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Mike's Baltimore Blog January 2009 Archive

By Mike Unger, About.com Guide to Baltimore

Baltimore Examiner to Close

Thursday January 29, 2009
Baltimore soon will be a one-newspaper town once again. The Baltimore Examiner will publish its last edition Feb. 15, according to numerous reports. The free tabloid debuted in 2006, providing some ... Read More

The Greatest Show in Television History

Monday January 26, 2009
Began its final season one year ago this month. The Wire has been hailed by many (including myself) as the best show ever to grace television. If you miss it as ... Read More

E-Z Pass Isn't So Easy on the Wallet Anymore

Monday January 26, 2009
Last week’s announcement by the Maryland Transportation Authority that it plans to charge E-Z Pass holders $1.50 per month, regardless of whether they actually use the thing or not, was ... Read More

Mayor Sheila Dixon Indicted

Monday January 26, 2009
A grand jury indicted Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon today on 12 counts of perjury, theft, and fraud. Exactly what this means for the city moving forward is unclear, but here ... Read More

Ravens Now Just 60 Minutes From Tampa

Monday January 26, 2009
When this season started, the Baltimore Ravens were on no one’s playoff radar. Led by an unknown rookie coach and an even greener rookie quarterback, many fans would have been ... Read More

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