The final episode of the Wasted Words podcast for 2008, with Olivia Todd and The City Desk contributors Shek Baker, Leonard Pierce and RJ White discussing predictions for 2008, resolutions for 2009, Old Spice, career advice, apocalyptic visions and many,…
Museum’s Ford Thrives on Bailouts
One of the many historical treasures of the Keets Harbor area, the Maritime Military Museum has thus far avoided the budget shortfall common to many other municipal, civic and cultural institutions around the city. No small contributor to the museum’s…
The Santamobiles of Bradburn’s Department Store
Through the mid part of the century, the City’s Downtown was home to several large department stores, most of which were flagships of local or regional chains- Osberger’s, Whitestone’s, Bradburn’s, Foster & Asher’s, Harriman Bros. and even a branch of…
Profile: The Absent-Minded Philanthropist
“One of my foster mothers always said God gave me such a big heart to make up for my lack of common sense,†jokes Bill Mayweather. “If that’s true, I must have a heart the size of a city block. 
For your ears: Smart City, new Wasted Words
Two audio items for you this week- :: Editor RJ White has a piece from The City Desk on this week’s “Christmas in the City” edition of public radio’s Smart City. It’s an amalgamation of some briefer holiday pieces over…
New Mayor to Toss Quarters
One of outgoing Mayor Joseph Wilders’ best-received programs was his initiative to remove outdated ordinances from the city’s legal code (first item). However, the gratitude of the populace at no longer being required to maintain the lower edge of their…
In Case You Missed It: Thanksgiving Stories
As you’re getting ready to eat a largish meal this week, we present to you some of our more favored Thanksgiving-related pieces from the past. :: The End of the Thanksgiving Baby :: What A Character! – Fatty Turkey ::…