Robert F. Chew, Baltimore actor in ‘The Wire,’ dies at 52 – Washington Post Cold snap, far from letting up, raises health concerns – Baltimore Sun Two men get 32 years for Baltimore-area armored-car heists – Baltimore Sun Lawmakers propose raising minimum wage – Baltimore Sun O’Malley floats $3 million tax credit pool to bolster […]
Search results
Posted inLifeline
Donnie Andrews, The Real-Life Omar, Dead at 58
Only a few months ago, we mourned the death of DeAndre McCullough — the protagonist of David Simon’s The Corner; and this weekend we were saddened to hear that Donnie Andrews, the drug-hustler-turned-non-profit-activist who helped inspire the beloved character of Omar on The Wire, died in New York of heart complications. Like his popular television […]
Posted inLifeline
The Most-Frequently Used Word on The Wire Is…
We just stumbled on this chart of the most-used words on beloved Baltimore-based HBO drama The Wire, made by a Reddit user/data wizard/extreme fan of the show. The biggest surprise is… no surprises. The most popular word does indeed have four letters and — well, you can figure out the rest. Although Wire creator David […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Sponsored Post
Peter Beilenson Discusses New Book “Tapping Into The Wire” at The Ivy Bookshop
Howard County Health Officer Peter Beilenson will discuss his new book, Tapping Into The Wire, October 3 at 6:30 at the Ivy Bookshop. The book looks at city issues through the lens of the acclaimed television show The Wire, and offers public policy solutions to real-world urban problems.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Sponsored Post
Tonight at the Ivy, Three Local Authors Discuss Three Aspects of What Makes Baltimore, Baltimore
Join The Ivy Bookshop tonight, December 18 at 7 p.m., as three local authors celebrate three iconic aspects of Baltimore: painted screens, East Baltimore’s Polish community and Attman’s Deli. Read more about the authors and their subjects below. Elaine Eff: The Painted Screens of Baltimore: Painted screens have long been synonymous in the popular imagination […]
Posted inBelvedere Square, Gift Guides, Shop Local, Sponsored Post
Dutch Floral Garden: Beautiful Flowers and Gorgeous Gifts, too
Everyone knows Dutch Floral Garden has the best floral arrangements in town, but that’s not all the Belvedere Square florist (it’s more like a floral boutique, no?) has to offer. Owner Paula Dobbe-Maher shops New York and Paris gift shows to find a beautiful selection of gifts, too, and with Paula’s exquisite taste you can […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Featured, Lifeline
A Tree Grows in Curtis Bay-Brooklyn, Thanks to a Smart Fellow and Community Volunteers
Courtesy of The Open Society Institute Baltimore – When Child First Authority asked Jason Reed to take charge of a neglected community garden in Curtis Bay-Brooklyn nearly four years ago, he jumped at the chance. With help from the Curtis Bay Community Association, the Parks & People Foundation, nearby schools and willing community members, Reed […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Free Pie for Baltimore, Today Only
Pie it Forward is a group of three “weirdo do-gooders” who love baking. “We’re just three regular people who got tired of complaining about the state of the world and decided to do something about it,” they explain. And that “do[ing] something about it” turned out to be baking and giving away delicious pies. To […]
Posted inTop Headlines
4th of July Shopping at Sprezzatura- Independently Owned!
Whether you’re planning on a leisurely day of independence, or looking forward to a day spent with friends and family, the 4th of July is always filled with celebration and sparkle. The same holds true with the beautiful collection that Sprezzatura offers. With a keen eye for design, owners Pamela and Brent have scoured the world to […]
Posted inShop Local
Sprezzatura 4th of July Shopping Celebration
Whether you’re planning on a leisurely day of independence, or looking forward to a day spent with friends and family, the 4th of July is always filled with celebration and sparkle. The same holds true with the beautiful collection that Sprezzatura offers. With a keen eye for design, owners Pamela and Brent have scoured the […]
Posted inFood & Drink
The Art of Bread
Baking bread can be a peaceful meditation, or a flour induced nightmare. Either way, it’s art. Video Courtesy of http://www.kinfolkmag.com/ We all salivate at the smell of a fresh-baked loaf, but not all care to venture down the yeast covered path when it’s just as easy to buy it from almost anywhere. There are however very […]
Posted inTop Headlines
Friday Links: O’Malley Promises Corrections Reform; U of MD Bucks Trends; Thieves Commit $45 Million Cyber Heist; and more!
In Hours, Thieves Took $45 Million from ATMs – The New York Times O’Malley Promises Corrections Reform as GOP Calls for Audit – The Baltimore Sun U of MD Bucks Trend on Minorities, Graduation Rates – The Baltimore Business Journal Quiz: How American Are Your Music Tastes? – The Atlantic Wire MGM Submits License for National […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Featured
Q&A with Maryland Film Festival Programming Director Eric Hatch
This year, the Maryland Film Festival is the biggest it’s ever been: more nights, more movies, more advance tickets sold. From May 8 – 12, Baltimore will play host to around 50 of the most exciting domestic and international feature films and around 80 shorts, shown in screening packages according to genre. The festival’s programming […]
Posted inTop Headlines
Thursday Afternoon Links: Flower Mart Tomorrow, Friday; Preakness Sales Up; The Cicadas Have Arrived! and More
Road Closings for Flower Mart Tomorrow – The Baltimore Sun Dog Theft on the Rise in Baltimore – The Baltimore Sun Morehouse Faces Controversy Over Obama Critic’s Role In Graduation Ceremonies – The Washington Post O’Malley Meets With Presiding Officers to Discuss Prison Scandal – The Washington Post Preakness Ticket Sales up 10% – The […]
Posted inTop Headlines
Thursday Morning Links: Janney Shuns Limelight Even Though Horse Named Kentucky Derby Favorite; Two-Alarm Fire in Remington; How to Be a Hipster? If You Need a Slideshow to Show You, ‘Nuff Said; and More
Janney Shuns Limelight, Even with Derby Favorite Orb – The Baltimore Sun Two Leaders Charged with Diver Deaths at Aberdeen Proving Grounds – The Baltimore Sun Two-Alarm Fire in Remington Hits Art Gallery and Body Shops – The Baltimore Sun Drug-Dealing Scheme Operated in Baltimore Jail Years Ago, Ex-Inmate Reveals – The Washington Post Don’t […]
