Today during my 14-mile morning run I stopped by Aldi near Cold Spring at 10:20AM. I purchased some salmon, tuna, and beans and placed them into a Target shopping bag I brought along. I stretched and then ran back toward Reservoir Hill so I could drop my food off and continue my run downtown. At around 10:30AM I ran by 3210 Liberty Heights and I saw Frank Conaway in a suit walking down the front path toward the front gate of the property. The 3210 Liberty Heights property is completely fenced in on the Liberty Heights side. I shared some words about his daughter’s frivolous lawsuit against me, his radio show (where he recently referred to me as that skinny guy in a derogatory fashion which is his right since this is a free country with free speech), and my feelings toward him. I thought it was very odd that Frank was not at his close $100,000 a year Clerk of the court job on a Monday morning at 10:30AM. It is also odd that EVERY FRIDAY for at least TWO HOURS he is not at his job, but rather at a radio studio near Woodlawn (Woodlawn is a suburb that is close to the suburb or Randallstown). Frank left his property and started to follow me. I had stopped running at this point and was located on the sidewalk a house or two down Liberty Heights. Frank and I were still exchanging words and he close his fist and swung his arm in my direction. I easily avoided it. He then tried to run after me, but I easily avoided him. I turned my back on him and I got an odd feeling based on something someone had told me about him once. Cars passed by on Liberty Heights during this situation and at one point I thought I heard someone yell out something.
I ran toward Reservoir Hill and passed by Target. I believe the clock on the Target sign said 10:50AM. Soon after I saw the time I attempted to cross Reisterstown Road. A police car approached me with his lights flashing. He asked me why I was running, I told him I had just shopped for food and was running back to my house in Reservoir Hill. He said OK and drove away. This was the first time I had ever been stopped by the police while running.
I made it home soon after and left my Target bags on my back porch. A police car drove up my alley. I was happy to see it. I then ran downtown to Fayette street and then I ran back home. About 20 minutes ago the Baltimore Sun called me and somehow they had heard about my discussion with Frank Conaway. There was a very disturbing aspect to their version of the story that I had not seen. I have no idea how the police knew about this situation since they were not around during the discussion. The Sun will have more on this I assume. Very odd.
Adam is the most recognizable face of the recent resurgence in Reservoir Hill. He has appeared on many national and local radio shows, in several news publications, and at numerous events discussing his innovative urban redevelopment ideas and his unique lifestyle. Adam is a successful entrepreneur, community activist, and a local political guru who ran for city council in 2007. He is the founder and director of the TechBalt.com Buy a Block Project and BaltimoreHourly.com. His fearless local political commentary has rocked the local blog scene for most of this decade and he plans to take it to the next level in the next decade here on Charm City Current.
MR VIJAYAN HOW DARE YOU GAG THE FRRE SPEECH RIGHTS OF THOSE OF US WHO SUPPORT FRANK CONAWAY AND THE CONAWAY FAMILY
roop vijayan you are trash i didnt threaten his life and who the hell are you to judge any one ineffective when you are a lackey of the edo mcfadden maCHINE GIVEN THAT IN 2006 YOU RAN ON THE MCFADDEN TICKET FOR DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
I live in northwest Baltimore. I have lived there for 55 years. The Ashburton neighborhood is comprised of middle class educated African Americans that work extremely hard to keep their neighborhood clean, descent and neighborly. What the neighborhood does not need is a disresptful young white male purposely coming to the neighborhood trying to attack an elderly African American man. It is totally fine to be passionate about politics but when you get dressed and show up at someones home to cause violence, you are dangerous. I am quite sure that Belinda or Mr. Conway has never even thought about coming to your home because they could care less about you. You are simply trying to make a name for yourself like Pariz Hilton or Necole Bitchie. The difference is, they are not violent and angry. If I were Mr. Conway and elderly, I would have done what I had to do to defend myself. Seniors have the right to defend themselves from dangerous, angry people who show up at their property trying to harm them. You can blog all you like but you have no right going to private homes of city officials. I hope the next time you show up at his home, his grandson is around to defend his grandfather. I can not believe what I saw on tv this evening. You were actually proud to say that you were in great shape to attack a senior. I am 46 years old and would never be that disrespectful toward the elderly. If you wanted your five minutes of fame you got it but how shameful you should be. Mr. Conway should file and exparte against you immediately. If I see you in the Ashbuton neighborhood, I am definetly calling the police. Stay in Reservoir Hill, your not wanted in Ashburton.
On Nov 22nd, 2011 at 1:36pm, Aaron Wilkes writes, ” If you don’t like it, I’ll threaten your life!” On Nov 24th at 9:51am, Aaron Wilkes writes, “…he did frank conaway but he will pay for it believe me.” On Nov 25, 2011 at 10:31pm, Aaron Wilkes writes, “adam meister understand this frank conaway isnt alone he has back up so the next time you pull what you did on monday there will be consequences and repercussions.”
