Mobtown Mag, formerly known as The Long Haul, is a Baltimore-based news website covering addiction and drug policy. It is published by Logan Hullinger.
The updated name is an ode to Baltimore's nickname "Mobtown," an unflattering moniker to some but a representation of the city's resilience and grit to me. The logo, a skull of a Baltimore oriole, was drawn by Hannah Glasco.
These themes represent the city I proudly call home. And that city also happens to be the epicenter of the nation's overdose crisis, which is one of the central focuses of this publication. Mobtown Mag aims to document the crisis, shed light on the plight of addicts and generate awareness of local drug policy.
Aside from some recent venerable projects, local outlets have for too long failed to capture the struggles and inequities experienced by drug users. Most attempts to do so manifest in cold, ill-informed reporting.
My goal as a journalist and recovering addict is to change that. And this new venture encapsulates a radical, advocacy-based approach to journalism that's driven by the principles of harm reduction.
All articles, unless noted otherwise, are written by Logan Hullinger. I'm a Pittsburgh native and award-winning journalist who moved to Baltimore in 2023 to write independently.
While I've spent more than six years in the journalism field, I've been a recovering addict for much longer.
For more information about myself and my work, visit my portfolio website here. If you'd like to contact me, fill out the email form below. You can also click on one of the icons to follow me on social media.