Media Blackouts, Pesky Reporters and ‘Sleepy Don’
Michael Olesker wonders why Americans must rely solely on journalistic accounts for information about former President Trump’s hush money trial.
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Author: Michael Olesker
A Sterling Reputation
While the Yankees celebrate the career of their longtime radio play-by-play announcer John Sterling, Michael Olesker recalls the retiring sportscaster’s early years in Baltimore.
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Going in the Right Direction?
The city’s not a winner when little girls can’t walk through a shopping mall with their mothers without getting shot, writes Michael Olesker.
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Despite the ubiquitous nature of danger, we can never let ourselves be intimidated by life’s unanticipated moments and hide in our rooms, writes Michael Olesker. (File photo)
Earthquakes, Bridge Collapses and the Constant Threat of Disaster
The fragility of life reminds us to always savor every day and appreciate the ones we love, writes Michael Olesker.
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More than a Bridge
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is also a matter of self-esteem for Baltimore, writes Michael Olesker.
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Jackson Holliday is regarded as the top prospect in all of professional baseball. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles)
A New Era for the O’s
Even the great “Earl of Baltimore,” Earl Weaver, never had a lineup with as much raw talent as the 2024 Orioles team, writes Michael Olesker.
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Making a Racket about Racquetball
A group of longtime racquetball players is upset about the JCC’s decision to remove its courts, writes Michael Olesker.
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Greek Life in a Haze
For generations, fraternities and sororities have been set up to give certain young people the power and authority to humiliate their peers, writes Michael Olesker.
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Ray and Janice Altman are shown with their family when Ray was recently honored by the University of Maryland. (Provided photoz)
A Modest Mentsch
Michael Olesker writes about Ray Altman, one of the finest athletes who ever came out of the Baltimore area.
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Ode to Tom Scilipoti
Among Michael Olesker’s favorite possessions are a bunch of photographs Tom Scilipoti gave him over the years. Even better is the memory of his friendship.
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The Baltimore Sun's former headquarters in South Baltimore's Port Covington neighborhood. (File photo)
How Will The Sun Set?
Michael Olesker offers his thoughts on the new ownership of The Baltimore Sun and what it means for the future of the paper.
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