that was vacated by Royal Farms Chicken earlier this year.
Tech Startup ‘Wire Pulse’ Relocates from Chicago to South Baltimore
Wire Pulse Inc., a technology company that provides digital solutions to the utilities, industrial wire supply, and installation industries, has relocated from Chicago to South Baltimore. Wire Pulse’s new offices are at the BGE campus at 1899 Leadenhall St. in South Baltimore.
Featured Listing: Three-Bedroom Federal Hill Home with Original Details, Two-Car Parking, and a Rooftop Deck
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