Baltimore magazine - Features

Safety Net

Baltimore magazine — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:54:03 +0000

Soccer Without Borders helps refugee boys adapt to life in Baltimore.

By Ron Cassie. Photography by David Colwell.

Just a minute or so remained in the contest when Yoppe Kalasa intercepted a pass at midfield. His under-16 team, made up entirely of refugees new to Baltimore playing their first-ever Central Maryland Soccer Association match, hadn’t scored a goal all game. In fact, they trailed 6-0 in the waning moments at Perry Hall’s Honeygo Park.

Top 10 Games of 2012

Baltimore magazine — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:28:08 +0000

We rank the most memorable moments from last year.

By Jess Blumberg & Mike Unger

1. Oct. 8, Camden Yards, ALDS Game 2
Orioles 3, Yankees 2

Before the season, not even the most O-ptimistic fan could have envisioned 48,187 euphoric fans screaming at the top of their lungs from the first playoff pitch to the last. “It was so loud the place was actually shaking,” catcher Matt Wieters said.

Like Father, Like Son

Baltimore magazine — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:58:43 +0000

Dave and Steve Johnson share an eerily similar Orioles history.

By Jess Blumberg & Mike Unger

On August 8, an Orioles pitcher named Johnson made his first career start in his hometown of Baltimore. A journeyman prospect, he recently had been called up from the minors in the midst of a pennant race. Certifiably awful the year before, the O’s were surprise contenders this season, captivating a city starved for winning baseball.

Johnson was spectacular, and the O’s cruised to an easy victory. It was his first Major League win.

The Men Upstairs

Baltimore magazine — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:52:55 +0000

What it's been like for commentators Gary Thorne and Jim Palmer to call games in 2012 after 14 losing seasons.

By Jess Blumberg & Mike Unger

Through a slew of struggling seasons, the Orioles have seen a lot of turnover: traded players, a plethora of managers, and even, yes, some bandwagon fans.

But, flip on the TV and, game in and game out, you’ll hear two consistent voices: the play-by-play from Gary Thorne and color commentary from Jim Palmer.

So, what has it been like for them to call losing season after losing season and then, finally, experience that rekindled Orioles magic last year?

It's All About The Fans

Baltimore magazine — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:38:41 +0000

These Orioles devotes reveal their personal highlights from last season.

By Jess Blumberg & Mike Unger, Portraits by Christopher Myers

Pamela Wood
Glen Burnie

Early Birds

Baltimore magazine — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:28:26 +0000

The five breakout stars of the 2012 season.

By Jess Blumberg & Mike Unger, Illustrations by Lauren Giordano

Wei-Yin Chen
position: pitcher

Break A Leg!

Baltimore magazine — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:21:45 +0000

Players reveal their superstitions on and off the field.

By Jess Blumberg & Mike Unger

MAKE IT A BUBBLE
Steve Pearce, outfielder

“Whatever works the previous day, you try to carry it over. I have stuff that I do. Going up to bat with gum, blowing bubbles on deck, little stuff like that.

SAVE MY SEAT
Darren O’Day, pitcher

Best Restaurants 2013

Baltimore magazine — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:36:17 +0000

We rank the top 50 places to eat around Baltimore.

Edited by Suzanne Loudemilk. Written By John Farlow, Henry Hong, Suzanne Loudermilk, Jane Marion, Karen Nitkin, Bianca Sienra, Martha Thomas, Mike Unger. Food photography by Ryan Lavine. Chef/Owner portraits by David Colwell.

Making Up

Derrick — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:34:32 +0000

Get the natural look that permanently stays put.

By Jane Marion

Tired of mascara that smudges, eye pencils that poke you, or lipstick that ends up everywhere but your lips? Have no fear, permanent makeup—applied by using traditional tattoo needles and ink—is here. “Permanent makeup has been around for a long time,” says makeup artist Gloria Brennan, who works out of a clinic in her Owings Mills home. “But we’ve been working at refining it and making it better. Eyebrows, for example, used to look like they were stamped on.

Talking Points: How Do You Beat The Winter Blahs?

Baltimore magazine — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:50:50 +0000

By Jess Blumberg

Diana Mitchell, 32, nonprofit director: Do some Baltimore sightseeing like visiting the parks and monuments. Or check out some new neighborhoods like 401, Oliver, and Locust Point.

Christopher Catherman, 25, retail: Go sledding, and then stay warm inside and watch movies.

Camille G. Fesche, 32, attorney: I go skiing! That way I can enjoy the snow and the cold.

Doubling Down

Baltimore magazine — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:13:05 +0000

Expanded gambling is coming to Maryland, including live blackjack, poker, and roulette, and soon, a Las Vegas-style casino will open in South Baltimore. So, who wins?

By Ron Cassie

Huge empty swaths of gray pavement in the vast parking lot don’t bode well for Perryville’s Hollywood Casino on a warm November Saturday night. Inside the VIP valet parking area, for example, sit exactly 14 cars. Past the front doors and the flashing lights, bells, and whistles, three-quarters of the plush, deep-cushioned chairs at Hollywood’s slot machines are empty as well.

Requiem 2012: Our Loss

Baltimore magazine — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:42:55 +0000

Saying Goodbye To The Notable Baltimoreans We Lost Last Year.

By Michael Yockel

Judy Agnew, 91. Met her future husband, Spiro——later, Baltimore County executive, Maryland governor, and vice president of the U.S.——while working locally as an $11-per-week insurance company clerk. She maintained a decidedly below-the-radar public persona, focusing instead on her family.

The Top 20 Moments That Made A Splash in 2012

Baltimore magazine — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:22:50 +0000

By Jess Blumberg, Ken Iglehart, John Lewis, Suzanne Loudermilk, Amy Mulvihill, Ron Cassie, Hilary Geisbert, and Max Weiss

1. Orioles Magic Returns

The Chatter: October 2012

Baltimore magazine — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:20:59 +0000

Firsthand Accounts of What's Happening in Baltimore.

Edited by Ron Cassie

A Dream Un-deferred

East Fayette Street, August 16, 2012

“He vivido en Estados Unidos de América salir por mas de seis meses des del el 15 de junio de 2007?,” (Have you lived in the U.S. since 2007 without leaving for more than six months?) Gustavo Andrade, megaphone in hand, asks several hundred Latino students and young adults outside East Baltimore’s CASA de Maryland.

College 101

Baltimore magazine — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:56:53 +0000

The Insider's Guide To Local Schools

Edited by Ron Cassie with Krishana Davis, Amy Mulvihill, Gabrielle Siskind, and Andrew Zaleski

Sure, the current job market remains frustrating for many recent college graduates, but the long-term benefits of earning a college degree are clear: Over the course of a lifetime, college graduates can expect to earn almost twice as much as those with high-school diplomas. And in today’s increasingly digitized, engineered, and information-based global economy, the importance of a college degree—and advanced degree—continues to grow.