Chris B.
@baltoskyline.bsky.social
Monumental City past, present, future | higher ed guy | full-time husband/dad | history nerd | railroad enthusiast
For instance, nearly 5,000 troops (4,000 French and 1,000 Americans) of Washington and Rochambeau’s army camped in Baltimore for four days in September 1781 while on the march to Yorktown. The Régiment de Soissonnais camped at what is now Camden Yards.
Randomish thought: I would bet serious money that almost literally no one in Baltimore, esp./inc. those running the America250 stuff here, has ANY IDEA what happened in Baltimore during the American Revolution
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
For instance, nearly 5,000 troops (4,000 French and 1,000 Americans) of Washington and Rochambeau’s army camped in Baltimore for four days in September 1781 while on the march to Yorktown. The Régiment de Soissonnais camped at what is now Camden Yards.
Good chance one of these will be driving on the light rail tracks on Howard Street and through Patterson Park by day 2.
Waymo driverless rides coming to Baltimore, Moore touts "long, proud tradition of embracing innovation"
Waymo driverless rides coming to Baltimore, Moore touts "long, proud tradition of embracing innovation"
Baltimore has been added to the list of U.S. cities that will welcome autonomous ride-hailing service Waymo to its streets.
www.cbsnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Good chance one of these will be driving on the light rail tracks on Howard Street and through Patterson Park by day 2.
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“sustained resident ire” is doing some heavy lifting there
Facing sustained resident ire, Baltimore City Council housing bill stalls
Facing sustained resident criticism, Baltimore City Council housing bill stalls
The bill is the final and most controversial piece of a package of housing bills that have crossed the finish line in recent weeks.
buff.ly
December 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
“sustained resident ire” is doing some heavy lifting there
Someone really spent their entire Thanksgiving holiday break making AI slop videos against a city zoning bill.
This one is even more brazen, because this time they put their words in the mouth of an AI character who claims to be a specific person: "Zoe Billings, a Baltimore native and correspondent"
Needless to say, this person does not exist.
Needless to say, this person does not exist.
December 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Someone really spent their entire Thanksgiving holiday break making AI slop videos against a city zoning bill.
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This one is even more brazen, because this time they put their words in the mouth of an AI character who claims to be a specific person: "Zoe Billings, a Baltimore native and correspondent"
Needless to say, this person does not exist.
Needless to say, this person does not exist.
November 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This one is even more brazen, because this time they put their words in the mouth of an AI character who claims to be a specific person: "Zoe Billings, a Baltimore native and correspondent"
Needless to say, this person does not exist.
Needless to say, this person does not exist.
@profanity.accountant, let’s see how the fuck I’m doing.
November 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
@profanity.accountant, let’s see how the fuck I’m doing.
This AI generated retired T Rowe executive is taking some time away from brunch at the Maryland Club to remind you that Baltimore, a city at 2/3rds of its peak population, is somehow at risk of overcrowding by allowing “transient populations” into his exclusive “legacy neighborhood”
November 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This AI generated retired T Rowe executive is taking some time away from brunch at the Maryland Club to remind you that Baltimore, a city at 2/3rds of its peak population, is somehow at risk of overcrowding by allowing “transient populations” into his exclusive “legacy neighborhood”
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Your periodic Baltimore homicides update: Baltimore continues to be on track for 150 homicides this year. If you look at the graph you can see how amazing this is, although, of course, that's still 150 too many.
November 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Your periodic Baltimore homicides update: Baltimore continues to be on track for 150 homicides this year. If you look at the graph you can see how amazing this is, although, of course, that's still 150 too many.
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Hogan Jinx remains one of the most powerful forces in sports
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Hogan Jinx remains one of the most powerful forces in sports
I am not thankful for John Harbaugh.
November 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I am not thankful for John Harbaugh.
His brain is mush.
November 28, 2025 at 12:32 AM
His brain is mush.
Let there be pie. 🥧
November 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Let there be pie. 🥧
Put a bird on it. 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Put a bird on it. 🦃
Were those munchkins excited about getting eaten? That’s disturbing.
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Were those munchkins excited about getting eaten? That’s disturbing.
It’s sponsored by Dunkin’ now (my buddy made this a couple years ago), but the point still stands.
November 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It’s sponsored by Dunkin’ now (my buddy made this a couple years ago), but the point still stands.
Got to be friggin’ kidding me.
November 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Got to be friggin’ kidding me.
Elias isn’t going to do anything, is he?
November 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Elias isn’t going to do anything, is he?
Definitely do not like living in the Cool Zone.
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Definitely do not like living in the Cool Zone.
Called it.
No bomb bursting in air: Cannonball dug up at Fort McHenry was corroded dud
No bomb bursting in air: Cannonball found at Fort McHenry a dud
After the arrival of a bomb squad and other precautions, there was no explosion. The historic ordnance was found to be an inert and fully corroded cannonball.
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Called it.
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.
www.npr.org
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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