O’s vs. Nats: a forced rivalry?

There’s a lot to be said in this world about the whole “Baltimore versus DC” thing when it comes to most things in life: Cost of living (Baltimore is better), public transportation (DC is better), bars full of smug, douchey entitled assholes paying far too much for Rum and Diets (DC), crackheads (DC, their *mayor* […]

Dundalk Heritage Fair 2012 – the majesty continues

And so it was this past weekend, just prior to celebrating our nation’s independence for the 237th or 8th time, I can’t remember, members of the Midnight Sons assembled and travailed our way to Dundalk’s Heritage Park to bear witness to the greatness that only the karaoke beer garden can provide. There’s some video complete […]

The Block, 1980: What a difference 32 years makes

“Dancers on The Block are like snowflakes; no two are the same.” This video from 1980’s Evening Magazine shows an entirely (well, not entirely) different world from our Block in 2012, where the dancers describe the “high” of dancing on stage without any reference to needles. Not a full-chest or sleeve tattoo or frenulum piercing […]

Pedicabs on the way to Baltimore, cab drivers roll eyes

Newcomer Chesapeake Pedicab Company is gearing up to debut their man-powered bike taxis to trek residents, tourists and bike enthusiasts alike around the Downtown area extending to Canton, Fells Point, the usual spots. From their Press Release: We’ll be available in Federal Hill and around the stadiums for both Orioles and Ravens events, at the […]

Ale Mary’s thing has legs, counter group formed

Since last Friday’s revelation that a Catholic group, outraged by Fells Point’s Ale Mary’s (1939 Fleet St.) usage of religious artifacts as vessels for chugging delicious ales, the story seems to have spread from blog to blog, to the Baltimore Sun, and apparently to local TV news as side segments aired all along the East […]

UnPeterAngelos reveals new Camden Yards features to celebrate 20th season

UnPeterAngelos, overlord and master of Camden Yards, unveils new features at the esteemed ballpark to celebrate its 20th birthday. These new features are design to fall in line and synergize with last year’s new policies list, which were wildly successful in bolstering attendance numbers to record levels. Enjoy the new facilities folks! FROM THE DESK […]