Weekend Events Around Baltimore

Brats and Beer in the Garden at Zion Church of Baltimore City: Friday from 4pm-8pm

SOBO Sunsets at South Point with Surprise Attack: Friday from 4pm-1030pm

Heavy Seas Release Party at Sandlot: Friday at 5pm

MD Food Trucks Foodie Bash at Baltimore Museum of Industry: Friday from 5pm-9pm

Gathering Food Truck Fest at the Rotunda: Friday from 5pm-10pm

Summer Sounds at Belvedere Square: Friday from 6pm-9pm

Bike Party: Pride Ride at St. Mary’s Park and Broadway Market: Friday from 630pm-1130pm

AFL – Columbus at Baltimore Brigade at Royal Farms Arena: Friday at 7pm

MLB – Cleveland Indians vs. Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Friday at 7pm (Orioles Floppy Hat), Saturday at 4pm (Orioles Maryland Flag Replica Jersey), Sunday at 1pm (Kids Run the Bases Every Sunday)

Jill Scott at The Lyric: Friday at 8pm

Hot Country Nights: Chase Rice at Power Plant Live!: Friday from 8pm-11pm

Hamilton at Hippodrome: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

BCRP $5 5K: Dad’s Day at Patterson Park: Saturday from 8am-10am

4th Annual 1-Mile Run/Walk at Fort McHenry: Saturday from 815am-10am

10th Annual South Baltimore Softball Classic at Carroll Park: Saturday from 9am-3pm

Underground Experience Festival at Middle Branch Park: Saturday from 10am-7pm

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House: Saturday from 11am-4pm

Joe Rogan at Royal Farms Arena: Saturday at 8pm

Irish Dance and its Role in the Culture at Irish Railroad Workers Museum: Saturday from 11am-3pm

Counting Backwards Release at Full Tilt Brewing: Saturday from 11am-2am

Sliders & Key Street Party Saturday at Sliders: Saturday from 1pm-4pm

Rye Street Cookout at Rye Street Tavern: Saturday at 1pm

Lakeland Day – Jazz in the Park – featuring the D.C. CUBAN ALL STAR at Lakeland Elementary School: Saturday from 6pm-8pm

Bark & Brew at Checkerspot Brewing Company: Sunday from 12pm-3pm

Diana Ross at The Lyric: Sunday at 7pm

Weekly Outdoor Fitness

November Project at Rash Field: Wednesday at 530am and 630am

Waterfront Wellness at West Shore Park – Weekdays: Line Dance to Fitness wiht Spirit Feet Monday at 6pm, Bootcamp by Federal HIll Fitness Tuesday at 6pm

Waterfront Wellness at West Shore Park – Saturday: Yoga with Brick Bodies at 7am, Bootcamp with XPF at 8am, Dance2Fitness at 9am

Locust Point Thursday Night Pub Runs at Charm City Run: Thursday at 630pm

Thursday Yoga at the Patterson Park Pagoda: Thursday at 630pm

November Project at Patterson Park: Friday at 630am

Fitness in the Park at Downtown Partnership of Baltimore: Wednesday from 6pm-7pm and Saturday from 10am-11am

Wake up with Yoga at the Pagoda at Patterson Park: Saturday from 8am-9am

Free Play at Baltimore Beach: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

Waterfront Wellness at West Shore Park – Saturday: Vinyasa All Levels Yoga with Yogaworks at 8am, Family Yoga with Yogaworks at 9am, Family Friendly Bootcamp with Federal Hill Fitness at 10am

Inner Harbor Kayak Tours: Sunday from 9am-4pm

Weekly Farmers’ Markets

Harbor Market at McKeldin Square: Wednesday and Friday from 11am-2pm

Pratt Street Market: Thursday from 11am-2pm

Fells Point Farmers Market at Broadway Square: Saturday from 730am-1230pm

32nd Street Farmers’ Market in Waverly:  Saturday from 7am-12pm

Cross Street Farmers’ Market in Federal Hill: Saturday from 8am-12pm

Baltimore Museum of Industry Farmers’ Market: Saturday from 9am-1pm

Whitelock Community Farm Market Stand:  Saturday from 10am-1pm

Baltimore Farmer’ Market & Bazaar Beneath the JFX: Sunday from 7am-12pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/06/28/weekend-events-around-baltimore-68/

Weekend Road Closures in Federal Hill, Union Square, Hollins Market, and Downtown

Baltimore City Department of Transportation press release:

Weekend Road Closures for June 28-30, 2019

Key Highway Lane Closures

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that temporary lane closures will be implemented this weekend along a portion of Key Highway for construction work.

Starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019 and continuing through 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2019, temporary lane closures will be implemented along westbound Key Highway between Covington and Williams Streets.   During this time, a two-way traffic pattern will be maintained for motorists along eastbound Key Highway with one lane of through traffic in each direction.

Citizens traveling in this vicinity should expect delays and be on the watch for changing traffic patterns.

Water Street Crane Operation

On Saturday, a portion of Water Street will temporarily close for a crane lift operation.

On Saturday, June 29, 2019, Water Street will be closed to through traffic between South and Commerce Streets from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with detours in effect.

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Traffic Modifications for the Baltimore Hope for the Homeless 5K/10K

On Sunday, June 30, 2019 temporary lane closures will be implemented for the Baltimore Hope for the Homeless 5K/10K.  The event will kick off in south Baltimore starting at 7:00 a.m.

The race will begin at Union Square Park along Hollins Street.  Participants will travel along Hollins Street and turn right on Schroder Street, left on Lemmon Street, right on Poppleton Street, and into the B&O Railroad Museum lot.  Runners will exit the back of the museum lot and turn left on Arlington Street, continue on to W. Cross Street, and right on James Street to follow into Carroll Park.  The course will circle inside the park and participants will follow the same course back to Union Square Park.

In preparation for the event, one lane of traffic will be coned off for participants along the race route wherever possible.  Commuters should be advised that temporary traffic stops may be implemented during the event for the safety of participants.  Motorists should pay close attention to posted parking restrictions and avoid parking in prohibited areas.

Citizens should be on the watch for pedestrians while traveling in this vicinity and are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays.

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/06/28/weekend-road-closures-in-federal-hill-union-square-hollins-market-and-downtown/

South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Awarded $483,863 in Casino Impact Fund Grants in Winter Cycle

In April, the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP), a nonprofit which manages half of South Baltimore’s casino Local Impact Grants, announced $483,863 in new grants to support 25 community projects across South and Southwest Baltimore.

