Podcasts about pigtown

What good would a history podcast be without some sports history? Babe Ruth feels like he should be on the Mount Rushmore of sports history. Born in the Pigtown part of Baltimore, he defied the odds to become the most well-known baseball player of all time. He dazzled fans on the field, on the silver screen, and on every sports page in the country. His trade from the Red Sox also cursed the organization for the next 86 years. As a Yankee he was a pivotal part of many World Series contenders. He was the anchor of the famed Murderers Row batting line up. For all his success on the field, his life in the clubhouse and outside the stadium was more flawed than most people know. Join us as we get Historically High on Babe Ruth.Support the show

COZY AF EPISODE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY CONSUMPTION featuring a deep discussion of the soon to be Oscar nominated “Hot Frosty” on Netflix, holiday plans, holiday Pigtown bar crawling, holiday Divorced Trump, and more!! Happy Thanksgiving. JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/ntcQjmWJZW

Peter and Molasses decide to join the Roly Poly invitational race. Story by Joseph Weisnewski and Lucy Weisnewski Music by Joseph Weisnewski Cover art by Ailsa Weisnewski © weisnewski 9/5/2024 all rights reserved

Commissioner of the Baltimore City Police Department Richard Worley joins Midday to discuss challenges facing his department, which he has lead for less than a year. Worley, a native of Pigtown in southeast Baltimore, is a longtime member of the department and was named acting commissioner in June 2023. His nomination was approved by Baltimore city council last October. Homicides and non-fatal shootings continue to decline in Baltimore and around the country, and the city has announced another expansion of the Group Violence Reduction Strategy. But can police sustain the program with hundreds of patrol vacancies? (Photo by Ulysses Muñoz, The Baltimore Banner)Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Freddie's cousin, Spoony Pig comes to Pigtown to visit. The pigs all learn about Spoonerisms. Story and music by Joseph Weisnewski Cover art by Ailsa Weisnewski ©11/28/2023 Joseph Weisnewski all rights reserved.

Joe is joined by Councillor Olivia O'Sullivan and the Operations Manager at the Milk Market, David Fitzgerald to cha about the Pigtown Festival which is taking place this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Tom Flavin has been a regular guest on the Best Possible Taste and since founding his own company, the business has been going from strength to strength. In this interview we find out about his collaboration with an old school friend, his latest passion project and what is on during this year's Pigtown festival. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!

We're down one co-host this episode as Dan was otherwise engaged on the evening of the occasion of this recording. But Wayne does his best to hold the reins as he and Steph welcome Josey Schwartz, owner and brewer at Suspended Brewing in Baltimore. Located in the historic Pigtown neighborhood, Suspended is a fully vegan, cruelty free company with a mission to show that social justice and ecological stewardship can be a viable combination for business, and to be an uplifting presence in their community. We have lots of great conversation about these values and goals and much more. This episode also sees the debut of another new Happy Fun Time Game, Rumination or Fabrication. Cheers and lay your fears to rest, Dan will be back. Do you love Beer Busters? Of course you do!Why not leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice and consider supporting us on Patreon.

It is winter and the pigs are snowed in. They decide to have a big race down Blue Pig's hill. They invite Dogtown and Dragontown to participate Joseph Weisnewski- Story and music. Ailsa Weisnewski- Cover art © Weisnewski 3/10/2023 all rights reserved

Micro Pig and the bug look for ways to fix Peter's video game. Peter and Molasses are still trapped inside the game and getting very hungry. Story and music Joseph Weisnewski Cover art Ailsa Weisnewski © 1/14/2023 weisnewski All rights reserved.

Sty Wars Episode 1. Peter Pig has a new video game, it is called Sty Wars. Unfortunately there seems to be a problem with the game. Micro Pig offers to help fix the game. Peter Pig and Molasses Pig get trapped inside the game. Story and music by Joseph Weisnewski Cover art Ailsa Weisnewski © 12/28/22 J. Weisnewski all rights reserved

Mike Finn's iconic Limerick play, ‘Pigtown' will be performed at the Lime Tree Theatre from Wednesday 9th November through Saturday 12th November. We were joined by Mags Hough (director), Brian McNamara (plays Tommy Clocks), and the writer of ‘Pigtown' Mike Finn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MDOT MTA Transit Times host Amy Freedman talks about the 20th Annual Pigtown Festival taking place Saturday October 8, 2022 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm. Accessible via the CityLink Yellow and a short walk from Light Rail at Camden Yards.

