On the Counterintuitive Nature of Baltimore’s Gentrification
Think you know how gentrification works? Think again.
Tag Archives: Racism
Giant’s North Baltimore Race Problem
Most people do the great majority of their supermarket shopping in one store, and usually it’s the store that’s closest to home. We’re not much different, and we tend to stick to Giant for that very reason. But Giant Food operates two stores in North Baltimore, and lately we’ve found that the one closest to […]
That Frothy Mix: Our Bi-Weekly Political Roundup
“There are no second acts in American lives” is a famous quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald. Hardball host Chris Matthews is often fond of adapting that to say that ‘There are no second acts in American politics.’ Matthews is a pretty bright guy and usually knows his stuff, but on this point he’s dead wrong. […]
We Say Fuck a Lot: Our Bi-Weekly Political Roundup
Are you ready Baltimore? Are you ready for outdoor dining weather? The glory of al fresco dining (and drinking) is upon us in all its splendor. This time two weeks ago the Baltimore Chapter of Drinking Liberally took over most of the Patio at Joe Squared and kept the pitchers and political discourse flowing all […]
Problems That Won’t Go Away: Our Bi-Weekly Political Roundup
When we last spoke about politics, we told you that Arlen Specter was in deep electoral doo-doo. We were right, and fortunately for Pennsylvanians and good Democrats everywhere Old Man Arlen is a problem that is finally going to go away. Tonight is the fourth Wednesday in May, and it’s once again time to head […]