SBGP manages approximately $7 million/year in Local Impact Grant funding from Maryland casinos, with an equal amount managed by the Casino Local Development Council (LDC), which has an advisory board of community members and spends funds at the direction of the Mayor of Baltimore. SBGP awards Community Grants twice a year.

SBGP includes staff, Executive Director Brad Rogers, and a Board of Directors comprised of members of neighborhood associations, business owners and nonprofit directors, and elected officials.

SBGP budgets about $1 million/year to Community Grants, about $1.5 million/year to Enhanced Services to public spaces in the community, and $3 million/year to Transformational Projects. “We budget conservatively, so if we have additional money, we can make everyone happy by doing more,” said Rogers.

The biggest community grants were awarded to youth football program The Cherry Hill Eagles Foundation, which received an $85,954.90 grant to launch new mentorship program and purchase supplies and sports uniforms; Salem Lutheran Church Baltimore in Riverside which received a $49,995 grant to renovate its basement hall into Riverside Third Space for community programming; Riverside Neighborhood Association which received $49,500 for renovations, murals, and new furniture at Riverside Park Pool; Institute for Local Self- Reliance which received $47,500 to operate the Baltimore Composting Community Project; GiveFit which received $39,847 to add new on-demand fitness sites at Ella Bailey Recreation Center in Riverside and Southwest Baltimore Charter School; Federal Hill Main Street which received $36,787 for a street cleaning program in the business corridor; NEWfit which received $36,363 to launch athletics leagues at elementary and middle schools; and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore which recieved $34,802 for new STEM and wellness programs at Westport Homes Boys & Girls Club.

Additional grants were awarded to nonprofits to support programming and events around South Baltimore. See the full list here.

“We are excited to see our investments in the neighborhoods we serve beginning to bear fruit in so many ways—from an increase in healthy activities for families and seniors to cleaner, greener parks for everyone.” said Rogers in a statement. “We look forward to collaborating with area residents to make lasting changes that will truly improve the quality of life in communities that have been under-served for too long.”

“We want to make sure there are spaces in South Baltimore to come together and enjoy being in South Baltimore,” Rogers told SouthBMore.com.

Transformational projects that SBGP is working on include the Middle Branch initiative. This is getting underway with a design competition that aims to turn the Middle Branch Waterfront into a more than 11-mile park system in South Baltimore along the shoreline of the Patapsco River. Parks and People Foundation is managing the project on behalf of the City of Baltimore and SBGP has contributed $350,000 to this project so far. Once an architecture firm wins the design competition, that firm will likely spend about $1 million to $2 million on the new design plan for the Middle Branch. The project will be done in phases.

SBGP has already taken on maintenance of Middle Branch Park on the south shore of the Middle Branch. This maintenance includes planting new trees and clearing overgrowth along the shoreline to open up waterfront views. SBGP is also part of the funding for a new trash wheel on the Gwynns Falls which contributes 60 to 80% of the trash in the Middle Branch, according to Rogers. The wheel will likely be installed this year.

SBGP has also committed $1 million to the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center at Reedbird Park in Cherry Hill. Rogers said SBGP will likely commit another $1.2 million for the project. The Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center will include four multi-use sports fields, including one with a turf surface; a new $16.5-million, 32,000 sq. ft. fitness and wellness center; a dog park; new basketball courts; a new playground; an extended path system that connects to the Gwynns Falls Trail; fitness pods; plazas; pavilions; a field house; bike racks; and a parking lot. This project is expected to break ground this fall. 

Another turf field will be added in South Baltimore with the support of SBGP funds.

In addition the Community Grants, SBGP’s board has approved spending $900,000 in total operating support funds to three community organizations that are dedicated to development properties. The first recipient is the Cherry Hill Development Corporation (CHDC). The two other organizations have not yet been announced.

Enhanced Services supported by SBGP includes grass mowing and improvements to Federal Hill Park, improvements to Middle Branch Park, planting and beautification projects around Federal Hill Main Street, and free youth sports leagues in South Baltimore in partnership with Volo City. Another turf field will be added to South Baltimore with the support of SBGP Enhanced Services funds.

Middle Branch Park 

New furniture at Riverside Park Pool 

Future space for Riverside Third Space 

A rendering form the Middle Branch Design Competition 

Street maintenance in Federal Hill 

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/06/26/south-baltimore-gateway-partnership-awarded-483863-in-casino-impact-fund-grants-in-winter-cycle/

Riverside Third Space Coming to Salem Lutheran Church After Receiving Casino Impact Grant

Salem Lutheran Church Baltimore is renovating its basement Fellowship Hall at 1530 Battery Ave. in Riverside and renaming it Riverside Third Space. The project was made possible because of a $49,995 Community Grant from South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, which manages South Baltimore’s Local Impact Grants from Maryland casinos.

The project also received a grant from the Krug Family Foundation and donations from Salem Lutheran’s members.

Salem Lutheran Pastor Lauren Muratore and Deacon and Riverside Third Space Project Manager Sara Jane Baublitz said they envision it as a shared space for the community. Since it’s not a home or place of work, they are calling it a third space. They are hoping to host events that promote wellness, healthy eating, and recreation.

The basement has a 2,100 sq. ft. hall with a stage that has been the home to local performance group Riverside Stage and has also served as the venue for Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School’s plays. There is also a working kitchen and a 910 sq. ft. classroom that can be divided into two rooms.

The renovation project will add new flooring; painted walls; new light fixtures; painted cabinets, stainless steel prep surfaces, and a new countertops in the kitchen; updated bathrooms; a projector; new tables; and chairs.

The Fellowship Hall at Salem Lutheran has hosted Riverside Neighborhood Association meetings, Alcoholics Anonymous, Fit4Mom classes, yoga classes, Girl Scout events, Fitness Fun & Games, movie nights, play groups, and one-time events. Riverside Third Space will continue to host similar events and will have a “pay what you can” policy for using the venue. Salem Lutheran has also used the basement for BINGO nights and coffee after church.

The Riverside Third Space improvements will be completed through a mix of volunteer events and contractor services. The space has been cleared out in recent weeks to remove things that have collected in Fellowship Hall over the years.

Pastor Muratore said Riverside Third Space will be an inclusive space for people of all backgrounds.

Deacon Baublitz said she is “so grateful” to receive the grant and has always been thinking about ways to activate the space. “We had the space, we just needed the cash,” she said.

Salem Lutheran will also be adding a community garden in raised beds outside the church building along E. Randall St. Pastor Muratore said people who need herbs and vegetables from the garden will be able to come by and grab them.

