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Essex, MD

A Slice, A Score, A Shout: Portnoy’s Latest Baltimore Pizza Review Takes A Twist A Slice, A Score, A Shout: Portnoy’s Latest Baltimore Pizza Review Takes A Twist
A Slice, A Score, A Shout: Portnoy’s Latest Baltimore Pizza Review Takes A Twist Dave Portnoy’s ongoing tour of Maryland pizzerias continues to serve up surprises, and his latest stop at Matthew’s Pizza in Baltimore was no exception. Barstool Sports' El Presidente has been posting daily reviews recently, highlighting some of his stops at eateries across the state, which has featured some highs, and some lows for both he and the restaurant owners. His latest stop brought him to Matthew's Pizza, which has been a staple on Eastern Avenue in Baltimore for nearly a century. "So we've been on this Baltimore trip, but I've been confused ... It hasn't felt like we've been in t…
Portnoy Hits Baltimore County's 'Taj Mahal Of Pizza' On A Tip From Frank's Portnoy Hits Baltimore County's 'Taj Mahal Of Pizza' On A Tip From Frank's
Portnoy Hits Baltimore County's 'Taj Mahal Of Pizza' On A Tip From Frank's El Presidente's tour of Maryland pizzerias continued with his latest video, after he being tipped off by the owners of his last stop who told him to try the pie at Pizza John's in Essex. Fresh off an overwhelmingly positive visit to Frank's Pizza & Pasta in Baltimore, whose owners directed them to the Essex eatery, Dave Portnoy made his way to what was described as the "Taj Mahal of Pizza Places" for the latest "One Bite" review. "This is a huge operation," he said. "So I get (the nickname) ... It's a big space."  Dave stops by the "Taj Mahal of Pizza Shops" and …
Scheming State Employee Who Forged Checks; Made Bogus Insurance Claim Learns Fate: Maryland AG Scheming State Employee Who Forged Checks; Made Bogus Insurance Claim Learns Fate: Maryland AG
Scheming State Employee Who Forged Checks; Made Bogus Insurance Claim Learns Fate: Maryland AG A former Maryland Department of Labor employee is heading to jail after admitting to stealing from licensees and faking an insurance claim to pocket thousands. Shanell Angelia West, 46, of Essex, was sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to felony theft and insurance fraud, authorities announced on Wednesday.  West worked as a clerk at the Department of Labor for 18 months, where she stole funds from licensees by altering checks made payable to the state and depositing them into personal bank accounts, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. Even after she …