Thursday, November 3, 2016

South Baltimore Business Roundup

Penthouses Sold at Silo Point

Silo Point in Locust Point sold its two penthouse condominiums according to Eric Turner of Turner Development. From Baltimore Business Journal:

The model unit of the sky-high properties sold fully furnished for nearly $2.6 million at the end of June. The penthouse had been listed for $2.99 million.

The other penthouse settled for $2.3 million.

The modern two-story penthouses, on the 23rd and 24th floors, feature sweeping views of the Baltimore skyline and harbor, floor to ceiling walls of glass and steel, three en suite bedrooms, a kitchen with Wolf, Sub Zero and Thermador appliances and a soaking tub.

Turner didn’t start actively marketing the penthouses until a majority of the other 226 units at Silo Point sold. He said Turner Development was waiting for the market to get stronger for such high-end properties.

All of the building’s initial 228 units, which first came on the market in 2009, have been sold by the developer. However, previously-owned units are available on the MLS.

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Seton Keough to Close

The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced last week that Southwest Baltimore’s Seton Keough High School for girls would close at the end of this school year. The news comes following an 18-month study, which will result in an $86 million investment plan for 19 of the archdioceses 22 schools and the closure of John Paul Regional Catholic School in Woodlawn and St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School in Hampden. From Catholic Review:

James B. Sellinger, archdiocesan chancellor for education, said the plan is “all about investment.”

According to the archdiocese, Seton Keough’s enrollment, currently at 186, has declined 66 percent over the last 10 years. Seton Keough currently has 47 seniors; in 2007, by comparison, it had 123 graduates.

“No one wants to close schools,” Sellinger said. “We really want to retain our presence everywhere, but, when you think about the outcome of the study and the analysis that was done … there were four schools that were identified for merger or closure.”
In a statement in a press release from the archdiocese, Sellinger said the decisions “will allow us to invest dollars in areas that will keep Catholic schools competitive, attractive and successful – such as facilities, technology and tuition assistance.”
Cardinal Gibbons High School for boys, which was located adjacent to Seton Keough, closed in 2010. The land is now part of a Saint Agnes Hospital redevelopment.

Hersh’s Appears on Chopped

Hersh’s chef and co-owner Josh Hershkovitz appeared on Food Network’s Chopped on Tuesday night. The episode included shots inside and outside of Hersh’s Light St. location as Herschkovitz talked about his South Baltimore restaurant and his background as a sculptor. Unfortunately Hershkovitz did not come away the winner.

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New Electric Charging Stations at Camden Yards

Camden Yards has added electric vehicle charging stations. From the Maryland Stadium Authority:

To furnish this sustainable transportation support, the Maryland Stadium Authority has teamed with the Electric Vehicle Institute (EVI) and installed eight Level 2 and one Level 3 Electrical Vehicle Support Equipment Charging Stations.

“Camden Yards is not only conveniently located to downtown Baltimore and transportation outlets, it is a safe place to visit at any hour,” noted Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Thomas Kelso.  “With 24 hour security and surveillance, our complex permits visitors to leave their vehicles and enjoy the city while they wait.”

Funding for this program was made possible by a grant from Maryland Energy Administration’s Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate (EVSE) Program.

MEA’s Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program (AFIP) provided funding assistance for the DC Fast Charger at M&T Bank Stadium.

Camden Yards is a multimodal transportation hub, the nexus of rail, bus and interstate highway routes at the gateway to Baltimore.  The 5,000+ parking spaces serve downtown and hospital employees, convention center visitors and commuters.

Camden Yards will also add a Baltimore Bike Share station this spring.

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Atlantic Forrest Products Relocating from Port Covington

Atlantic Forrest Products is relocating from Port Covington to Tracepoint Atlantic at Sparrows Point. From Baltimore Business Journal:

At Tradepoint in southeast Baltimore County, Atlantic Forest has signed a 15-year lease to takeover two adjoining storage buildings on the site totaling 160,000 square feet and covering 16 acres. The lease also includes 6,500 square feet of office space.

Atlantic Forest will move to the industrial space on Nov. 1, with the office lease beginning in January.

Atlantic Forest, which has been rapidly growing, sold its 12-acre plot of land on Dickman Street at Port Covington to Sagamore Development for $8 million in May 2015, state records show.

Atlantic Forrest Products’ former space will be part of the West End District in Sagamore’s 266-acre Port Covington Master Plan.

Pizza di Joey Catering Event at Our Lady of Good Counsel

Local food truck Pizza di Joey has launched a wedding catering service and is offering a free event for engaged couples at Locust Point’s Our Lady of Good Counsel, where the company also leases space to prep for the food truck. Couples will get to sample a variety of items from its catering menu as well as beer, wine, and other beverages.

