Main Street Jeweler Opens in Federal Hill

Longtime jeweler Tarek Ahmed has opened Main Street Jeweler at 1129 Light St. in Federal Hill. The storefront has been vacant in recent years.

Ahmed owned 5th Avenue Jewelers in Downtown for 23 years before closing prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also owned two other jewelry stores in the Baltimore area.

Ahmed said he was looking to open a new store in a safe location near Downtown. He closed the Downtown location due to issues with crime and theft. He is excited to now be in Federal Hill and be a part of the South Baltimore community.

Main Street Jeweler sells diamond jewelry, gold jewelry, silver jewelry, pearl jewelry, engagement rings, earrings, and necklaces. Brands at Main Street Jeweler include Tiffany and Pandora.

Jewelry repair is a big part of Ahmed’s business and he is able to fix high-end watches such as Rolex and Brighton. Main Street Jeweler also buys gold, silver, coins, diamonds, and watches from customers.

The store is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

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Korean Fried Chicken Stall ‘The Chicken Lab’ Opens at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill

Korean fried chicken stall The Chicken Lab has opened at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. The Chicken Lab fills a space recently vacated by Rice Crook.

The Chicken Lab was launched by husband and wife Daehee Wi and Hye Jeon. Wi was a chef in South Korea before moving to Baltimore two years ago to help his brother launch restaurant Kong Pocha in Charles North. Jeon moved to America from South Korea 15 years ago and is a graphic designer.

When Wi was ready to open his own restaurant he focused in on Federal Hill where he saw a lack of Korean food. He messaged Cross Street Market on Instagram about his interest in getting a stall at the market and that led to the eventual signing of a lease.

The Chicken Lab specializes in breaded and double-fried Korean fried chicken. Jeon told SouthBMore.com the frying process makes the chicken less greasy and extra crispy. Jeon and Wi said chicken “is king” in South Korea.

Customers can order chicken combinations that include wings, drumsticks, or boneless chicken; a sauce; and a side. Sauces include original, cheesling, lemon butter, soy garlic, truffle parmesan, sweet ‘n’ chili, jalapeño garlic, and Call the Doctor. Sides include french fries and fried rice cake.

Wi is very excited to introduce the area to Gang-Jeong which is the most popular dish in his hometown of Incheon. With this dish, customers choose a meat (chicken, shrimp, or dumpling) and flavor which is then stir fried with a fried rice cake, vegetables, and pickled radish.

Other menu items include chicken rice bowls, Kimchi fried rice, chicken sandwiches, and Kimchi cheese fries.

Wi and Jeon are working with Cross Street Market management on getting a liquor license so they can sell Korean beers and soju cocktails. Wi said that chicken and beer is a classic combo in South Korea.

The Chicken Lab is open Tuesday to Thursday from 11am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

Daehee Wi

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7-Eleven Closes in Federal Hill

The 7-Eleven at 1111 Light Street in Federal Hill has closed. This 7-Eleven franchise opened in a 2,700 sq. ft. space at 1111 Light Street in 2012. It was previously at 1024 Light St. for many years prior to the move.

A sign on the front door reads:

This store is permanently closed. Thank you for your loyalty over the years! We hope to see you at our other location at 1000 S. Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD.

The building, which includes another retail space occupied by M&T Bank in addition to offices and apartments, is managed by WPM Real Estate Management. The company told SouthBMore.com they will re-lease the space and are “looking at convenience and neighborhood service categories.”

Along with the 7-Eleven at 1000 S. Hanover St., the South Baltimore Peninsula also has a 7-Eleven located at 1465 Key Hwy. in Locust Point.

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South Baltimore Business Roundup

Popeye’s Coming to Downtown

Popeye’s is opening one of its fried chicken fast food restaurants at the Lockwood Place complex at 600 E. Pratt St. in Downtown/Inner Harbor. The retail space, which faces Market Pl., has been vacant in recent years after the closing of Blaze Pizza.

