Category Archives: Baltimore Babylon

Forget Dog Bites Man – try Rat Bites Cop

Posted on June 20, 2011 by almosthipguy

By Peter Hermann (Baltimore Sun, June 16, 2011) Every Baltimore resident has a rat story. Marc J. Camarote, a Baltimore police sergeant, has a tale for the tabloids. Early Wednesday, the 15-year veteran was riding shotgun in an unmarked cruiser, … Continue reading →

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Charm City: 2nd Angriest City in America!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by almosthipguy

Men’s Health Mag Survey offers Gauge to the Rage According to a survey published in the March 2011 issue of Men’s Health Magazine, Baltimore ranked 2nd – behind Detroit – on their list of the 100 Angriest Places in America. … Continue reading →

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Gets Drunk With Future Game Show Host, Jumps Out Of Car And Hides In Bush Near (Uncle) Francis Scott Key’s Monument

Posted on January 31, 2011 by atomictv

“…Fitzgerald moved to 1307 Park Avenue in Bolton Hill, not far from the monument to his famous ancestor, Francis Scott Key. One night on his way home, according to historian Frank Shivers, a drunk Fitzgerald jumped out of the car … Continue reading →

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F. Scott Fitzgerald in Baltimore

Posted on January 30, 2011 by atomictv

The author’s five years in Charm City were more cursed than charmed—but he loved Baltimore anyway By Deborah Rudacille (Baltimore Style, 12/2009) In the dark, a man paces. He gazes out over the city, but a gray mist obscures all … Continue reading →

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