Recent Articles from Jon Sham
Hollywood Diner opens its doors again
With a new look, new staff and some new menu items, the Baltimore landmark Hollywood Diner has reopened after being closed during January. Owner Cheryl Townsend opened the diner last […]
Annapolis Sweet Shoppe goes for the personal touch
ANNAPOLIS — When 4-year-old Johnny Criswell skipped into the Annapolis Sweet Shoppe with his mother, his eyes were wide with wonder. He went up to the back wall lined with […]
New candy shop brings sheer sweetness to Annapolis
Susan Leonard, owner of The Annapolis Sweet Shoppe, is trying to invoke some of the "Willy Wonka imagination" at her new store. For those who care where their chocolate comes from, she offers fine artisan and locally-made chocolate. For those with a nostalgic sweet tooth, she offers candy cigarettes and Pop Rocks. And she hopes everyone who walks through the door has a sweet experience.
The Daily Record News Quiz: Feb. 6 – 10
Have you been keeping up with The Daily Record‘s news this week? Take our 10-question weekly news quiz in this fun, interactive feature. Leave a comment below and tell us […]
Top 5: ‘This tool may be a double-edge sword’
Tax increment financing in the district surrounding Harbor Point could change just as Exelon Corp. prepares to build its Baltimore headquarters there. McCormick & Co. Inc. also announced this week […]
Maryland Moment – A bird’s-eye view of Baltimore
Do you like taking photos? The Daily Record wants your photos for print and online. Send us your Maryland Moment. Check out a slideshow of our past Photos of the […]
Gansler prepares to join other AGs in $25 billion foreclosure settlement
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler spoke to The Daily Record on Wednesday prior to an expected announcement Thursday that the state had joined more than 40 other jurisdictions in a pending nationwide settlement with the five largest mortgage lenders over alleged foreclosure abuses.
D.C. wax museum adds Harriet Tubman to collection
WASHINGTON — Descendants of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman have unveiled a wax statue of the woman who led hundreds of slaves to freedom at The President’s Gallery by Madame Tussauds […]
The Daily Record News Quiz: Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
Have you been keeping up with The Daily Record‘s news this week? Take our 10-question weekly news quiz in this fun, interactive feature. Leave a comment below and tell us […]
Top 5: ‘…every tool in the toolbox’
Exelon Corp. selected the spot for its new headquarters in Baltimore pending its takeover of Constellation Energy, and Giant Foods is taking over some Fresh and Green’s supermarket locations. Those […]
Row house reduced to rubble on E. Preston Street
This row house at the corner of E. Preston and Hillman streets, part of a $5.3 million renovation project, collapsed on Jan. 20, leaving only a pile of debris where it once stood.
Lt. Gov. Brown pushing for public-private partnerships in Maryland
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown talks about his commitment to expanding public-private partnerships - or P3s - in the state to help ease the burden on the government for infrastructure projects during a tough economy.