Popeye’s previously had a location at Southside Marketplace that has been closed for 10 years.

This new Popeye’s will open just a block from it’s chicken sandwich rival Chick-fil-A.

Silverman Thompson’s Name in the Baltimore Skyline

Law firm Silverman Thompson at 400 E. Pratt St. in Downtown/Inner Harbor now has its name in the Baltimore skyline. The law firm’s name is written on the top of its building fronting Pratt St. and on the western side of the building facing Commerce St.

The top of this building has been without a name since it read Baltimore Examiner many years ago.

Light Street Animal Hospital has a New Mural

Light Street Animal Hospital at 1601 Light St. refaced its building in recent years and has now added a mural to the side wall that faces Randall St. The mural says “Pickles Light Street Animal Hospital,” has portraits of different cats and dogs, and features South Baltimore landmarks like the Riverside Gazebo and the Domino Sugars sign.

Public Storage Has New Color Scheme 

Public Storage has several storage facilities around South Baltimore, but its large building at 1415 Russell St. has a new paint job and color scheme. Its building has been painted off-white with darker orange panels.

Public Storage is currently under construction on a second facility in the immediate area on the 1500 block of Ridgely St.

Two Pigtown Businesses Swap Storefronts 

Ripp’d Canvas and Chopping Block Barbershop in Pigtown are both owned by Domonic Carter. With the growth of tattooing at Ripp’d Canvas, Carter decided to move Ripp’d Canvas to Chopping Block’s larger space at 783 Washington Blvd. and Chopping Block to Ripp’d Canvas’ former space at 801 Washington Blvd.

801 Washington Blvd. also remains the home of Carter’s apparel company The Canvas Cartel.

Holiday Light Tours Available 

Federal Hill-based business Rent-A-Tour has launched its Very Merry Motorcoach that tours Baltimore’s holiday lights and displays. The tour goes to the Christmas Village, Harbor East, Fells Point, Little Italy, Washington Monument, 34th Street in Hampden, and more.

Tickets are available on its website.

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TWISB Podcast: Discussing the New Rash Field with Laurie Schwartz of Waterfront Partnership

On Episode 18 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews Waterfront Partnership President Laurie Schwartz. Waterfront Partnership recently opened phase one of the Rash Field redevelopment, a project that added a skatepark, playgrounds, an overlook, cafe space, and green spaces. Laurie discusses the coming phase two of the project, the future of the Harborplace pavilions, and other projects around the Inner Harbor.

The TWISB theme song provided by Roses n Rust.

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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.

Ridgely’s Delight

LARCENY, 400 RUSSELL ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/10/21, 11:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 700 PORTLAND ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/10/21, 16:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 600 PORTLAND ST, SUNDAY, 11/14/21, 10:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 600 WASHINGTON BLVD, MONDAY, 11/15/21, 9:00

ROBBERY – CARJACKING, 600 S PACA ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/24/21, 20:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 300 PENN ST, SATURDAY, 12/4/21, 0:00

LARCENY, 200 PENN ST, SUNDAY, 12/5/21, 21:00

Stadium Area

LARCENY, 1100 RUSSELL ST, SUNDAY, 11/28/21, 18:00

LARCENY, 1100 RUSSELL ST, SUNDAY, 11/28/21, 22:00

LARCENY, 1100 RUSSELL ST, MONDAY, 11/29/21, 16:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 1100 RUSSELL ST, WEDNESDAY, 12/1/21, 6:00

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

ROBBERY – STREET, LIGHT ST & E CONWAY ST, FRIDAY, 11/19/21, 22:00

ROBBERY – STREET, LIGHT ST & E CONWAY ST, FRIDAY, 11/19/21, 22:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 600 S HANOVER ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 15:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 600 S HANOVER ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 15:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 600 S HANOVER ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 15:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 600 S HANOVER ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 15:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 600 S HANOVER ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 15:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 600 S HANOVER ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 15:00