Salem Lutheran, which has been in Riverside since 1885, has its sanctuary on the first floor and a portion of the property is leased to daycare program Beth El @ Federal Hill.

Stage hall

The kitchen

The classroom

The sanctuary 

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/06/26/riverside-third-space-coming-to-salem-lutheran-church-after-receiving-casino-impact-grant/

South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 6/15/19 – 6/21/19:

Ridgely’s Delight

BURGLARY (FORCE) TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019 08:00 7XX PORTLAND ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019 20:30 6XX WASHINGTON BLVD ALLEY

Stadium Area

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 20:30 3XX S HOWARD ST STREET

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

ROBBERY – FIREARM SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 22:55 6XX S CHARLES ST STREET

ROBBERY – FIREARM SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 22:40 7XX LIGHT ST STREET

AGG. ASSLT.- GUN SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 22:40 6XX LIGHT ST STREET

ROBBERY – FIREARM SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 21:50 1XX W HENRIETTA ST STREET

From Councilman Eric Costello:

Southern District
Carjacking Arrest

On June 15, 2019, at approximately 11:00pm, officers were called to the 700 block of Light Street for a report of a carjacking.

When officers arrived, they found a 19-year old woman who told them her car was just stolen. According to the victim, she was stopped on Light Street when an unknown suspect approached and ordered her to exit her vehicle. The suspect then assaulted the victim before taking her car.

A short time later, officers observed the victim’s vehicle involved in a crash in the 300 block of Light Street. A 26-year old man was arrested and a handgun was recovered from the car. The suspect was transported to the hospital to be treated for injuries he sustained in the crash.

During the course of their investigation, detectives learned that at approximately 10:55pm, the same suspect attempted to steal another vehicle in the 600 block of S. Charles Street. During this incident, the suspect approached a vehicle and demanded the driver open his door. The driver refused and the suspect fired a single shot at the car before leaving the location. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and called police.

Detectives from the Citywide Robbery Unit are continuing to investigate these incidents. Detectives will work to determine if this suspect is responsible for any other crimes in the area. The suspect will be identified after he has been released from the hospital and formally charged.

BURGLARY (FORCE) MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 21:15 8XX LEADENHALL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019 21:00 1XX W HUGHES ST STREET

Sharp-Leadenhall

STOLEN AUTO THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 22:30 10XX S HANOVER ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

ROBBERY – FIREARM SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019 21:40 12XX S HANOVER ST OTHER-INSIDE

Federal Hill

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019 12:00 10XX COVINGTON ST OTHER-OUTSIDE

ROBBERY – FIREARM THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 23:30 3XX WARREN AVE PARKS

Federal Hill South/Riverside

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019 01:00 11XX BATTERY AVE STREET

South Baltimore Neighborhood

STOLEN AUTO MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 20:00 13XX LIGHT ST STREET

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 17:33 1XX LIGHT ST STREET

ROBBERY – OTHER WEAPON SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019 02:59 3XX LIGHT ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 22:00 1XX S EUTAW ST HOTEL/MOTEL

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019 00:00 4XX E PRATT ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019 00:30 1XX S EUTAW ST HOTEL/MOTEL

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 18:12 6XX E PRATT ST DEPT. STORE

STOLEN AUTO MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 17:38 1XX S CHARLES ST STREET

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 16:21 18XX WHETSTONE WAY OTHER-INSIDE

Pigtown

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019 08:56 12XX W PRATT ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019 03:33 8XX WASHINGTON BLVD ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019 04:30 8XX CARROLL ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 16:29 7XX WASHINGTON BLVD OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 16:29 7XX WASHINGTON BLVD OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019 20:00 7XX WASHINGTON BLVD OTHER-INSIDE

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019 22:50 15XX RUSSELL ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019 07:50 17XX RUSSELL ST GAS STATION

Hollins Market

ROBBERY – FIREARM SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 23:50 8XX HOLLINS ST STREET

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019 07:55 8XX HOLLINS ST STREET

Union Square

STOLEN AUTO TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019 21:30 16XX W PRATT ST STREET

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/06/26/south-baltimore-crime-updates-140/

Hidden under Federal Hill is a network of 'secret' tunnels. We explored the story behind them.

Editor’s note: This is the latest in a series of occasional articles inspired by readers' curiosity. What do you wonder about the Baltimore area that you'd like us to investigate? Tell us at baltimoresun.com/ask.

While Federal Hill’s panoramic view of downtown Baltimore makes it a favorite destination...

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Fourth of July Celebrations and Fireworks To Take Place at the Inner Harbor and Middle Branch Park

Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts Press Release: 

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH MUSIC AND FIREWORKS
AT THE INNER HARBOR ON THURSDAY, JULY 4, 7–9:30PM

Commemorate the Declaration of Independence with a live music performance and fireworks display in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July Celebration returns Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 7–9:30pm. Starting at 7pm, the U.S. Navy Jazz Band Commodores performs classic and today’s top hits at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater at Pratt and Light streets. At 9:30pm, fireworks brighten up the night sky over downtown Baltimore. The 18-minute display is produced by fireworks company Pyrotecnico and choreographed to music. The best views of the fireworks are along the Inner Harbor promenade and surrounding areas, including Canton, Federal Hill, Fells Point, Harbor East and Locust Point. In the event of a cancellation due to severe weather, the fireworks display will take place Friday, July 5, 2019 at 9:30pm. The annual Fourth of July Celebration is produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) and sponsored by Ports America Chesapeake, with additional support from Visit Baltimore, T-Mobile and FOX 45.

Additionally, Top of the World Observation Level hosts Picnic at the Top on Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 7:30–10pm. Doors open at 7pm. The family-friendly event features a one-of-a-kind view of the Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July Celebration, food, beverage, children’s activities, a DJ and photo booth. Tickets are $65 for adults and $35 for children through Sunday, June 30, 2019. Tickets are $75 for adults and $40 for children from Monday, July 1–Thursday, July 4, 2019. To purchase tickets, visit www.viewbaltimore.org. Top of the World Observation Level is managed by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts and located on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center at 401 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which serves as Baltimore City’s arts council, events center and film office. By producing large-scale events such as Artscape, Light City and Baltimore Book Festival, and providing funding and support to artists, arts programs and organizations across the city, BOPA’s goal is to make Baltimore a more vibrant and creative city.

For more information on Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July Celebration, call 410-752-8632 or visit www.promotionandarts.org.

Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival Press Release: 

3^rd Annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival Expands Programming, Part of Major July 4^th Celebration

South Baltimore Celebration Attracts Thousands from Maryland, D.C., Pennsylvania and Ohio

Baltimore, June 6, 2019 –A celebration of the performing and visual arts, and cultural vibrancy of South Baltimore, the 3^rd Annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival will return to Middle Branch Park (3301 Waterview Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230) July 4 from 1:00 p.m.-10 p.m., with expanded programming that includes performances, food trucks, interactive “ARTivities,” and a fireworks show. This is a celebration of freedom, unity, and remembrance. A bridge that has historically divided communities will unite South Baltimore as the picturesque backdrop to the area’s first major 4th of July celebration in decades. Community leaders from Cherry Hill and Port Covington have united to activate both shores of the Hanover Street bridge for a storied shared experience for Baltimore City and beyond (www.baltimore4th.com).

Co-founded by Cherry Hill playwright and great-grandmother Shirley Foulks and Youth Resiliency Institute Executive Director and musician Fanon Hill, the free festival will feature three headliners: house and dance music icon Crystal Waters, reggae legend Sister Carol, and indie soul artist Navasha Daya, as well as musical artists working across genres including soul, house, jazz, latin, hip-hop and more. Also performing will be members of the Youth Resiliency Institute’s Baltimore Guitarists Against Violence program (BGAV), a program which provides children and youth ages 8-18 living in communities with high rates of violence with an opportunity to learn how to play guitar. This year, master instrument maker Abu The Flutemaker and Safe Streets Cherry Hill will be honored at the festival for their commitment to the Cherry Hill community.

“Everyone from across Baltimore and beyond is invited to celebrate Cherry Hill’s historical and cultural significance as we tell our nation’s full story on Independence Day in South Baltimore’s Middle Branch park,” said Festival Co-founder Fanon Hill. “The future of Baltimore City and our country is dependent upon our ability to amplify the voices of those who historically have been silenced. We are grateful to South Baltimore Gateway Partnership for being the lead funder of this year’s festival. Their support allows us to make it bigger and better than year’s past.”

The Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival is focused on reducing isolation and developing relationships with important elements of Baltimore’s mainstream arts sector, as there is a scarcity of relevant cultural arts opportunities for Cherry Hill residents in their own neighborhood. Going beyond the event itself, festival organizers provide important arts training and employment opportunities for Cherry Hill residents and artists so that they can become better at their own creative practice and experience a greater level of visibility and sustainability.”Through yearlong community- based art workshops and workforce development and employment opportunities for community members of all ages, the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival demonstrates the tremendous impact of equitable access to arts and culture in Cherry Hill,” said Michael Middleton, Executive Director of the Cherry Hill Development Corporation.

Along with the festival itself, the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival provides yearlong arts education, cross-generational arts mentorship and outreach in Baltimore Maryland’s historic Cherry Hill community and throughout South Baltimore.

A South Baltimore neighborhood, Cherry Hill is historically significant as the nation’s first, largest (and likely the only) planned suburban-style community for African Americans. Cherry Hill is also home to one of the most densely populated housing projects in the country.
The history of the development of public housing in Cherry Hill is one of the most striking examples of deliberate residential racial segregation in any city. Racial segregation in Baltimore City is also reflected in its cultural life.

“The Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival is a full day of family-friendly fun, cultural arts and community engagement. We owe it to our children to share—and preserve— Cherry Hill’s historic story,” said Festival Co-founder Shirley Foulks.

Free Festival Parking is available at Harbor Hospital’s Overflow Parking lot – 3001 S Hanover St.; Broening Park- 3001 East Dr.; and City Garage 101 West Dickman St. A map of the event can be found here: http://baltimore4th.com/images/Official-4th-of-July-MAP.jpg

Photo courtesy of Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/06/24/fourth-of-july-celebrations-and-fireworks-to-take-place-at-the-inner-harbor-and-middle-branch-park/

South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses

This South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses is brought to you by 217 East Heath Street:

217 East Heath Street
Riverside          
Price: $390,000
Tax: $3,202
1,980 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 Baths
Off-Street Parking: No

Open House Saturday from 10am-12pm

60FT DEEP HOUSE UNDER $400K! HUGE CHAP TAX CREDIT ON THIS PROPERTY FOR 8 YRS! 2BR/2.5 BATH, BRAND NEW HARDWOODS, CUSTOM CABINETRY, AND TILE, CHEFS KITCHEN, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, ROOFTOP DECK. BRAND NEW HVAC, ROOF, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING. FINISHED BASEMENT WITH VYNL PLANK FLOORS (400+ SQ). QUIET ONE WAY STREET ACROSS FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH AMPLE PARKING SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!

For more information or to schedule a showing, contact:

Jeremy Q. Black
Phone: 859-940-0816
jeremyqblack@gmail.com

Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in South Baltimore. Buy a house, stay a while!

1241 Cooksie Street
Locust Point        
Price: $634,990
3 BD/ 3.5 BA
1,759 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 11am-1pm

1753 Clarkson Street
South Baltimore       
Price: $409,000
3 BD/ 3 BA
1,918 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 11am-1pm

214 East Barney Street
Riverside       
Price: $319,000
3 BD/ 2 BA
1,613 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 11am-1pm

103 East Montgomery Street
Federal Hill         
Price: $379,000
2 BD/ 2.5 BA
1,820 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

11 West Churchill Street
Federal Hill         
Price: $389,000
3 BD/ 2.5 BA
1,720 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

135 West Randall Street
Federal Hill       
Price: $240,000
3 BD/ 2 BA
1,417 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1233 Riverside Avenue
Federal Hill         
Price: $600,000
3 BD/ 2.5 BA
2,494 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1523 Clarkson Street
Federal Hill         
Price: $195,000
2 BD/ 1 BA
960 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1718 Johnson Street
Riverside          
Price: $290,000
2 BD/ 2 BA
1,247 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1230pm-2pm

1700 William Street
Riverside        
Price: $289,900
2 BD/ 2.5 BA
1,560 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-230pm

1509 Race Street
Federal Hill         
Price: $210,000
2 BD/ 1.5 BA
720 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1457 Hull Street
Locust Point       
Price: $449,000
3 BD/ 3.5 BA
2,040 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1436 Hull Street
Locust Point        
Price: $359,990
2 BD/ 3 BA
1,538 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 130pm-330pm

126 East Churchill Street
Federal Hill     
Price: $295,000
3 BD/ 2 BA
1,332 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 2pm-4pm

