A woman observed an eerie, orange glow over the Chesapeake Bay one summer evening 87 years ago. She thought it was the moon. Someone suggested it might mean hot weather arriving. She soon realized it was a ship burning off Seven Foot Knoll, near where the Patapsco River joins the Chesapeake Bay. Lillian Klecka, the wife of U.S. Marshal Andrew Klecka, was on the porch of her … [Read more...] about Retro: The night in 1937 that the City of Baltimore steamer burned
Archives for May 2024
The Parkway Theatre will reopen later this year. Will its new plan stem the financial drain?
The beleaguered Parkway Theatre, which ceased operations and laid off staff 16 months ago in an effort to stem its financial drain, will reopen later this year with a new plan aimed at restoring the 1915 movie palace to economic health. Advocates say the revised business model holds the promise of a shining tomorrow for a cornerstone Baltimore institution. “The Parkway’s future … [Read more...] about The Parkway Theatre will reopen later this year. Will its new plan stem the financial drain?
Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles’ MLB Power Rankings: May 27, 2024
Stan “The Fan” Charles shares his latest MLB power rankings and the MVP so far and most important player going forward for the top 10 teams. The post Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles’ MLB Power Rankings: May 27, 2024 appeared first on PressBox. … [Read more...] about Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles’ MLB Power Rankings: May 27, 2024
O’s Ambush The Red Sox On Memorial Day
Monday’s Memorial Day contest with the Boston Red Sox ended with the Baltimore Orioles on the good side of an 11-3 score. Once again, an Orioles starter put forth a solid effort only to see a mamber of the bullpen almost flush the game down the drain. Cole Irvin (5-2) held the Red Sox scoreless through 5.0 innings, allowing 4 hits while walking 3 and striking out 6. Jacob … [Read more...] about O’s Ambush The Red Sox On Memorial Day
What they’re saying about Kyle Bradish’s 7 no-hit innings in Orioles’ 4-1 win over White Sox
CHICAGO—What happened? Although Kyle Bradish threw seven hitless innings, he knew he was leaving Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox after 103 pitches and four walks. In came Danny Coulombe and out went the no hitter. Pinch-hitter Danny Mendick, the first batter Coulombe faced, hit a home run that made Coulombe feel “sick,” and the Orioles had to settle for a combined … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Kyle Bradish’s 7 no-hit innings in Orioles’ 4-1 win over White Sox