Sharp-Leadenhall

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 100 W HENRIETTA ST, FRIDAY, 11/19/21, 17:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 100 W HAMBURG ST, SATURDAY, 12/4/21, 0:00

Federal Hill

BURGLARY, 300 WARREN AVE, SUNDAY, 11/14/21, 22:00

BURGLARY, 300 WARREN AVE, SUNDAY, 11/14/21, 22:00

BURGLARY, 300 WARREN AVE, SUNDAY, 11/14/21, 22:00

LARCENY, 1000 S CHARLES ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/17/21, 10:00

LARCENY, 1100 S CHARLES ST, SATURDAY, 11/27/21, 0:00

ROBBERY – CARJACKING, 200 E MONTGOMERY ST, MONDAY, 11/29/21, 19:00

ROBBERY – CARJACKING, 200 E MONTGOMERY ST, MONDAY, 11/29/21, 19:00

LARCENY, 0 E CROSS ST, SUNDAY, 12/5/21, 17:00

Federal Hill South/Riverside

LARCNEY, 1400 HENRY ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/3/21, 12:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 100 E HEATH ST, THURSDAY, 11/11/21, 12:00

LARCENY, 900 E FORT AVE, FRIDAY, 11/12/21, 1:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1100 KEY HWY, SATURDAY, 11/13/21, 21:00

BURGLARY, 400 E RANDALL ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/17/21, 18:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 900 E FORT AVE APT. ***, THURSDAY, 11/18/21, 22:00

LARCNEY, 1700 BYRD ST, FRIDAY, 11/19/21, 17:00

LARCENY, 1100 KEY HWY, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 4:00

BURGLARY, 100 E GITTINGS ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 10:00

BURGLARY, 100 E GITTINGS ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 10:00

BURGLARY, 1300 JACKSON ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 15:00

LARCENY, 1400 KEY HWY, TUESDAY, 11/23/21, 19:00

LARCENY, 1400 HENRY ST, MONDAY, 11/29/21, 19:00

LARCENY, 1500 LIGHT ST, WEDNESDAY, 12/1/21, 13:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 1200 WILLIAM ST, SUNDAY, 12/5/21, 17:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 400 E CROSS ST, SUNDAY, 12/5/21, 18:00

South Baltimore Neighborhood

LARCNEY, 1300 S HANOVER ST, TUESDAY, 11/9/21

LARCENY, 1400 MARSHALL ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 13:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 1500 LIGHT ST, SUNDAY, 12/5/21, 22:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 1400 S HANOVER ST, 12/5/21, 23:00

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

ROBBERY – STREET, 300 LIGHT ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/3/21, 19:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 300 LIGHT ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/3/21, 19:00

ROBBERY -STREET, 200 E PRATT ST, SUNDAY, 11/7/21, 18:00

LARCENY, 300 LIGHT ST, FRIDAY, 11/12/21, 0:00

ROBBERY – COMMERCIAL, 200 E PRATT ST, FRIDAY, 11/12/21, 14:00

ROBBERY – CARJACKING, 600 LIGHT ST, SUNDAY, 11/21/21, 20:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 100 E PRATT ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/24/21, 19:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 100 E PRATT ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/24/21, 19:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 100 E PRATT ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/24/21, 19:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 100 E PRATT ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/24/21, 19:00

ROBBERY – COMMERCIAL, 200 E PRATT ST, TUESDAY, 11/30/21, 16:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 200 E PRATT ST, TUESDAY, 11/30/21, 17:00

LARCENY, 300 LIGHT ST, SUNDAY, 11/28/21, 14:00

BURGLARY, 500 LIGHT ST, MONDAY, 11/29/21, 19:00

LARCENY, 600 E PRATT ST, MONDAY, 12/6/21, 14:00

Port Covington

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 300 E CROMWELL ST, TUESDAY, 11/23/2021, 14:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 300 E CROMWELL ST, TUESDAY, 11/23/2021, 14:00

