David Simon, the creator of “Wire,” “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “The Corner” and, most recently, “The Deuce,” has thrown his hat into the primary election for the Maryland State Senate seat in District 11, endorsing Democratic challenger Sheldon H. Laskin over the incumbent Sen. Bobby Zirkin.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
John Waters Loses his Head on ‘Feud: Bette and Joan’
Chalk up another campy TV appearance for Baltimore’s John Waters.
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New Beginnings Barbershop: ‘Doing Our Part To Make A Meaningful Difference’
“Our Hollins Market community sits between Baltimore’s two negative stories: The Corner and The Wire,” said Troy Staton, owner of the New Beginnings Barbershop located in Baltimore City. “We’re so much more than those two stories.”
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Universal FanCon organizers give first interview since abrupt postponement of convention
Following the abrupt postponement last month of Universal FanCon, an inclusive convention for women, people of color, disabled and LGBT fans of “geek culture,” a couple of the organizers have spoken with New York Magazine‘s Vulture, and it sounds like one has kind of come around to blaming the fans. Robert Butler, founder of the […]
Posted inSchools
Dallas Dance, former Baltimore Co. schools superintendent, sentenced to six months in prison
A judge has sentenced Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent Dallas Dance to half a year in prison for neglecting to disclose nearly $147,000 in consulting income he earned while overseeing the county school system.
Posted inReal Estate & Home
“Wire” Actor Invests in Baltimore
You may remember Wendell Pierce from his memorable turn as Bunk Moreland, The Wire‘s gruff homicide detective with a strong moral sense and a weakness for whiskey.
Posted inReal Estate & Home
The Owners of ‘Sascha’s Cafe’ Have Put their Landmark Building on Charles Street Up for Sale
The restaurant building at 527 N. Charles Street was used to film a key scene in Barry Levinson’s movie, Diner.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Writers Guild Honoring John Waters with Lifetime Achievement Award
Filmmaker, writer, artist and comedian John Waters has built his iconic career upon a body of work made right here in Baltimore. Now, he’ll have a lifetime achievement from the Writers Guild of America, East to show for it, too.
Posted inLifeline
ICE Agents Raid Baltimore-Area 7-Elevens in Nationwide Sweep
Federal agents visited several 7-Eleven stores around the Baltimore area today as part of a national sweep targeting undocumented workers and their employers.
Posted inFeatured
Gun Trace Task Force Members Hersl and Taylor Convicted of Racketeering, Robbery and Other Charges
By Ethan McLeod and Brandon Weigel A federal grand jury on Monday convicted Daniel Hersl and Marcus Taylor, two former members of a Baltimore Police Department team charged with getting weapons off city streets, of racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, robbery and wire fraud charges, according to reporters covering the case.
Posted inFood & Drink
Hot Plate: Breakfast with Santa, Feast of Seven Fishes and More Holiday Spirit
Are you ready, Baltimore? In case the sub-zero temps didn’t clue you in, as of this weekend, we’re officially down to the wire, holiday-style. The next week is sure to be both busy and fun, full of last minute shopping and celebrations. Local restaurants are in on the action, with Santa sightings, musical performances and […]
Posted inLifeline
Yep, That Was Mike Tyson in That Baltimore-Area Super Bowl Commercial
Not every viewer was lucky enough to see the Mike Tyson ad during last weekend’s Super Bowl game.
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People of Nowhere: A Meditation on Syria
This piece of writing is a brief biography of Syrians. I refuse to use the word refugees throughout because I wanted to emphasize the fact that they are individual groups — they are people who have names and a country which they love. Men and women who are suffering. Men and women who do not […]
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O’Malley Sounds a Little Defensive About That DOJ Report
So that Department of Justice report about the Baltimore Police Department is pretty (and deservedly) harsh. If you were a high-ranking politician who was able to influence BPD policy, this might cause you to do a little reflection. Or, if you’re Martin O’Malley, it might make you want to remind everyone that it’s not your fault.
Posted inPolitics & Business
David Simon’s Time in Baltimore Homicide Unit Prepared Him for GOP’s Embrace of Trump
The Republican establishment’s arm’s-length embrace of presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump is mystifying to many, but not to David Simon.