Mr. Wilkes, now if anything happens to Mr. Meister should the Police come knocking on your door. The threats you write alone is enough for the State’s Attorney to charge you with Assault, 2nd degree. If you were trying to be or/and are a Public Official, those threats alone trigger investigation by the State Prosecutor. Frank Conway and public official family are public officials and we may judge them as effective or ineffective. Don’t gag our free speech rights, guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution by name calling and threats, sir.
Wow, all the internet tough guys came out to defend Frank Conaway.
adam meister understand this frank conaway isnt alone he has back up so the next time you pull what you did on monday there will be consequences and repercussions
tell it len expose this racist bastard for what he is right on len
Why were you in THAT neighborhood? You claim to jog 14 miles everyday. I run 7 miles every other day and I run the SAME route. I know several others that are avid runners and they run the SAME route during their runs. IF you jog 14 miles everyday I am sure you jog the same route. Why on this particular day did you choose to change your route. Also, on this particular day, officers just happened to be watching your encounter with the City Clerk. Are you really a jogger or did the officers drop you off in the neighborhood that morning? You never mentioned anything about a weapon (gun); however, the officers have told reporters that there was a gun involved in the incident. Did you have a gun?
Go get ‘em Adam! Don’t let the bastards get you down. Exposing the sleaze bags and parasites in our governments is a Sisyphean task, so I hope you are rewarded to your pleasure. I see where Frank Sr.’s flack, as well as some of the nitwits on this post, have devolved into racism/anti-Semitism, the last refuge of scoundrels.
adam meister is the biggest racist political bully around he represents racists
adam meister is a racist faggot because he would never attack joe curran,mary pat clarke ,ben cardin,bill cole,or the late william donald schaefer the way he did frank conaway but he will pay for it believe me
brian v you are trash because frank conaway is more of a man than you or that racist faggot adam meister will ever be
brian nv adam meister is a racist liar and mr conaway’s being at home at 10:30 is none of his god damn business and it is adam meister who is an arrogant racist bastard
I follow Baltimore politics pretty closely and while I have no knowledge of the facts pertaining to this incident, I do have some experience dealing with the Mayor & City Council members of Baltimore and can tell you that they are arrogant! I can BELIEVE Mr. Meister’s version because as Mr. Conaway is an elected official, wouldn’t someone reasonably expect that he would be at work at 10:30 AM on a weekday? What motivation would Mr. Meister have to even knock on his door at that time anyway? They can’t kill him, so they will trash his character instead. What is being exposed here is the result of his outing the corrupt actions of a politician. I BELIEVE Mr. Conaway knew the gun permit was expired or else he would have fired it in an attempt to silence the “whistleblower.” Bravo MR. Meister for bringing all of this to our attention. Keep up the great work.
Par for the course, I think. If Conway did indeed brandish a gun outside of his property and is not prosecuted, it will just lead to further erosion in the confidence in Baltimore’s elected officials. I’m not optimistic, though; I’ve seen cronyism bury these sorts of bad behavior in every city I’ve lived in.
Well, “Police said Conaway ‘brandished a firearm’ during the altercation.” You have to decide who is dishonest, the police or Conaway. I don’t think the police would investigate a permit if they made it up, and I don’t think the police had any reason or idea to make an assault allegation in the reporting. I would like to think our police are generally honest when the dishonest act has no possibility of benefit. “Conaway says the incident was being observed by city police officers…’I was fortunate that they were sitting across the street,’ said Conaway. The police say Conaway brandished a gun, so decide who is lying.
And then there is the missed punch, an assault. “Meister said Conaway then took a swing at him…” “Conaway, who denies throwing a punch. “I don’t aimlessly throw punches. If I threw one, I wouldn’t have missed.”" Please think about who is trained and practiced in convincing others of a false truth. I read some of Adam Meister’s blog, and this guy couldn’t convince me the sky is blue on a clear day.
Adam–congratulations! I didn’t think that I would ever side with one of the loathesome, douchey Conaways but your loathesome, douchey behavior here makes me do that. Screaming at a man who is in his home or yard because you disagree with his politics or the action of one of his family members is pretty obnoxious. It sounds like you were spoiling for a fight so you could get revenge on the family for the actions of trashy daughter Belinda. Please don’t ever do anything so stupid and immature that I ever feel sort of bad for one of them. You are just as bad as they are, but you think because you are on the side of righteousness you can behave like a bully, too. Thanks, but I don’t need you fighting the city’s battles if you are just going to undermine the message by acting like a massive tool.
Ooh look, you’re getting pro-Conaway trolls, you must be doing something right!
