NEWS
By Michael A. Fletcher and Michael A. Fletcher,Staff Writer | April 4, 1992
At the foot of Broadway today a gathering will rededicate a plaque, once battered and neglected but now refurbished. The sign marks Fells Point as a historic site and salutes its long maritime history.The rededication is expected to bring together politicians, history buffs and Fells Point residents who want the neighborhood known as much for its place in history as for its reputation as a good place to have a drink."We wanted to really bring attention back to Fells Point and its tremendously long maritime history," said Charles Norton, who with his wife, Darcy, led the effort to refurbish the plaque and plan the rededication.
SPORTS
By Jim Henneman and Jim Henneman,Staff Writer | February 29, 1992
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Earl Weaver described himself as "thrilled" upon learning he had made the Veterans Committee's short list of candidates for nomination to the Baseball Hall of Fame.The ex-Orioles manager is one of 15 candidates who will be considered in the non-playing category, which also includes those who participated in the old Negro League. A like number of former players are also on the ballot submitted by the screening committee."Some people have asked me about it, but this is the first time I knew anything about it," Weaver said from his home in southern Florida.
NEWS
By Del Quentin Wilber and Del Quentin Wilber,SUN STAFF | December 18, 2002
The roll call room in the city's Western District police station seems more like a memorial than a meeting place -- one of its walls is covered by brass plaques dedicated to the memory of officers killed on some of Baltimore's roughest streets. Yesterday, police officials added another plaque -- the 15th -- to the wall of honor. This one was for Officer Crystal D. Sheffield, 35, who died in a car accident in August while responding to a colleague's call for help. Calling Sheffield a hero, Mayor Martin O'Malley and Police Commissioner Edward T. Norris said the officer and others were responsible for drops in violent crime citywide.
FEATURES
By James G. McCollam and James G. McCollam,Copley News Service | July 14, 1991
Q: Enclosed is a picture of a plaque. It is marked with a castle and the name Mettlach. Underneath are the initials "V.B." and "2622." We have researched it in the books under Mettlach with no results. If you can help, I will be grateful.A: Your plaque was made in Mettlach, Germany, by Villeroy & Boch in the late 1800s. It's a choice collectible and would probably sell for about $325 to $335.Q: This mark is on the bottom of my antique soup tureen with matching ladle. It is decorated with an Oriental design in blue, orange 10l and green.
NEWS
By Rebecca McClay and Rebecca McClay,SUN STAFF | February 24, 2003
Tony DeSales, Little Italy's unofficial ambassador, spent 35 years sketching from his office -- a street corner in the heart of Baltimore's Italian district. Family members, neighbors and a U.S. senator yesterday honored DeSales, who died almost three years ago at age 59, with a plaque at Fawn and High streets. The grandchildren of DeSales' sister Anita Nucci of Baltimore -- 11-year-old twins Jessie and Tyler Korpisz of Carney -- together lifted the gray paper drapery off the bronze plaque yesterday afternoon.
NEWS
May 25, 1993
The Hampstead War Memorial Committee is seeking veterans of foreign wars who are interested in having his or her name placed on a plaque at the Hampstead War Memorial. A copy of a veteran's discharge papers, Department of Defense Form DD-214 or other proof of military history is required.Families of veterans who were killed or are missing in action, as well as residents of Alesia, Carrollton, Finksburg, Hampstead, Lineboro, Manchester, Millers, Snydersburg and Upperco, are welcome to have their names placed on a new plaque.