About the guestSarah Sullivan is a small business owner and community builder. She has spent most of the past decade running the Mobtown Ballroom in Pigtown, an arts and entertainment venue that serves as a second home for many Baltimoreans. She moved to Baltimore from rural Massachusetts in 2006 to attend Goucher College, where she majored in Peace Studies. After college, Sarah became the Americorps Volunteer Coordinator at the St. Francis Neighborhood Center in Reservoir Hill, where she founded the Reservoir Hill Festival and eventually served as the interim Executive Director. For 8 years, Sarah was a principal member of Guardian Dance, where she toured Baltimore City Schools and universities performing pieces that centered around racial justice and equity. She taught dance to young people in Sandtown, and was a founding member of Dance Camp, a fixture of Artscape in 2017 and 2018.Sarah has worked for the House of Ruth Maryland as the Training Institute Coordinator. She  managed and led the band, the New Old Fashioned, for 7 years. For the past 5 years, she has consulted with arts organizations on preventing and responding to sexual assault. At the beginning of the pandemic, she started a weekly livestream where she supports local artists, interviews political figures, and raises money for progressive causes. The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episodeMobtown BallroomTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

About the guestJosey Schwartz co-owner, brewer, and doer of many things at Suspended Brewing Company, an ecologically and socially focused company endeavoring to make the world a better and tastier place. Suspended Brewing Company is a very small brewery in the historic Pigtown neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. We are a fully vegan, cruelty free company with a mission to show that social justice and ecological stewardship can be a viable combination for business, and to be an uplifting presence in our community.We are a diverse team with great respect for each other. We are independent. We are minority and woman owned.We focus on mixed culture fermentation but also have a big appetite for variety. We love to make hoppy beers, lagers, dark beers with lots of roast flavor, mild beers, beers with fruits & veggies, spiced beers, low ABV beers, historical beers, and beers with other specialty ingredients.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episodeSuspended Brewing CompanyTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

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It's not every 30-year veteran that will leave the military as an equally pedigreed poet. But, with an MFA degree, multiple professorships under his belt and a Pushcart Prize-nominated debut book, that is just what Anthony Thomas is. Articulate, erudite and thoughtful, Anthony and I nerd out on the various forms of poetry, analyze the intersection of sobriety and art, and dive into what brought him to the brink of suicide. From the mechanics of poetry to the beauty of a life well lived, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Follow Anthony https://www.instagram.com/varangiwriting/ (here). https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anthony-Roberts/e/B07BBX4K19?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1639966921&sr=1-4 (Pigtown) by Anthony Roberts (Pushcart Prize-nominee) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733382275/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CDN52J8SPZE9WS9K90Q1 (The Clearing Barrel) by Anthony Roberts

Thrilled to announce the Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair is scheduled for April 29-May 1, 2022. More than twenty presses, publishers, dealers, and galleries will be in town offering the latest in contemporary prints and editions. The fair takes place at 1100 Wicomico Street in Baltimore's Pigtown neighborhood. The gigantic 1915 warehouse boasts 44K plus square feet of space on its top floor and offers panoramic views of the city. A convenient parking garage is attached to the building (entrance on Ostend Street). ADA access is through the front door on Wicomico Street. Details and tickets are available at baltimoreprintfair.com.

