Charlie Scalies, who appeared in every episode of The Wire’s second season, is remembered as an actor who “exuded something genuine.”
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Baltimoreans express frustration with ‘The Wire’ comment after Sunday’s Ravens game
The Baltimore Ravens lost the AFC Championship game on Sunday to the Kansas City Chiefs, putting the Ravens out of contention for the Super Bowl this year — and for many, announcers’ comments after the game calling Baltimore “the home of ‘The Wire'” added insult to injury.
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: Moore wants Trump to pay $4B to Marylanders for tariff costs; ‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown dies; Foster teen’s death sparks legislation; and more.
New in Moore v. Trump: the governor wants Maryland’s $4 billion back — The Baltimore Sun Bobby J. Brown, “The Wire” and “Law & Order: SUV” actor, dies of smoke inhalation after reported fire — WJZ Kanaiyah Ward’s death sparking change in Maryland’s foster care system — WMAR Man charged in 2023 mass shooting that […]
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Wednesday Morning Headlines: Property tax assessments to rise across Md.; ‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died; Man dies trying to rescue dogs from BaltCo fire; and more.
Property tax assessments to rise across Maryland in 2026 by average of 12.7% – Baltimore Sun ‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died – CNN Man dies while trying to rescue dogs from Randallstown house fire – WBAL TV 21-year-old woman charged in connection to Towson crash that killed pedestrian and dog – WBFF/Fox […]
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Marlo Stanfield, whose life inspired parts of ‘The Wire,’ is no fictional character. The ‘Marlo’ docuseries fills in the blanks.
A new three-part docuseries delves into the life of Marlo Stanfield, who inspired a character of the same name in the HBO series “The Wire.” Stanfield shared some of his story during a screening and moderated discussion at Harbor East Cinemas on Thursday.
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‘The Wire’ actors and crew members coming to The Ivy Bookshop
D. Watkins will moderate a discussion with “The Wire” cast and crew members Nathan Corbett, Dona Adrian Gibson, Julito McCullum, and Dejuan Prince at The Ivy Bookshop on Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Baltimore Weekend Events: YUNGBLUD, ‘The Wire’ Discussion, Renaissance Ball, and more.
This weekend in Baltimore, enjoy musical performances, art exhibition openings, and other exciting events. Make some fun plans with our weekend lineup:
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Baltimore Fishbowl’s Top 10 Most-Read Stories of 2024
From a Gilman School valedictorian being charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO to a Go Kart track in a Howard County family’s backyard, here are Baltimore Fishbowl’s top 10 stories of 2024 according to you, our readers.
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Monday Morning Headlines: Baltimore police officer killed in Beltway crash; Lamar Jackson back injury; Poll finds pessimism over 2026; and more.
Baltimore police mourn loss of Officer James Beckham in Saturday beltway car crash – Fox Baltimore/WBFF-TV Poll: Most feel things will get worse in 2026 – WBAL News Radio James Ransone, actor in ‘The Wire’, dead at 46 – The Sun Man sentenced after throwing Molotov cocktail into Howard County apartment building – CBS Baltimore […]
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UPDATE: Fourth show added for Baltimore native comedian Stavros Halkias at the Lyric in April
Baltimore native and comedian Stavros Halkias will perform stand-up at Lyric Baltimore – and a third show has just been added due to popular demand.
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Baltimore native and Olympic basketball star Angel McCoughtry to host new TV show highlighting different parts of Baltimore
Olympic basketball star and Baltimore native Angel McCoughtry will host a new TV show about her hometown, premiering this Tuesday, Feb. 27.
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: ‘The Wire’ actor Lance Reddick dies; Under Armour’s plan to sell community garden plot upsets Locust Point residents; Maryland lawmakers propose legislation to improve election processes; and more.
Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ star, dies at 60 — Associated Press Locust Point residents dumbfounded by Under Armour plan to sell community garden plot to developers — Baltimore Brew After 2 turbulent elections, Maryland officials seek to restore stability, ensure access to voting — The Baltimore Sun Webb telescope spots a star […]
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UPDATED: Derrick Henry and Adam Sandler? Match made in Happy Gilmore Heaven
Dan Patrick made Derrick Henry a bet: if the Baltimore Raven rushes for 2,000 yards this season he’ll get Adam Sandler to put him in a movie.
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: ‘Wire’ character could get her own limited series; Olszewski vetoes Hunt Valley hotel redevelopment bill; Baltimore to pay $275K over effort to cancel far-right Catholic group’s rally; and more.
‘The Wire’ spinoff? Not exactly. But one character could see her own limited series. — The Baltimore Banner Baltimore County executive vetoes bill targeting shuttered Hunt Valley hotel for redevelopment, calls legislation ‘problematic’ — The Baltimore Sun Baltimore to pay $275,000 to far-right Catholic group after trying to cancel 2021 rally — Baltimore Brew Here’s […]
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Last Week, This Week: Stories You Need To Start Your Day (News From Jan. 29-Feb. 2)
Last week, we shared stories about the Baltimore Orioles sale agreement, Ravens fans’ reactions to announcers’ “home of ‘The Wire'” comment, and a QR code scam popping up on Baltimore parking meters and machines.
