Category Archives: Decades

WBAL-TV stands behind Sandusky report on Flanagan and reasons for suicide

Posted on August 26, 2011 by atomictv

But police investigation offers different explanation for Flanagan’s act By David Zurawik (The Baltimore Sun, 8/25/2011) WBAL-TV is standing behind its Wednesday-night report by sportscaster Gerry Sandusky linking the suicide of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher and executive Mike Flanagan to … Continue reading →

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Table Talk: Lost City Diner finally materializes

Posted on August 24, 2011 by almosthipguy

A long-awaited project opens in Charles North; the results are ravishing By Richard Gorelick (Baltimore Sun, 8/24/11) Let’s just say that hydroelectric dams haven’t taken as long to complete as the Lost City Diner, Joy Martin’s long-awaited project in the … Continue reading →

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Championship ring is returned to Colts legend

Posted on August 24, 2011 by almosthipguy

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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As the Earth Rocked, Ceiling Tiles Fell at Local Target

Posted on August 24, 2011 by atomictv

Tuesday afternoon’s earthquake caused mild damage to the national retailer on Campbell Boulevard. By Emily Kimball (Essex-MiddleRiverPatch, 8/23/2011) As the ground began rocking, more than a dozen ceiling tiles fell from inside the White Marsh Target on Campbell Boulevard. While … Continue reading →

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