Project Jumpstart
Couple months ago, I went back home to speak at a fundraiser for a organization called Project Jumpstart.
Tag: Baltimore
Tales of the City
There may come a time in your travels when you find yourself at Loch Bar
The Baltimore Sun: Caring about Mike’s hometown and using TV to make a difference
Mike Rowe describes his CNN series, “Somebody’s Gotta Do It,” as “a light-hearted show on a serious network.”
Maryland Blue Crab ~ The Daintiest Catch
I’m not a food critic, but if I were, I’d suggest you visit Baltimore posthaste and dig into some Maryland Blue Crabs
The Baltimore Mike Rowe Knows
Mike talks about getting to know his native Baltimore, his unusual travel experiences and his own “dirty” job.
Where Traveler ~ My Baltimore: TV Host Talks Charm City
This hometown boy got down with unsung laborers in his first show, Discovery’s “Dirty Jobs.”
Baltimore Native Talks About Helping The City’s Image
Mike wants to help let know people know there is a lot more to Baltimore than crime, drama and unrest.
My Plan to Tell Some Good Baltimore Stories
Twenty-seven years ago, back when I was impersonating an actor in downtown Baltimore, a guy named Allan Charles cast me in my first national commercial.
Baltimore Sun: Swimsuit-Clad Mike Revisits Baltimore for Somebody’s Gotta Do It
By Mary Carole McCauley Baltimore’s image — badly tarnished in the past few weeks by the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray after his arrest by Baltimore police and the subsequent outbreak of violence — is about to get a much-needed boost of charm. The Baltimore-born television host Mike Rowe is setting this week’s episode of his show, “Somebody’s Gotta Do It,” in his hometown. The episode, titled “Highway Boulder Crew,” airs at 9 p.m. Thursday on CNN. According to the show’s promo, “Mike tries his hand at water ballet, learns rock climbing and repelling in a day and raises a super-sized Read More
Off The Wall: Baltimore Riots
Catherine Beck Shoup Today at 9:22am We could use your perspective right now as a hometown hero, Mike. I have shared some pictures with a more positive perspective on my page, and hoping you can comment on this situation for the millions who listening to you. I know you don’t get into politics, but Baltimore could use a little wisdom, Mike Rowe style. Hi Catherine I doubt that I could write anything more wise or positive than what you’ve already shared on your own page. As for heroic, I’ll go with the attached images. Secondly, to the hundreds who have Read More
You Can Go Home Again
The folks got a new sofa bed, and the improvements are notable.