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July 19, 1997: A Day That Will Live in Infamy

Posted on July 19, 2013 by almosthipguy

Atomic TV Debuts on Baltimore City Cable Saturday, July 19, 1997 Baltimore City Cable, Channel 42 Mark your calendars, time travelers, for at 1 a.m on this day, the 200th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar, Atomic … Continue reading →

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Giant Rat protests demolition of Dundalk High

Posted on June 22, 2013 by almosthipguy

A sign around the rat’s neck read: “Colt Insulation. Alcohol, asbestos and students should never be mixed.” Continue reading →

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Remembering Memorial Day in Baltimore with crabs & beer

Posted on May 27, 2013 by almosthipguy

Today marks the 145th anniversary of Memorial Day, a day to honor those men and women, both nationally and right here in our own background, who gave their lives in the service of their country. As a port city and … Continue reading →

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The Mark Harp All-Stars highlight SoWeBo Fest 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by almosthipguy

Redux Stage celebrates music long gone but far from forgotten by Tom Warner (Accelerated Decrepitude) It was the best of times, it was the Worz of times (yes, perpetually frenetic scenester Keith Worz was there!) at the 30th annual SoWeBohemian … Continue reading →

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