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About PortCovington.com

A Fan Page for the Port Covington area of South Baltimore

NB: The following narrative is from the Internet Archive and represents the “About” page for the original Port Covington website – as it appeared over a decade ago.

PortCovington.com: is a “fan page” for Port Covington, the geographic area located on the southern shore of the South Baltimore Peninsula, bounded by Westport Baltimore to the west and South Locust Point the Cruise Maryland Terminal to the east. Port Covington’s waterfront is on the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River, which provides deep water access to the Chesapeake Bay and the world beyond. This website nor it’s owner are in any way affiliated with the developers of the “new” Port Covington or the City of Baltimore. 

As a former geography teacher, homeowner and resident of South Baltimore for well over three decades, it will be fascinating to see the forthcoming geographic and economic/commercial changes along the shores of the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River throughout the next decade. Changes currently underway in Port Covington will make a positive impact on the area. Port Covington is about to become one of the most impressive and important development projects along the entire East Coast. When full development plans are complete and approved the eventual impact on the entire City of Baltimore will be huge – and quite beneficial to the entire city of Baltimore.

Port Covington Signage

An easy way to keep up-to-date on Port Covington news and “happenings” is to subscribe to the Daily News Digest for the South Baltimore Area. This is a daily set of curated article headlines from around the Internet and social media – delivered to your inbox is summary form. It (also) does NOT contain a raft of ads like so many other such services.  

This website will attempt to share some of what we see happening. It will not be glitzy and fancy like the “official” corporate website (BuildPortCovington.com) but it will be a way for this ol’ teacher to keep notes – and share some of those notes with readers who manage to find Port Covington online.

Another objective of the webmaster is to help promote and/or publicize the growth and development of this section of the South Baltimore peninsula. “SOBO” or “SouthBmore” – as some people call it – has been our home for many, many years and we very much like to see great things happening in our community.

Yet another objective is for this website to generate some revenue. This will likely be accomplished by including some advertising and some affiliate links. If a visitor/reader clicks on an affiliate link and subsequently makes a purchase from that merchant we may earn a small commission on that sale.

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It’s not Bmore, it’s Bawlmer, Hon!

You Know You’re From Maryland If You Remember These, Hon…

The longer you have been living in Baltimore, Maryland the more of these you will know–or remember, if you think about it. We found them in one of those pervasive multi-forwarded emails (actually before the popularity of Facebook, where you will likely find a list like this today).

YOU KNOW YOU’RE
FROM BALTIMORE WHEN…

Crowded Baltimore Inner Harbor
Crowded Baltimore Inner Harbor
  • You know how to pronounce ‘Towson’.
  • You remember what the Inner Harbor looked like before it was the Inner Harbor.
  • You ate at Haussner’s.
  • You remember Friendship Airport.
  • You remember driving over the old Kent Narrows Draw-Bridge that snarled weekend traffic coming home from the Ocean.
  • You love the Domino Sugar sign you can see across the harbor.
  • You remember the rotating restaurant on top off the Holiday Inn on Baltimore Street.
  • You know Annapolis & Hopkins are national treasures & you get a kick out of hearing them named in movies or TV.
  • You know B&O is not body odor.
  • That downtown smelled great near McCormicks.
  • Every kitchen has a can of Old Bay.
  • You refer to your state as “Marilyn.”
  • You and your Mom shopped at Hutzlers, The Hub, Stewart’s, Hoschild Kohn’s & The May Company.
  • You know where “Downey Ocean” is.
  • You remember the Civic Center.
  • You know Pam Shriver is from Maryland.
  • You know how to eat steamed crabs, but also know how to tell the males from the females.
  • You don’t think that Assawoman Bay is a strange name.
  • M R Ducks makes perfect sense.
  • You have fond memories of Memorial Stadium.
  • You still root for the Orioles even when they aren’t doing well.
  • Everybody knows what a “zink” and “payment” are.
  • When anywhere else, you can only laugh when you see signs saying “Maryland Crab Cakes!”
  • You say “Blare Road” for Bel Air Road
  • You remember Jerry Turner and Al Sanders.
  • You remember Oprah & Richard Sher together in the a.m. on Ch-13.
  • Vince Bagli was “the” sports announcer on TV.
  • You remember Mayor Schaeffer swimming with the seals at the National Aquarium.
  • You swore Frank Perdue kinda looked like one of his tender chickens.
  • You know which bridge they’re talking about, when someone says “The bridge traffic is backed up.”
  • You revere the names of Johnny U, Brooks & Frank!
  • You actually understand all of these and pass them on to other Marylanders to enjoy!

