I never forget what an honor it is to work among the incredible professionals who work inside
@wbalradio
@wbaltv11
@98Rock
I also never forget or take for granted the trust you place in all of us. We will not let you down Baltimore. We will get through this.
Today marks 18 years for me
@wbalradio
Thanks to the wonderful colleagues managers sources and most importantly listeners who have welcomed me into their homes cars and offices. Greatest reward is your trust, which we never take for granted. Onto the next 18
38 years to the day after he first walked into
@wbalradio
and after 47 years on Baltimore’s airwaves
@JohnPattiWBAL
will retire later this morning. He is a wonderful friend colleague and mentor….
Yes, for the second year in a row I'm humbled to accept the Best Radio Anchor Award Metro, from the Chesapeake AP, though frankly from the judge's comments I think they were talking about someone else. Very grateful for this
#CAPBA2021
BREAKING----Per
@KeithMills1090
Orioles Hall of Famer Frank Robinson has died at the age of 83. Robinson among other things led the Orioles 1966 World Championship team Special report coming
@wbalradio
BREAKING NEWS and it is sad and personal. Our friend and colleague
@JimWBALTraffic
Jim Russ died suddenly this morning. He would have turned 58 tomorrow. Apologies if my voice cracks on the air today. Listen for tributes and breaking news coverage all day
Bottle up this moment in time. The Orioles and Ravens have never won a division title in the same season, let alone finish with the league/conference best record in the same season. The playoffs run through Baltimore!
BREAKING---
@mayorbcyoung
says the officer who was seen on video striking a woman has been removed from police duties. Says the officer who was hit by the woman "showed remarkable restraint by not retaliating. The woman should have been placed under arrest and not assaulted."
Harris-- “Tyranny of the majority raised its head. For the first time in the history of the House, the majority party has taken a minority member off committees - disenfranchising the voters who elected that member. When the socialists don’t like the rules, they change them.”
From the inbox:
@SafeStreetsBalt
notes one year without a homicide in Bel-Air Edison. There will be a community celebration event tomorrow afternoon at 3.
To Wendi, Rebecca, Rob, John and Gerald, your work will never be forgotten. We mourn your loss, and to my brothers and sisters at
#CaptialGazette
the fact that you are still at work putting out a paper does our profession proud and we are all grateful
BREAKING---
@md_sbe
votes unanimously to pursue legal action to allow local elections boards to begin counting mail in ballots once they receive them, but not release results until after polls close Election Day.
BREAKING---
@GovLarryHogan
"we are no longer asking or suggesting Maryland residents stay home, we are DIRECTING them to do so" as of 8pm tonight. Will be enforced with violators facing misdemeanor charges
This lady makes life better and 16 years ago today at the State Capitol in Harrisburg we made it official. Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife Julie aka Jules1
Thinking a lot about our friend and
@wbalradio
colleague Ron Smith. Sunday will mark 10 years since Ron lost his battle with pancreatic cancer and our "voice of reason." fell silent. Wonderful colleague, wonderful friend and mentor.
Cupcake from my wife. Card and
@Starbucks
card from Boss. Thanks Boss! Very thoughtful. Anchoring
@WBALNewsNow
at noon and News through 6. No better way to celebrate my 58th trip around the Sun and 21,184 days on this planet Thanks all
#BlessedAndGrateful
#DayofRobert
Salt box season is over for me but I felt compelled to make this tribute to The Key Bridge and the six construction workers who tragically lost their life yesterday. Thank you to all of the people who work overnight keep people safe.
#notasaltbox
#baltimore
#keybrewing
From the inbox: The great
@jemillerwbal
will retire at the end of the month. She is a colleague and mentor to so many of us and she leaves behind a huge impact on Baltimore and
@wbaltv11
@wbalradio
BREAKING----Baltimore City Ethics Board concludes
@Nick_Mosby
"violated the Baltimore City Public Ethics Law’s prohibitions on gift solicitation and acceptance related to a fundraising campaign by The Mosby 2021 Trust to defray his and his spouse’s private legal expenses."
BREAKING---
@GovLarryHogan
has signed an executive order banning mortgage foreclosures. Says Marylanders should contact their lenders for a 90 day deferral of their mortgage payments. Prohibiting individual and biz evictions and repossession of vehicles
Breaking News----Suspect taken into custody with a gun at Loch Raven High School. No shots were fired...No injuries reported The weapon was found in a backpack.
BREAKING: Restaurant Association of Maryland seeking temporary restraining order against Baltimroe City, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties to seek temporary restraining order to stop indoor dining bans
It is all still an honor, and still an honor to do the work, but after five months without a day off, I need one. Off until Tuesday. My friends and colleagues stay safe. As Chet Huntley said on his final sign off "Here's to a world of better news, if we all work at it."
