Why black political power isn’t enough in Baltimore — CNN Medical examiner pressed on ‘homicide’ ruling in Freddie Gray autopsy — Baltimore Sun Algae bloom found to be the cause of Middle River fish kill — CBS Baltimore Police: Man set co-workers on fire in White Marsh — WBAL 30-story West Baltimore St. tower expected […]
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‘Serial’ Producer Sarah Koenig Goes on the Colbert Report
Serial producer Sarah Koenig appeared on the Colbert Report Wednesday night as the acclaimed podcast — which tells the story of the 1999 murder of Woodlawn High School student Hae Min Lee — nears its final episode.
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Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Big Chill; Sentence Boils Over; Wiseman’s Best Space Moments; and More
Big Chill: Temps in teens tonight, CBS Baltimore Man gets 25 years for throwing boiling water at roommate, Baltimore Sun Stephanie Rawlings-Blake hasn’t seen the wire, Baltimore Business Journal Reid Wiseman discusses best space moments, WBAL-TV Health exchange opens a day ahead of schedule, WBAL Radio
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Baltimore County Police Have Some Serious Communication Problems
On Saturday, Ismaaiyl Brinsley shot his ex-girlfriend in Baltimore County, then headed north with the intention of killing police officers. (He later shot and killed two.) The Baltimore County Police Department was able to trace Brinsley’s cell phone to see that he was in Brooklyn, so they knew they had to get in touch with the […]
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Edward Snowden Is Watching ‘The Wire’ in Russia
Edward Snowden’s interview with Brian Williams was filled with interesting reveals from the exiled NSA whistleblower, but the one that got my attention was Snowden’s TV-viewing habits. He told Williams he’s been spending his exile in Russia watching The Wire, which he described as a show “about surveillance.” He added: “Second season’s not so great.” […]
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Master of the Universe?: A Cool Penthouse Condo in Silo Point
Hot House: 1200 Steuart Street, Unit 1413, Baltimore, 21230 Penthouse condo in the architectural award-winning Silo Point condominium complex. Contemporary industrial style, built in 2008. 1,788 sq. ft., with one bedroom and two baths. Hardwood floors, 16’ ceilings, gourmet kitchen w/ granite counter and s/s appliances, open floor plan with huge terrace overlooking waterfront. Master […]
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The Year in Review: Baltimore Fishbowl’s 10 Most-Read Stories in 2014
In 2014, Baltimore once again grappled with how it presented itself to the rest of the country (and world). That’s reflected in the most-read Baltimore Fishbowl stories of the year. The image impasse is a long-running thread around here, but this year readers showed they were interested in more than just reacting to Wire-like representations […]
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My Trip to New Orleans Was Decadent and Depraved
Author’s note: My favorite travel story of all time is Hunter S. Thompson’s The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved. If you’ve never read it, you should. It really puts things in perspective. Because my son Vincie the Wonder Poodle (don’t you wish I was your mom so you could have a nickname like this?) […]
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Tuesday Morning Headlines: Armored Shorelines Are Bad for Crabs; Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Casino Robberies; Solar Power on the Rise in Maryland; and More
Baltimore’s Lame Duck Mayor Fully Liberated – Splice Today Baltimore man pleads guilty to 2013 casino robberies – Washington Post Second brother enters Alford plea to second-degree sex offense in Bel Air parking garage rape case – Baltimore Sun Scientists find ‘armored’ shoreline hinders bay grasses, crabs – Baltimore Sun Solar power on the rise […]
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How Ex-Cons Are Making Baltimore Streets Safer
Atlantic-affiliated outlet CityLab recently took notice of a novel violence-prevention group in Baltimore. They’re called Safe Streets, and they treat violence like a disease. They seek to interrupt it at its source, ensuring that those exposed to it don’t spread it to others.
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Baltimore’s (and Maryland’s) Power Clashes of 2014
For both Baltimore and Maryland, 2014 was loaded with power clashes. Here are a few.
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Maryland Governor’s Race: Election Day Picks From Crystal Ball, O’Malley’s Stomach
It’s Election Day! Kids and public employees: Enjoy your day off. Everyone else: remember to vote when your boss lets you. There’s no Senate race in Maryland, all of the state’s House races seem like done deals and most of Baltimore City’s delegate hopefuls faced their toughest competition in the primaries. But since the next governor of […]
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BGE Launches “Wires Down” Video Contest
As students, teachers and parents get ready for back-to-school, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) is pleased to announce the launch of its third annual Wires Down Video Challenge to raise awareness about the importance of electrical safety among elementary school-aged children. From Sept. 8 until Nov. 14, 2014, elementary school students (kindergarten through fifth grade) in public and private […]
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MTA Prepares for the Rain
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration is preparing for the threat of heavy rainfall, high winds and possible flooding as Hurricane Joaquin approaches the mid-Atlantic area. MTA officials expect no disruption in transit services, but will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend.