113 West Randall Street
Federal Hill        
Price: $329,900
3 BD/ 3 BA
1,491 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 11am-1230pm

1420 South Charles Street
Federal Hill        
Price: $345,000
3 BD/ 2.5 BA
1,484 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 11am-1230pm

505 East Gittings Street
Federal Hill       
Price: $199,900
2 BD/ 2 BA
1,052 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-1pm

1633 Jackson Street
Riverside        
Price: $346,500
2 BD/ 2 BA
1,230 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

116 West Hamburg Street
Federal Hill       
Price: $429,000
3 BD/ 3.5 BA
2,000 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1010 Patapsco Street
Federal Hill         
Price: $205,000
2 BD/ 1 BA
792 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1125 Wicomico Street
Pigtown         
Price: $177,900
3 BD/ 2 BA
816 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1316 Jackson Street
Federal Hill          
Price: $689,000
3 BD/ 3.5 BA
2,434 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

48 East Fort Avenue
Federal Hill          
Price: $225,000
2 BD/ 1.5 BA
960 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 1230pm-2pm

1518 Riverside Avenue
Riverside    
Price: $299,000
2 BD/ 2 BA
1,284 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1456 Reynolds Street
Locust Point    
Price: $259,000
2 BD/ 1 BA
936 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

3800 West Bay Avenue
Brooklyn    
Price: $220,000
3 BD/ 2 BA
995 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1200 Steuart Street #723
Silo Point – Locust Point    
Price: $397,900
1 BD/ 1.5 BA
1,593 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

716 East Fort Avenue
Federal Hill    
Price: $320,000
3 BD/ 3 BA
1,256 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1302 Benjamin Street
Locust Point      
Price: $525,000
3 BD/ 3 BA
2,193 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-4pm

403 East Hamburg Street
Federal Hill         
Price: $495,000
2 BD/ 2.5 BA
1,477 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 130pm-330pm

1410 Marshall Street
Federal Hill         
Price: $315,000
2 BD/ 2.5 BA
1,537 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 2pm-4pm

114 East Barney Street
Riverside         
Price: $250,000
2 BD/ 2 BA
1,300 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 2pm-4pm

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Weekend Events Around Baltimore

Rye on the River at Sagamore Pendry Baltimore: Thursday from 4pm-9pm

Charles Village Block Party: Thursday from 6pm-8pm

Locust Point Thursday Night Pub Runs at Charm City Run: Thursday from 630pm-8pm

Summer Block Party & DuClaw Collaboration Release at World of Beer – Baltimore: Friday from 5pm-9pm

3rd Fridays Canton at O’Donnell Square Park: Friday form 5pm-10pm

Summer Sounds at Belvedere Square: Friday from 6pm-9pm

Riverside Shakedown // Live From The Patio at Diamondback Brewing Company: Friday from 645pm-830pm

Fitness Festival, Bikes and Beer, Crab, Wine + Beer Festival, Premier League Lacrosse, Riverside Shakedown, Rye Street Cookout, crab feasts, brewery events, farmers’ markets, outdoor fitness, and more. 

Open Mic Night at Checkerspot Brewing Company: Friday from 7pm-11pm

FIT+ Fitness Festival at Harbor East: Saturday from 8am-1230pm

Baltimore Trash Clean-Up at West Covington Park: Saturday from 9am-1pm

Bikes and Beers Baltimore 2019 at UNION Craft Brewing: Saturday from 9am-230pm

Charm City Crab Run 5K at Harbor Point: Saturday from 930am-11am

African Journey Celebration at the Maryland Zoo: Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House: Saturday from 11am-4pm

Crab, Wine & Beer Festival at Harbor Point: Saturday from 11am-9pm

Charity Cornhole Tournament at Hair of the Dog Baltimore: Saturday at 12pm

Remington Community Picnic at Sisson Street Park: Saturday from 12pm-3pm

Papi’s Hampden Falls Road Fiesta: Saturday from 12pm-8pm

Rye Street Cookout at Rye Street Tavern: Saturday from 1pm-5pm

Premier League Lacrosse at Homewood Field: Saturday and Sunday

Movie Night featuring DJ Cool Curtis Strong at Solo Gibbs Park: Saturday from 5pm-8pm

The Royal Affair Tour: YES & Asia at MECU Pavilion: Saturday at 630pm

Jen Hatmaker and Heather Land: Hot Summer Nights Tour at Hippodrome: Saturday at 8pm

The Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K presented by New Balance at Rash Field: Sunday from 8am-1pm

Free Summer Solstice Yoga Celebration at AVAM: Sunday from 10am-11am

Farewell Luncheon Honoring Fr. Patrick Carrion at Our Lady of Good Counsel: Sunday from 1230pm-230pm

Crab Feast at Checkerspot Brewing Company: Sunday from 3pm-7pm

Weekly Outdoor Fitness

November Project at Rash Field: Wednesday at 530am and 630am

Waterfront Wellness at West Shore Park – Weekdays: Line Dance to Fitness wiht Spirit Feet Monday at 6pm, Bootcamp by Federal HIll Fitness Tuesday at 6pm

Waterfront Wellness at West Shore Park – Saturday: Yoga with Brick Bodies at 7am, Bootcamp with XPF at 8am, Dance2Fitness at 9am

Locust Point Thursday Night Pub Runs at Charm City Run: Thursday at 630pm

Thursday Yoga at the Patterson Park Pagoda: Thursday at 630pm

November Project at Patterson Park: Friday at 630am

Fitness in the Park at Downtown Partnership of Baltimore: Wednesday from 6pm-7pm and Saturday from 10am-11am

Wake up with Yoga at the Pagoda at Patterson Park: Saturday from 8am-9am

Free Play at Baltimore Beach: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

Waterfront Wellness at West Shore Park – Saturday: Vinyasa All Levels Yoga with Yogaworks at 8am, Family Yoga with Yogaworks at 9am, Family Friendly Bootcamp with Federal Hill Fitness at 10am

Inner Harbor Kayak Tours: Sunday from 9am-4pm

Weekly Farmers’ Markets

Harbor Market at McKeldin Square: Wednesday and Friday from 11am-2pm

Pratt Street Market: Thursday from 11am-2pm

Fells Point Farmers Market at Broadway Square: Saturday from 730am-1230pm

32nd Street Farmers’ Market in Waverly:  Saturday from 7am-12pm

Cross Street Farmers’ Market in Federal Hill: Saturday from 8am-12pm

Baltimore Museum of Industry Farmers’ Market: Saturday from 9am-1pm

Whitelock Community Farm Market Stand:  Saturday from 10am-1pm

Baltimore Farmer’ Market & Bazaar Beneath the JFX: Sunday from 7am-12pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

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Meet Conor and Lucas Hopkins, the Five- and Seven-Year-Olds Who Started a Plant Watering Business in South Baltimore

Last summer, Lucas Hopkins, who is now seven, told his mother Amber Hopkins that he wanted money and asked how he could get some. She told him to come up with some kind of simple job that people might want. Lucas Hopkins had watered plants for his Riverside neighbors in the past and thought he could do that same service for more people. He got his mother, who is a teacher in Howard County and off during the summer, and brother Conor Hopkins, who is now five, on board and they launched Green Thumbs Plant Care.

