Diversity : Featured Stories

Opening Day is just around the corner and Jen Royle is about to enter her second year reporting on the Orioles and Ravens. Prior to that, she spent seven years working in New York covering the Yankees for the YES Network. If you think a situation like that might lead to friction, you could be on to something. Read on to learn more about Ms. Royle and her first year in Charm City.

When discussion turns to neighborhood success stories in Baltimore the usual suspects tend to get most of the glory. We hear quite a bit about Canton, Federal Hill, and, more recently, Harbor East. Which is fair enough -- those are indeed successes. But they're not the only ones. A less heralded but no less significant story is playing out as we speak in Park Heights, a neighborhood that has seen its share of struggle but which appears poised to finally emerge from the shadows.

"What is this earth I live on -- within half an hour of my house -- capable of producing right now?" It's a question both asked and answered at Kayam Farm, where Jewish agricultural traditions point the way to a better, more meaningful relationship with food. Bmore's Sam Hopkins went behind the scenes to learn more.

How does a community better itself? By encouraging residents to get involved. What's the best way to encourage involvement? A good meal, of course. That's just one of the secret ingredients behind the success of Baltimore's STEW dinners -- good food, transparency and choice.

Now that Artscape has come and gone, it's time to focus your attention on other artistic pursuits. There's Whartscape, of course, but if you'd like to try something with air conditioning step on over to the BSO as the orchestra celebrates two sons of Baltimore -- Frank Zappa and Philip Glass -- while showcasing Baltimore beatboxer, Shodekeh. We've also compiled a list of the areas outdoor movie venues for those who love watching great flicks under the stars.

Sonja Sohn caught the public's eye playing Kima Greggs on "The Wire." At the recent TEDx Mid-Atlantic conference, she talked to us about her new project, "reWIRED," and how stories can help change the lives of Baltimore at-risk youth.