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TJEMS, Federal Hill Prep, and FSK Rank in Baltimore’s Top 6 Elementary Schools
Riverside’s Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School (TJEMS) was ranked as the top elementary school in Baltimore City, according to a new U.S. News & World Report Ranking.
Baltimore Peninsula Announces Retail Market ‘The Exchange’
Today, the Baltimore Peninsula development team announced a new retail tenant coming next year called The Exchange. This “multi-vendor goods and services retail space” will be located on the first floor of the Rye Street Market office building at 301 Mission Blvd.
Suspended Brewing Company Announces it is Leaving Pigtown
Suspended Brewing Company has announced it is leaving Pigtown for a new location in North Baltimore. It will vacate its 3,000 sq. ft. building at 912 Washington Blvd. that it first moved into in 2017.
‘Smoking Joe’s BBQ’ Closes in Federal Hill
Smokin Joe’s Smokehouse Cafe closed its 800 sq. ft. restaurant at 1448 Light St. in Federal Hill in recent weeks. The Eastern North Carolina BBQ carryout restaurant opened in 2021 after being a catering business for 10 years.
CFG Bank Arena Developer Considered Building a New Arena in South Baltimore
Oak View Group (OVG), the company that redeveloped CFG Bank Arena and has a 30-year lease on the property, considered building a new arena before committing to renovating Baltimore’s existing Downtown arena.
Support for an Affordable Housing Project Stirs Debate in Locust Point
A proposal to add nine affordable housing studio apartments to the second and third story of the Immigrant House at Locust Point Community Church at 1308 Beason St. is seeking the support of the Locust Point community before moving forward. Locust Point Community Church is partnering with Cornerstone Community Housing (CCH) and Earl’s Place on the project.
Bakery ‘Zoe’s Just Dezzerts’ Opening in Federal Hill, Employs and Supports Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Bakery Zoe’s Just Dezzerts opens tomorrow at 828 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. The bakery, which focuses on coffee and desserts, is a new business by Jennifer and Adrian Goldzsmidt and their daughter Zoe Goldzsmidt, who has autism.
‘Made in Baltimore Holiday Store’ Opens at Harborplace
“We are excited to setup our temporary pop-up in the former H&M space at the Light Street Pavilion from November-December 2023. Get ready to shop from all of your favorite local makers in ONE location!”
South Baltimore Now! Podcast: Discussing the Baltimore Comedy Scene with Adam Freesman
On this episode of the South Baltimore Now! Podcast, Nate and Kevin chat with Baltimore comedian Adam Freesman. He discusses how he has become a regular in the standup comedy circuit around Baltimore, has fun on his social media channels, and produces the Baltimore, Annapolis, and Frederick shows for Don’t Tell Comedy.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
A letter to the Mayor from local families addressing crime, plus the crime report that includes robberies, aggravated assaults, auto thefts, burglaries, and larcenies around the area.
Plans Revealed for Harborplace Redevelopment
Today, MCB Real Estate unveiled plans for a redevelopment of Harborplace at the Inner Harbor. The plan includes demolishing the pair of two-story shopping pavilions and replacing them with four new buildings with apartments, retail, and commercial space.
Townhome Construction Underway at Locke Landing in Port Covington
Locke Landing will bring 809 housing units to the former Locke Insulators industrial campus at 2525 Insulator Dr. which was active from 1920 to 2017. 28 Walker began demolishing the property in late-2022.
South Baltimore Now! Podcast: Discussing the Local Real Estate Market with Jeff Washo
In this episode of the South Baltimore Now! podcast, Nate interviews Jeff Washo, a veteran real estate agent and long-time resident of the neighborhood. Washo shares his insights on the changes and developments that have taken place in South Baltimore over the past two decades, as well as his personal journey from civil engineering to real estate. He also gives some tips and advice for anyone looking to buy or sell a property in the area.
Demolition Begins on the The Baltimore Sun Building in Baltimore Peninsula
Work began on Wednesday to demolish the former 256,033 sq. ft. The Baltimore Sun building at the Baltimore Peninsula development. The former printing presses and offices located in the interior of the building were taken apart in recent months in preparation for demolition.
Locust Point Lot Marketed for Development Hits the Market
A Locust Point lot at 1625 to 1635 Cuba St. has hit the market for the second time in the past two years. The 5,561 sq. ft. lot is currently listed with Patrick Smith of MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Pie Fest, Heilung, October Fest, John Mayer, Violent Femmes, Draughts & Laughs, The Nevermore Haunt, BSO, Spooky Science, Whiskey on the Waterfront, AppleFest, OktoBEARfest, Fall Fling, Smoketoberfest, Lauren Daigle, Harbor Harvest, Ravens/Lions, Cradle of Filth, and much more.
Historic Office and Retail Development ‘Riverside’ Hopes to Start Construction in Coming Months
Riverside, an office and retail development at the former Heinz Riverside Abattoir building at 1900 Light St. in Riverside/South Baltimore, hopes to start construction in the next four to six months. The development is a partnership between building owners Stephen and Cheryl Wilhide and development company Urban Pastoral Collective.