Brief summary of episode:Groundwork Kitchen, home of Paul's Place's culinary arts training program and restaurant located in Baltimore City's Pigtown community, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students on December 21st. This first cohort of students, who range in age from 18 years old to early-60s, participated in the free 12-week program and will now enter Baltimore's workforce. “We have watched the students grow tremendously over the last 12 weeks, gaining the skills needed to be successful in the culinary field while also building confidence and finding purpose and self-pride,” said William McLennan, executive director of Paul's Place. “This is really what the program is all about, building a workforce of skilled personnel while building up Baltimore.” Since the start of the program in October, the students have learned front-of-house and back-of-house skills from a dedicated staff including Training Chef Shavonya Bracken and Executive Chef Kimberly Triplett, and upon graduation, will have earned industry-recognized credentials.Program Director Ellen Levy oversees recruitment, case management services and job placement and retention services for the training program. “Paul's Place provides additional resources to participants post-graduation to ensure the students' success. Over the last few weeks, we've worked with them to help plot their next steps, targeting permanent employment in Baltimore's restaurants, hospitals and catering businesses.” Through the program, it is anticipated that Paul's Place will provide 122 jobs and nearly $12.2 million in annual economic activity to the City of Baltimore, according to an economic impact study by Sage Policy Group that the organization commissioned in 2018. To help get there, Paul's Place is actively recruiting for its next cohort, which will kick off in January.ABOUT Groundwork KitchenGroundwork Kitchen's program, operated by Paul's Place, is founded on the nationwide initiative of FareStart's Catalyst Kitchens, a proven model implemented in nearly 60 other facilities across the country. The program utilizes four integral program components:  culinary skills training, life skills training, hands-on experience, and individualized case management support and coaching throughout training, job placement, and for six months after students begin their post-graduate careers.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episodeGroundwork KitchenTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

Daven Ralston is the owner of Charm City Books. As an actor/teacher/classically-trained musician and lifelong book nerd (all of her best memories growing up involve books), she is passionate about sharing her love of literature and community building through the arts and education with Pigtown and Baltimore at large. She hopes that CCB becomes a destination in Baltimore known for its great selection of books, locally made crafts, community programming, and overall magic. Her favorite book is The Awakening by Kate Chopin, and she is currently reading Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse.Brandon Rashad Butts is a writer, director and producer based in the DMV area. He joined Charm City Books because of his love for books, his connections with the staff, and a desire to talk more about books. In his field, He's most recently participated as a writer in the DMV Q Fests (2.0 & 3.0), Jingle in July (Adventure MTC), and The Variations Project (Rapid Lemon Productions). His play Spice of Life was developed at AdventureMTC. His full-length plays Personal Protection and Reclamation have received readings at Baltimore Center Stage. His short plays Between Us and Profiled have been produced at Manhattan Repertory Theatre, The Secret Theatre, and Blue Pearl Productions. He is co-creator of Vigilant, which received a workshop at Flying V Theatre. He's contributed to an editorial piece with Huffington Post Black Voices, “Black Hair Defined”. His short story “The Red Barn” was published in the 3Element Review. Brandon has served as a Manhattan Theatre Club Directing Fellow, a Stage Choreographer and Director's Society Observer and Producing Fellow at Baltimore Center Stage. He is focusing more on his connection to literature and he is grateful to have a place like Charm City Books to expand in that. He loves reading memoirs, sci-fi, political science, and historical fiction/non-fiction. He is based in the DMV area.Charm City Books is an independent, family owned bookstore and community gathering space located in historic Pigtown. We offer new books and locally made crafts as well as classes, workshops, and a wide range of events for the community and by the community.  Charm City Books is a space for everyone, a place where neighbors can connect and learn about one another through literacy and the arts.To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Mentioned in this episode:Charm City BooksSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or listen on my website, follow on Instagram (where I am most active), like on Facebook, or email mtrthenetwork@gmail.com!Be sure to check out our other podcasts:Mastermind Team's Robcast - Mastermind Team's Robcast is an irreverent and hilarious podcast covering all things pop culture and weird news. Let's Watch It Again - Let's Watch It Again is a movie review podcast from MTR The Network.★ Support this podcast ★

