After two years participating in an innovative, hands-on maritime program at Baltimore’s Digital Harbor High School, 18-year-old Shawn Walker has a clear vision for his life after graduation. He’s working to earn four professional certifications that will prepare him for good jobs at the Port of Baltimore, such being a safety inspector or operating a forklift. Now a high school … [Read more...] about Digital Harbor High School’s maritime program helps students plan a life of stability, adventure
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Philip Vijay Dorsett, car audio business owner, dies
Philip Vijay Dorsett, who owned and operated a custom car audio business, ended his life Jan. 15. The former Baltimore resident was 44 and lived in Glenn Dale in Prince George’s County. Born in Chicago, and raised in Baltimore on Wickford Road, he was the son of Dr. Thomas and Dr. Nirmala Dorsett, who are both physicians. OBIT: Phillip Dorsett “We were looking all over the … [Read more...] about Philip Vijay Dorsett, car audio business owner, dies
Stan Kasten, David Rubenstein Speak On MLB’s Economics
The Dodgers introduced their latest big-ticket free agent signee on Thursday. Team president Stan Kasten was among those in attendance at the press conference to celebrate Tanner Scott joining the club on a four-year free agent deal. Asked about the Dodgers’ second consecutive monster offseason, Kasten defended the organization’s spending. “This is really good for baseball. I … [Read more...] about Stan Kasten, David Rubenstein Speak On MLB’s Economics
Friday Bird Droppings: Pondering the Orioles’ offseason
Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images If the O’s don’t make another move this offseason, did they do enough to position themselves to win the division? Good morning, Camden Chatters. In less than three weeks, the Orioles will report to spring training. Their first Grapefruit League game is in 29 days. Baseball season is growing ever closer. It’s possible the O’s will pull off a … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Pondering the Orioles’ offseason
A Birdland Salute to Anthony Santander
Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images From Rule 5 pick to Eutaw Street home run record holder, it was quite an Orioles tenure. In a past era of the Orioles, when a player who had contributed to multiple fun teams departed in trade or as a free agent, I offered a Birdland Salute. This custom was initially extended to 2012 and 2014 … [Read more...] about A Birdland Salute to Anthony Santander