Amber Hopkins let people know about Green Thumbs on neighborhood Facebook pages, and clients started to contact her for their services. The Hopkins crew would get on their bikes each morning with their watering cans and began watering plants at about five houses every day between regulars and families on vacation. Each day Lucas and Conor Hopkins would wear their uniform of green shirts and brown khaki shorts, a uniform they picked because it’s the colors of a tree.

Green Thumbs watered 1,015 plants last year, plus helped feed a cat, bunny, lizard, and some fish. The Hopkins would water plants outside people’s homes, as well as water plants inside, on decks, and in back yards when people were away on vacation.

“It’s a really fun job,” said both Lucas and Conor Hopkins.

Green Thumbs charges $2 for every six plants watered. In 2018, Lucas and Conor Hopkins made more than $500. They split their earnings on buying treats and toys; savings as they both started Roth IRAs with the help of their mother; and giving money to the poor box at the Catholic Community of South Baltimore churches. Lucas and Conor both cashed in last year with Pokemon cards, toy truck, stuffed animals, cake pops from Starbucks, and a lot of ice cream from Miss Twist.

The Hopkins crew is back at it this year with services beginning on July 1st. They already have clients lined up for this summer and are always looking for more business.

Lucas Hopkins said he likes getting the money, but also likes to “help Baltimore become beautiful” by helping keep the plants and flowers alive. Lucas Hopkins is not a fan of the rain as those were days when Green Thumbs’ services were not needed.

Amber Hopkins and husband Ken Hopkins are both very proud of their boys. They both remember doing simple jobs when they were growing up like mowing lawns and taking in neighbors’ mail.

“It’s fun to go out with them and talk about saving money,” said Amber Hopkins. “Now they talk about both wants and needs with their money. To hear them evolve economically is fun.”

Some days Lucas or Conor Hopkins wouldn’t want to get out and serve their clients, but Amber and Ken Hopkins said their sons pushed each other to stay motivated.

Lucas and Conor Hopkins will spend the summer watering plants around the neighborhood but, come the fall, the business will take another pause as Conor will start kindergarten and Lucas will start the second grade at Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School.

Lucas and Conor Hopkins 

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/06/19/meet-conor-and-lucas-hopkins-the-five-and-seven-year-olds-who-started-a-plant-watering-business-in-south-baltimore/

Vietnamese Pho and Banh Mi Shop ‘Phubs’ Opens at Cross Street Market

Federal Hill now has its first Vietnamese restaurant as Phubs opened last week in a stall at the newly-renovated Cross Street Market. Phubs was started in Hanover, Maryland by brothers Chuong and Paul Nguyen five years ago.

Phubs focuses on Vietnamese street food favorites pho and banh mi. It also serves rice bowls, salads, sides, and specialty drinks. Chuong Nguyen said recipes come from his family’s take on pho from Northern Vietnam. He noted that Northern Vietnamese pho has more spice and Southern Vietnamese pho tends to be a bit sweeter.

Phubs’ pho beef broth is simmered with bones and additional Vietnamese spices for more than 24 hours. Chuong Nguyen said this process allows the broth to get all the nutrients out of the bones. He said they get a lot of feedback that people feel a lot better after slurping down the broth. Not only can customers get the broth as pho, they can get a cup of broth to drink like coffee.

Phubs also has a veggie broth that is simmered with eight fresh vegetables and 10 Vietnamese spices. Chuong Nguyen said he and Paul Nguyen spent a lot of time developing their own recipe for the veggie broth. They wanted to avoid using any powders.

Pho orders include steak which has a mix of rare steak and house-smoked brisket; The Phubolicious which has sliced steak, brisket, meatball, spinach, and napa cabbage; sliced chicken breast pho with beef broth; vegetarian with napa cabbage, spinach, celery, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and tofu with veggie broth; and shrimp pho with spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and beef broth.

Phubs has five different food options that can be ordered as a bahn mi sub on a buttered french baguette and topped with house pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, and cucumbers; on top of rice; or on top of a salad. The options are citrus sesame chicken, BBQ pork, bulgogi sliced steak, sautéed portobello mushrooms, and phun yum shrimp.  All the meats are grilled and all the marinades are made in-house.

Side orders are fried shrimp and pork spring rolls and veggie chips which are made from tapioca and topped with vegetable spices.

The house-brewed specialty drinks are a bubble Thai tea with half and half, bubble coconut tea with coconut milk, and the french-pressed Viet iced coffee.

The Phubs stall has a pho-themed graffiti mural done by artist John McGrath and metal accents. The top header has a Phubs sign and will soon have a chain link fence background. The Nguyens are going with the street theme to go with its street food concept. The stall is located next to a Cross Street Market common seating area.

Phubs will soon add online ordering and will add GrubHub delivery in the near future.

Phubs has five employees but is looking to add to its staff. It is open Monday to Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 6pm.

Federal Hill will be the third location for Phubs, following the recently-opened location in Wilmington, Delaware. “Federal Hill has been a place we have visited since we were kids,” said Chuong Nguyen. “It’s a cool place. The Cross Street Market is a place we always hung out and pregamed at before O’s and Ravens games. It definitely needed some revitalization. When we heard that was going on, they (the leasing team at CANAdev) reached out to see if we were interested. We said, heck yeah!”

 The Phubs team at a Cross Street Market announcement in October, 2018. 

 

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/06/19/vietnamese-pho-and-banh-mi-shop-phubs-opens-at-cross-street-market/

South Baltimore Crime Updates

From Councilman Eric Costello regarding incidents in Federal Hill, Otterbein, and Inner Harbor:

Southern District
Carjacking Arrest

On June 15, 2019, at approximately 11:00pm, officers were called to the 700 block of Light Street for a report of a carjacking.

When officers arrived, they found a 19-year old woman who told them her car was just stolen. According to the victim, she was stopped on Light Street when an unknown suspect approached and ordered her to exit her vehicle. The suspect then assaulted the victim before taking her car.

