Author Archive: Guest Feature

Great Articles from people with a passion for South Baltimore

Obituary: Kevin M Vaught, Sr. “ButterBean”

Kevin was a Police Cadet from 1981- 1983 followed by his dedicated service to the people of Baltimore as a Police Officer. He retired in 2015. During his time as a Policeman, Kevin made a substantial impact on the community and all he came in contact with. He is notably remembered for earning the Award for Heroism with a “V” for valor, when he selflessly entered a burning building and rescued the occupants.

Guest Feature | June 13, 2019 | 0 Comments

Obituary: Matthew Green Trone

Matthew Green Trone, 45, passed away suddenly March 1, 2018. He was born in Baltimore, and spent most of his childhood years in Clarkesville, MD. He attended Atholton High School, and enjoyed being a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Maryland, before returning to Baltimore, where he resided with his loving wife, Sara Trone.

Guest Feature | March 6, 2018 | 1 Comments

Obituary: Virginia Yarrish

Virginia Yarrish (nee Liphart) died Friday, January 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family following a long battle with the after-effects of Nasopharyngeal cancer.

Guest Feature | January 17, 2018 | 0 Comments

Orchard Planted at Latrobe Park in Locust Point

The 14 trees planted by volunteers include Paw- Paw, American Hazelnut, American Persimmon, and Black Locust.

Guest Feature | May 2, 2017 | 0 Comments

Q&A with Annmarie Westerfield of South Baltimore Learning Center

In this Q&A meet Annmarie Westerfield, executive director of South Baltimore Learning Center, which is located at 28 E. Ostend St. in Federal Hill.

Guest Feature | February 15, 2016 | 0 Comments

Q&A with Kim Callari of The Baltimore Station

A Q& A with Kim Callari, Director of Development and Communications at The Baltimore Station located at 140 W. West St. in South Baltimore.

Guest Feature | January 12, 2016 | 1 Comments

Local Resident Teams with Digital Harbor Students on Car Detailing Business

Recognizing the occasionally fragile relationship the neighborhood and Digital Harbor High School had with each other, I hoped to serve as a small, but impactful, shoring between the two

Guest Feature | July 6, 2015 | 1 Comments

Paul’s Place Women’s Group Striving to Empower Themselves and Their Community

Tucked away on Ward Street in the center of the neighborhood is Paul’s Place, a community outreach organization focused on improving the quality of life throughout the Southwest Baltimore region.

Guest Feature | September 15, 2014 | 0 Comments

Trai Available for Adoption

Trai came to the Fox household after being found on Buzzards Trail in Patapsco State Park. From the get-go he was wiggly, happy and enthusiastic, albeit a bit clueless. Every day is a learning experience for Trai, and he’s a very good learner.

Guest Feature | March 14, 2014 | 1 Comments

Local Family Forms Jake’s Law to Prevent Distracted Driving

Guest Feature | October 30, 2013 | 0 Comments

Five Free Places to Take Your Baby Downtown

Guest Feature | March 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

Now Open: DBJCC’s Parenting Center

Guest Feature | March 7, 2013 | 0 Comments

Why I Choose Pigtown, and Why I’m Still Glad That I Did.

Guest Feature | September 24, 2012 | 1 Comments

A Taste of Two Cities Review

Guest Feature | June 24, 2012 | 0 Comments

Long Season Ahead for Orioles?

Written by Dave Sherr Dave Sherr is a sports fanatic. A lifelong Baltimore Orioles fan, he remembers the good times and has suffered through the bad times with hope for the future. He follows all sports daily and is knowledgeable on national sports as well as the local and high school level. At this time […]

Guest Feature | February 23, 2012 | 0 Comments