by Michael Olesker | 7 hours ago | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Michael Olesker
The acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin came to town Sept. 23 to talk about “Leadership in Turbulent Times” (Simon & Schuster), her new book about four of America’s presidential legends: Abraham Lincoln, both Roosevelts and Lyndon B. Johnson. Also, she... read more
by Michael Olesker | Sep 20, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Michael Olesker
If anyone wants to know why there’s only one Maryland gubernatorial debate before the Nov. 6 election, look no further than the new poll from Goucher College. It shows Gov. Larry Hogan with a 22-point lead over challenger Ben Jealous. For those thinking, “Polls?... read more
by JMORE Staff | Sep 20, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know
Hogan holds lead, Seasons declares bankruptcy and N.C. gets special kosher delivery Hogan holds lead over Jealous The latest polling update in Maryland’s gubernatorial race suggests it’s not even close, with 54 percent of likely voters planning on picking incumbent... read more
by JMORE Staff | Sep 18, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know
A day of atonement, Henry Winkler’s Emmy and a Jewish NFL kicker French chief rabbi suggests special prayer for terrorist victims on Yom Kippur France’s chief rabbi asked his congregants to recite a special prayer for victims of terrorism during Yom Kippur, which this... read more
by Michael Olesker | Sep 17, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Michael Olesker
Here’s one man’s reaction to Hurricane Florence: In my head, I’m still recuperating from Hurricane Agnes — which was 46 years ago. Does anybody else still remember Agnes? Back then, it was the costliest hurricane in recorded history to hit the United States. It... read more
by JTA | Sep 17, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
By MJL Staff (My Jewish Learning via JTA) – Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, starts at sundown on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Traditionally one of the most somber days on the Jewish calendar, it’s known for fasting and repentance – not to mention killer caffeine... read more
by JMORE Staff | Sep 13, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
Julia Turshen, the best selling author of “Feed the Resistance” and “Small Victories,” is currently touring in support of her latest cookbook, “Now & Again.” Turshen sat down with food critic Richard Gorelick on Facebook Live... read more
by JMORE Staff | Sep 13, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know
Dr. Leana Wen’s promotion, Les Moonves’ resignation and Cynthia Nixon’s bagel order Dr. Leana Wen promoted Dr. Leana Wen, who in her nearly four years leading the Baltimore City Health Department became a national figure as she made strides treating the medical crisis... read more
by Michael Olesker | Sep 12, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Michael Olesker
When last seen in Puerto Rico, in the awful aftermath of Hurricane Maria, President Donald Trump displayed the fullness of his sensitivity by tossing rolls of paper towels to a cluster of desperate people, causing many to imagine Marie Antoinette lobbing crumbs of... read more
by Michael Olesker | Sep 11, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Michael Olesker
The Baltimore Ravens are happy this week, and so are the men in suits who run the National Football League. Their season of twisted ligaments and forearms to the Adam’s apple has begun, and hardly a word has been whispered about the troublesome act of kneeling... read more
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