South Baltimore Now: Wine Importer and Documentary Subject Russ Lorber 

On this episode of South Baltimore Now, we interview South Baltimore resident Russ Lorber. Lorber started a wine importing company called Wide Roots and is also the subject of an upcoming documentary called Wine Hunter that follows his life changing decision to get into wine importing. 

On this episode of the Listen Up South Baltimore podcast, Kevin interviews Sam Cogen. Cogen is a candidate for Baltimore City Sheriff, the president of South Baltimore Neighborhood Association, and a board member of Federal Hill Main Street and South Baltimore Gateway Partnership.

It’s SouthBMore.com’s 10-year anniversary! Nate talks with Kevin about how he launched the site, some of the biggest stories of the last 10 years, the business model of running a local news website, and a new reader revenue initiative to help grow SouthBMore.com. 

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On Episode 19 of This Week in South Baltimore Nate and Kevin take look back at 2021 in South Baltimore. One of the biggest stories was South Baltimore getting back to business with many new business openings, including five new restaurants on Cross Street, changes at Cross Street Market, and a new lineup at McHenry Row. In addition to running down every new retail business in the area, Nate and Kevin discuss the emergence of Port Covington with several stakeholders involved, the entertainment development planned around the casino, and additional real estate projects that have moved forward over the past year.

TWISB Podcast: Discussing the New Rash Field with Laurie Schwartz of Waterfront Partnership

On Episode 18 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews Waterfront Partnership President Laurie Schwartz. Waterfront Partnership recently opened phase one of the Rash Field redevelopment, a project that added a skatepark, playgrounds, an overlook, cafe space, and green spaces. Laurie discusses the coming phase two of the project, the future of the Harborplace pavilions, and other projects around the Inner Harbor.

On Episode 17 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin talk with EatmoreBaltimore's Eater-in-Chief Chris Franzoni. Chris has a popular Instagram page with more than 103,000 followers that focuses on Baltimore dining. The trio discusses great plates from around the area, trends in the dining scene, what Baltimore is missing, how Baltimore fares as a dining destination, the current challenges of owning a restaurant, and the evolution of Cross Street.

On Episode 16 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews Weller Development Partner Steve Siegel to get in-depth information on the Port Covington Development. This project, which is described as the largest urban redevelopment project in the country, currently has five new buildings under construction. Listen to hear all about this project that is reimagining a South Baltimore neighborhood.

On Episode 15 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin and Nate discuss new COVID-19 mandates; new restaurants that have opened in South Baltimore adding barbecue, Mexican food, and southern cuisine; local business news including a new gym, new dog training studio, and a change of ownership at Federal Hill Ace Hardware; and real estate investments that include park improvements, new townhomes, and a theatre project.

TWISB Podcast Episode 14: Discussing Real Estate Development and New Restaurants in South Baltimore 

On Episode 14 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin and Nate discuss all the development projects around South Baltimore including One Westport, Port Covington, Baltimore Arena, and Banner Row Townhomes. They also cover restaurant news including the new Hammerjacks concept, No Way Rose from Ashish Alfred, new businesses at Cross Street Market, vegan restaurants for the Inner Harbor, and changes at Sagamore Spirit.

TWISB Podcast Episode 13: Discussing the Hot South Baltimore Real Estate Market with Local Realtors 

On Episode 13 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin and Nate are joined by Jody Buck and Jim Gunsiorowski of the Key Group of Cummings & Co. Realtors. The market in South Baltimore, like many areas around the country, is red hot and Buck and Gunsiorowski give insight on the factors that led to this. We also discuss the most sought after areas in South Baltimore, where the influx of buyers are coming from, and if the market can sustain this momentum.