A short time later, officers observed the victim’s vehicle involved in a crash in the 300 block of Light Street. A 26-year old man was arrested and a handgun was recovered from the car. The suspect was transported to the hospital to be treated for injuries he sustained in the crash.

During the course of their investigation, detectives learned that at approximately 10:55pm, the same suspect attempted to steal another vehicle in the 600 block of S. Charles Street. During this incident, the suspect approached a vehicle and demanded the driver open his door. The driver refused and the suspect fired a single shot at the car before leaving the location. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and called police.

Detectives from the Citywide Robbery Unit are continuing to investigate these incidents. Detectives will work to determine if this suspect is responsible for any other crimes in the area. The suspect will be identified after he has been released from the hospital and formally charged.

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 6/8/19 – 6/14/19:

Ridgely’s Delight

NONE

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

NONE

Sharp-Leadenhall

MURDER SATURDAY, JUNE 08, 2019 01:51 9XX PEACH ST STREET

From BPD:

Southern District Homicide Investigation

On June 8, 2019, at about 1:51 a.m., Southern District patrol officers were in the Sharp Street area investigating an unrelated incident. While there officers heard gunfire and began canvassing the surrounding area for evidence of a shooting.

When officers arrived in the 900 block of Peach Street they discovered a 37 year-old male and a 33 year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds.

A medic was summoned and transported the victims to area hospitals. The 37 year-old male victim was pronounced dead by medical personnel at University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center shortly after arrival.

Homicide detectives responded to the location and assumed control of the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police Department’s Homicide detectives, at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

You can also submit a tip by texting 443-902-4824.

Federal Hill

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 15:05 1XX E CROSS ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, JUNE 08, 2019 12:01 10XX COVINGTON ST PORCH/DECK

STOLEN VEH./OTHER MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019 17:00 2XX WARREN AVE RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

Federal Hill South/Riverside

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 14:00 12XX RIVERSIDE AVE STREET

South Baltimore Neighborhood

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM SUNDAY, JUNE 09, 2019 04:15 16XX LIGHT ST STREET

BURGLARY (FORCE) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 01:00 15XX OLIVE ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019 23:15 18XX S HANOVER ST OTHER-OUTSIDE

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. SATURDAY, JUNE 08, 2019 20:00 3XX E PRATT ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019 15:30 6XX E PRATT ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019 21:15 2XX E PRATT ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 07:30 1XX S CALVERT ST PARKING LOT – INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 17:30 7XX E LOMBARD ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, JUNE 09, 2019 20:00 6XX E Pratt Street Unknown

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, JUNE 08, 2019 14:06 5XX E PRATT ST OTHER-INSIDE

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM SATURDAY, JUNE 08, 2019 19:56 9XX E FORT AVE OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019 22:10 10XX HULL ST Unknown

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, JUNE 08, 2019 19:48 9XX E FORT AVE RETAIL/SMALL BUSINESS

Pigtown

BURGLARY (FORCE) FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019 18:00 11XX STERRETT ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (FORCE) SUNDAY, JUNE 09, 2019 15:01 6XX WYETH ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 18:20 13XX GLYNDON AVE OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 01:45 13XX CARROLL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 05:00 8XX MANGOLD ST STREE

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019 03:56 7XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

STOLEN AUTO THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 09:30 7XX W CROSS ST STREET

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019 09:00 18XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, JUNE 08, 2019 03:20 15XX RUSSELL ST CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SATURDAY, JUNE 08, 2019 13:37 15XX RUSSELL ST OTHER-INSIDE

Hollins Market

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT SATURDAY, JUNE 08, 2019 21:45 XX S SCHROEDER ST PLAYGROUND/ATHLETIC FIELD

BURGLARY (FORCE) FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019 07:00 11XX W LOMBARD ST PRIVATE GARAGE

Union Square

NONE

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

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Ropewalk To Close for Renovations in July, Will Return as a “Family-Friendly” Restaurant with Duckpin Bowling

Heading into its 25th year in Federal Hill, Ropewalk Tavern is looking to reinvent itself and “cater more to the locals and families in South Baltimore,” said owner Anne McFaul. She noted that less and less people from outside the city are coming downtown in recent years.

Ropewalk will close on July 1st to start a renovation project that will add mini duckpin bowling lanes and virtual reality, gaming, and arcade systems. It will also include a mostly cosmetic renovation of the existing spaces.

The duckpin lanes will be about 40 ft. long as opposed to the  standard 60 ft. The Ropewalk team is still in the planning and design stage, but there will likely be at least four duckpin lanes. They are looking into either placing the lanes on the second floor or potentially the back bar room on the first floor.

The Ropewalk team is building off the success of its beach bars in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia that have different activities like playgrounds, corn hole, ring toss, and fire pits. The team is also opening a new restaurant in Ocean City called Alley Oops which will have a shark tank, mini duckpin bowling, and around 50 games. McFaul said they will see what’s popular at Alley Oops and look to bring those games to Federal Hill.

McFaul said games at Ropewalk could include virtual reality system Hologate, Mario Kart, and Connect Four Basketball. They will start installing games in late-August and early-September.

Ropewalk will also be updating its menu with “upscale pub food.” Ropewalk switched to an entree-focused seafood menu in recent years, but the demand wasn’t there, according to McFaul. They will bring some popular items from the beach like crabcake egg rolls and Bada Bing Shrimp to the updated menu, and will continue serving its selection of wings.

Many sections of Ropewalk will be renovated to “clean the place up and give it a shine.” This will include refinished floors, bars, and walls at the bar which dates back to prohibition. Some changes will likely be made to the exterior as well.

Ropewalk will continue to host dueling pianos and its late-night hours on weekends. The team hopes to create a more family-friendly and dynamic environment while keeping its existing clientele which brings in a lot of business on weekend nights. They are also hoping it’s a popular place for birthday parties and events.

Ropewalk will reopen in October and will host its Grand Re-Opening and 24th Anniversary Party on October 18th.

“We are looking to get more weekday business and get more families coming in here,” said McFaul. “A lot of the younger generation aren’t just looking to go out and have a beer, they are looking for entertainment too.”

McFaul noted that business has slowed in Federal Hill in recent years, but the team has a soft spot for the Federal Hill location because it’s the original. Employees in Federal Hill will be offered positions at the beach.

The Ropewalk team also has ownership in Stalking Horse, which is now only open Thursday to Sunday and no longer has a food menu. McFaul said the business is for sale and noted that there has been some strong interest, but nothing has happened yet.