Locust Point

LARCENY, 1400 E KEY HWY, TUESDAY, 11/9/21, 15:00

LARCENY, 1300 COOKSIE ST, TUESDAY, 11/9/21, 20:00

LARCENY, 1400 STEUART ST, THURSDAY, 11/11/21, 20:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 1600 KEY HWY, THURSDAY, 11/11/21, 21:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1400 RICHARDSON ST, SUNDAY, 11/14/21, 16:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 1400 E FORT AVE, MONDAY, 11/15/21, 20:00

LARCENY, 1800 WHETSTONE WAY, THURSDAY, 11/18/21, 19:00

LARCENY, 1000 HULL ST, SATURDAY, 11/20/21, 11:00

BURGLARY, 1400 PORTER ST, SATURDAY, 11/20/21, 20:00

LARCENY, 1800 WHETSTONE WAY, MONDAY, 11/22/21, 12:00

LARCENY, 900 E FORT AVE, WEDNESDAY, 11/24/21, 14:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1400 HULL ST, SUNDAY, 11/28/21, 17:00

LARCENY, 1800 WHETSTONE WAY, MONDAY, 11/29/21, 15:00

Pigtown

LARCENY, 900 S CAREY ST, THURSDAY, 11/11/21, 16:00

LARCENY, 900 RAMSAY ST, THURSDAY, 11/11/21, 22:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 800 MANGOLD ST, FRIDAY, 11/12/21, 0:00

BURGLARY, 800 WASHINGTON BLVD, SATURDAY, 11/13/21, 16:00

LARCENY, 700 WASHINGTON BLVD, SATURDAY, 11/13/21, 17:00

LARCENY, 600 ARCHER ST, MONDAY, 11/15/21, 8:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1100 SARGEANT ST, MONDAY, 11/15/21, 20:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1400 W OSTEND ST, MONDAY, 11/15/21, 23:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1100 SCOTT ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/17/21, 20:00

LARCENY, 1200 JAMES ST, THURSDAY, 11/18/21, 18:00

ROBBERY – CARJACKING, 800 WASHINGTON BLVD, SUNDAY 11/21/21, 17:00

BURGLARY, 1200 GLYNDON AVE, MONDAY, 11/22/21, 2:00

ROBBERY – RESIDENCE, 800 MCHENRY ST, MONDAY, 11/22/21, 10:00

LARCENY, 1200 W PRATT ST, TUESDAY, 11/23/21, 12:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 300 S POPPLETON ST, TUESDAY, 11/23/21, 18:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1100 W OSTEND ST, SATURDAY, 11/27/21, 15:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 800 MCHENRY ST, SUNDAY, 11/28/21, 19:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 800 WASHINGTON BLVD, SUNDAY, 11/28/21, 21:00

LARCENY, 1100 W HAMBURG ST, FRIDAY, 12/3/21, 4:00

LARCENY, 1100 W HAMBURG ST, FRIDAY, 12/3/21, 4:00

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, TUESDAY, 11/2/21, 1:00

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, THURSDAY, 11/4/21, 9:00

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, SUNDAY, 11/7/21, 21:00

LARCENY, 1600 RUSSELL ST, TUESDAY, 11/9/21, 20:00

AUTO THEFT, 1500 RUSSELL ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/10/21, 1:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 1500 RUSSELL ST, SATURDAY, 11/13/21, 5:00

LARCENY, 1800 WASHINGTON BLVD, SATURDAY, 11/13/21, 21:00

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/17/21, 6:00

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, MONDAY, 11/22/21, 0:00

BURGLARY, 1400 RIDGELY ST, TUESDAY, 11/23/21, 1:00

BURGLARY, 1400 RIDGELY ST, TUESDAY, 11/23/21, 1:00

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/24/21, 0:00

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/24/21, 17:00

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, THURSDAY, 11/25/21, 13:00

LARCENY, 1800 WASHINGTON BLVD, SUNDAY, 11/28/21, 9:00

LARCENY, 1800 WASHINGTON BLVD, TUESDAY, 11/30/21, 19:00

Hollins Market

ROBBERY – STREET, 100 S ARLINGTON ST, SATURDAY, 11/20/21, 18:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 800 HOLLINS ST, MONDAY, 11/22/21, 18:00

