Regular readers of the Peninsula Post know that one of the topics we return to again and again in our pages is the rich history of the South Baltimore peninsula. Starting with our very first issue, we have brought you stories about SoBo’s past, from the 1814 British attack on Fort McHenry to the “road … Continue reading 417 Years of SoBo History: Part One →

The massive grain elevators built in Locust Point by the B&O Railroad 100 years ago replaced wood-framed elevators that were destroyed by fire. Photo courtesy Baltimore Museum of Industry Archives. (This article originally appeared in the October 2024 issue of the South Baltimore Peninsula Post.) By Robert Hardy Rising high above the piers and rail … Continue reading From Grain Elevator to Luxury Condos in the Sky →

Manuel Raymundo took over ownership of Fenwick Choice Meats in Cross Street Market this year after learning the ins and outs of the business from long-time owner Henry Reisinger. Photos by Mary Braman. (This story originally appeared in the October 2024 issue of the South Baltimore Peninsula Post.) By Robert Hardy When Manuel Raymundo stands … Continue reading How the Sausage (and Crab Cakes) Are Made at Fenwick’s →

In October, when we asked Peninsula Post readers to tell us about their experiences hosting out-of-town guests, our belief that there’s a lot to love in SoBo was massively confirmed. Dozens of readers told us about their favorite places to take visitors, favorite walks, and must-visit restaurants and shops – so many tips that we … Continue reading Showing Off SoBo: Tips to Charm Your Visitors →

Ingots of various metals are one of the commodities shipped into Locust Point at the C. Steinweg (Baltimore), Inc., facility near Fort McHenry. Photos by Mary Braman. (This article originally appeared in the August-September 2024 issue of the South Baltimore Peninsula Post.) By Mark Hannon Shipping and oceangoing travel have been part of SoBo life … Continue reading Working the Docks of Locust Point →

Lania D'Agostino's studio near the School 33 Art Center, where she has been creating art for three decades, accommodates her passion for both painting and sculpting life-sized castings of human figures. Photos by Mary Braman. (This article originally appeared in the August-September 2024 issue of the South Baltimore Peninsula Post.) By Rachel Cohen Pairs of … Continue reading Painting Spirits and Casting Human Figures on Light Street →

Turell Brooks of the God's Best Family nonprofit (center) launched a campaign this summer to raise funds to buy a building for the organization's programs. Photos by Mary Braman. (This story originally appeared in the August-September 2024 issue of the South Baltimore Peninsula Post.) Two years ago, the South Baltimore Engagement Center opened in a … Continue reading SoBo Youth-Family Support Program Set for More Growth →

Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette returns to Baltimore and Fort McHenry in October to celebrate the bicentennial of his nationwide tour of America. U.S. National Park Service photo. When the Marquis de Lafayette first came to America in 1777, he arrived as a 19-year-old French aristocrat eager to join the fight for American … Continue reading Lafayette Returns to Fort McHenry →

Claudia Jolin is the first executive director of the Baltimore Peninsula Community Benefits District who oversees the “public realm” of the new SoBo development. Photo by Mary Braman. [This story originally appeared in the June-July 2024 issue of the South Baltimore Peninsula Post.] The still-developing Baltimore Peninsula neighborhood along SoBo’s southern shore now has a … Continue reading Balt Pen’s Public Spaces Get Official Advocate →

Australian Jeff Osborne moved back to Baltimore to launch M8 Beer in the brewery originally operated by Checkerspot Brewing Co. M8 Beer opened in September 2023. Photos by Mary Braman. [This article originally appeared in the June 2024 issue of the South Baltimore Peninsula Post.] It didn’t take long for the peninsula’s newest craft brewery, … Continue reading Down Under Flavors Thrive at New S. Sharp Street Brewery →