The year 2023 delivered a batch of kept neighborhood promises. Just visit Gough and Bond streets in Southeast Baltimore, between Little Italy and Fells Point. It was the site of the old Perkins Homes housing project created at the very end of the Great Depression and the start of World War II. After an elaborate springtime groundbreaking ceremony (Mayor Brandon Scott in hard … [Read more...] about A new vision for Perkins Homes arrives in 2023
Archives for December 2023
Is Baltimore a baseball or football city? Stellar 2023 for Orioles and Ravens reignites longtime debate.
Camden Yards was packed, Baltimore fans were covered in orange swag and the Orioles were minutes away from their most important home game in almost a decade. After losing the day before, the local nine were hosting Game 2 of the American League Division Series for a virtual must-win October contest in front of 46,475 fans. However, shortly before first pitch, some fans weren’t … [Read more...] about Is Baltimore a baseball or football city? Stellar 2023 for Orioles and Ravens reignites longtime debate.
Mike Preston: Ravens defense facing tough challenge vs. Dolphins, a track team in shoulder pads | COMMENTARY
One week after being on a nearly impossible mission against the San Francisco 49ers, the Ravens face another one Sunday when they play the Dolphins. The Ravens (12-3) host Miami (11-4) at M&T Bank Stadium and can clinch the No. 1 seed and the first-round bye in the AFC playoffs with a win. (Baltimore can still secure the top spot with a loss if it beats the Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Mike Preston: Ravens defense facing tough challenge vs. Dolphins, a track team in shoulder pads | COMMENTARY
Frances ‘Fran’ Mickel, advocate for senior citizens, continuing education and community services, dies at 96
Frances “Fran” Lee Mickel, the first director of the Carroll County Commission on Aging who became a continuing education specialist, died of Alzheimer’s disease complications Dec. 21 at Brightview at Westminster Ridge. The Westminster resident was 96. “She was an artist who saw beauty in everything and a true friend who was genuinely interested in and cared about everyone. She … [Read more...] about Frances ‘Fran’ Mickel, advocate for senior citizens, continuing education and community services, dies at 96
Bill Wagner: Jacob Busic enters transfer portal after being denied fifth year of Navy football | COMMENTARY
Jacob Busic did not want to enter the NCAA transfer portal. In an ideal world, Busic would complete his college football career by playing one more season for Navy. He would then graduate and commission in December before embarking on a service career in the Marine Corps. Because of current Naval Academy policy, that scenario will not happen Busic has been forced to make a … [Read more...] about Bill Wagner: Jacob Busic enters transfer portal after being denied fifth year of Navy football | COMMENTARY