AUTO THEFT, 1000 BOOTH ST, TUESDAY, 11/23/21, 16:00

AUTO THEFT, 1100 HOLLIN ST, TUESDAY, 11/23/21, 19:00

ROBBERY – RESIDENCE, 1200 W LOMBARD ST, WEDNESDAY, 11/24/21, 23:00

ROBBERY – STREET, 0 S SCHROEDER ST, SUNDAY, 11/28/21, 18:00

AUTO THEFT, 0 S CARLTON ST, TUESDAY, 11/30/21, 1:00

Union Square

ROBBERY – STREET, 1300 HOLLINS ST, MONDAY, 11/15/21, 14:00

ROBBERY – COMMERCIAL, 1600 W PRATT ST, TUESDAY, 11/16/21, 6:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 1300 W PRATT ST, TUESDAY, 11/16/21, 21:00

ROBBERY – CARJACKING, 1400 HOLLINS ST, TUESDAY, 11/16/21, 21:00

ROBBERY – RESIDENCE, 0 S STRICKER ST, MONDAY, 11/29/21, 17:00

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

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Weekend Events Around Baltimore

The Riverside Park Gazebo during the holidays by Bart Viguers of Bmore Fresh

The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum: November 19th – December 12th

Candy Lane in Center Plaza: November 20th – December 23rd

Christmas Village in Baltimore at West Shore Park: November 25th – December 24th

Miracle on 34th Street Hampden: November 26th – December 31st

Holiday Fun in Federal Hill: Friday and Saturday

Holiday Tree Lighting at Sagamore Spirit: Friday from 530pm-9pm

Craft Your Own Cocktail Tour at Sagamore Spirit: Friday from 6pm-7pm

BSO – An Evening with Andre De Shields and the Baltimore City College Choir at Meyerhoff: Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm

Outside FSK Holiday Extravaganza – Santa, Vendors and HarborQue: Saturday from 11am-4pm

Holiday Market & Party at Checkerspot Brewing Company: Saturday from 12pm-4pm

Cross Street Market Holiday Market: Saturday from 12pm-5pm

Sail Baltimore – Baltimore Lighted Boat Parade: Saturday from 5pm-8pm

Joe Bonamassa at The Lyric: Saturday at 8pm

Tootsie at Hippodrome: Friday – Sunday

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class: Sunday from 1030am-1130am

The 48th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Parade Parade in Hampden: Sunday from 1pm-4pm

Winter Lights at the Patterson Park Observatory: Sunday from 430pm-630pm

Free Outdoor Fitness

November Project at Patterson Park: Friday at 630am

Weekly Farmers’ Markets

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

Fell’s Point Farmers Market: Saturday from 8am-1230pm

Bmore Flea & Craft Market at Broadway Market: Saturday from 11am-4pm

Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar Under the JFX: Sunday from 7am-12pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

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Southrn’ Spice Closes at Cross Street Market

Southrn’ Spice has closed at Cross Street Market after just a few months in Federal Hill. Southern’ Spice still has a food truck and catering business.

Owner and Chef Rex Murray told SouthBMore.com that he and the Cross Street Market management decided to mutually go separate ways.

Southern’ Spice was the second operator of the stall. It replaced Royal Farm Chicken which closed in March.

The closing of Southrn’ Spice is the latest shuffle at the revamped Cross Street Market which reopened in 2019 after renovations. Recent closures at Cross Street Market include Annoula’s Greek Kitchen, Ono Poké, Phubs, Rice Crook, Rooster & Hen, Royal Farms Chicken, and now Southrn’ Spice.

New additions in recent months are Blowfish Poke, Watershed, Atlas Fish Market, and Crepe Crazy. A Korean fried chicken concept called The Chicken Lab is close to opening at the former Rice Crook space.

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