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 But the symphonic sounds of ballet have been replaced by the driving beats of the 14-time national champion Towson University dance team.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...
Actor Clarke Peters came to Baltimore for The Corner and The Wire; he stayed for the people.
As soon as Clarke Peters steps off the porch of his North Baltimore row home, a passerby does a double take, stops in his tracks, and flashes a smile. “Hey, I know you,” the guy tells Peters. “Well, I’ve been around,” says Peters, gesturing vaguely to the neighborhood around him. “But I know you from somewhere,” the fellow persists, in a tone that suggests, “And I know you are somebody.” Peters—...
ISE breaks into computer systems in order to protect them.
When Steve Bono was young, he was great at cheating in video games. Now Bono, 32, has turned that skill into a business as the CEO of Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), a professional hacking company. “It’s always been about curiosity, never malice, for me,” he says. “I don’t like the idea of people committing crimes using computers.” ISE’s goal is to hack into systems, detect vulnerabilities...
We speak with bassist and Peabody instructor Michael Formanek.
How would you characterize the current group and how has its music has evolved? Will you continue recording/performing with them?
The quartet that is on my two ECM CD's is kind of a dream come true group on every level. They are unbelievably accomplished players, composers, and bandleaders who are always willing to give themselves up to making my music the best it can possibly be. They all have...
