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How did Nestor wind up with a media credential in Pittsburgh after being banned by Ravens in Baltimore?

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As many know, Bill Cole from Cole Roofing inspired large parts of this Baltimore Positive platform over the past decade. A meandering podcast conversation from Christmas to Qatar kept coming back to Nestor being pressed on how he wound up in the locker room in Pittsburgh doing his job for the first time this season after being locked out by Chad Steele and the Baltimore Ravens ownership.

Ravens’ Bowser apologizes for posting Greg Roman video

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Tyus Bowser said he didn’t have any ill intent while acknowledging it wasn’t smart to post on Instagram.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 29: Legendary Duda’s in Fell’s Point and The Brewer’s Art in Mount Vernon

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The 29th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland led us back downtown for a beer at The Brewer’s Art and an old-school crab cake at Duda’s Tavern in Fell’s Point.

Dundalk’s Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Queen tells us there is only one home for the holidays

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Legendary drummer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for Nestor’s 31st Anniversary at Costas Inn in Dundalk with pals John Allen and former 1970s bandmate George Kondylas to tell old punk rock Christmas tales of yore.

Speaking Roman in The Castle

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss offensive woes and who will take fall for Ravens inability to score points in Owings Mills.

The fear and reward of doing real journalism abroad

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Journalist Gianna Toboni of Vice returns to discuss with Nestor her real brushes with the bad guys of the world and the rewards of doing the tough kind of journalism when danger calls from Mexico to the Middle East.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 28: Scoozi and Key Brewing in the Dundalk homeland

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The 28th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland took us back home to Dundalk to Scoozi Restaurant for a crab melt breakfast and washed it down at Key Brewing with a local calling.

Harbaugh on if he’s pondered changes to Ravens coaching staff: “We’re not getting into all that”

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“We’re spending all of our time getting ready for the Atlanta Falcons with every ounce of energy and fiber we’ve got.”

The tale of the new Tigers’ head coach and his journey as the son of a Colt from Baltimore back to Towson

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New Towson football coach Pete Shinnick talks about his Baltimore roots and path home with Nestor

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 27: Stoney Creek in Pasadena and Manor Hill in Ellicott City

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The 27th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland took us to Anne Arundel County and waterfront hospitality at Stoney Creek Inn and a cold beer at Manor Hill before seeing Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Rodricks: Why we love Baltimore so much and why it matters to us

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In the aftermath of his brilliant stage production of “Baltimore, You Have No Idea,” our favorite columnist from The Baltimore Sun Dan Rodricks continues his tales of the good and bad of Baltimore and why we care about its image, reality and future.

Huntley on Ravens’ offensive woes: “We just have to be on the same page”

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Baltimore managed just a single field goal despite running for 198 yards in Saturday’s loss in Cleveland.

Despite loss, Humphrey reminds “everything is kind of still in front of” Ravens for playoffs

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“Even though we are in a good spot right now, it just feels like we are like a wounded dog.”

Dobbins runs for 125 yards in losing effort for Ravens

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“We have to make plays. We are not making the plays. We are not scoring touchdowns, and somebody has to score them.”

Harbaugh on Ravens’ 13-3 dud in Cleveland: “We have to find a way to put points up”

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“We have to do things better in terms of moving the ball through the air, making plays in the red zone, not turning the ball over.”

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 26: Rocksalt hospitality in Westminster and cold beer at Farmacy

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The 26th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland led us to Westminster and the vaunted ‘cake of Rocksalt Grille and a beer on the farm at Farmacy Brewing in Reisterstown.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 25: A Weis choice for fresh ice cream, Friendly Farms and Big Truck beer

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The 25th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland led us on the ice cream path to Weis Markets dairy facility in Sunbury, Pennsylvania on a gorgeous day for a drive and a stop at Friendly Farms in Upperco and a beer nearby at Big Truck in Hereford. Nothing like eating fresh ice cream soft served off the line!

Orioles agree to one-year deal with second baseman Adam Frazier

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Set to make a reported $8 million, the 31-year-old was a 2021 All-Star starter, but he struggled with Seattle last season.

Queen on playing with Roquan Smith: “We both know how great we can be”

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Baltimore’s inside linebackers continue to dominate over the second half of the season.

Humphrey says Ravens want to give Watson “not-so-soft welcoming” to AFC North

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“It’s not really the best time to play him, but we look forward to the challenge.”

Stanley says Ravens enjoying “tremendous boost” with healthy Dobbins, Edwards back in fold

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“We have faith in all of our backs in that room, but those guys, they’re definitely special in the different abilities they have.”

Ravens running back Dobbins aiming to improve upon impressive Week 14 return

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J.K. Dobbins was disappointed to be caught on his 44-yard run against Pittsburgh.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 24: Eldersburg love of 1823 and old friends at Liberatore’s

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The 22nd day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland was spent in Eldersburg with an incredible local journey with old friends. Mike McKelvin and Dante Liberatore own a restaurant and brewing company and shared their Carroll County life with Nestor. And John Maroon stopped by for three decades of sports tales about Cal Ripken Jr. and walking the Great Wall of China and the streets of Beijing together. Lots of delicious 1823 beer here and a toast to the late, great Vince Bagli and Chris Thomas.

