South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD)  Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 8/1/20 – 8/7/20:

Ridgely’s Delight

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2020 14:03 5XX S PACA ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

NONE

Sharp-Leadenhall

NONE

Federal Hill

NONE

Federal Hill South/Riverside

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, AUGUST 07, 2020 17:10 15XX COVINGTON ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2020 15:00 2XX E FORT AVE ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2020 10:30 1XX E WELLS ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

South Baltimore Neighborhood

NONE

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, AUGUST 07, 2020 17:17 4XX E PRATT ST PARKING LOT – INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2020 01:16 3XX LIGHT ST STREET

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

NONE

Pigtown

AGG. ASSLT.- GUN MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2020 23:02 11XX WASHINGTON BLVD STREET

AGG. ASSLT.- GUN TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2020 00:42 13XX NANTICOKE ST STREET

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2020 07:20 12XX JAMES ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2020 22:30 18XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2020 19:05 16XX WICOMICO ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2020 06:30 17XX RUSSELL ST STREET

Hollins Market

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, AUGUST 07, 2020 16:04 8XX HOLLINS ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2020 02:00 8XX HOLLINS ST Unknown

STOLEN AUTO SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2020 13:00 12XX W LOMBARD ST STREET

Union Square

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2020 07:30 1XX S MOUNT ST APT/CONDOMINIUM

STOLEN AUTO TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2020 23:58 13XX W PRATT ST STREET

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

via https://www.southbmore.com/2020/08/11/south-baltimore-crime-updates-194/

Edwin A. Oliver Jr., the unofficial ‘Mayor of South Baltimore’ and an opera patron, dies

Edwin A. Oliver Jr., the unofficial “Mayor of South Baltimore” who was a popular figure in Federal Hill, has died. He was 93.

via https://www.baltimoresun.com/obituaries/bs-md-ob-edwin-oliver-20200805-s7had36xsfhn5k5xawjakgqqve-story.html#ed=rss_www.baltimoresun.com/arcio/rss/category/latest/

Mid-Week Listing: Beautifully-Renovated Four-Bedroom Rowhome in Locust Point with Parking and a Finished Basement

Sponsored Post from Rebecca Lemon of Monument Sotheby’s International Realty: 

Welcome to Mid-Week Listing! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase a home on the market listed between $250,000 and $500,000.

1236 Hull Street
Locust Point       
Price: $499,900
Tax: $7,851
2,140 sq. ft.
4 BD/3.5 BA
Off-Street Parking: Yes

Beautiful fully renovated home in excellent condition with 4 finished levels in Locust Point. Open layout with refinished hardwood floors throughout. Separate dining area, living room, powder room and pantry. Gourmet kitchen with a breakfast bar, high-end stainless steel appliances, gas stove with a wall mount pot filler, custom concrete countertops and a marble backsplash. Custom built barn doors, trim and other features throughout the entire home. This amazing renovation has 4 true bedrooms upstairs, 4 marble and tiled bathrooms and a fully finished basement that is perfect for a second family living area, office, or game room. There is an attic off of the 3rd floor front bedroom with tons of storage. Deck is located off of the 3rd floor rear bedroom and offers a place of tranquility and incredible views of the city. Rear parking pad for added convenience. Walking distance to restaurants, retail shops and so much more. Locust Point offers easy access to commuter routes and is located just minutes from Federal Hill, Fort McHenry, and Harbor East. Don’t miss out on city living at it’s best!

