Category Archives: Neighborhoods

Husband, Wife and Unborn Child Killed by Bags of Batshit, 1854

Posted on December 26, 2010 by atomictv

Horrible Tragedy in Baltimore (The New York Times, August 23, 1854) On. Saturday last, at dinner time, at Fells Point, an industrious German, who had been engaged in unloading a ship, was, with his wife, seated upon a bag of … Continue reading →

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‘Hontroversy’ Gets Weird as ‘Superheroes’ Protest Trademark

Posted on December 23, 2010 by atomictv

Three men dressed in what they called superhero costumes walked around outside Cafe Hon in bizarre spectacle by Adam Bednar (NorthBaltimorePatch, 12/22/2010) On Wednesday evening three self-proclaimed superheroes (read: three guys in ridiculous costumes) gathered outside Cafe Hon in Hampden … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Trademark a Feeling

Posted on December 21, 2010 by atomictv

‘Hon’ culture functions as a tribute of sorts to white, working-class women By Mary Rizzo (historian and writer of essays about HonFest and the cultural image of the Hon), The Baltimore Sun, 12/21/2010 Hampden has become center stage — again — … Continue reading →

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The Newly Trademarked ‘Hon’ Sparks Protest

Posted on December 20, 2010 by atomictv

From the WJZ Channel 13 news report: In her defense, Café Hon owner Denise Whiting said: “I do not own the word ‘Hon.’” The usually perky Whiting–obviously affected by the protesters—said they’re misinformed about the basics of business branding. “I’m … Continue reading →

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