Fells Point Fun Fest Serves as Reminder of City’s Delights
Michael Olesker says this weekend’s Fells Point Fun Fest was a great reminder of how much Baltimore has to offer.
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Michael Olesker
Sandy Koufax: Did Mickey Mantle have a point about the pitcher known as "the Left Arm of God"? (File photo)
Choosing to Play instead of Pray
Michael Olesker wonders about baseball, the Almighty and the validity of “Yom Koufax.”
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Last week, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved a $14.3 million contract to begin Pimlico’s demolition and reconstruction. (File photo)
Pimlico Plan is a Crucial Victory for Northwest Baltimore
Whatever the future of thoroughbred horse racing, the neighborhoods around Pimlico will survive, writes Michael Olesker.
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Baltimore’s Current Political Scene Evokes Memories of Melvin Perkins
Michael Olesker fondly remembers the perennial “hobo” candidate whose determination was never doubted.
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The Diamondback, the award-winning independent student newspaper of the University of Maryland, College Park, was founded in 1910.. (Photo Wikipedia)
Farewell, Diamondback
The last print run of College Park’s student newspaper marks the end of an era, writes Michael Olesker.
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The O’s are Staying, But Who’s in Charge?
The Angelos family needs to be more forthcoming about their plans to continue ownership of the team, writes Michael Olesker.
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Mary Bubala’s Redemption Might Pay Off for WBFF
The veteran TV journalist returns to local airwaves after getting sacked for asking an on-air question last spring deemed thoughtlessly racist, writes Michael Olesker.
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Where’s Don Schaefer When Baltimore Needs Him?
Michael Olesker pays tribute to the late mayor of Charm City and his mantra of “Do It Now.”
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Ironically, The Block is located only a stone’s throw away from the Baltimore Police Department's heart of operations at 601 E. Fayette Street.(Wikipedia)
Remembering ‘the Queen of Quiver’ and ‘John the Baptist’
Michael Olesker offers reminiscences of the Runyonesque characters that once populated “The Block.”
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Shadow of the ‘Automation Bomb’ Looms Over U.S. Workers
In a world where technology creeps ever closer to jobs once handled by humans, who doesn’t feel threatened today, asks Michael Olesker.
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Sorry, Pleasant Platitudes Won’t Revive Lower Park Heights
Michael Olesker writes that he wishes Brandon Scott, in his mayoral bid announcement, would’ve spoken about his plans for his home community.
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