Category Archives: Neighborhoods

Giant Mechanical Blue Crab

Does anyone remember the giant blue crab at the Maryland Science Center? Does it still move? Buy this crab print and other moments in Baltimore history captured by Sun photographers at The Baltimore Sun Store.

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Happy Birthday Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant

Infamous Essex landmark celebrates 100 years of operation in 2011 By Keith Roberts (EssexPatch.com, 1/1/2011) A little more than a year ago the town of Essex celebrated its 100th anniversary. In 2011, an icon that is closely associated with Essex … Continue reading

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Overweight Essex Man with Minimum Wage Job Seeks Honest Lady

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Ms. HON-derstood?

Denise Whiting has a PR problem. Here’s why. By Edward Ericson Jr. (Baltimore City Paper, 2/2/2011) Denise Whiting shows a guest to her cozy breakfast nook. The kitchen is retro-stylish yet unfussy, with old-time tile, a big double oven, and … Continue reading

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