Category Archives: Neighborhoods

Mark Harp & The Tralalas at HonFest 2004

Posted on January 31, 2011 by almosthipguy

http://www.markharp.net Mark Linthicum (aka “Mark Harp” or “Harpo”) was born on October 13, in 1947 and passed away Christmas Eve of 2004 at age 47. This is one of the last remaining clips of him playing with The Tralalas at … Continue reading →

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It’s a Long Way to the Top

Posted on January 27, 2011 by atomictv

Phil Wiser’s dramatic and unlikely ascent has taken him from Hammerjacks to Silicon Valley By John Lewis (Baltimore Magazine, 12/2010) Phil Wiser was a senior at Eastern Vo-Tech and something of a science geek in 1984. But Wiser wasn’t your … Continue reading →

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Harbor Debris in 1902: Cats, Dogs, Rats, Corned Beef, Livers and more

Posted on January 24, 2011 by atomictv

Gave Up Its Dead (Baltimore Morning Herald , 7/4/1902) On account of the cool weather that prevailed throughout June the harbor scavengers’ haul of dead cats, dogs and other debris was much smaller last month than ordinarily. The scavengers began … Continue reading →

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Continuing Hontroversy

Posted on January 21, 2011 by atomictv

Cafe Hon Owner Whiting Apologizes to Baltimore By Ryan Sharrow (Baltimore Business Journal, 1/19/2011) Denise Whiting apologized on Wednesday for stirring controversy regarding the usage of “Hon.” Cafe Hon owner Denise Whiting apologized to Baltimore on Wednesday for allowing people … Continue reading →

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