Open House Sunday from 12pm to 2pm

For more information or to schedule a showing, contact:

Rebecca Lemon
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty
rebecca.lemon@monumentsothebysrealty.com
410.525.5435

via https://www.southbmore.com/2020/08/05/mid-week-listing-beautifully-renovated-four-bedroom-rowhome-in-locust-point-with-parking-and-a-finished-basement/

South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD)  Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 7/25/20 – 7/31/20:

Ridgely’s Delight

NONE

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

STOLEN AUTO MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 22:30 8XX W LOMBARD ST STREET

Otterbein

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020 08:30 1XX W MONTGOMERY ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

STOLEN AUTO THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 17:15 1XX W MONTGOMERY ST STREET

Sharp-Leadenhall

NONE

Federal Hill

NONE

Federal Hill South/Riverside

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 20:00 4XX SANDERS ST STREET

STOLEN AUTO TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 19:30 1XX E CLEMENT ST STREET

South Baltimore Neighborhood

NONE

Key Highway/HarborView

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020 21:00 5XX HARBORVIEW DR STREET

Inner Harbor

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 15:42 2XX E PRATT ST MALL

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 14:00 2XX S CHARLES ST Unknown

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

NONE

Pigtown

BURGLARY (FORCE) WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020 02:11 8XX W PRATT ST WAREHOUSE/MFG. CO.

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 17:00 9XX RYAN ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2020 19:00 9XX WASHINGTON BLVD Unknown

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 21:00 8XX WOODWARD ST STREET

STOLEN AUTO FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 15:40 7XX CARROLL ST STREET

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

NONE

Hollins Market

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020 16:15 XX S ARLINGTON AVE STREET

Union Square

ROBBERY – OTHER WEAPON THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 16:13 14XX LEMMON ST STREET

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

via https://www.southbmore.com/2020/08/04/south-baltimore-crime-updates-193/

Free Waterfront Fitness Classes Return to the Inner Harbor

Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore press release: 

The Waterfront Wellness fitness series presented by the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore and Medifast® began its 2020 season in-person on August 1 with classes every Saturday through Tuesday at West Shore Park in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

“In this current climate, we think the Waterfront Wellness program carries even more meaning now as a free and accessible way for the Baltimore community to care for their health and wellness. Our staff is taking necessary precautions and implementing new safety features to help Baltimoreans comfortably enjoy their outdoor workouts,” said Laurie Schwartz, president of Waterfront Partnership.

The following schedule will take place through October 13:

• Saturdays:
  • 8 a.m.: Bootcamp with XPF Studio
  • 9 a.m.: Dance 2 Fitness with XPF Studio
• Sundays:
  • 8 a.m.: All Levels Yoga with YogaWorks
  • 9 a.m.: All Levels Yoga with YogaWorks
• Mondays:
  • 6 p.m.: Line Dance to Fitness with Spirit Feet
• Tuesdays:
  • 5:30 p.m.: Bootcamp with Federal Hill Fitness

Baltimore-based Medifast and Waterfront Partnership hope to ignite healthy habits within the Baltimore community. With outdoor classes delayed in May due to the citywide COVID-19 stay-at-home order, Waterfront Partnership provided access to a free library of classes offered by local gyms, fitness organizations and instructors to help new and past participants stay active throughout quarantine. And now, with stay-at-home restrictions lifted in Baltimore City, the program is set to resume with the following safety measures in place:

• Waterfront Partnership Guides will be on site to manage class sizes, check in participants and help enforce social distancing.
• Physical distancing spaces are marked 8 feet apart. Participants must stay within their designated area to maintain a safe distance from other participants.
• Masks are always required except while exercising in the designated areas.
• Participants should bring their own water and yoga mats.
• Hand sanitizer will be readily available.
• Participants are asked not to congregate in large groups before or after class.
• Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to class starting to ensure a smooth and timely check-in process.

Classes are free to attend and all skill levels are welcomed, but participants are required to register in advance, as each class will be limited to 40 participants. For more information and to register online, please visit: www.waterfrontwellnessbmore.com.

Waterfront Partnership launched Waterfront Wellness in 2012 and has partnered with Medifast to provide free fitness classes to Baltimoreans since 2015. With over 2,500 participants in 2019, the program has reached nearly 12,000 people over the years.

Photo courtesy of Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore

via https://www.southbmore.com/2020/08/03/free-waterfront-fitness-classes-return-to-the-inner-harbor/

South Baltimore Business Roundup

Phillip Michael Studio Closes 

Hair salon Phillip Michael Studio has closed at 1500 Riverside Ave., Suite #7. The salon operated in Federal Hill/Riverside for many years.

