Chris B.
@baltoskyline.bsky.social
Monumental City past, present, future | higher ed guy | full-time husband/dad | history nerd | railroad enthusiast
It’s pretty clear that Hegseth was never a scout, and knows jackshit about it. The aims of scouting — character development, leadership development, citizenship training, and personal fitness — benefit everyone when they are open to everyone. I know Cub Scouts, girls and boys, with better sense.
Hegseth is very very terrified, deep deep down of something to do with maleness www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It’s pretty clear that Hegseth was never a scout, and knows jackshit about it. The aims of scouting — character development, leadership development, citizenship training, and personal fitness — benefit everyone when they are open to everyone. I know Cub Scouts, girls and boys, with better sense.
The logical endpoint of this will be the hallowing out of jobs in higher ed.
November 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The logical endpoint of this will be the hallowing out of jobs in higher ed.
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I’m proud to call Becky a friend and if you read anything about the Housing Options & Opportunity Act (Besides what yours truly has been working on, then holding off on to see how heavily amended it gets), make it this. www.baltimorebrew.com/2025/11/24/b...
Baltimore’s former zoning board director explains why she lost faith in zoning | Baltimore Brew
The mayor’s “Housing Options and Opportunity” legislation – including Bill 25-0066 – will go a long way toward fixing an unfair system, she says. [OP-ED]
www.baltimorebrew.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I’m proud to call Becky a friend and if you read anything about the Housing Options & Opportunity Act (Besides what yours truly has been working on, then holding off on to see how heavily amended it gets), make it this. www.baltimorebrew.com/2025/11/24/b...
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Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
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Mount up!
November 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Mount up!
If you knew anything about how the army used to store ordnance in the 19th century, this wouldn’t be surprising.
Turned out it was a cannonball, which actually don’t explode.
Turned out it was a cannonball, which actually don’t explode.
Fort McHenry shuts down after crews unearth historic explosive device
Fort McHenry shuts down after crews unearth historic explosive device
Crews renovating Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine dug up an old explosive device, possibly from over a century ago, police said.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
If you knew anything about how the army used to store ordnance in the 19th century, this wouldn’t be surprising.
Turned out it was a cannonball, which actually don’t explode.
Turned out it was a cannonball, which actually don’t explode.
So much is happening today
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
So much is happening today
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Redevelopment like this is genuinely great, but once I get past the excitement I start thinking about the forces that resulted in this whole project maxing at 5-6 stories. Even just one high-rise could increase the project’s long-term success and vibrancy.
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Redevelopment like this is genuinely great, but once I get past the excitement I start thinking about the forces that resulted in this whole project maxing at 5-6 stories. Even just one high-rise could increase the project’s long-term success and vibrancy.
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Baltimore City might be entering its YIMBY era
Baltimore might be entering its YIMBY era
A suite of zoning changes is garnering steam in Baltimore City Council, despite impassioned pushback.
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Baltimore City might be entering its YIMBY era
Did not expect waking up to Grayson Rodriguez getting traded overnight to the Angels 😕
November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Did not expect waking up to Grayson Rodriguez getting traded overnight to the Angels 😕
So much money do you think they gave him?
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
So much money do you think they gave him?
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The Trump administration wants to do two unbelievably dumb things that would collectively devastate mass transit in America — and be *epically bad for drivers, too,* especially in red states. Broke down the (many) problems with nuking the mass transit account and taking away flex funding.
Breaking: Trump Admin Seeks To Decimate Federal Transit Funding — Streetsblog USA
"When you're talking about taking away money from transit, your proposal is flawed from the get-go," said one expert.
usa.streetsblog.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Trump administration wants to do two unbelievably dumb things that would collectively devastate mass transit in America — and be *epically bad for drivers, too,* especially in red states. Broke down the (many) problems with nuking the mass transit account and taking away flex funding.
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It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
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Five billion dollars for a fairly unremarkable 4 lane cable-stayed highway bridge. It's not just transit projects, this country is incapable of building any modern infrastructure.
Key Bridge rebuild expected to cost billions more than preliminary estimate
Key Bridge rebuild expected to cost billions more than preliminary estimate
The new bridge is now expected to open by the end of 2030 and cost between $4.3 billion and $5.2 billion — more than twice initial estimates — Bruce Gartner, executive director of the Maryland Transportation...
buff.ly
November 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Five billion dollars for a fairly unremarkable 4 lane cable-stayed highway bridge. It's not just transit projects, this country is incapable of building any modern infrastructure.
Nice casting throwback in Ken Burns series with Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney voicing John and Abigail Adams.
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Nice casting throwback in Ken Burns series with Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney voicing John and Abigail Adams.
Filled with the most insufferable people imaginable.
Atlas Restaurant Group to open members-only supper club in Fells Point
Atlas Restaurant Group to open members-only supper club in Fells Point
Atlas Restaurant Group announced the new Rosewater Supper Club, an exclusive social club that will open in Fells Point next year.
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Filled with the most insufferable people imaginable.
BVILD: College Park Edition 🏗️
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
BVILD: College Park Edition 🏗️
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ICE is at the Waverly Giant, Baltimore friends. Beware.
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
ICE is at the Waverly Giant, Baltimore friends. Beware.
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Toronto is trying to make neighborhood commercial legal again.
When we did this in Baltimore nearly a decade ago, the same claims that neighborhoods would be overrun/destroyed were levied by the very same folks opposing zoning reforms to improve housing options and affordability in Baltimore today.
When we did this in Baltimore nearly a decade ago, the same claims that neighborhoods would be overrun/destroyed were levied by the very same folks opposing zoning reforms to improve housing options and affordability in Baltimore today.
“For generations, neighbourhoods across Toronto were dotted with small shops … while some community gems are still thriving today, unfortunately, over time, zoning rules have made it harder for new businesses to open. That could soon change.”
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A new vision for Toronto’s neighbourhoods — welcoming back small shops and services
City Council will consider zoning changes that would allow small businesses to open closer to where people live, making neighbourhoods more vibrant, walkable and connected.
www.thestar.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Toronto is trying to make neighborhood commercial legal again.
When we did this in Baltimore nearly a decade ago, the same claims that neighborhoods would be overrun/destroyed were levied by the very same folks opposing zoning reforms to improve housing options and affordability in Baltimore today.
When we did this in Baltimore nearly a decade ago, the same claims that neighborhoods would be overrun/destroyed were levied by the very same folks opposing zoning reforms to improve housing options and affordability in Baltimore today.
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"And James Bond, who did NOT die"
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"And James Bond, who did NOT die"
Would make a nice spot for an apartment building. 🏗️
Former Odorite building goes up for auction in Midtown-Belvedere
Two years after Odorite of Baltimore moved out of its longtime headquarters in Midtown-Belvedere, the building is going up for auction.
baltimorefishbowl.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Would make a nice spot for an apartment building. 🏗️