Today on Midday,it's Midday on Politics, with a focus on local government.  Tom's guests today are three members of the Baltimore City Council: Phylicia Porter lives in Pigtown and represents the 10th district. Odette Ramos lives in Charles Village and represents the 14th District. Mark Conwaylives in North Guilford and represents the 4th District. They were all elected in 2020. They are part of a group of five freshman lawmakers who have been in office about 10 months. In 2016, the Council had eight new members. Two of them, Shannon Sneed and Leon Pinkett, chose not to run for re-election to their council seats, choosing instead to run in the primary for City Council President. Nick Mosby won that election. He is serving in that position for the first time. Comptroller Bill Henry and Mayor Brandon Scott were also elected to their offices for the first time. All of which is to say that of the 17 public officials elected to run City Hall, only two, Council Vice President Sharon Green Middleton and 11th district Councilman Eric Costello have served more than one term. Some would say that this infusion of new people brings fresh perspectives and new ideas to city government. Others worry that lack of experience in elective office might impede efforts to govern effectively. We welcome listener comments and questions for our three Council members. Councilman Conway joins us on our digital line. Councilwomen Ramos and Porterjoin us on Zoom. In her response to a question about help for renters struggling to pay their energy, water and rent bills during these difficult times, Councilwoman Ramos gave the phone number to reach the Baltimore City Community Action Partnership, a service of the City's Office of Children and Family Success. That number is 410-396-5555. Here is the link: https://www.bmorechildren.com/residents See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball legend Babe Ruth (Hari Kondabolu) stops by the Heavenly Studios to chat with God about his career highlights, the Curse of the Bambino, and growing up in a place called "Pigtown." God and Joan of Arc try to discuss the news, but all the stories sound very familiar. Plus, God answers a prayer from a punk.Listen to Godcast Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus:http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plusFOLLOW GOD ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/thetweetofgodGODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/godcast/

Peter Pig and Molasses Pig build a rocket ship and go to the moon. Stories and music by Joseph Weisnewski Cover art by Ailsa Weisnewski © Weisnewski 2021 all rights reserved

Peter Pig and Molasses Pig go to the swimming pool. Stories and music Joseph Weisnewski Cover art Ailsa Weisnewski ©2021 Weisnewski all rights reserved

TWISB, Episode 11: Discussing Restaurants and Real Estate Development in South Baltimore    On Episode 11 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin discuss a ton of real estate development news, including the start of vertical construction in Port Covington, a big new tenant for Pigtown, and a large townhome development in Westport. They also discuss a lot of restaurant news, including closings and openings, dining options coming soon, and a new water cruise.

Blue Pig meets a rainbow. Little Pig flies to school. Joseph Weisnewski- stories and music. Ailsa Weisnewski- cover art © 2021 Joseph Weisnewski. All rights reserved.

Today's episode features Baltimore's own 10th District City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter! Phylicia is a newly elected Baltimore born and raised public servant for the city's southern areas including Pigtown, Morrell Park, and Curtis Bay amongst many other neighborhoods. While being a current public servant and the Vice Chair of the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, she also has vast experience in Public Health and has two Bachleors Degrees in Biology and Biochemistry from Towson University. Join us as we take a look at her amazing journey growing up in Baltimore, attending the infamous Institute of Notre Dame High School, and what inspired her current run in the political arena! Enjoy! 

In Chapter Four we meet Blue Pig and Freddie Friendly Pig. Blue Pig receives big help from the Magic Butterfly and the Magic Ladybug. Story and music by Joseph Weisnewski Cover Art by Ailsa Weisnewski © 2021 Joseph Weisnewski all rights reserved

In Chapter Three we meet Tiny Pig. He becomes friends with Ant. Story and music by Joseph Weisnewski Cover art by Ailsa weisnewski ©2021 Joseph Weisnewski all rights reserved

More adventures in Pig Town. We meet Molasses Pig and hear all about the Big Pig Town Race. Joseph Weisnewski- music and stories. Ailsa Weisnewski- cover art. © Copyright 2020. All rights reserved

Chapter One in Pigtown. We meet Peter Pig and hear four stories about him. Peter Pig, Peter Pig's Sport's Car, Peter Pig's New Car, Peter Pig's Airplane. Stories and music by Joseph Weisnewski, Cover art by Ailsa Weisnewski. © copyright 2020 all rights reserved

On Episode 8 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin discuss new businesses opening in Federal Hill, Downtown, and Pigtown; some business closures around the area; the potential for a large real estate development in the heart of Federal Hill; Baltimore's effort for a new arena; a big new development on the westside of Downtown; real estate news; local stories; events; and great plates around SoBo.

On Episode 7 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin discuss a barrage of new business news that include The Local Oyster coming to Locust Point, two Latin American businesses opening in Federal Hill, a coffee shop opening in Pigtown, a renovated Hollins Market reopening, and two gyms opening in Locust Point. Plus, we discuss real estate news including two park master plans, more apartments for Downtown, and more storage for Carroll-Camden. We cap it off with some cool stories around the neighborhood, and talk about some great plates around South Baltimore.

Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they explore new works from the Forgotify web application! This week we talk about H.O.T.Z's Drive Me Crazy at 2:30. Hellvete's De Gek at 12:20 and finally Ernst Bacon's Pigtown Fling at 23:05. Stick around to hear what else we have been listening to this week at 39:43!

On Episode 6 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin discuss the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions; new businesses in South Baltimore including an ice cream shop and a crepe shop; businesses modifying concepts to keep up with the times; real estate developments in Pigtown, Port Covington, Sharp-Leadenhall, and Cherry Hill; the Ravens getting the season started as the Orioles are still competing for the playoffs; and our favorite plates around South Baltimore.

On Episode 4 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin discuss the latest changes involving the COVID-19 pandemic; the potential for a high-speed train station in South Baltimore; opening, closings, and business news around South Baltimore; real estate updates in Pigtown; and Baltimore's pitch for the World Cup. 

Mrs. Kim Lane steps into the NoPixAfterDark Pod this week. Mrs. Kim is the Executive Director of Pigtown Main Street located in Southwest Baltimore Mrs. Kim explains the history of Pigtown. We also discuss the running of the pigs. We talk about how she ended up in living in Baltimore and why she loves to work with people. We also talk about Pigtown Main Street and host of other topics Thank you Kim for coming on NoPixAfterDark Pod IG: Pigtownmainst FB: Pigtown Main Street  

On today's Charmed City I sit down with Owner and Brewer of Checkerspot Brewing Company Judy Neff. Judy is a beer lover to her core and in this episode, I find out all about that. We talk about Baltimore's craft beer community, the inception of Checkerspot and the process of creating a brewing company. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the sour I was drinking during it. We had a few technical difficulties with the audio so I apologize for that. Checkerspot is located at 1399 S. Sharp St. in between Fed Hill and Pigtown, right by M&t Back Stadium. For more info visit: https://www.checkerspotbrewing.com

This week, you’re the producer, as breaking news and transportation reporter Colin Campbell shares four You Ask, We Answer stories inspired by Sun readers’ curiosity. Come underground, underwater, to the back of the restaurant, and back in time as we reveal lesser-known facts about Federal Hill Park, the Inner Harbor, carryout staple Lake Trout and two Baltimore neighborhoods.Related links:What do you wonder about the Baltimore area that you'd like us to investigate?https://www.baltimoresun.com/ask/bs-you-ask-we-answer-20190228-htmlstory.html'Secret' tunnels are hidden under Baltimore's Federal Hill. Where did they come from and what lies inside?https://www.baltimoresun.com/ask/bs-md-ci-federal-hill-tunnels-20190514-story.htmlYou asked: What's really in Baltimore's Inner Harbor? Here's what we found.https://www.baltimoresun.com/ask/bs-md-ci-what-is-in-inner-harbor-20190404-story.htmlYou asked: What is lake trout? The story behind the Baltimore delicacy with a misleading name.https://www.baltimoresun.com/ask/bs-fo-lake-trout-20190417-story.htmlYou asked: How do Baltimore neighborhoods get their names? The origin behind Pigtown, Sandtown and more.https://www.baltimoresun.com/ask/bs-md-baltimore-neighborhood-origins-20190425-story.html

According the Live Baltimore, the organization that, as its name suggests, promotes city living, there are 278 neighborhoods in Baltimore. Today, we begin a new series that shines a light on each of them. From time to time, we’ll sit down with people who are actively involved in their neighborhoods, to learn about the kinds of communities, rich and poor, black and white, well-known and off the radar, that comprise the fabric of our diverse and often quirky hometown. Guests: Sache Jones, Director of Health and Food Justice at the No Boundaries Coalition in Sandtown-Winchester on the West Side.Kim Lane, Executive Director of Pigtown Main Street, also on the West side.Kelly Cross, President of the Old Goucher Community Association, in the center of Baltimore.

