The folks at Greenmount Loan & Jewelry put cash in hands and smiles on faces.
The mood inside 3118 Greenmount Avenue is downright festive on a recent Monday afternoon. A steady stream of regular customers comes through the door to chat up the proprietor about yesterday’s Ravens victory. “How about that game?” says a guy in a Flacco jersey. Others join in—“It was a nail-biter.” “You see that onside kick?” “I couldn’t believe he dropped that pass on the conversion.” They...
Peter Beilenson, co-author, Tapping into The Wire: The Real Urban Crisis.
What do you say to people who believe The Wire harmed Baltimore’s reputation?I say that The Wire is about only a part of Baltimore, but an important part. And, I say that until we are willing to face a problem or issue(s), no progress will be made on solving them. The Wire shines a light on major issues affecting all urban areas, attention which is necessary in order to address these problems....
Wine expert at thewinecoach.com
How did you get into wine/How did you become The Wine Coach?It really goes back to a job I had in software sales. I was living in Federal Hill at the time. I was selling to Fortune 100 food and beverage companies. I came to find out quickly that lots of deals were made over dinner. And, really, at the time, I was definitely more of a beer drinker than a wine drinker. But I ended up at these...
Tons of celebrities hail from Baltimore then move for their careers. But how well have they kept in touch with their roots?
The Ravens quarterback thrives off a cool confidence, thick skin, and love for his new addition to the family.
The drive of Joe Flacco’s life didn’t begin in hostile Heinz Field or even in a stadium.
It originated in the predawn hours of June 13 at his home in Owings Mills following a phone call from his wife, Dana, and concluded 135 minutes later in a hospital room in Voorhees, NJ.
“At a quarter to five in the morning she called me and was like, ‘I haven’t gotten any sleep all night, I’ve been debating...
Anthony Bourdain spills his guts at the Hippodrome.
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain has been known to push the envelope in his best-selling books and popular Travel Channel shows. So expect a no-holds-barred approach when the rebellious foodie comes to the Hippodrome Theatre on November 17 as a part of his nationwide Guts and Glory tour. “Bourdain brings a real, honest, raw look at food, travel, and the city of Baltimore,” says Hippodrome...
Would you ever date someone who was a member of an opposing political party?
Heath Harris, 28, financial advisor: Date? Yes. Be serious with? No.
Lorrie Jane Jamison, 46, patient coordinator: What about James Carville and Mary Matalin? Their dinner conversations have to be interesting!
Bret Holmes, 33, e-commerce director: I’m married to one. So are most people, especially in Baltimore.
Lydia Haskell, 47, fitness studio owner: I married a member of an opposing political...
Firsthand accounts of what's happening in Baltimore.
Blast Off
September 15, 2012 - S. Ellwood Avenue
Normally a forward, Moshe Hochman is getting precious few touches during a Saturday morning scrimmage on the indoor turf at Du Burns Arena. The Baltimore Blast is holding its first open tryouts in two decades and 53 would-be pros—ranging from 18 to 45—are taking their best shot at a boyhood dream. Half are local, but an assistant coach at The...
A local dancer was featured in a famous ballet documentary.
A year after leaving the prestigious Washington Ballet, Rebecca Houseknecht still dances. But the symphonic sounds of ballet have been replaced by the driving beats of the 14-time national champion Towson University dance team.
The Middle River native capped off her meteoric rise as a ballet student when she competed at the 2010 Youth America Grand Prix, the world’s largest ballet competition....
How furrier Mano Swartz has defied the odds and stuck around for 123 years.
Several years ago, David Swartz stumbled across an archival story from The Baltimore Sun recounting a brawl between his great grandfather, furrier James Swartz, and a customer who had come into his store to buy a coat for his wife. “The article said there was a disagreement and then an assault,” recounts David. “It said that James Swartz was arrested and the other man was taken out in an...