Reading and writing and editing the news over the years

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Longtime Baltimore Sun news editor David Ettlin joins Nestor for crab cakes and newspaper memoirs

Being at your best without your best player

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Ravens path to playoffs after winning ugly in Pittsburgh

We never give style points after beating the Steelers in Pittsburgh

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor review time well spent in Pittsburgh for another Ravens win in the den of the enemy. (And how did Nestor get a press credential from Mike Tomlin?)

Luke and Nestor wonder: How long can Ravens survive without Lamar Jackson and still win AFC North?

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After the narrow win over the Steelers in Pittsburgh with third-string quarterback Anthony Brown, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly-getting-healthier (well except for Lamar) Ravens and the road ahead to playoffs.

Holiday crab cakes are the best ones!

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The Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to our downtown home at Faidley’s in Lexington Market (yes, they’re still at the same place for a few more months) with Roz Lane from The Maryland Lottery dropping by with holiday updates and Damye Hahn telling us how easy it is to ship the best crab cakes in the world fresh with a click.

Harbaugh says Ravens preparing for more “quarterback read stuff” with Watson becoming Browns quarterback

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“What we’ve seen from their offense in the last two weeks [is] also the things that he’s kind of been known for in Houston offensively.”

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 23: Black Flag in Columbia and the delicious Timbuktu experience

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The 23rd day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland took us to a place we hadn’t been in many years – Timbuktu in Elkridge en route to see Duran Duran at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Nile Rodgers stole the show but Timbuktu can stick those pimentos in my ‘cake anytime.

Andrews on Ravens enduring QB adversity: “I think this is going to make us a better team”

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The All-Pro tight end quipped he had “probably never” worked with rookie Anthony Brown from a passing standpoint.

Harbaugh has “no pronouncements” on status of Ravens QBs Jackson, Huntley for Saturday’s tilt in Cleveland

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Tyler Huntley remained in concussion protocol as of Monday afternoon.

By any means necessary in Pittsburgh

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens finding a way to win in Pittsburgh

Can the Ravens own all of the Charm in this city?

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Local attorney Greg Stone of WTP Law discusses the Baltimore Ravens’ pursuit of the “Charm City” trademark and what it means for local business who already use those words as part of their brand. A fascinating discussion about who owns what and why.

Telling the tales of Skipjacks hockey and learning how to play in Baltimore

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Former Skipjacks center Tim Taylor tells Nestor about a beautiful life winning two Stanley Cups as a player and one as an executive now with the St. Louis Blues. A good life spent in hockey after learning his craft and struggling in Baltimore more than 30 years ago as a player in the AHL.

The story and emotions behind the story of “Baltimore, You Have No Idea”

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The Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to Faidley’s at Lexington Market for a holiday visit with legendary columnist Dan Rodricks from The Baltimore Sun discussing Eric Bogosian, storytelling and taking his incredible career memoirs and the Baltimore characters met along the way to the stage at The BMA and his incredible stage production. And breaking news: it’s coming back in the spring! Go see it!

Stanley proud of “stereotypical kind of Ravens win” in Pittsburgh

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The left tackle was pleased to see the Ravens offensive line lead the way in the 16-14 win over the Steelers.

Roquan Smith on Ravens defense: “We’re only going to keep getting better”

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The linebacker intercepted a pass inside the red zone in his first time taking part in the Ravens-Steelers rivalry.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 22: Casey’s Crab in Laurel and Hysteria in Columbia en route to get The Fixx

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The 22nd day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland found us rocking toward The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia but en route we got thirsty at Hysteria in Columbia and made a road stop at Casey’s Crab in Laurel where the owner insisted we go with the Crabmeat Cheesesteak. We’re glad we did!

Calais Campbell on Ravens taking down Pittsburgh: “I take great pride in just being in this rivalry”

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The 36-year-old blocked a field goal in the fourth quarter to help preserve a 16-14 victory.

How did Nestor wind up with a media credential in Pittsburgh after being banned by Ravens in Baltimore?

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Ravens’ Bowser apologizes for posting Greg Roman video

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Tyus Bowser said he didn’t have any ill intent while acknowledging it wasn’t smart to post on Instagram.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 29: Legendary Duda’s in Fell’s Point and The Brewer’s Art in Mount Vernon

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Dundalk’s Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Queen tells us there is only one home for the holidays

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Speaking Roman in The Castle

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss offensive woes and who will take fall for Ravens inability to score points in Owings Mills.

The fear and reward of doing real journalism abroad

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Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 28: Scoozi and Key Brewing in the Dundalk homeland

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Harbaugh on if he’s pondered changes to Ravens coaching staff: “We’re not getting into all that”

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“We’re spending all of our time getting ready for the Atlanta Falcons with every ounce of energy and fiber we’ve got.”

