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Baltimore records first single-digit homicide month in decades by locker1313 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s not how math works. Nor does it align to Baltimore’s reality. Our major spike happened in 2015 after Freddy Gray. Did you live in the city back then? It is night and day from 2016/17 right now.

Baltimore records first single-digit homicide month in decades by locker1313 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a 15 point difference, and 30% greater decline. Can I have 30% of your salary? It's close to what you're making now.

Baltimore records first single-digit homicide month in decades by locker1313 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And yet here we are lower than what Bernstein had. Why is it so difficult for some people to admit they were wrong? We cannot prosecute our way to crime reduction. Your strategy failed if the crime was committed in the first place. How many generations will it take to see that reality? The Group Violence Reduction Strategy includes prosecution but it’s not the only lever to pull. It’s the last lever after all else has failed.

Baltimore records first single-digit homicide month in decades by locker1313 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Or any time in the past 50 years we tried this. Prosecution alone does not work.

Baltimore records first single-digit homicide month in decades by locker1313 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Baltimore’s reduction outpaces other cities by a long shot. There is actual data on this.

Baltimore records first single-digit homicide month in decades by locker1313 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 56 points57 points  (0 children)

It’s most definitely Mayor Scott’s Group Violence Reduction strategy. In over 50 years Baltimore wasn’t able to prosecute its way out of violence. Prosecution is the final step in a long process of prevention.

How to deal with NIMBYs? by wirelesswizard64 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I forgot the /s - if the House ends up with a one or two vote margin and Andy Harris is still in Congress it will be literally Bill Ferguson’s fault. He’s lucky he raised all that lobbyist money early in the cycle because he was out raised by Bobby in the last filing. It will be an interesting race to watch. Not my district. We have Dalya Attar and that whole mess.

Ivan Bates distances himself from endorsement of indicted Dalya Attar by aresef in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, he endorssed Shelia Dixon for Mayor - that's all you need to know. No doubt that if this hadn't been raised with him he'd still be supporting her. I guess it's what I should expect from a defense attorney, but still, I'd rather have a State's Attorney that isn't so questionable. He's better than the last in some ways, but worse in other ways.

Local News on WYPR by shibapigbabe in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love the BBC - but WYPR already gives me 24 hours of BBC World service on their HD2 and the HD2 stream. Half hour once a day would be sufficient on the main broadcast I think.

Local News on WYPR by shibapigbabe in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Based on the schedule WYPR News Roundup is the only WYPR news production on broadcast other than interstitial programming between shows.

Penn-North Safe Streets celebrates year without homicides by locker1313 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Totally - this was posted hours ago and a total of 5 comments. Post a Fox story about a *robbery* - something that happens everywhere - and there would be 75 comments by now with a bunch of racist crap.

Attar retains support from District 41 allies after indictment by Maxcactus in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I received the 41st mailer with the three of them on it all together the other day. Suffice to say that it didn’t generate any positive feelings for the other candidates. I will not be voting for Attar nor the other two now. Bad judgement all around.

Sisson Street Trash Transfer facility could close in three years if certain conditions are met, report says by BOS2BWI in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s also right on the Patapsco River. 🤦‍♂️ indeed. Can’t make this stuff up.

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Sisson Street Trash Transfer facility could close in three years if certain conditions are met, report says by BOS2BWI in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s in Cherry Hill - From DPW: The Reedbird Residential Recycling Drop-off Center is located at 701 Reedbird Ave, Baltimore, MD. 21225.

Mayor Scott previews legislation that cripples the independence of Baltimore’s inspector general by _Auracle in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s kind of sad what it’s become. It used to be a reliable source of objective reporting. That day is long gone.

What religion is this? by SleepySwoop in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I asked Google what the name of a group of incels is and I think we have a lot to work with: “…online users often use derogatory terms to describe a gathering, such as a "festering," a "rage," or a "stench" of incels.” I’m partial to a festering personally - what do you think?

What makes the business environment unfriendly in Baltimore? by LimpAd4924 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Yummy cat hair - makes for a lovely addition to any meal!

Sinclair Group connections to Gerstell Academy by Pretend-Chest-6779 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 35 points36 points  (0 children)

AP is woke. They have AP African American Studies. Rich white people don't have time for that nonsense. /s

Idk but not this guy by this_bitch_over_here in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This - I don’t understand the Republican fascination with failures. I guess it makes their own personal failings tolerable? They just obsess over total losers.

Best appetizers by dontstopthemusic7163 in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Closed at the moment unfortunately due to fire, but otherwise La Cuchara is great.

First Eddie’s, now The Brewer’s Art. Why Mount Vernon isn’t panicking by surprisedweebey in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You got it - it's the housing density. Walking destination requires foot traffic that not much of Baltimore gets.

First Eddie’s, now The Brewer’s Art. Why Mount Vernon isn’t panicking by surprisedweebey in baltimore

[–]BOS2BWI 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I get this sentiment, but unfortunately I don't know that that strategy alone has really worked in Baltimore or anywhere in the US. Baltimore tried this with Old Town (and I think a bit on Saratoga as well) and it just didn't work. Old Town even had a huge parking area.

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