Jerry Phipps Still Has Got Game
In his new book, former coach Jerry Phipps dispenses invaluable advice about true winning, writes Michael Olesker.
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Michael Olesker
A Matter of Better Branding
How does Baltimore change the pervasive perception that it’s a city on the skids, crime-ridden and out of control, wonders Michael Olesker.
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Why We Need More Politicians Like Jack Lapides
Michael Olesker pays tribute to Sen. Julian L. “Jack” Lapides, who passed away last week.
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Organized religions of all kind are losing many of the faithful and clinging ever more tenuously to cultural relevance, according to the newly released 2020 Census of American Religion. (Photo by Mariam, Flickr Creative Commons)
Losing Faith
A new study reveals that organized religion in America continues to fall on hard times, writes Michael Olesker.
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The Baltimore Sun's former home of 68 years at 501 N.. Calvert Street (Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons)
Remembering the Heart of the Newsroom
Michael Olesker pays tribute to the late Holton F. “Brownie” Brown, The Sun’s longtime editorial assistant.
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This framed placard is marked, “World War II Honoree: Lionel Olesker. Branch of Service: U.S. Army Air Forces. Hometown: Atlantic City, N.J. Honored by: Michael Olesker, Son." (Courtesy of Michael Olesker)
Remembering the Most Modest Man I Ever Met
Michael Olesker writes about his father, Lionel Olesker, and the secrets he took to his grave.
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The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum is located at 216 Emory St. in Southwest Baltimore.(Provided photo)
The Sultan of Swat Still Swings for the Fences
The legacy of Baltimore’s George Herman “Babe” Ruth lives on more than seven decades after his death, writes Michael Olesker. But who was Foster Castleman?
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The Ghosts of Joe McCarthy and Roy Cohn Resurface in the Form of Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump just won’t accept that he lost the 2020 election, writes Michael Olesker.
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The Lingering, Dreary Isolation
With so many people working from home, Michael Olesker wonders what will become of workplace companionship and friendships, the shared professional insights and the shared laughs.
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Keep the Faith, Birdland!
Before succumbing to despair, Orioles fans should look back on the team of 1988, writes Michael Olesker.
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