Category Archives: Mount Vernon

The Fans Behind Baltimore’s Divine Monument: Alex Fox & Michal Makarovich

Posted on February 13, 2016 by almosthipguy

Meet the John Waters Fans Planning Baltimore’s Outrageous Divine Monument By Moze Halperin, Flavorwire (February 9, 2016) Beyond “Crab Cake Capital of the World,” one of Baltimore’s best-known nicknames is “The Monument City.” And one of the city’s most notable features … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Mayor Supports Divine Poop Monument

Posted on February 1, 2016 by almosthipguy

Baltimore Mayor Gives Support for Eight-Foot Monument to Divine, Featuring Dog Poop By Moze Halperin (Flavorwire, January 29, 2016) The corner of Read and Tyson Streets in Baltimore will forever bear the glorious ghost of an iconically filthy moment: Divine … Continue reading →

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“Route 66” gets its kicks in Baltimore, Maryland

Posted on September 17, 2014 by almosthipguy

And Buz Murdock does geneology research at Pratt Library! “The Mud Nest” Route 66: Season 2, Episode 7 November 10, 1961 An encounter with a rural Maryland family bearing a striking resemblance to him leads Buz (George Maharis) to Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Stop Lies, Defamation, Ignorance, and Racism

Posted on July 9, 2014 by almosthipguy

Read and Learn! by Tom Warner (Baltimore Or Less) It started with anonymous notes posted throughout the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Central Library on 400 Cathedral Street. The notes – spotted on bookshelves and, in at least one case, left … Continue reading →

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