Featured Stories

In the Eye of the Beholder -- Beauty and the Brain

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Beauty it has been said rests in the eye of the beholder. More correctly, what each of us finds attractive lies in our brains. A new exhibit at the Walters Art Museum hopes to help a Hopkins researcher ferret out the truth with a little input from you.

Arts and Culture, Medical Research and Innovation, Museums

Mt. Vernon

AVAM - Rebecca Hoffberger

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

We caught up with the American Visionary Art Museum's Rebecca Hoffberger following her TEDx Mid-Atlantic presentation in November. She shares her thoughts on art, passion, community, and her hopes for Baltimore.

Arts and Culture, Community

Federal Hill

Women Taking the Lead -- Encore Path's Kris Appel

Sara Michael Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Kris Appel didn't have an idea so much as she had a vision and desire to lead, all she needed was the right technology. She found it and now she's ready to watch her company, Encore Path, and it's Tailwind device soar.

Emerging Technologies, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Medical Research and Innovation

Fast CEOs -- Shirley Collier

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Shirley Collier, CEO of Optemax, a wireless optical networking technology firm, talks about her company and why Maryland is a great place to live and build a business.

Emerging Technologies, Entrepreneurship

Bmore Media Welcomes Julekha Dash to the Team

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

After a long search, Bmore Media welcomes Julekha Dash as our new Development News Editor.

Commercial Real Estate, Development, Entrepreneurship, Rehab/Renovation, Residential Real Estate

Baltimore's Top Chefs: Ted Stelzenmuller

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Baltimore claims its title as THE place for all things blue crab-related with pride. But, in case you haven't noticed, the city's culinary scene has expanded way beyond crab cakes and sauerkraut. One chef leading the way? Ted Stelzenmuller.

Entrepreneurship, For Foodies, Innovation, Move To Baltimore, Visit Baltimore

Canton

What Baltimore Has That Pittsburgh Wants

Elaine Labalme Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Ever wonder what a visitor thinks about Baltimore? Or what another city might want that we have? Our sister publication, Pittsburgh's Pop City, took a look at our city. Here's what Pitt wishes they had...

Arts and Culture, For Foodies, Move To Baltimore, Visit Baltimore

Downtown, Mt. Vernon, Hampden, Federal Hill

Fueling Up Baltimore's Economy

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Monster Diesel has a simple plan - bring manufacturing jobs back to Baltimore and help save the environment. Why? Because Baltimore is a great city to live in and work, according to company VP Lou Petrucci.

Baltimore jobs, Emerging Technologies, Green Technology, Sustainability

Building Up Baltimore -- Michael Beatty

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

A winner of the Urban Land Institute of Baltimore's Wavemaker Award, Michael Beatty, president H&S Properties, talks about Harbor East, the Legg Mason building, why Bmore is a great city for developers and how he sees the city in the future.

Commercial Real Estate, Development, Rehab/Renovation, Residential Real Estate

Harbor East

Securing the Future - Maryland's Cyber Tech Scene

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Is it Maryland's location? It's universities or colleges? It's skilled workforce? Or the innovative spirit of its leaders and entrepreneurs? Just what makes Maryland a burgeoning hub for cyber security firms?

BRAC & Defense, Emerging Technologies, High Technology, Innovation, Internet, IT

Why We Love This Charmed City -- Daytripping

Nicole Jovel Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Looking at our city from afar might leave outsiders wondering what's so great about Baltimore. Well, here's a clue - location, location, location.

Kid-centric, Move To Baltimore, Visit Baltimore

Chartering A New Course to Education

Meredith Bower Tuesday, January 05, 2010

It's no secret that Baltimore's public school system has struggled to adequately educate the city's children. In a time when private education tuitions too closely resembe college tuition fees, parents across the city are turning to new charter schools. So we wondered what's in a charter school?

education, Kid-centric, Move To Baltimore

Everyman Theater

Dan Collins Tuesday, January 05, 2010

The Everyman Theater is a Baltimore institution for many local theater goers. But, the indepdent theater has big plans and changes underway. Vincent Lancisi chats with Bmore about the future of the theater company and why independent theater thrives in Baltimore.

Arts and Culture, Performing Arts, Rehab/Renovation

A Story of Hope and Lessons Learned - John Forte

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

John Forte has lived the American Dream rising to fame as a member of Hip-Hop's groundbreaking group The Fugees. But in his pursuit of fame Forte admits he lost his way. At TEDx Mid-Atlantic, Forte told his story and then stopped to share it with Bmore.

Arts and Culture, Community, Diversity, Performing Arts

A Natural Beauty

Dan Collins Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Carole Langrall sees more in nature than you or I. In flora and fauna, Langrall sees a world of artistic possibilities. They are more than just flower arrangements to Langrall and her admirers they are works of art.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Innovation