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For a while now, Foursquare has enjoyed something of a meteoric rise in popularity among the gadget headed, internet craving individuals of this nation. And while the frigging movie Valentine’s Day has its own Foursquare badge and page, the entire city of Baltimore ain’t got no badges of its own (although, the Baltimore Sun has […]
At a press conference atop Baltimore City Police Headquarters Monday evening, Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld ceremonially flipped the power switch to a generator, operating an 800,000,000 candle power searchlight. A powerful beam streaked through the sky and illuminated the Inner Harbor with a familiar symbol. “Ladies and Gentlemen,” Bealefeld stated, “We’ve got Batman.” After a […]
The official reviews are in, but it bears repeating: The Get Down (701 S. Bond St., Fells Point) is a great club, and it’s most likely here to stay. With a large amount of floor space to work with, an affordable drink list, and a decidedly mixed crowd in attendance, it carries the perfect vibe […]
When it comes to The Baltimore Eclectic, our city isn’t exactly lacking. It seems like every neighborhood has at least a few establishments which embrace that part of what makes Charm City, well, Charm City: the independent, quirky bar/restaurant with a truly at-home atmosphere and good home cooking. SoBo Cafe, in the heart of Federal […]
Last October, Baltimore City placed 50-ish permanently located speed cameras in and around the area within designated School Zones – essentially any area within a half-mile of a school, which as many have noted essentially covers a majority of Baltimore’s land mass, save some of its most industrial areas. As of May 24th it would […]
During the height of Summer in Baltimore City, you might spot a few random folks on their trail bikes riding along Washington Boulevard, prompting a eyebrow raise followed by a “What the hell are people doing biking around here?” The answer: The Gwynns Falls Trail! A 15-mile stretch of mostly-paved biking and hiking trail stretching […]