Go ahead and share these on Facebook – with your friends – who may – or may not – understand. 🙂

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South Bmore Community Organizations

South Baltimore organizations help make our community the great place that it is.

People helping people for the good of all; this is a small, but growing, list of local organizations.

Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association

The FHSNA community organization was formed in 1993 to promote and protect the common interests of the residents and property owners in the Federal Hill South community. Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association serves the neighborhood bounded by Light Street, Cross Street, Covington Street and Fort Avenue. serving the neighborhood bounded by Light Street, Cross Street, Covington Street and Fort Avenue.
Website: www.federalhillsouth.org

Riverside Neighborhood Association

Riverside Neighborhood Association (RNA) is a Non-Profit Public Charity that encompasses neighbors from Lawrence Street to Light Street and from Key Highway to the railyard.
Website: www.riversideneighborhoodassociation.com

Friends of Riverside Park, FORP, is a subcommittee of the Riverside Neighborhood Association.

Federal Hill Neighborhood Association

The Federal Hill Neighborhood Association promotes neighbor relations, pride, safety and stabilization in the area. Founded in 1983, the FHNA serves residents from Hughes Street / Key Highway to the north; South Hanover Street to the west; Cross Street to the south; and Key Highway to the east.
Website: federalhillbaltimore.org

South Baltimore Little League – SBLL

The South Baltimore Little League (SBLL) has been supporting wholesome youth baseball and softball activities for our community’s children for more than half a century. The SBLL has been an integral part of the lives of many area children and their families for generations. It is a volunteer organization and all interested community members are welcome. Drop by and watch a game during the season – or get involved all year.
Facebook: facebook.com/SouthBaltimoreLittleLeague

School 33 Art Center – Classes, Gallery, Studios

Created in 1979 by the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Art and Culture, School 33 Art Center is a focal point for contemporary art in the region. The facility is dedicated to providing opportunities for artists through exhibitions, art classes, workshops, a Studio Artist Program, and special events. School 33 Art Center is a program of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc., and is supported in part by grants from the Mayor and the City Council of Baltimore and other organizations and contributors.
1427 Light Street, South Baltimore, MD 21230
Website: www.school33.org

South Baltimore Neighborhood Association

SBNA is a neighborhood association in South Baltimore representing the residents within the area bounded by Cross Street to the north, McComas Street to the south, Race Street to the west and Light Street to the East.

The South Baltimore Neighborhood Association mission is “to encourage, through regular meetings, the formal exchange of ideas; to work with local law enforcement in promoting safety; and to assist individuals and families in the continuing process of neighborhood renewal.”

South Baltimore Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 6364
Baltimore, MD 21230

Website: http://www.mysobo.org

Southwest Partnership

Southwest Parntership is a neighboring community organization serving seven neighborhoods and six anchor institutions in Southwest Baltimore. They include the Barre Circle Community Association, Citizens of Pigtown, Franklin Square Community Association, Hollins Roundhouse Community Association, Mount Clare Community Council, Poppleton NOW!, The Union Square Association, Bon Secours Baltimore Health System, The B&O Railroad Museum, The University of Maryland Baltimore, The University of Maryland Biopark, The University of Maryland Medical System and the Wexford Science and Technology.
Website: southwestpartnershipbaltimore.org

Locust Point Civic Association

The LPCA was created in 1972 to promote and protect the common interests of the residents of Locust Point.
Website: mylocustpoint.wordpress.com