Category Archives: Baltimore
What I Think Maryland Thinks
The Baltimore Sun has a daily feature called What Maryland Thinks. The editorial staff poses a question and readers of the online version of the newspaper can vote. For some time, I’ve been considering using this feature as a way … Continue reading
The End of An Era: Grand Cru Wine Bar
This story begins, last summer, on the morning of July 22nd. I got an email from a friend: “Dear Steve:Bad news. Nelson Carey died at Greater Baltimore Medical Center this morning.” I was stunned. Nelson hadn’t been sick and he … Continue reading
Baltimore Orioles in the American League Playoffs
I’m not a big baseball fan. However, since the Orioles are in the playoffs and the games are underway, I’m enjoying the orange and black clothes people around Baltimore are sporting every chance they get. The level of fun, in … Continue reading
The Funnel Toward Prison
A week or so ago, on a fine autumn afternoon, I was enjoying a beer with friends outside my favorite local watering hole. It was sunny and crisp, but not cold, and other regulars were sitting outside as well. It … Continue reading
Baltimore puts $10M toward Vacants to Value program – Baltimore Business Journal
Baltimore will put $10 million from a national mortgage settlement toward the Vacants to Value program aimed at bringing more families to the city. via Baltimore puts $10M toward Vacants to Value program – Baltimore Business Journal. This is good … Continue reading