The Goddess of Swizzle: Q&A With Poet Shirley Brewer
Shirely Brewer discusses her poetry collection “The Goddess of Swizzle” and serving beer to oystermen as a bartender at Captain Clyde’s.
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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 24, 2026
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Seth Danels: From Diller Teen to Community Leader
For Seth, Baltimore isn’t just where he lives; it’s always been part of his story. He grew up in Owings Mills, right near the Jewish Community Center, which became a big part of his life. Whether he was on the basketball court, playing sports at camp, or joining Diller Teen Fellows program with his twin brother, Reid, the JCC became his second home. Driven by a deep commitment to his community and…
The Goddess of Swizzle: Q&A With Poet Shirley Brewer
Shirely Brewer discusses her poetry collection “The Goddess of Swizzle” and serving beer to oystermen as a bartender at Captain Clyde’s.
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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 28, 2026
Today’s topics include: workers unionize tech retail; O’s fans ranked unfavorably; court shields abuse records.
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Blackface performer running for House of Delegates; Immigrant shot by ICE agents in Glen Burnie pleads guilty; New AI weapons detection system for Arundel schools; and more.
New limitations for smoke shops in Baltimore – CBS Baltimore Immigrant shot by ICE agents in Glen Burnie pleads guilty – Baltimore Banner Baltimore County teachers’ union asks for more money to avoid cuts – WBAL News Radio A new AI weapons detection system for Anne Arundel County schools – WMAR-TV A former blackface performer…
Monday Afternoon Headlines: One person killed after illegal car rally; Baltimore County faces midge problem; Towson Apple workers file unfair labor charge; and more.
Baltimore County is working on its midge problem earlier this year. Do residents think it’s enough? — WBAL 1 dead, 6 hurt after illegal car meet-up turned violent in Maryland — WJZ Staff at Towson Apple Store file unfair labor charge amid closure — Baltimore Business Journal Maryland Supreme Court denies attempt to name people…
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Blackface performer running for House of Delegates; Immigrant shot by ICE agents in Glen Burnie pleads guilty; New AI weapons detection system for Arundel schools; and more.
New limitations for smoke shops in Baltimore – CBS Baltimore Immigrant shot by ICE agents in Glen Burnie pleads guilty – Baltimore Banner Baltimore County teachers’ union asks for more money to avoid cuts – WBAL News Radio A new AI weapons detection system for Anne Arundel County schools – WMAR-TV A former blackface performer…
Monday Afternoon Headlines: One person killed after illegal car rally; Baltimore County faces midge problem; Towson Apple workers file unfair labor charge; and more.
Baltimore County is working on its midge problem earlier this year. Do residents think it’s enough? — WBAL 1 dead, 6 hurt after illegal car meet-up turned violent in Maryland — WJZ Staff at Towson Apple Store file unfair labor charge amid closure — Baltimore Business Journal Maryland Supreme Court denies attempt to name people…
Monday Morning Headlines: Fires at abandoned psych hospital eyed as arson; Gov. bans betting on prediction markets; Charter bus flips on B-W Parkway; and more.
Two fires at state psychiatric hospital in Sykesville prompt arson investigation – CBS Baltimore Gov. Moore bans state workers from betting on prediction markets – Baltimore Banner A charter bus crash on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway leaves dozens injured – WBAL News Radio South Baltimore auto body shop deemed a nuisance and ordered to close -…
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland Supreme Court tosses out $152M verdict in Baltimore opioid lawsuit; ICE moves to deport former partner of one of men killed in Key Bridge collapse; Baltimore braces for economic hit of temporary Preakness exit; and more.
$152M Baltimore opioid verdict vacated by MD Supreme Court — The Daily Record The Key Bridge took her daughter’s father. Now, ICE is moving to deport her. — The Baltimore Banner As Preakness leaves town, Baltimore braces for economic hit — The Baltimore Sun Murder-suicide in Baltimore County under investigation — WMAR State police launch…
Spring Preview at Boys’ Latin
Spring Preview at Boys’ LatinWednesday, May 13 | 8:30–10:00 AM Jump-start your school search at Boys’ Latin’s Spring Preview! Tour campus with our admissions team, meet division heads, and see classes in action. Hear from Headmaster Chris Post about the advantages of an all-boys education and our small, supportive school community. Register today and discover…
Friday Morning Headlines: Vacancy rate is 26 percent at Towson Town Center; Lifesaving research threatened by funding squeeze for Johns Hopkins; Progress in Baltimore Police consent decree; and more.
A 26-percent vacancy rate at Towson Town Center as community voices crime concerns – CBS Baltimore The federal funding squeeze at Johns Hopkins is threatening life-saving research – Baltimore Banner Columbia Association governing board removes three members over ethics violations – The Sun Mr. Fries Man closes Towson location – WMAR-TV Judge terminates three more…
