Only in Baltimore

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A Baltimore Sun tumblr highlighting the more quirky and funny aspects of the city. Email stories, photos, and overheard quotes to coordinators@baltsun.com. Curated by @quinnrkelley.

Duke, dog abandoned in Patterson Park, becomes national celebrity, teaching moment for pet owners

A Baltimore dog left in a city park could find a new home this weekend.

www.baltimoresun.com|Brittany Britto

#baltimore #bulldog

South Baltimore pizza shop prints menus to rebut Trump's reported slur

Hersh's pizza shop in South Baltimore printed "shithole" menus over the weekend, joining the political wordplay over President Donald Trump's reported remarks.

www.baltimoresun.com|Tim Prudente

“The U.S. once considered Italian immigrants to be from a shithole country. Glad that’s changed, or we’d live in a culinary wasteland of well-done steak & ketchup.”

'The Crown' tells it true: Baltimore Sun uncovered royal scandal

Baltimore and the Baltimore Sun received memorable mentions in Season 2 of Netflix's "The Crown," recalling the not-insignificant role both city and newspaper played in chapters of the royal saga.

www.baltimoresun.com|Tim Smith

Virginia couple injured in Charlottesville rally take engagement photos in Baltimore

Marissa Blair and Marcus Martin, a Virginia couple who were injured in Charlottesville, hosted their engagement photo shoot at Baltimore landmarks.

www.baltimoresun.com|Brittany Britto

#charlottesville #baltimore

Parkton woman's photo of son signing for help on Santa's lap goes viral

www.baltimoresun.com|Mary Carole McCauley

Maryland ranks sixth among top 10 states to live in, report says

Marylanders, rejoice.

www.baltimoresun.com|Baltimore Sun

Meet Captain Trash Wheel: Baltimore's newest water wheel has a name

The Port of Baltimore announced on Monday that Captain Trash Wheel is the winning name for the trash-collecting water wheel planned for South Baltimore’s Masonville Cove.

www.baltimoresun.com|Ellen Fishel

#baltimore #trash wheel

Baltimore-inspired Halloween costume ideas

Still need a Halloween costume? Charm City offers plenty of inspiration. Here are some Baltimore-related ideas.

www.baltimoresun.com|Baltimore Sun

#halloween #baltimore #only in baltimore

A Nike moment in an Under Armour town: How Baltimore might have saved the Air Force 1 sneaker

A mural and park bench on Park Heights Avenue illuminate the city’s unlikely role in keeping production going of the Nike Air Force 1, an iconic sneaker.

www.baltimoresun.com|Jeff Barker

"Without Baltimore, the Nike Air Force 1 might have faded out of existence."

#nike #air force 1 #baltimore #only in baltimore

'Saturday Night Live' pokes fun at Baltimore's 'fatberg'

'Saturday Night Live' poked fun at the massive blob of congealed fat — dubbed the “fatberg” — that was recently discovered to be clogging a Baltimore sewer main.

www.baltimoresun.com|Ellen Fishel

#saturday night live #fatberg #baltimore #only in baltimore

Does Google Home understand Bawlmerese? YouTube skit imagines its response

Hey Google, what’s da wooder temperature downee oweshun?

www.baltimoresun.com|Brittany Britto

More Baltimore families to be featured on 'Family Feud' this fall

Baltimore families to be featured on 'Family Feud' this fall

www.baltimoresun.com|Brittany Britto

#family feud #baltimore #only in baltimore

Anne Arundel Community College professor allows students to bring 3x5 cards to class; Doesn’t specify inches

Anne Arundel Community College freshman Elijah Bowen is the internet’s new social media star with a Facebook post from his teacher, Reb Beatty, that has been shared more than 28,000 times.

www.baltimoresun.com|Chase Cook

Parkville resident orchestrates unique stadium proposal at Camden Yards

Parkville resident orchestrates stadium proposal from hotel balcony overlooking Camden Yards.

www.baltimoresun.com|Brittany Britto

#orioles #baltimore orioles #baseball #camden yards #baltimore #only in baltimore

Random pile of cubed ham leaves Baltimore internet, Downtown Partnership fascinated

Even in a city known for its quirks and the oft-repeated refrain of “Only in Baltimore...”, this oddity stands out.

www.baltimoresun.com|Brittany Britto

#baltimore #only in baltimore

Baltimore's TT the Artist featured on 'Insecure' Season 2 soundtrack

TT the Artist featured on newly released 'Insecure' Season 2 soundtrack

www.baltimoresun.com|Brittany Britto

#insecure #issa rae #tt the artist

Fictional characters you might not know are from Baltimore

We've started a list of fictitious characters that you've probably heard of, though you may not have realized that they're from here.

www.baltimoresun.com|Baltimore Sun

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