I never forget what an honor it is to work among the incredible professionals who work inside
@wbalradio
@wbaltv11
@98Rock
I also never forget or take for granted the trust you place in all of us. We will not let you down Baltimore. We will get through this.
Hoping your Christmas is merry and a shout out to those working the holiday to inform and entertain their communities at the nation’s radio and television stations
In the statement given to
@brianstelter
Scully apologizes for two errors in judgement, the tweet to Anthony Scaramucci, and the claim that his Twitter account was hacked.
Today
@VankoVision
signs off after 24 years
@wbalradio
and nearly 40 years in radio in Baltimore and DC. He is a gifted writer broadcaster friend and mentor. He also loves a meal funded by the boss. All the best in next chapter
Today is the day
@tvtooten
calls it a career. He’s got a busy next chapter ahead but my friend has left a big impact
@wbaltv11
@wbalradio
and the areas schools whose students teachers and parents have trusted him to tell their story. Congrats Rev
As of tonight, I'm on vacation until
#LaborDay
. We'll have a few headlines, observations, running, beach and cat pictures on this feed over the next 11 days. I need some rest. Take care
Personal note...I am on vacation until January 21. In a few hours my wife and I fly to London as my wife is a member of the chorus of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society (1/4)
RT this because today marks 19 years for me
@wbalradio
As I start my 20th year my thanks to the colleagues, bosses, news sources and most importantly the listeners who have made this my dream job. On to year 20
I never forget what an honor it is to work among the incredible professionals who work inside
@wbalradio
@wbaltv11
@98Rock
I also never forget or take for granted the trust you place in all of us. We will not let you down Baltimore. We will get through this.
Mall Confession—1976 my friend and I were kicked out of the Hickory Farms in the Reisterstown Road Plaza for taking too many samples. It’s an offense and a mistake I have accepted. We were 11
I've been on Twitter since 2009 and have never had a blue check mark. I've never paid for one. Never asked my bosses to pay for one. Somehow, I've managed to survive & thrive doing my dream job. Thanks to the more than 11K who follow me. I also still believe what I said below.
I never forget what an honor it is to work among the incredible professionals who work inside
@wbalradio
@wbaltv11
@98Rock
I also never forget or take for granted the trust you place in all of us. We will not let you down Baltimore. We will get through this.
BREAKING: In a near unanimous vote, the State Board of Education adopts emergency regulations requiring a statewide mask mandate. Regs need approval of the ALER committee before they take effect. Will have special report on
@wbalradio
at 4:23
BREAKING---Montgomery County Judge allows mail in ballots can be counted before Election Day, rejecting
@DanCoxEsq
argument that courts cannot intervene only once related to this election. Unless overturned on appeal, mail in ballot counting can begin Oct. 1
The fireworks are not just for the birthday of our wonderful nation but it is also the birthday of this beautiful lady, the best wife in the world. She is the butter to my bread, the breath to my soul, and the frosting to my breakfast toaster pastry. Happy Birthday Love!
That is is for me for 5781. When I return to work it will be 5782 L 'Shanna Tov all, and to my Gentile friends and colleagues thanks for covering for me. I got your back Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
As promised our colleagues at The Capital
@capgaznews
put out a paper today. For those keeping score it's Journalism 10, Evil 0. As they grieve and begin to come to terms with what happened yesterday, they will post more online today and put out another paper tomorrow.
@BeschlossDC
Nancy Duffy's book offers details on this. The two went out for a drink together after the funeral and talked for hours and ended their feud.
Couple of pictures of the good times I had with our friend
@JimWBALTraffic
, Jim Russ. To Molly, Cathy, Tom and Alice, we grieve with you. Jim, hoping your eternity is filled with easy commutes. Thanks for everything pal, and thanks to all who reached out to us today.
BREAKING----Ocean City will impose mask order on boardwalk from 8a-2a, by order of Mayor Rick Meehan. Separate ordinance to impose a town fine rejected 4-2.
Quick programming note, as of today, I'm on vacation for Thanksgiving week. Like many Americans, we are not traveling this holiday, but it will be nice to have a break from
#BreakingNews
. Since we are at home, we are not completely unplugging.
#HappyThanksgiving
to all
Wife and I had a wonderful pre-Valentine’s dinner last night at
@LaScalaDining
Chef Nino and the team are still grieving but the restaurant happily was packed and the entire team brought their A Game. Shout out to Bradford our waiter. Chesco would be proud.
Usually it’s dinner
@aldositalycom
Tonight dinner at home featuring among other things
@aldositalycom
risotto. Happy Valentine’s Day to the woman who is not only my lead, not only my A-Block, but the lead of my whole day. Next month we celebrate 18 years