The credibility of the Conaway’s leaves a lot to be desired, so why would anybody take their word on anything that is expelled from their mouths??
Keep up the great work Adam !
Is it possible that Conaway has BCPD protection for some reason we are not aware of? Did his CCW permit EXPIRE or was it REVOKED? Does the police presence have anything to do at all with his permit?
too late royi i told on myself so now what
Adam,
You really are a tool. 14 miles. Really? Really! Good for you. Glad we all know that now.
I just wanted to say though that overall I think you’re an awesome blogger. One of the best. Like the Beiber of blogging. Happy trails.
The fact that I was able to find all those old links should be evidence enough that anything you say will be with you for the rest of your life.
The links got screwed up, so here they are posted again:
https://www.facebook.com/aaron.wilkes2
http://www2.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=19779
http://wamu.org/news/10/04/26/baltimore_questions_absence_of_broadband
http://baltimoregrassrootsmedia.org/files/a925d5b4b2ada7c803b7179509a75e1b-88.html
Adam tried a Kung Fu kick on my dad, and I know all about Kung Fu kicks.
gotta love people who have no argument or good point so they call someone a racist! If anyone follow Adams work they no he is no racist. Stupid Argument that keeps making Conaway and his supporters look even more stupid… if that is possible.
to all meister supporters and adam meister i just told on myself on facebook that i used the word nigger and called adam a faggot so i beat you to telling on me ha ha ha ha ha
will stand by what is say and to the phony aaron wilkes go to hell and royi you are trash i will ignore your advice if you dont mind you never probably would support me any way so who cares what you think
aaron wilkes wrote:
“jh i stand by calling adam meister a faggot because he is a racist faggot i dont give a damn that you dont like it how about that”
So you:
1. Don’t give a damn that I don’t like it but also somehow simulatenously
2. Ask what I think about it.
You sir are a genious! Aaron Wilkes for every electable office possible!
I guess I’m just some uncle tom lackey for my “smart talk” though.
I should also add, the same Aaron Wilkes who lists the Circuit Court for Baltimore City as his employer on his Facebook profile (https://www.facebook.com/aaron.wilkes2)? If not, sorry about confusing you with someone else, but it’s sure a coincidence.
Are you the same Aaron Wilkes who wanted to run for 12th District council (http://www2.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=19779)? The same Aaron Wilkes who says is a community leader of the Darcy Park Community Association (http://wamu.org/news/10/04/26/baltimore_questions_absence_of_broadband)? The same Aaron Wilkes who spoke at the NAACP stop the slots thing (http://baltimoregrassrootsmedia.org/files/a925d5b4b2ada7c803b7179509a75e1b-88.html)?
If so, your language here will stop whatever hopes you have of ever running for public office. The internet is written in permanent marker. And the words you use here will come up in all your future interactions with the public, your community, co-workers, and family.
Hi my name is Aaron Wilkes. I like to call people bigots while making bigoted statements. If you don’t like it, I’ll threaten your life!
jh i stand by calling adam meister a faggot because he is a racist faggot i dont give a damn that you dont like it how about that
sll your are obviously one of adam meisters uncle tom negroes or one of his white racist lackeys adam meister is a racist and it is being pro black baltimore to be anti meister
Pretty telling that the anti-Meister crowd here can’t defend Frank without calling Adam a faggot and threatening his life. This is the sort of bullshit you support by voting for a Conaway.
The people who are commenting negatively are clearly the Conaway Cult lackeys. Contrary to Aaron Wilkes comments (i.e, Be pro-black – be anti-Meister and calling Aaron a “racist political bully”), supporting the status quo in Baltimore politics is actually HURTFUL to the poor black community – THAT is truly ANTI-black Baltimore. The only way these career politicians succeed is by keeping their constituency down, and then giving them little conciliatory hand-outs to string them along… And then of course there are the numerous “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine” deals that land them bigger backers who are only looking out for their business/financial needs, nevermind the needs of the community. The political bully comment is especially laughable. How else do you think the Conaway nepotism has thrived??? Get a clue.
adam meister it is you that is a racist political bully and you dont represent the little guy you represent white racists it is the conaways that fight for and represent the little man and woman abd by the meister you are a degenerate who attacks senior citizens be a real man instead of a faggot and fight straight you know that frank conaway could whip your faggot racist ass
roop vijayan you are a racist indian in fact you are a uncle tom lackey for a racist like adam meister shame on you
to be anti meister is to be pro blackl baltimore so black baltimore let’s teach this racist adam meister a lesson
Dear Adam,
I’m a marathon runner myself and was in touch with you during this year’s City Council race. I spent a great deal of time running on Guilford Ave. Supposedly, Carl Stokes lives in the 2400 block of Guilford Ave, yet, I never see him. If you would like to take a break from the Conaways, why don’t you come run with me and we can expose another politician that doesn’t live in the district he’s paid to serve.