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Knockout Fitness Hosts Charity Event 

Knockout Fitness will be raising money for Bmore Kids next weekend. From a press release:

Saturday, November 12th will be their open house. They will be offering two free classes to the public. Although the classes are free, donations are suggested. They are even offering incentives to increase donations – all of which will benefit Bmore Kids which provides our community with an opportunity to learn, practice and play a variety of sports in a fun but structured environment at no cost to the family.

$5 donation- you can take both classes

$10 donation- you can take both classes, we will give you a Knockout Fitness t-shirt, and our famous Knockout Nutrition protein balls.

$25 donation- you can take both classes, we will give you a Knockout Fitness t-shirt, and our famous Knockout Nutrition protein balls, a 5 pack of classes for Knockout Fitness (an $80 value), and a 50% off personal training card ($30 value).

Classes will start at 9:30AM and will each be an hour long.

On Sunday, November 13th at 9AM meet up at Knockout Fitness for a Turkey Trot around Fed Hill/Baltimore. Bring a canned good to benefit Maryland Food Bank. Enjoy turkey inspired bites from Knockout Nutrition after the run. This is completely FREE.

 



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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Fall 2016 Awards & Publications…

Congratulations CCBC Interior Design Students!

homeanddesign2016We have had a few recent awards from the 2016 ASID Maryland Awards Gala and we are featured in the Late Fall 2016 Home and Design Magazine (student projects are typically not featured, it is an honor to be included in the pint and online!)  Article is attached: home-and-design-fall-2016-asid-md-awards  (small typo, it should read Carroll Mansion) web link: http://www.homeanddesign.com/2016/10/25/design-scene-9

2016 ASID Maryland and Home & Design Magazine Student Design Competition

Category: COLLABORATIVE GROUP PROJECT Award: 1st place
Project: Carroll Mansion Living Room in Baltimore City, 2016 All American House Student Team: Crystal Evans,  Jason Fischer, Kate Gomprecht, Laura Fitzpatrick, Nodji Maouyo, Sherrie Rashid, Dee Rollins and Ashley Williams. Faculty Lead: Laura Kimball (Note: unanimously perfect scores from the judges on this project entry)

Category: HEALTHCARE/ LIFE CARE    Award: Honorable Mention
Project: Finding Wellness: Pediatric Office    Nodji Maouyo

Category: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN   Award: Honorable Mention
Project: Carlisle   Nodji Maouyo

2016 ASID Maryland Distinguished Leadership Award  
Avant-Garde: Laura C. Kimball




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Interior Design Sample Sale – Nov 11 & 12

CCBC Interior Design Sample Sale 
Nov 11 & 12 , 2016 (Fri & Sat)   
Friday 9am – 1pm & Saturday 9 am to Noon  (student volunteers needed)
Center for the Arts (ARTS) Room 212
Catonsville Campus 800 S Rolling Road Catonsville, MD 21228

Hundreds of fabric samples from our interior design library plus designer donated inventory for sale! At great prices! Cash, credit cards accepted, and checks accepted.

+ Designer Fabric Samples (loose – 25¢ to $1 each)
+ Wall paper and fabric books: ($1- $5 per book)
+ Window treatments
+ Carpets & Door mats
+ Furnishings & Accessories
+ and much MORE!

Design samples are great for: home decorating, pillows, textile crafting, quilting, purses, toys, doll clothes and doll houses, arts & craft projects, gifts, & so much more!

Flyer:  ccbc-interior-design-sample-sale-nov-2016

Sponsored by the CCBC Interior Design Association, the “yard” sale directly benefits the CCBC Interior Design Program, through the CCBC Foundation – The Community College of Baltimore County Foundation, Inc. is an affiliated 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation. Learn more: https://ccbcmdintd.wordpress.com/support-fundraising/

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Mid-Week Five: Homes on William Street

Welcome to Mid-Week Five! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase five homes in a certain category in South Baltimore.

William Street, which runs north to south from Federal Hill to Riverside, is a charming tree-lined street with lots of beautiful houses. Check out five listings on this desirable South Baltimore street.

1712 William Street
Riverside  

Price: $255,000
Tax: $4,450
792 sq. ft.
-2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

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1229 William Street
Federal Hill 

Price: $349,900
Tax: $7,153
1,462 sq. ft.
-2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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1246 William Street
Federal Hill 

Price: $425,000
Tax: $8,897
2,206 sq. ft.
-4 BD/4 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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1308 William Street
Federal Hill 
Price: $529,900
Tax: $9,406
2,148 sq. ft.
-3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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832 William Street
Federal Hill 

Price: $619,000
Tax: $8,014
2,190 sq. ft.
-4 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

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Federal Hill’s Stalking Horse Changing to Whiskey Hill

Changes are underway at Stalking Horse at 26 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill as it transitions to a new concept. Stalking Horse, which will be renamed Whiskey Hill, remains open as the ownership group transforms the first floor. Renovations to the space started six weeks ago.

