Category Archives: Decades

The Unlikely Tale of Baltimore’s Oldest Hipster

Colleens and Resurrection The unlikely tale of Baltimore’s oldest hipster By Baynard Woods (Baltimore City Paper, 8/15/2012) “Bowtie” Bob Nelson is seemingly ubiquitous, rivaled only by BMA Director and benevolent scene queen Doreen Bolger in attendance of the city’s hip … Continue reading

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Baltimorese

Aigs. Bummerstigger. Farn Gin. Semlem. Vollince. This guide to “Baltimorese” was included in a Hasslinger Athletics Association (Hamilton) newsletter in 1990. I wish it didn’t cut off on the side. Download the PDF if you want to print this out in … Continue reading

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Did Flo’s Boss Defend Killer Driver to Avoid Paying Up?

Rather than pay 100k life insurance policy, Progressive defends woman’s killer By Lou Colagiovanni (Examiner.com, 8/14/2012) Baltimore resident Kaitlynn Fisher, 24, was involved in an automobile accident which stole her life on June 19, 2010. She was struck at an … Continue reading

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Remembering Little Tavern Restaurants

Little Tavern “Donuts”, Laurel, Maryland. Places That Are Gone Remembering Little Tavern Restaurants, D.C.’s Greasiest Greasy Spoons By Dave Nuttycombe (NutCo Enterprises, reprinted from Washington City Paper, 11/10/ 1995) Club LT. The LT Lounge. Deathballs. In 1928, Little Taverns began springing … Continue reading

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