A Spirit Airlines pilot received a hero’s send-off with the help of a rival airline — and his first officer son — as his retirement flight was abruptly cut amid the carrier’s sudden shutdown. Capt. Jon Jackson was scheduled to fly one last time for Spirit into Baltimore-Washington International on Saturday when the ultra-low-cost airline … Read more
Craig Heist, a longtime Washington, D.C. and Baltimore area broadcaster, has died. He was 66. Audacy’s 106.7 “The Fan” — where Heist had worked since 2013 — confirmed the news on Friday. No cause of death was given. “106.7 The Fan is saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Craig Heist,” the … Read more
The show must go on… the road. Hip hop legend Jeezy was forced to take a 10-hour Uber ride from South Carolina to Baltimore to make his concert and avoid disappointing his fans after his multiple flights were canceled. Jeezy, whose real name is Jay Wayne Jenkins, was scheduled to perform at The Lyric Baltimore … Read more
Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey had the worst Valentine’s Day — but he’s feeling the love now. Dorsey, 56, was diagnosed on Feb. 14 with Stage 4 esophageal cancer that spread to his lymph nodes and liver. Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey, 56, was diagnosed on Valentine’s Day with Stage 4 esophageal cancer that spread to his … Read more
Tis’ the season of giving! Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy gifted $60,000 to save a struggling veteran-owned Baltimore pizzeria from permanently closing as customers have since flooded the store with orders. Portnoy was traveling to Maryland for the Army-Navy football in mid-December when he made a pit stop at TinyBrickOven in the Federal Hill neighborhood … Read more
Jack Callis, the 24-year-old Ravens fan who attacked two Commanders fans in Baltimore after a football game in October, will remain in jail while awaiting his trial. Baltimore Circuit Judge Yolanda A. Tanner ruled on Tuesday that Callis would remain incarcerated during a second bail review and labeled him a danger to public safety due … Read more
Beyoncé is returning to her hometown on Christmas Day to put on an NFL halftime show during the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game in the Lone Star State next month. The mega-pop star’s performance at NRG Stadium in Houston was announced Sunday night, and will be the first time she belts out songs live … Read more
What the actual f–k? Despite all the curses spewed at every delayed subway and rat scurrying out of the trash in our own city, New York itself doesn’t even make the top 15 of the most foul-mouthed states, according to a new study published by the word wizards at WordTips. In fact, New York State … Read more
No wonder we can’t make ends meat. A beefy batch of data has revealed some charred truths about the astronomical prices we’re paying for a burger, fries and a drink across the United States these days, as rampant inflation continues to impact all aspects of American daily life. And while New Yorkers might think they’ve … Read more
We’re living in the United States of Stress. WalletHub has calculated the most stressed US cities — and it’s bad news for the Midwest and South. Topping the list are Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, Memphis and Gulfport, Miss. “Where you live can play a big role in how stressed you are,” WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe explained … Read more
The 1998 John Waters film “Pecker” ends with an unlikely crowd carousing in a seedy basement bar/impromptu photo gallery in Baltimore. Strippers and one busty, enthusiastic art collector dance on tables as a talking Virgin Mary icon watches. It’s a jubilant, chaotic and naughty party open to anyone with a sense of humor, just the … Read more
Should you quit your job and become a dumpster diver? One Baltimore woman says she’s uncovered a whopping $2 million in unwanted treasure — everything from Le Creuset cookware to a $500 Dyson hairdryer. Jennifer Lleras, 40, is a busy mom who owns her own marketing firm, earning her a comfortable living. But when the mother of … Read more
It was an eventful commute home for the “NFL Today” crew. Boomer Esiason explained how he, along with Bill Cowher and Nate Burleson, had to deal with an angry Ravens fan at the Baltimore Amtrak station on Sunday evening after the Chiefs’ 17-10 AFC Championship game victory. According to Esiason, who was relaying the story … Read more
New York City is reaching an all-time low — literally. New research reveals dramatic concern that the Big Apple, Long Island and many more Atlantic coastal regions face an inevitable risk of sinking under the weight of their buildings at an alarming rate. “It affects you and I and everyone. It may be gradual, but … Read more
Matt Rife is under fire for making a joke about domestic violence in his new Netflix special — but he doesn’t seem too concerned. The comedian, 28, sarcastically responded to critics who slammed him for his “sexist” remarks by posting a link for special needs helmets. “If you’ve ever been offended by a joke I’ve … Read more
Will Smith made a surprise appearance at wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s Baltimore book tour stop for her new memoir, “Worthy.” The “Gotham” star, 52, made headlines recently for her comments about her marriage to the Oscar winner, 55, revealing that they’ve been separated for the last seven years. However, Will has nothing but love for … Read more
The Orioles aren’t the only show in town this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 7, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are dropping into Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium as part of their ongoing ‘Two Icons, One Night Tour.’ And if you want to see the Piano Man and Gold Dust Woman … Read more
She came up short. A librarian from suburban Baltimore is getting skewered for failing to correctly identify William H. Seward as the author of an 1867 letter in Monday’s final “Jeopardy!” round. The clue was: “In 1867 he wrote to General Rousseau, ‘On arriving at Sitka…you will receive from the Russian commissioner the formal transfer.’” … Read more
The FBI will exhume the body of a woman whose mysterious death was detailed in Netflix’s true-crime series “The Keepers,” as law enforcement officials explore a potential link with the cold case murder of a Baltimore nun. “The Keepers” investigated the unsolved murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik, a nun and Baltimore high school teacher, and allegations of … Read more
Actress and comedian Bresha Webb is a proud daughter of Baltimore, who grew up with big acting dreams. But she has mixed feelings when it comes to the city’s greatest contribution to television: “The Wire.” “A lot of the roles were cast out of my high school, the Baltimore School for the Arts. So I … Read more