Eddie’s Market Owner Concerned About Possible Hopkins Grocer
The developer for the university owned lot at 33rd and St. Paul streets wants to include a grocery store in its plans.
(UPDATE 3:57 p.m.)—The developers of the Johns Hopkins University owned lot at 33rd and St. Paul streets are interested in including a grocery store in the planned development—an alarming proposal for a locally owned grocer across the street. Jerry Gordon, owner of Eddie’s Market of Charles Village, said he recently learned during a conference call with Hopkins officials that developer Armada Hoffler was considering including a grocery store in its plans for the lot. "If a big store came in there it would be very detrimental," Gordon said. Eddie’s Market has been in Charles Village for 50 years, and Gordon said he’s worried that run could come to an end if a new store is developed across the street. But Gordon, along with Councilwoman Mary…
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Baltimore Matt
10:16 am on Friday, March 8, 2013
I think we should have a Food Lion in North Baltimore. Those stores are typically smaller than a Safeway or Giant and they are pretty competitive with prices. Furthermore, isn't it strange that Food Lion advertises in Baltimore but does not have any stores here? more ›