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(image credit, wikipedia ) Game 1 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies vs the New York Yankees begins tonight up in the Big Apple. The Evil Empire against the defending champion Fightin' Phils. I'm from Philadelphia, so I cannot hide my enthusiasm for this one. Let's go PHILLIES!

Here's a summary of some of the problems here this morning, late trains here, cancelled trains there. All kinds of messed up commutes this morning.  How did everything turn out? Camden Line: Northbound trains are experiencing 15-20 minute delays though the Muirkirk/Laurel area due to signal problems. Penn Line Update #6: Due to its severe delay, train 407 is cancelled and will depart from Baltimore as on time train 417 (8:10am), Southbound trains 513 (7:15 am) and 415 (7:40am) will operate on time making the normal stops. Northbound Express train 406 ( 7:21am) is cancelled the next northbound train will be train 408 (7:40am) Penn Line Update #5: Due to the severe overcrowding of train 509 it will discharge passengers only from BWI station and points south. The next southbound train will train 411 expected to depart Baltimore on time (7:00 am) , again with expectations of crowded conditions. Updates to follow. Penn Line Update #4: Train 407 will be delayed for an uncerta...

(photo credit The Baltimore Sun ) You have to give the Ravens a whole lot of credit, they fought their hardest to get even within a snowball's chance in hell of winning today's game. For the most part the Ravens just got out-Favred, but battled their way all the way to the end. Hauschka hooked it, that's all that can be said, tough break, but that's the way football is; nothing is certain in this game.

(flickr photo mddailyrecord11 ) My new favorite place has to be the revamped Hollywood Diner at 400 E. Saratoga Street.  It was reopened by Crema Coffee Company  which has two other locations at UB.  This adds a nice spot downtown close to City Hall which is a true welcome for those of us that live nearby. Sitting along Saratoga it sits on the way from the parking lots under the JFX and the City Hall buildings down Holliday Street. Though you won't find a true diner short-order menu, the new Hollywood Diner has a decent selection of sandwiches, soups, salads, bagels, and of course coffee. To tell you the truth, I've really only stopped in there in the mornings to get coffee, but there seems to be a decent following so far. Their hours are pretty standard, 7am-5pm Monday-Friday, with Sunday morning hours from 8am-12pm (only May-Dec) to catch the crowds going to and from the Baltimore Farmers Market (brilliant!). They even have hours from 9pm-2am on Fr...

Here's a good article from the Sun paper about the proposed renovation of Mt Vernon Mill No.1 into mixed use apartment/office space. This follows on the heals of Clipper Mill and other mill rehabs that have been done in the past couple years. The nice thing about these from a historical preservation standpoint is that it lets us connect back to the rich history of Baltimore. If these building were left to languish or were knocked down completely, we'd lose it. Historic mill project planned in Baltimore -- baltimoresun.com Posted using ShareThis

(photo credit, The Baltimore Sun ) With one last victory the Orioles are done for the season. One we would probably hope to forget, but there were many times that you entertained us, and we thank you! When you thumped the Yankees 10-5 on the first day of the season, and made C.C. Sabathia's Yankees debut a short one, we cheered! We had hoped it would have been much better after that, but unfortunately it wasn't your year. Sure it was a downer for most of the season after June, but you brought up a lot of young players and gave them their MLB debut. Thank you for bring up Matt Wieters, and Nolan Reimhold, and Brad Bergeson, young players we know will make a difference in the future with you. We also thank you for bringing back Baltimore to your jerseys, by returning it to its rightful place on your road jerseys. That made us feel good about ourselves when we watched you on the road either following you at the stadium, or on tv. I am sure the birds and ornithologists thank you f...

(image credit, The Baltimore Sun ) A season that couldn't get any worse is tetering on getting worse. With last night's loss the Orioles sit at 60-98, two losses shy of 100 on the season.  Last night was also the 13th straight loss for the Birds.  They will have to go at least 3-1 in their last four games to avoid hitting the 100-loss mark. What started off as a promosing season, has now turned into a demoralizing tale spin that can't wait to hit the end.