‘South Baltimore Music Academy’ Expands Into New Federal Hill Storefront
South Baltimore Music Academy (SoBo Music), which first opened in Federal Hill in April 2024, has expanded into its own dedicated studio space at 1200 Light St. It was previously a co-tenant of the 740...
View Article‘ArtEasy’ Studio Now Open in South Baltimore
ArtEasy, an art studio and events space, has opened at 1539 Light St. in South Baltimore. The approximately 1,280 sq. ft. space was used as an apartment in recent years. ArtEasy was started by Anne...
View ArticleSouth Baltimore Now! Podcast: Alissa Ganser of Business Volunteers Maryland
Bridging Baltimore’s Business and Nonprofit: An Interview with Alissa Ganser of Business Volunteers Maryland In this episode of South Baltimore Now!, hosts Nate Carper and Kevin Lynch welcome Alissa...
View ArticleFederal Hill Parking Meters Can Now Be Paid on PayByPhone
Federal Hill parking meters can now be paid online by PayByPhone. PayByPhone recently announced a partnership with The Parking Authority of Baltimore City for meter payments in Downtown, Fells Point,...
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‘Darwin’s After Dark’ to Launch as Nighttime Concept at Mindpub Cafe
Darwin Henriquez is launching a new nighttime concept called Darwin’s After Dark at Mindpub Cafe at 554 E. Fort Ave. in Riverside. Mindpub Cafe will remain open for breakfast and lunch service....
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‘Liv’s Tavern’ to Replace ‘Mother’s’ in Federal Hill
White Oak Hospitality announced a new concept, called Liv’s Tavern, will take over the former Mother’s Federal Hill Grille at 1113 S. Charles St. this summer. Liv’s is a dedication to co-owner Sean...
View Article‘Ditos’ Closing in Federal Hill, ‘Game On Bar + Arcade’ Taking Its Space
Ditos, formerly known as Banditos, announced today it is closing after 14 years in Federal Hill. It will close after this weekend. Game On Bar + Arcade will relocate into its space at 1114 S. Charles...
View ArticleSouth Baltimore Now! Podcast: Life After a Viral Dave Portnoy Pizza Review
The One Bite Effect: Life After a Viral Dave Portnoy Pizza Review Episode Summary: Join Kevin Lynch of SouthBMore.com as he sits down with Will Fagg, owner of Tinybrickoven in Federal Hill. Will shares...
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HarborView Marina Closing at the End of the Month
The HarborView Marina will be closing at the end of March due to “safety concerns about the current condition of the fixed pier.” An email was sent to the marina’s customers on March 14th. HarborView...
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Rash Field Phase II Redevelopment Groundbreaking Ceremony on April 10th
The Phase II redevelopment of Rash Field will kick off on April 10th with a groundbreaking ceremony. Waterfront Partnership has secured $18 million in funding, including $14 million from the State and...
View ArticleDental Practice ‘Federal Hill Smiles’ Closes
Dental practice Federal Hill Smiles closed last month at 835 Light St. in Federal Hill. The practice, which was run by Denise Markoff DDS PA, was open for 40 years. Dr. Markoff sent the following email...
View Article‘Taqueria Charro Negro’ Now Open in Federal Hill
Taqueria Charro Negro opened in recent weeks at 1504 Light St. in Federal Hill/South Baltimore. The small restaurant space has been vacant since 2018 when Shoyou Sushi relocated to 1450 Light St....
View ArticleBoxing Gym ‘Hot Box’ Opens in Federal Hill
Boxing gym Hot Box opened in recent months at 1047 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. The new “boutique gym,” run by trainer Harold Williams, takes over an approximately 900 sq. ft. space that was...
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Youth Acting School Coming to Fort Avenue
The Baltimore Acting Program is leasing a 2,500 sq. ft. first-floor space at 301 E. Fort Ave. in Riverside/Federal Hill. The Baltimore Acting Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization from actor,...
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Improvements Added to Federal Hill Park to Reduce Vehicle and Dirt Bike Traffic
South Harbor Renaissance (SHR), a nonprofit dedicated to maintaining and improving Federal Hill Park, recently completed a project to reduce “high-speed” vehicle, dirt bike, and ATV traffic into the...
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Ultra-Marathon Swimmer Katie Pumphrey to Swim English Channel Qualifier...
From a press release: Local ultra-marathon open water swimmer and artist Katie Pumphrey will be kicking off her 2025 open water swim season tomorrow, Thursday, April 24, with a 6-hour swim in...
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‘Brudah’s Caribbean Kitchen’ Now Open in Federal Hill
Brudah’s Caribbean Kitchen opened last week at 1400 E. Key Hwy. in Federal Hill. Brudah’s relocated from Sandtown-Winchester, where it opened in 2021. 1400 E. Key Hwy. was the home to Home Maid and...
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HarborView Marina and Retail Building Heads to Auction
The HarborView Marina, which abruptly closed at the end of March, is heading to auction. This story was first reported by Baltimore Business Journal. The on-site only sale, which includes the marina...
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AVAM’s Kinetic Sculpture Race This Saturday
American Visionary Art Museum press release: On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the American Visionary Art Museum’s fun and frenzied Kinetic Sculpture Race, Powered by PNC, celebrates its 25th year in...
View ArticleBurger and Fried Chicken Chain ‘Nash & Smashed’ Opens in Federal Hill
D.C. area-based burger and fried chicken chain Nash & Smashed opened last week at 1118 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. The retail suite was most recently part of the now-closed Banditos. Nash &...
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