Category Archives: Baltimorons

Championship ring is returned to Colts legend

Art Donovan’s ring was taken during trip to Hong Kong in 1977 By Peter Hermann and Edward Lee (Baltimore Sun, 8/24/11) Colts legend Art Donovan never thought he’d get his ring back. The cherished keepsake of the 1958 NFL championship … Continue reading

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Man Reveals Legend of Mystery Visitor to Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave

(Associated Press, 8/15/2007) The legend was almost too good to be true. For decades, a mysterious figure dressed in black, his features cloaked by a wide-brimmed hat and scarf, crept into a churchyard to lay three roses and a bottle … Continue reading

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Flash Mob Theft Reported at Germantown 7-Eleven

By Tiffany Arnold (Germantown.patch.com, 8/15/2011) Montgomery County Police have identified several suspects in connection with an apparent flash mob theft at a 7-Eleven in Germantown late Saturday. Investigators have released surveillance footage Monday afternoon with hopes of identifying more people. … Continue reading

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Former Senator owner vows run for council president

Baltimore is ‘swirling around the bowl,’ Kiefaber says By Julie Scharper (The Baltimore Sun, June 30, 2011) The former owner of the Senator Theatre declared his candidacy Thursday for president of the Baltimore City Council, saying he wants to lead … Continue reading

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