There is currently a ‘now leasing’ sign on the storefront.

Former Tommy’s Downtown Tavern in Pigtown Now an Office Space

The former Tommy’s Downtown Tavern space at 839 W. Cross St. in Pigtown is now an office space. The entire double-wide building was renovated in recent years after Tommy’s closed in 2013.

Former Leon’s Bar Being Renovated 

Leon’s Bar closed at 1740 Light St. in 2011 and the first-floor space has been vacant since. Leon’s was part of a double-wide, three-story building that had apartments on the second and third floors.

The entire building is currently being renovated, but SouthBMore.com does not have any additional information on the project at this time.

Barfly’s Now a Leeds United Bar

Barfly’s co-owner Michael Leeds has been a fan of English professional soccer team Leeds United due to the common name. Leeds United has spent recent years in English Football League Championship, the second-highest league in England, but earned a promotion to the top-tier English Premier League after finishing in first place this year.

Michael Leeds vowed to make Barfly’s a Leeds United supporters bar if the team ever made it to the Premier League, and now that day has come. The league gets started in September and the games will be aired at Barfly’s.

Long & Foster Closes in Federal Hill 

Real estate brokerage Long & Foster closed its office at 1210 Light St. This is the second Long & Foster office to close on Light St. in recent years, but the brokerage still has an office in Fells Point.

1210 Light St. currently has a ‘for lease’ sign on the building. The office space was renovated in recent years.

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel Sells for $80 Million

The Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel at 202 E. Pratt St. has been sold for $80 million to The Buccini/Pollin Group. The hotel has 622 rooms, 30,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, and three food and beverage outlets plus waterfront restaurant Watertable that overlooks the Inner Harbor.

Renaissance is part of the Marriott brand of hotels.

“We know and love the Renaissance brand. Renaissance invites business and leisure travelers alike to discover the unexpected. Coupled with the hotel’s unparalleled Inner Harbor location, Baltimore Renaissance Harborplace guests will experience the best that Baltimore has to offer,” said Dave Pollin, president of The Buccini/Pollin Group in a press release. “We are very proud to be expanding our commitment to Baltimore, a city on the rise.”

via https://www.southbmore.com/2020/07/30/south-baltimore-business-roundup-174/

South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD)  Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 7/18/20 – 7/24/20:

Ridgely’s Delight

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 00:54 4XX RUSSELL ST GAS STATION

BURGLARY (FORCE) SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2020 03:10 6XX EISLEN ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2020 16:00 5XX S PACA ST STREET

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

NONE

Sharp-Leadenhall

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 12:25 10XX S HANOVER ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 14:35 1XX W CROSS ST APT/CONDOMINIUM

ROBBERY – FIREARM TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 01:07 1XX W CROSS ST APT/CONDOMINIUM

Federal Hill

BURGLARY (FORCE) WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 14:00 1XX E HAMBURG ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

Federal Hill South/Riverside

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 07:00 12XX WILLIAM ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 15:30 14XX WILLIAM ST YARD, RESIDENTIAL

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 19:00 4XX E GITTINGS ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 13:30 15XX COVINGTON ST Unknown

South Baltimore Neighborhood

NONE

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

NONE

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

NONE

Pigtown

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 17:00 11XX NANTICOKE ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 02:25 8XX W PRATT ST CONVENIENCE

BURGLARY (FORCE) SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2020 21:53 13XX HERKIMER ST SCHOOL

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2020 21:00 12XX BAYARD ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 18:00 12XX W PRATT ST OTHER-INSIDE

ROBBERY – FIREARM WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 23:55 9XX S CAREY ST STREET

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 22:57 15XX RUSSELL ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

Hollins Market

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2020 12:43 8XX HOLLINS ST OTHER-OUTSIDE

Union Square

NONE

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

via https://www.southbmore.com/2020/07/28/south-baltimore-crime-updates-192/