South Baltimore neighborhoods

    Locust Point residents cheered when noisy military ships left. Then one came back.
    Locust Point residents thought their wishes had been granted Wednesday when two massive and noisy military cargo ships left the spot where they’d been berthed since June. But then one returned.
    The spot where two massive military cargo ships were berthed in Locust Point was empty Wednesday morning.
    Just how loud are those Locust Point ships? We visited some other noisy spots to find out.
    The plight of Locust Point residents who must live with constant noise from two military cargo ships got us wondering: How does the racket there compare to other noisy spots?
    A pair of huge Navy ships, the USNS Charlton, left, and the USNS Pomeroy, docked near residential homes at North Locust Point on June 5. Since then, residents say that the ships have never turned off the engines -- meaning that they are always making tons of noise, shining bright lights into people's windows, and making the air all smelly with diesel.
    Van Hollen urges feds to address 24/7 noise from massive military ships in Locust Point
    U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen is pressing federal officials to address Locust Point and Fells Point residents’ complaints over noise, fumes and lights from two docked military ships.
    A pair of huge Navy ships, the USNS Charlton, left, and the USNS Pomeroy, docked near residential homes at North Locust Point on June 5. Since then, residents say that the ships have never turned off the engines -- meaning that they are always making tons of noise, shining bright lights into people's windows, and making the air all smelly with diesel.
    A Maryland family transformed its corner hardware store into an empire
    Rick Miller is bringing Zeskind’s Millwork and Specialty Hardware into its 100th year — and back to Southwest Baltimore.
    Rick Miller, owner of Zeskind’s, is the fourth generation of the 100-year-old millwork and hardware business.
    Maryland will require giant ‘windscreen’ to shield South Baltimore from CSX coal dust
    Maryland environmental regulators to impose new restrictions on a coal export terminal in South Baltimore, blocking CSX dust from polluting neighborhoods.
    Loaded coal cars are wait to be offloaded at CSX’s Curtis Bay Coal Pier on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
    Baltimore expands flagship anti-violence program to Southern District
    Baltimore partners with leaders in the community to identify and intervene with people at the highest risk of experiencing or committing violence.
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, along with representatives from Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) and other public officials held a press conference on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Cherry Hill to announce the expansion of the City's Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) program. Speaking at center is Termite, or Kin Brown-Lane, a community leader who works with the strategy to reduce violence in her community.
    Baltimore has a new place to drink on the water
    From two veterans of Baltimore's dining scene, Bellini's at 500 Harborview Drive picks up where Tabrizi's left off.
    Restaurateur Brian Acquavella has reimagined a waterfront bar in South Baltimore as Bellini’s. The space was previously operated by Tabrizi’s.
    Noise from massive military ships at Locust Point could last another 6 months, feds say
    The Maritime Administration told Locust Point residents it is working to alleviate the roar caused by the generators of two massive military ships berthed there.
    A pair of huge Navy ships, the USNS Charlton, left, and the USNS Pomeroy, docked near residential homes at North Locust Point on June 5. Since then, residents say that the ships have never turned off the engines -- meaning that they are always making tons of noise, shining bright lights into people's windows, and making the air all smelly with diesel.
    Harborview co-owner cries foul, arguing partner orchestrated foreclosure to take over
    Attorneys for minority owner Richard Swirnow are arguing that the foreclosure case was the result of a takeover scheme.
    Harborview Marina in South Baltimore sold at public auction in May for $2.9 million.
    Locust Point’s noisy military ships should have been quiet by now, Ferguson says
    The noisy, hulking grey-hulled cargo ships, which are the size of aircraft carriers, are being transferred to MARAD by the Military Sealift Command to be placed into a reduced readiness status.
    A pair of huge Navy ships, the USNS Charlton, left, and the USNS Pomeroy, docked near residential homes at North Locust Point on June 5. Since then, residents say that the ships have never turned off the engines -- meaning that they are always making tons of noise, shining bright lights into people's windows, and making the air all smelly with diesel.
    ‘It’s so distressing:’ Neighbors plead for quiet from noisy military ships berthed at Locust Point
    Residents of Baltimore's Locust Point neighborhood are accustomed to the sound of ship horns and train whistles, even the Domino Sugar plant. But some say the noise and lights from two massive Navy ships that recently docked near their homes has been unbearable. They want to know what officials are going to do about it?
    A pair of huge Navy ships, the USNS Charlton, left, and the USNS Pomeroy, docked near residential homes at North Locust Point on June 5. Since then, residents say that the ships have never turned off the engines -- meaning that they are always making tons of noise, shining bright lights into people's windows, and making the air all smelly with diesel.
    Why is a rich doctor making his South Baltimore marina go bust?
    A minority owner of Harborview is suing his business partner, accusing him of a scheme to seize complete control of the South Baltimore marina.
    Boats docked at Harborview Marina in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
    Cherry blossoms in Baltimore: When and where to catch peak bloom
    Use our interactive map to find cherry blossoms near where you live — or head to the groves at Fort McHenry.
    Cherry Blossoms in bloom at Fort McHenry on March 30, 2024.
    Harborview Marina closing abruptly over ‘safety concerns’
    The Harborview Marina is closing at the end of March, according to an email sent to members.
    Harborview pier in Baltimore on Friday, March 14, 2025.
    The house that Second Chance built — for its founder
    Second Chance, a nonprofit, helped transform its founder Mark Foster’s Baltimore County $375,000 property, and then bought it from him for $1.5 million.
    An open house event for the "Concept House" near Towson in November 2024.
    These Baltimore bakeries have your Fat Tuesday treats covered
    From paczki to king cake to bombolino, eating sweet, fried dough just before Lent is a tradition that spans the globe. Here are the Baltimore bakeries where you can find your Fat Tuesday fix.
    If you're looking for a paczki for Fat Tuesday, you can get your fill at Herman's Bakery or Polish Table.
    Developer wants to tear down warehouse and build 120 homes in Locust Point
    A Baltimore developer said he has purchased a warehouse property directly across the street from the old Under Armour headquarters.
    The former Under Armour warehouse at 1450 Beason Street is known as the "Cheer Building."
    Federal Hill CVS to close in early April
    The last major pharmacy in Federal Hill, a CVS Pharmacy, is set to close on April 2, according to the company.
    MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: A sign outside of a CVS pharmacy store on February 07, 2024 in Miami, Florida. The company lowered its 2024 adjusted earnings forecast to at least $8.30 per share, down from a previous guidance of at least $8.50 per share. The company pointed to its medical cost trend analysis for the lower forecast.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    Hon’s Honey: Curtis Bay business buzzes with local women workers
    The Well offers clothing, food, supplies and a mentorship program for women and teens.
    Mandy Memmel, owner of Hon's Honey Marketplace, is photographed inside her shop in Curtis Bay, Md. on February 7, 2025.
    This Baltimore manufacturer can’t wait for Trump’s tariffs
    The owner of South Baltimore's Marlin Steel has been imploring someone to do something about the “cheaters” in other countries — especially China.
    Drew Greenblatt, who owns the South Baltimore steel fabrication plant Marlin Steel, can't wait for Trump's tariffs.
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