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South Baltimore Crime Updates
According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported in the last 30 days in South Baltimore.
Bill McLennan to Retire as Paul’s Place Executive Director Next Year
“It has been an incredible journey, during which Paul’s Place has grown to help so many people in the community. I’m proud to have played a role in that and excited to watch the organization continue to bring much-needed support services to City residents,” said McLennan
All Marylanders 16 and Older Now Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine
“We are pleased to announce another acceleration of vaccine eligibility phases much earlier than we anticipated,” said Governor Hogan. “Getting more people vaccinated as quickly as we possibly can is our absolute best defense against these variants, and it is the best way to win the long war against this deadly virus.”
Tinybrickoven in Federal Hill Hosting its Second Easter Soup Kitchen
Federal Hill’s Tinybrickoven is transforming its pizza shop into a soup kitchen for the second straight Easter. It will serving a hot meal to anyone in need from 1pm to 6pm.
Fast-Casual Mediterranean Restaurant Pitamore Opens in Ridgely’s Delight
Fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant Pitamore opened yesterday at 519 W. Pratt St. in Ridgely’s Delight. This is the second location for Pitamore, which got its start in 2017 at 30 Light St. Downtown. The Ridgely’s Delight location is in The Greenhouse Apartments building fronting Greene St.
Construction on New Buildings Underway at Port Covington Development
New buildings are now rising out of the ground on the first major phase of construction at the 235-acre, $5.5-billion, multi-decade Port Covington development. Construction on five new buildings totaling 1.1 million sq. ft. is underway with a tower crane currently on the site. The Port Covington Development Team held a groundbreaking today to celebrate the start of vertical construction.
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Announces $455,000+ in Community Grants
Last month, the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP) announced $455,326 in community grants to support 16 community projects in South Baltimore. This is the sixth round of community grant funding for SBPG.
Ryan Homes to Build 275 Townhomes at the ‘ONE Westport’ Waterfront Development
ONE Westport developer Stonewall Capital has partnered with Ryan Homes of NVR, Inc. to build 275 townhomes at the waterfront development. ONE Westport is a mixed-use development on a 43-acre parcel that will have townhomes, multi-family affordable housing, market rate apartment buildings, office, retail, and green spaces.
Baltimore City to Loosen COVID Restrictions, Indoor Dining To Resume at 50%
This afternoon, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa announced that Baltimore City will further ease its COVID-19 mandates following consultation with public health partners and sustained improvements in public health data.
Vegan Taco Carry-out and Delivery Business ‘Mez’ Opens at McHenry Row
Vegan taco carry-out and delivery business Mez launched in January out of ShareKitchen at McHenry Row in Locust Point. ShareKitchen is at the back of the Banner Building at McHenry Row, adjacent to Diamondback Brewing Company’s outdoor dining patio.
Domino Sugars Sign Becomes a Popular Meme
As the neon Domino Sugars sign was coming down over the weekend, the “no” was left up and a lot of Baltimoreans had fun making a meme of it. The sign, which sits at the company’s Key Hwy. campus and overlooks the Inner Harbor, is in process of being replaced with an LED version.
SipAhoy CycleBoats Launching Cruises Out of Harborview This Spring
SipAhoy CycleBoats, a cycle boat that will cruise through the Inner Harbor, is launching this spring from a slip at Harborview Marina in Federal Hill. Severna Park native Dillon Wain is launching the business with private investment and a group of longtime friends and captains who will be his crew members.
Four South Baltimore Restaurants Receive Support from Route One Apparel
Route One Apparel, a Towson-based company selling Maryland-themed clothing and accessories, recently purchased $10,000 in gift cards to Baltimore-area restaurants impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
Letters from the ‘Domino Sugars’ Sign Donated to Second Chance
Domino Sugar, which is currently removing its iconic neon sign and replacing it with a LED version, will be donating the old letters and sign border to Second Chance. Baltimore Museum of Industry received the dot in “I” to display in its Decker Gallery.
Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac Films Scene at Limoncello in Locust Point
Last week, Limoncello in Locust Point became the set for Bravo show The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP). Limoncello General Manager Vincenzo Schiano called it a “super fun experience” for him and his staff.
The Domino Sugars Sign Goes Dark – For Now
On Monday, the lights on the iconic Domino Sugars sign in Locust Point were turned off. Domino Sugar is replacing its nearly 70-year-old neon sign that lights up the Inner Harbor with a new LED version. Preliminary work on the approximately $2-million project has been underway in recent weeks, and demolition of the existing letters on the sign began early this week. The new sign will be lit for the first time on the 4th of July.
Thai Restaurant ‘Be More Thai’ Opens in Federal Hill
Thai Restaurant Be More Thai recently opened at 1006 Light St. in Federal Hill. It fills a space vacated by Thai Yum, which closed in 2019.
