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Another criminal walks free in Baltimore

July 5, 2008 at 9:00 pm by Lori Barrett
Posted in baltimore crime | 1 Comment »

Convicted criminals are finding easy ways out of jail and onto Baltimore streets lately. On Tuesday, Marcus Anderson simply jumped out of his transport van. Yesterday, the Sun reported that ... Read more..

Criminal’s escape called “outrageous” by judge

July 3, 2008 at 2:12 pm by Lori Barrett
Posted in baltimore crime | 3 Comments »

Prisoner Marcus Anderson was being transported from Jessup to Baltimore Circuit Court on Tuesday when he managed to escape from a 19-year veteran of the Corrections Department. How, you may ... Read more..

Ocean City still draws the crowds

July 3, 2008 at 12:40 pm by Lori Barrett
Posted in Baltimore, travel | 8 Comments »

In my mind, the long weekend has already started. However, it's still lunchtime on Thursday, so I guess I should post something for my fellow clockwatchers out there. Today's Sun has ... Read more..

PETA strikes again

July 2, 2008 at 12:11 pm by Lori Barrett
Posted in baltimore news, sports | 9 Comments »

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has a new target: Baltimore. Specifically, the Baltimore Ravens. Read more..

Free beer and wine

July 2, 2008 at 7:58 am by Lori Barrett
Posted in free stuff!, happy hour | 5 Comments »

I don't have many details on this event, but it came across on the Downtown Partnership's e-newsletter yesterday. If you're in the neighborhood, it may be worth it to stop ... Read more..

Starbucks to downsize

July 2, 2008 at 5:59 am by Lori Barrett
Posted in Baltimore, food | 2 Comments »

Maybe it's all those lattes and frappuccinos we're sacrificing during the non-recession. Or maybe a store on every corner really is too many. (Who knew?) Whatever the reason, Starbucks will ... Read more..

Magic mushrooms make a comeback

July 1, 2008 at 3:12 pm by Lori Barrett
Posted in baltimore news, health | 4 Comments »

A study published today in the Journal of Psychopharmacology by researchers from Johns Hopkins University says that hallucinogenic mushrooms may be good for the soul. Read more..

MD man sued by Abu Ghraib prisoner

July 1, 2008 at 11:47 am by Lori Barrett
Posted in baltimore crime, politics | 1 Comment »

A Maryland man is one of four defense contractors being sued by former prisoners of Abu Ghraib. Federal lawsuits were filed by three Iraqis and a Jordanian yesterday. The men say ... Read more..

Dixon speaks out on investigation

July 1, 2008 at 8:54 am by Lori Barrett
Posted in baltimore politics | 7 Comments »

In an interview with The Afro-American Newspaper last week, Mayor Sheila Dixon didn't mince words when speaking about the ongoing investigation into her business and personal dealings. Dixon was quoted in ... Read more..

Tomatoes may not be culprit

July 1, 2008 at 5:48 am by Lori Barrett
Posted in food, health | 3 Comments »

While you were busy hating on tomatoes, another food may have been making everyone sick. After the tomato industry lost $250 million over the scare, government officials are only now considering ... Read more..