Fenway Frank? Dodger Dog? Rangers Boomstick? In search of MLB’s best hot dog …

“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.

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By Bobby Ross Jr.

I’m a simple man when it comes to ballpark hot dogs.

I like my all-beef footlong on a bun with just a little squirt of ketchup, preferably Heinz.

Tulsa, Okla., resident Tom Lohr — who dubs his website “Blog About A Dog” — has a much more discriminating taste.

Last year, Lohr traveled to all 30 major-league stadiums and judged the franks based on bun, taste, toppings, price, portability and “it factor.”

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New England forecast: Lots of snow, with a chance of coffers drying up at houses of worship

In New England forecast: Snow, with a chance of coffers drying up at houses of worship: http://t.co/VpihPSkbIg pic.twitter.com/5ph76XmYc3 — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) March 3, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading New England forecast: Lots of snow, with a chance of coffers drying up at houses of worship

A heart for Hawaii

A heart for Hawaii (reporting from Honolulu): Pearl Harbor church has served military families for 59 years, but future at risk. HONOLULU — “Aloha!” Mark Young stretches out each syllable of the traditional Hawaiian greeting as 150-plus church members and visitors fill the blue-gray wooden pews in a simple, A-frame auditorium. “Welcome to the Pearl Harbor Church of Christ, where we keep a little bit … Continue reading A heart for Hawaii

Lester Holt a humble newsman with a serious faith

Lester Holt a humble newsman with a serious faith: NBC anchor finds journalism ‘faith-affirming.’ A few years ago, a group of communications students from Harding University in Searcy, Ark., visited NBC’s “Today” show studios in New York. A familiar face greeted them. “Lester Holt was so kind to take a few minutes and visit with each of our students about their goals and plans,” said … Continue reading Lester Holt a humble newsman with a serious faith

March 2015: GetReligion

In the New England forecast: Lots of snow, with a chance of coffers drying up at houses of worship. Published March 3. Front-page news in Indianapolis: 5-year-old survey data on ‘animus’ toward same-sex marriage. Published March 4. Sorry, Southern Baptists: AP slants Alabama same-sex marriage coverage in favor of gay-rights advocates. Published March 5. A Catholic priest, an Anglican bishop and a Baptist mom walk … Continue reading March 2015: GetReligion

A search for preachers — reality TV style

A search for preachers — reality TV style (reporting from Malibu, Calif.): A video quest puts a modern twist on efforts to inspire a new generation of ministers.  MALIBU, Calif. — “American Idol” for ministers? “Survivor” with an emphasis on the Holy Spirit? Welcome to the “Next Gen Preacher Search,” developed by Pepperdine University’s Youth Leadership Initiative. The national contest invited students interested in preaching and … Continue reading A search for preachers — reality TV style