The tale of the new Tigers’ head coach and his journey as the son of a Colt from Baltimore back to Towson

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New Towson football coach Pete Shinnick talks about his Baltimore roots and path home with Nestor

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 27: Stoney Creek in Pasadena and Manor Hill in Ellicott City

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Rodricks: Why we love Baltimore so much and why it matters to us

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Huntley on Ravens’ offensive woes: “We just have to be on the same page”

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Baltimore managed just a single field goal despite running for 198 yards in Saturday’s loss in Cleveland.

Despite loss, Humphrey reminds “everything is kind of still in front of” Ravens for playoffs

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“Even though we are in a good spot right now, it just feels like we are like a wounded dog.”

Dobbins runs for 125 yards in losing effort for Ravens

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“We have to make plays. We are not making the plays. We are not scoring touchdowns, and somebody has to score them.”

Harbaugh on Ravens’ 13-3 dud in Cleveland: “We have to find a way to put points up”

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“We have to do things better in terms of moving the ball through the air, making plays in the red zone, not turning the ball over.”

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 26: Rocksalt hospitality in Westminster and cold beer at Farmacy

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Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 25: A Weis choice for fresh ice cream, Friendly Farms and Big Truck beer

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Orioles agree to one-year deal with second baseman Adam Frazier

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Set to make a reported $8 million, the 31-year-old was a 2021 All-Star starter, but he struggled with Seattle last season.

Queen on playing with Roquan Smith: “We both know how great we can be”

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Baltimore’s inside linebackers continue to dominate over the second half of the season.

Humphrey says Ravens want to give Watson “not-so-soft welcoming” to AFC North

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“It’s not really the best time to play him, but we look forward to the challenge.”

Stanley says Ravens enjoying “tremendous boost” with healthy Dobbins, Edwards back in fold

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“We have faith in all of our backs in that room, but those guys, they’re definitely special in the different abilities they have.”

Ravens running back Dobbins aiming to improve upon impressive Week 14 return

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J.K. Dobbins was disappointed to be caught on his 44-yard run against Pittsburgh.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 24: Eldersburg love of 1823 and old friends at Liberatore’s

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Reading and writing and editing the news over the years

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Longtime Baltimore Sun news editor David Ettlin joins Nestor for crab cakes and newspaper memoirs

Being at your best without your best player

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Ravens path to playoffs after winning ugly in Pittsburgh

We never give style points after beating the Steelers in Pittsburgh

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor review time well spent in Pittsburgh for another Ravens win in the den of the enemy. (And how did Nestor get a press credential from Mike Tomlin?)

Luke and Nestor wonder: How long can Ravens survive without Lamar Jackson and still win AFC North?

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Holiday crab cakes are the best ones!

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Harbaugh says Ravens preparing for more “quarterback read stuff” with Watson becoming Browns quarterback

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“What we’ve seen from their offense in the last two weeks [is] also the things that he’s kind of been known for in Houston offensively.”

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 23: Black Flag in Columbia and the delicious Timbuktu experience

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Andrews on Ravens enduring QB adversity: “I think this is going to make us a better team”

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The All-Pro tight end quipped he had “probably never” worked with rookie Anthony Brown from a passing standpoint.

Harbaugh has “no pronouncements” on status of Ravens QBs Jackson, Huntley for Saturday’s tilt in Cleveland

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Tyler Huntley remained in concussion protocol as of Monday afternoon.

By any means necessary in Pittsburgh

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens finding a way to win in Pittsburgh

Can the Ravens own all of the Charm in this city?

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Telling the tales of Skipjacks hockey and learning how to play in Baltimore

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The story and emotions behind the story of “Baltimore, You Have No Idea”

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Stanley proud of “stereotypical kind of Ravens win” in Pittsburgh

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The left tackle was pleased to see the Ravens offensive line lead the way in the 16-14 win over the Steelers.

Roquan Smith on Ravens defense: “We’re only going to keep getting better”

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The linebacker intercepted a pass inside the red zone in his first time taking part in the Ravens-Steelers rivalry.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 22: Casey’s Crab in Laurel and Hysteria in Columbia en route to get The Fixx

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Calais Campbell on Ravens taking down Pittsburgh: “I take great pride in just being in this rivalry”

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The 36-year-old blocked a field goal in the fourth quarter to help preserve a 16-14 victory.

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Baltimore Positive is the vision and the creative extension of four decades of sharing the love of local sports for this Dundalk native and University of Baltimore grad, who began his career as a sportswriter and music critic at The News American and The Baltimore Sun in the mid 1980s. Launched radio career in December 1991 with Kenny Albert after covering the AHL Skipjacks. Bought WNST-AM 1570 in July 1998, created WNST.net in 2007 and began diversifying conversations on radio, podcast and social media as Baltimore Positive in 2016. nes@baltimorepositive.com

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