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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.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported in the last 30 days.
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.
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.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A smoke shop opens in Federal Hill, a collectors shop closes in Federal Hill, an office space is filled in Federal Hill, an office space is filled in Locust Point, a salon relocation in Locust Point, two Pigtown relocations, and a hotel Downtown will become apartments. Get caught up!
Featured Listing: Three-Bedroom Federal Hill Home with Original Details, Two-Car Parking, and a Rooftop Deck
WELCOME HOME TO 1513 S. CHARLES STREET. THE HOME FEATURES 2 CAR PARKING, A ROOF DECK, ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS, AND AN EXTRA WIDE 14’9 FT LOT MAKING FOR A WONDERFUL LIVING SPACE THROUGHOUT. IT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON CHARLES STREET JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BARS AND RESTAURANTS OF CROSS STREET MARKET, THE ORIOLES AND RAVENS STADIUM, AND THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
One Tennis Court Resurfaced at Solo Gibbs Park, One Tennis Court Removed
Improvements are beginning at Solo Gibbs Park in Sharp-Leadenhall as Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP) is investing in the tennis courts on the northern section of park.
4th of July Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Great weekend events to celebrate Independence Day including parades in Federal Hill, Catonsville, Dundalk, and Towson; a light show and sign relighting at Domino Sugar, plus Jazzy Sumer Nights, whiskey events, free fitness, and farmers’ markets.
Domino Sugar Light Show and Sign Relighting Scheduled for July 4th
Domino Sugar is relighting its new sign for the first time on the 4th of July. The lights will go on for the first time at 930pm.
Culinary Incubator and Event Space Planned for West Baltimore Street in Union Square
Siblings Ashley and Kenneth Watson are planning a culinary incubator and event space at 1411 W. Baltimore St. in Union Square/Franklin Square. The Watsons have acquired the vacant three-story, 4,500 sq. ft. building and will be completing a $350,000-renovation. The building will be called Project 1411.
TWISB Podcast Episode 14: Discussing Real Estate Development and New Restaurants in South Baltimore
On Episode 14 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin and Nate discuss all the development projects around South Baltimore including One Westport, Port Covington, Baltimore Arena, and Banner Row Townhomes. They also cover restaurant news including the new Hammerjacks concept, No Way Rose from Ashish Alfred, new businesses at Cross Street Market, vegan restaurants for the Inner Harbor, and changes at Sagamore Spirit.
Culinary Architecture Expands its Specialty Grocery Store in Pigtown
Pigtown specialty grocery store Culinary Architecture at 767 Washington Blvd. has expanded into the adjacent retail space at 765 Washington Blvd. This retail space, which adds about 1,800 sq. ft. to Culinary Architecture’s footprint, was the former home of HomeFree USA.
Federal Hill 4th of July Parade Taking Place Sunday at 1030am
Assemble at 10am – Parade Begins at 10:30AM – 800 Block of William Street.
Hammerjacks Begins Construction on Outdoor Music and Tailgate Venue Made of Shipping Containers
The ownership group of Hammerjacks is now under construction on a multi-purpose outdoor venue made of recycled shipping containers at its property at 1300 Russell St. in Stadium Area. The team recently demolished the former Paradox night club to make way for this open-air space. A warehouse building, which is part of the property, still stands fronting W. Ostend St.
Group with Ties to Kevin Durant Selected for $150 Million-Plus Renovation of the Baltimore Arena
The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) announced today that it will enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Privilege (ENP) and Right of Entry agreement with Oak View Group (OVG) to negotiate a lease and management agreement for the City-owned arena, known as the Baltimore Arena, located at 201 W. Baltimore St. OVG was one of three respondents to a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by BDC on behalf of the City of Baltimore.
Ashish Alfred Restaurant ‘No Way Rosé’ Coming to Former ‘Bookmakers’ Space in Federal Hill
Chef Ashish Alfred, who owns Duck Duck Goose in Fells Point, is opening a new concept called No Way Rosé at the former Bookmakers Cocktail Club space at 31 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. Cosmetic renovations are currently underway and Alfred hopes to open No Way Rosé in August or September. Bookmakers closed during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns in March 2020 and never reopened.