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger speaks with Pigtown Main Street promotion committee member Ondoria Harmon about the upcoming Pigtown Festival this Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM on the 700-900 block of Washington Blvd. The festival is a Baltimore tradition and fun for the whole family with live music, a kids zone, great food and of course the pig races. The best way to get to the festival is by transit using CityLink Yellow, Navy and Orange.

In this episode of Best Possible Taste psychotherapist Niamh Connolly from The Mind Gym in Dungarvan, Co Waterfrod has news about an uplifting event in the Limerick Strand Hotel to raise money for charity. The Empowering Women Charity Fundraiser takes place on Sunday 16 September 2018. Lorraine Fanneran shares her La Cucina story and chef Tom Flavin has details about the programme of events scheduled for September and October to celebrate Pigtown in Limerick city and county. Best Possible Taste is sponsored by TheTaste.ie

John and Rebecca get down and dirty with this episode about pigs. Find out where they came from, how they are immigrants to the USA and how it became our favorite meat globally.  We also cover the history of the Baltimore Neighborhood of Pigtown, find out some fun facts about the pig and hear a harrowing story from John's past that should be a cautionary tale about adolescence stupidity.  Thanks for listening! Please rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes, follow us on Spotify and listen to our Spotify playlists (find our account).  Cheers!

On this weeks episode Carlos talks about his return the Baltimore, Hulk Hogan, the Shiggy Challenge and more!

On this weeks episode Carlos talks about his return the Baltimore, Hulk Hogan, the Shiggy Challenge and more!

Listen in as vox poetica's Annmarie Lockhart talks to Anthony Roberts about his upcoming new book, Pigtown, set to publish in February 2018 from Red Dashboard Publications. Anthony wears many hats as soldier, professor, writer, and he will talk about them all, where they come together and diverge in the realm of his creativity. He will also read from Pigtown and talk about the influence of his hometown, Baltimore, on his work. 

Continuing our conversations with candidates for Baltimore City Council, today we go to the 9th District, which is in west and southwest Baltimore, one of the poorest districts in the city, including neighborhoods such as Pigtown, Sowebo, Harlem Park, Rosemont and Franklintown Road. The city councilman there is Pete Welch, known as the council’s quietest member. He is seeking reelection. His mother, Agnes Welch, held the seat before he did. In this podcast:Today, you’ll hear from 9th District councilman Pete Welch and two challengers in the Democratic primary, John Bullock and Jerrell Bratcher. We will also hear from one of two candidates in the district’s Republican primary, Octavia Njuhigu.1:41: City Couuncilman William A. “Pete” Welch, Jr., accountant who was appointed to the council in 2011.21:59: Jerrell Bratcher, a passionate young man who until last year was the well regarded director of admissions for the Monarch School, a public charter school in Northeast Baltimore.41:29: John Bullock, a political science professor at Towson University who lives with his family in Union Square. 53:01: There are two candidates in the district’s Republican primary. One of them answered our invitation to an interview: Octavia Njuhigu, a former bank administrator who lives in Carrollton Ridge.

After famously leaving her native Brooklyn for Pigtown, author and chef Allison Robicelli talks Baltimore Restaurant Week (JUly 28-August 6). Her advice? Fancy lunches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After famously leaving her native Brooklyn for Pigtown, author and chef Allison Robicelli talks Baltimore Restaurant Week (JUly 28-August 6). Her advice? Fancy lunches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in the 1800’s, they literally herded pigs through the streets of Southwest Baltimore’s Washington Village, from the terminus of the B & O Railroad to the neighborhood’s meat packing plants and butcher shops. The nickname, ‘Pigtown,’ has stuck, but the industry is long gone from this part of the city. These days, the neighborhood is known for unemployment, homelessness, and drug addiction. The 1100 block of Ward Street stares these problems in the face and does everything it can to turn the tide. Paul’s Place Outreach Center is a beacon of hope on Ward Street, and in this episode we meet the folks who give and receive that hope on a daily basis.

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Pigtown Scratchings is an occasional multidisciplinary event in Limerick, created by science and music collaboration Softday. Last week I headed down for Lyric’s Culture File, to speak to some of the multidisciplinary artists featured in this years event. Featuring: performance poet Roger Gregg, musician and sonic artist Günter Berkus, contemporary dance artist Angie Smalis, storyteller … Continue reading Pigtown Scratchings – Culture File →