<p><span>Writer David Simon (<em>Homicide: Life on the Street, The Corner</em>) is conversant with the drug dealers, the drug-dependents, and the cops who walk the beat. And because he has been the subject of a little bit of controversy lately—City Councilwoman Catherine Pugh suggested that the TV shows adapted from Simon’s books are bad for Baltimore—we decided to let Simon address his critics directly in this month’s Grill. </span></p>
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Where did you go to school?
Was it Gilman? Or St. Paul’s? I’m tempted to lie myself up Roland Avenue, just to see if I get away with it, but no. I claim no pedigree beyond Montgomery...
After Maryland’s highest court finds pit bulls “inherently dangerous,” the breed’s supporters take their fight to the General Assembly.
Still carrying his Nerf dart gun, 10-year-old Dominic Solesky ran outside and down the alley behind his family’s East Towson row home after hearing his friend, Scotty Mason, screaming.
“We’d played...
<p><span>The perfect place for your little ones is out there—but it’s going to take a lot of work to find it. </span></p>
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As a first-time mom, Pam Carr spent her pregnancy receiving lots of advice from friends, family, acquaintances—even virtual strangers. And they all agreed on one thing.
“Everyone told me when I...
A local meteorologist creates an app with his son.
It was last January, Friday the 13th no less, when meteorologist Justin Berk was let go from WMAR-TV. Though he was initially upset, it gave him an opportunity to start focusing on a new passion for...
The new Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent isn’t satisfied with the status quo.
When S. Dallas Dance was hired as the Baltimore County schools chief, the conversation among parents, educators, and staff revolved around his age and his experience—or more accurately, his lack...
Getting personal with the top 20 bachelors and bachelorettes in Baltimore.
There’s only so much a first date, online dating profile, or Facebook page can tell you about potential suitors. Maybe what they do, where they went to school, some of their favorite bands, perhaps...
Catrice Rogers, 33, pharmacy technician: “Honesty, communication, and being able to protect and provide. Then priorities will be in line.”
Nancy L. Russo, 36, senior creative media specialist: “Their...
Our interview with Manil Suri, best-selling author and UMBC mathematics professor.
Does Baltimore ever remind you of Mumbai, or other cities in India? If so, how?It doesn’t, but we can work on it. First, fill the streets with people until every inch is occupied. Ask every car owner...
What are your memories of segregated Maryland?I grew up in total segregation in Harford County. Total. And by that I mean we could not even go to the hospital. We could not go to the public library....
Winston Blick of Clementine transitions from chef to business manager.
Despite his affable manner, Winston Blick is worried. The chef/owner of Clementine restaurant in Hamilton and the recently opened Green Onion market and Clementine at the Creative Alliance is once...
