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The late Charley Eckman was a colorful sports broadcaster, basketball coach, media personality and raconteur. (Photo courtesy of Linda Eckman Watts, PressBox))
Michael Olesker remembers the idiosyncratic, unforgettable Charley Eckman.
Read MoreIn some respects, Baltimore needs the former congressman even more than the 7th District, writes Michael Olesker.
Read MoreMichael Olesker writes that Baltimore’s performance with the Nation’s Report Card reads like a suicide note for the future.
Read MoreCharacter assassination remains a hallmark of this president and his sycophants, writes Michael Olesker.
Read MoreIn the midst of the 2019 World Series, Michael Olesker remembers the Orioles of yesteryear while lamenting the team’s current state.
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The late Rep. Elijah Cummings (left) is shown here with Dr. Jay Himmelstein four years ago at at the opening ceremonies for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate at the John F. Kennedy Library. (Provided photo)
Michael Olesker writes that the seeds of the political career of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings were planted at Baltimore City College.
Read MoreThe upcoming mayoral race is starting to look like a flashback, writes Michael Olesker.
Read MoreMichael Olesker pays tribute to former Mayor Thomas D’Alesandro III, who died on Oct. 20.
Read MoreMichael Olesker laments the vanishing language and jargon of the old country — not just for Jews, but for every ethnic group with roots sinking deeper into American soil.
Read MoreMichael Olesker writes that the late Rep. Elijah Cummings always reminded Americans throughout his political career that “we’re better than this.”
Read MoreElizabeth Warren’s joke when responding to an LGBTQ question speaks volumes about America today, writes Michael Olesker.
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