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Susan Allenback — The Hometown Tourist

Posted on December 1, 2011 by atomictv

“Not long ago, Susan Allenback realized that, though born and bred in Maryland, she had never truly taken advantage of what the state has to offer, from the low country of the Eastern Shore to the area nicknamed “Little Switzerland” … Continue reading →

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Local News Station Makes Unfortunate ‘Black Holiday Shoppers’ Chyron Error

Posted on December 1, 2011 by atomictv

By Colby Hall (Mediaite, 11/25/2011) Colby Hall reports: Guess what gang? Today is BLACK FRIDAY, the single biggest news story on the day that follows Thanksgiving. Not only are a nation’s hopes of a bright economic future built on the … Continue reading →

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Mortville: The Queer Encampment at Occupy Baltimore

Posted on November 30, 2011 by atomictv

By Corey Reidy (The Baltimore Independent Reader, 10/21/2011) “…Mortville comes and sets up tents. They put on silver leashes, crawl around on the ground. They do not limit themselves to acting on what is traditionally defined as queer subject matter. … Continue reading →

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Folie’s “Map of Baltimore and Environs” (1792)

Posted on November 17, 2011 by atomictv

By “The 59 King” (Curator, The Big Map Blog) “Plan of the town of Baltimore and its environs. Dedicated to the citizens of Baltimore. Taken upon the spot by their most humble servant A. P. Folie, French geographer.” View the … Continue reading →

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