Category Archives: Decades

Michael Edward ‘Mick’ King (1964-2012)

Posted on March 3, 2013 by atomictv

Bartender made art and music with the same dexterity and measure of whimsy he brought to his bartending By Frederick N. Rasmussen (The Baltimore Sun, 3/10/2012) Michael Edward “Mick” King, a longtime Mount Royal Tavern bartender who in addition to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010s, Art, Baltimore Babylon, Baltimorons, Cursing, Deaths, Music, Nightlife, Nightspots, Obituaries, Pranks | Tagged , | 5 Comments

Fells Point Popeye’s Burglar eats 16 slices of pie, naps on floor

Posted on March 1, 2013 by atomictv

Alleged fast-food burglar caught napping on the job after 16 slices of pie (The Baltimore Guide, 2/27/2013) N. Broadway, 300 block, Feb. 19, 5:17 a.m. Police responded to Popeye’s in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, they found a 62-year-old … Continue reading →

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1986 Spin Magazine exposé of Baltimore’s teen murder and gun violence

Posted on February 28, 2013 by atomictv

IN COLD BLOOD When young kids are allowed to own guns and use them, terrifying violence reigns and makes victim: of everyone. An exposé of the Baltimore teen murders. Article by Barry Michael Cooper, Photography by Robin Graubard (Spin Magazine, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980s, Crime, Murder, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

“Young boy in Baltimore slum area” smoking a cigarette, July, 1938

Posted on February 28, 2013 by atomictv

Click for larger image Via Shorpy.com. Found on Baltimore Reddit.

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