Bravo, keep up the good work.
Mr. Meister, I don’t know what happened during the altercation and there is an ongoing police investigation so I am not going to guess as other responses have been doing. I, however, have to commend you for standing tall and defiant to what you, and I , believe is a wrong. The Conways treat the people’s electoral seats like its their property. The Conways, once elected, don’t do a lick for their constituents. I am sorry to state Mr. Frank Conway make a mockery of Baltimoreans by having the circus he calls a Mayoral campaign. I hate to generalize about a whole fgroup or family but what the Conways are doing is an injustice to the people of Baltimore.
I happened to be on the corner in my car at the exact moment this altercation started. Meister, you started shouting at Conaway the moment you saw him exiting his home. I watched you stop in front of his house and shout countless obscenities. I saw Conaway calmly exit his gate and ask you why you were running away, and then I saw you dash towards downtown. The light changed to green, and I watched you, in my rear view, sprint down Liberty Heights. I have no political affiliation and honestly did not know who you were before today. I saw Baltimore Sun’s comments on twitter and knew Justin Fenton was referring to this situation. You are lying, Conaway never took a swing at you. Shame on you for lying.
Adam you are a hero to most but superman you are not if you were to jog by my house and yell obscenities knock on my door and think you could just jog off into the sunset your crazy. furthermore you get no gold star for disrespecting a 78 year old man I think that you spend more time trying to give the city your distorted views of what’s news and not actually reading the real news people have died here for far less remember that superfag the next time you take a nature hike thru this jungle couple blocks away where you picked up your salmon and beans a man was shot in his face 15 times so do us all a favor and keep jogging thru our hoods starting shit.oh don’t take this and spin it like this is a THREAT ON YOUR LIFE merely a warning to a dumb ass Nazi who stay minding everybody else buisness running thru dangerous ass bmore city with a non bullet proof cape. BMORE Careful.
“I ran by 3210 Liberty Heights and I saw Frank Conaway in a suit walking down the front path toward the front gate of the property.”
“I shared some words about his daughter’s frivolous lawsuit against me, his radio show (where he recently referred to me as that skinny guy in a derogatory fashion which is his right since this is a free country with free speech), and my feelings toward him.”
Adam-Unless I’m totally mistaken, your statements above says that Mr. Conaway was on his property when you decided to address him. Yes, on the surface this seems harmless but had you taken the time to think, you could have determined in advance that any confrontation with this man at that time would not have been received positively. Mr. Meister, it’s not in anyone’s best interest to confront any man, let alone a perceived enemy, in this city, at his home. Whether you believe it or not, there are a hundred or more people that would’ve reacted the same way. I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m saying that your judgement was not beneficial to you or your safety.
I think that it’s time Frank steps down. He is a disgrace to the city.
adam meister you are a liar and frank conaway is telling the truth youy did knock on the door
RL- I have NEVER knocked on the door at 3210 Liberty Heights in my life. I have NEVER been on the property of 3210 Liberty Heights in my life. I was on the sidewalk the entire time. If Frank or Belinda want to walk on my sidewalk and talk to me they are welcome to. If they want to write about me they are welcome to. It is a free country and they can say what they want to say and walk on the sidewalk where they want to. Why would I not be allowed to walk on the sidewalk on Liberty Heights?
Keep hounding them Adam!
Thank you Adam! we need more like you.
I ditto what baltobikeboi said,
Kudos to you!
Mr. Meister, by your account, it seems that Mr. Conaway (criminally) overreacted and there is no redeeming value in his behavior. However, this is not a soap opera where your enemies can just knock on your door, “share words” concerning a disagreement, and depart with the only reaction being a smug look. 3210 Liberty Heights is Mr. Conaway’s house. It was not in your best interest to approach him about any issue at his home.
adam meister you are god damn liar and you are a racist bastard
Conaway is such an amazing asshat, swing fists and then brandishing a firearm at one of his critics. I love Baltimore City Hall politicos. And his daughter – there’s another bloody piece of work. Neither of them likes to lose in politics and do the sleaziest of the sleaze to try to keep their little fiefdom going. One day this city will wake up to their stupidity and let them go crazy all on their own and quit letting them eff up this town. Good on Adam – I hope you bury them with your journalism.
Adam,
You must be getting under their skin. You are my HERO!!!!
Richard
The Bowie City Activist
http://www.bowiewatch.org
nice work sir. i like your style
sounds like you need to file a restraining order.
Wow, I’m impressed, a 14-mile run. No wonder you are a skinny guy.
Frank and Belinda might try an exercise program too, since they seem to have so much free time now.