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/06/18/ropewalk-to-close-for-renovations-in-july-will-return-as-a-family-friendly-restaurant-with-duckpin-bowling/

Ropewalk Tavern to close for renovations, add bowling and games

Ropewalk Tavern in Federal Hill will close July 1 for renovations as the establishment says it will add bowling, games and a new menu.

In a Facebook post, the tavern said the business is expected to be closed July 1 to Oct. 18, when it will open with a “24th Anniversary Party.”

The changes will...

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South Baltimore Business Roundup

Mr. Smoke Opens in Federal Hill 

Mr. Smoke opened last week in the first-floor retail space at 900 Light St. in Federal Hill. The space was formerly a salon, boutique, and real estate office but has been vacant in recent years.

Mr. Smoke offers “everything for your smoking experience,” according to its website. It sells grinders, hand pipes, water pipes and oil rigs, vaporizers, CBD, rolling papers, detox, dugouts and chills, ash catchers, bubblers, headers, odor eliminators, storage and concealment products, cleaning products, and more.

Mr. Smoke also has locations in Annapolis, College Park, and Elkridge.

Grab And Go Mart Opens in Federal Hill 

Grab and Go Mart has opened at the first-floor retail space 1108 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. The space was formerly a dry cleaners. Grab and Go Mart sells snacks, sodas, tobacco products, vaping products, and smoking devices. It is next door to the under-construction Wheelhouse apartment and retail building.

Blackwall Hitch Opens on Pratt Street

Eastport, Annapolis-born restaurant Blackwall Hitch opened in recent weeks in a 10,300 sq. ft. retail space on the ground level of 700 E. Pratt St., which was formerly known as the Candler Building and recently underwent a $15-million renovation. This is the fourth location for Blackwall Hitch which also has locations in Rehoboth, Delaware and Alexandria, Virginia.

The menu at the Baltimore location is led by Executive Chef David Montanz. The seafood-focused menu features raw oysters, crab soup, crab cakes, soft shell crabs, ahi tuna, mussels, shrimp, calamari, fish tacos, salmon, rockfish, and daily fresh fish offerings, along with non-seafood items. Blackwall Hitch offers soups, salads, starters, sandwiches, flatbreads, and entrees.

Blackwall Hitch is open daily for lunch and dinner, and offers brunch on the weekends. Live music is played Thursdays and Fridays from 3pm to 7pm.

El Polo Real Now Restaurant Polleria & Pupuseria La Reyna

El Polo Real at 1101 Light St. is now Restaurant Polleria & Pupuseria La Reyna. Just like El Polo Real, Restaurant Polleria & Pupuseria La Reyna offers a Peruvian and Mexican menu including Pollo A La Brasa (Peruvian rotisserie chicken); side orders including yucca, plantains, black beans, and yellow rice; Peruvian entrees; soups; subs; tacos; quesadillas; burritos; pupusas; salads; and desserts.

Restaurant Polleria & Pupuseria La Reyna is open 10am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm on Saturdays, and 11am to 8pm on Sundays.

Tiki Barge Not Opening This Year 

Seasonal bar Tiki Barge, which is on a barge at the end of the HarborView Marina pier in Federal Hill, will not open this year. This news was confirmed by The Baltimore Sun.

The barge has been listed for sale in recent years. Last year Tiki Barge covered its pool with a deck to allow for more room for customers to stand.

P.F. Chang’s Closing on Pratt Street

P.F. Chang’s is closing its location at 600 E. Pratt St. on July 28th, according to Baltimore Business Journal. The location opened in the Lockwood Place development in 2007. From the article:

Ken Bernstein, the senior vice president of retail leasing at David S. Brown Enterprises Ltd., which manages Lockwood Place, could not be reached for comment Thursday. Brokers with the Segall Group, which is listing the 3,800-square-foot P.F. Chang’s space for lease, could not be reached for comment.

The space will be available in the first quarter of 2020, according to a marketing brochure from the Segall Group.

P.F. Chang’s was sold earlier this year to investment firms TriArtisan Capital Partners LLC and Paulson & Co. Inc. for about $700 million, Bloomberg reported. The chain had been saddled with debt amid heavy competition. P.F. Chang’s also has locations in White Marsh, Towson, Columbia and Annapolis.

Sagamore Spirit Teams Up with Sierra Nevada 

Port Covington’s Sagamore Spirit has teamed up with popular beer company Sierra Nevada on a new beer called the Sierra Nevada Rye Ale. The beer is aged for six months in rye whiskey barrels from Sagamore Spirit. From a press release:

That time in the barrel graces Sierra Nevada’s legendary red ale with distinct notes from Sagamore Spirit’s signature rye whiskey, like clove, nutmeg and hints of walnut and brown sugar. The result is a crisp yet round red ale that delivers an herbal and spicy jolt at 10% ABV.

“We know the magic that happens when our whiskey ages in freshly charred oak, so we couldn’t wait to see what amazingly crafted beer that met our barrels would taste like. It was love at first sip,” said Brian Treacy, President of Sagamore Spirit. “Our team is always looking to bring the taste of Maryland-style rye whiskey to more people, and thanks to this collaboration with Sierra Nevada, we’ve found a whole new way to do that.  We couldn’t wait to taste this beer, aged in our charred oak and then barrel-aged at Sierra Nevada.”

The collaboration produced Sierra Nevada’s first-ever beer in aged rye whiskey barrels. Sagamore Spirit has worked with wineries to create limited edition whiskies and with local Maryland brewers to donate their used barrels. 

Sierra Nevada Rye Ale is available at select off-premise accounts, including Total Wine stores and on-premise accounts throughout Maryland for a limited time only.

Gap and Gap Kids Closing at the Gallery at Harborplace 

Gap and Gap Kids is closing its 11,000 sq. ft. space at the Gallery at Harborplace at 200 E. Pratt St. From Baltimore Business Journal’s article on May 23rd:

Signs on the windows of the third-level stores Thursday announced deep discounts related to the closings. Gap and GapKids are anchors in the 170,000-square-foot Gallery at 200 E. Pratt St.

The departure of the two stores at the Gallery comes after San Francisco-based Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced in February it was closing 230 stores in the U.S. by 2021. The company said the closings would happen mostly as leases expire, as it tries to balance its online, outlet and regular sales.

One Gap employee said the Gallery closing was “only a matter of time” because the store was seeing fewer customers in the past couple years.

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/06/17/south-baltimore-business-roundup-160/