“We wanted to get people in earlier at our dining space,” Co-owner Chris Reda told SouthBMore.com. “We also wanted to increase our food sales and provide a warmer space to grab dinner.”

Reda described Whiskey Hill as having a “southern feel.” The first floor will have more dining space and lower tables. The bar size has been reduced on the eastern side of the space to add in more seating with tables made from an Eastern Shore barn. The team is warming up the space with new colors and reclaimed wood accents. There will also be a nine-foot American flag made of barn wood.

A new sign and two-tone color scheme will be added to the exterior.

The menu will feature items such as chicken and waffles, shake and bake pork chops, meatloaf burgers, and shoe-string truffle fries. Chef Fran Campanella, a chef at Ropewalk Fenwick Island Restaurant in Delaware, helped create the new offerings.

The bar will have a new focus on bourbon and the signature slushie machines will offer some bourbon-inspired frozen drinks. Reda said the music selection at night will be a combination of urban and country.

The 9,000 sq. ft. building has two additional floors.

The grand opening for Whiskey Hill is on November 9th.

Part of the team at Whiskey Hill also has ownership in Ropewalk Tavern in Federal Hill, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary. The team also has ownership in Ropewalk Fenwick Island Restaurant and Ropewalk Restaurant Ocean City, both of which opened in recent years.. The team is also opening an additional location next March in Chincoteague Island, VA. Reda said the beach locations have done “extremely well.”

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Tuesdays Under 250: Historical Three-Bedroom Rowhome in the Heart of Federal Hill

Welcome to Tuesdays Under 250! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase a home on the market listed for $250,000 or less.

This 1900 rowhome in the heart of Federal Hill features exposed brick and beams, built-in shelving, multiple decks, and a fireplace.

39 East Hamburg Street
Federal Hill 

Price: $246,000
Tax: $6,062
792 sq. ft.
-3 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

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South Baltimore Crime Updates

Arrest Update from Southern District Commander Major Brian Hance:

On October 24, 2016 in the 400 block of E. Hamburg a resident was robbed and their vehicle was taken. The vehicle was located and returned to the owner. On October 26, 2016 Southern District officers located the suspect, and has now been charge with robbery. The arrestee was transported to Central Booking Intake facility awaiting trial.

According to the Baltimore Police Department Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 10/21/16-10/27/16:

Post 941 – Otterbein, Stadium Area, Ridgely’s Delight, Barre Circle

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 02:40 6XX S PACA ST STREET

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 06:00 6XX WASHINGTON BLVD ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 13:30 8XX S SHARP ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 12:30 1XX S PACA ST OTHER-INSIDE

Post 942 – Federal Hill, Sharp Leadenhall 

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 06:30 XX W WEST ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 02:00 12XX S CHARLES ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 14:30 11XX S HANOVER ST GAS STATION

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 12:45 10XX S CHARLES ST DRUGSTORE/MEDICAL BLDG

Post 944 – Riverside (partial), Federal Hill South, Locust Point 

BURGLARY (FORCE) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 21:00 14XX E FORT AVE OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 22:00 13XX LOWMAN ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 01:01 12XX E FORT AVE STREET

STOLEN AUTO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 12:00 16XX WEBSTER ST STREET

STOLEN AUTO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 22:30 14XX WILLIAM ST STREET

Post 945 – South Baltimore, Riverside (partial), Port Covington

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 07:10 1XX W RANDALL ST STREET

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ROBBERY – KNIFE MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 18:30 8XX RYAN ST STREET

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 11:30 12XX W PRATT ST CONVENIENCE

AGG. ASSLT.- HAND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 20:40 12XX CARROLL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (FORCE) MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 02:12 8XX W PRATT ST CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 18:00 6XX ARCHER ST STREET

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area 

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 02:05 15XX RUSSELL ST CONVENIENCE

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 04:20 15XX RUSSELL ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 00:25 15XX RUSSELL ST CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 00:00 6XX ALLUVION ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 18:01 17XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 01:30 14XX WARNER ST RESTAURANT/BAR

STOLEN AUTO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016 21:45 15XX RUSSELL ST OTHER-INSIDE

STOLEN AUTO MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 18:00 17XX WASHINGTON BLVD ALLEY

Hollins Market

BURGLARY (ATT. FORCE) MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 10:00 12XX HOLLINS ST APT/CONDOMINIUM

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 03:58 12XX W LOMBARD ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 21:00 1XX S POPPLETON ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016 09:00 12XX W LOMBARD ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

Union Square

BURGLARY (FORCE) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 17:00 14XX HOLLINS ST APT/CONDOMINIUM

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 19:00 13XX W LOMBARD ST YARD, RESIDENTIAL

BURGLARY (FORCE) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016 09:49 15XX HOLLINS ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (ATT. FORCE) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 10:55 13XX HOLLINS ST OTHER-INSIDE

STOLEN AUTO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 23:00 14XX HOLLINS ST YARD, RESIDENTIAL



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