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More than a market: Waverly maps out a new plan for its future

Amy Landsman Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Waverly Main Street has hired a local urban design firm to create a new master plan for the area that includes streetscape improvements, a new slogan and the redevelopment of several buildings. Leaders want the area to be known as a place to shop and dine — and not just the Saturday farmers' market.

Slow and steady wins the race for Baltimore area bike retailer

Raymond Bolger Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Store owners know how tough it is to beat the chains that undercut them. But one Baltimore area bike retailer has come out on top since it opened 35 years ago. Race Pace Bicycles now operates five stores and brings in between $8 million and $10 million in sales. 

The cat's out of the bag: Maryland-raised purse designer is a rising fashion star

Katharine Schildt Scrivener Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Danielle DiFerdinando's purses are sold at top department stores and have received Oprah Winfrey's endorsement. The Maryland native talks about her rise in the fashion industry and her new purse line.

Video shines the spotlight on Hampden store Sixteen Tons

Bmore Staff Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Daniel Wylie, owner of men's clothier Sixteen Tons, talks about the challenges of running a small business in this video by Shine Creative.  

Sweet smell of success: Entrepreneurs land deals at Wegmans and Whole Foods for soap business

Amy Landsman Tuesday, March 19, 2013
We check in on Kasey and Kelly Evick, who own Baltimore soap and bath products company Biggs & Featherbelle. They moved their business into larger digs this month and are now making money after landing deals with Whole Foods, Wegmans and other stores. 

The local food movement is just a click away

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Relay Foods, Friends& Farms, Hometown Harvest and Baltimore's Green Grocer promise local food delivered to your doorstep or at fixed locations. Can they win over the buy-local crowd? 

Column: Once-stalled retail projects slowly move forward

Gary Getz Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Many of the city's retail projects that stalled during the recession are now moving forward, says Morris Ritchie & Associates Architect Gary Getz. New shops have opened at Harbor East and Locust Point, while others are on the way in Canton and Remington. 

Step OUT for the American Craft Council Show

Bmore Staff Tuesday, February 05, 2013
The American Craft Council Show returns to the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 22-24. Check out hand-made jewelry, furniture, clothing and home decor. 

BmoreMedia Parent Launches Sister Magazine in D.C.

Bmore Staff Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Issue Media Group, the parent company of BmoreMedia, has launched a new weekly online magazine that covers innovation, development and job growth in the nation's capital. Elevation DC's first newsletter debuts Jan. 15. 

Main Street Group Hopes to Jumpstart Retail in Northeast Baltimore

Amy Landsman Tuesday, January 08, 2013
The Hamilton-Lauraville neighborhood has become a dining destination with restaurants like Clementine. But the local Main Street group wants the area to be known for its shopping as well. So it's renovating an old fire station that it will use as an incubator to support budding shop owners.

Entrepreneurs Go From Farm to Retail

Renee Beck Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The owners of some of your favorite lunch spots and bakeries started out as vendors at area farmers markets, where they learned invaluable lessons about customer service and marketing. Find out how these entrepreneurs made the transition from the markets to standalone retail operations.  

Q&A: Hilary Phelps Shares Her Pride in Genuine Joy

Diane Macklin Tuesday, October 23, 2012
You might know Hilary Phelps as the sister who cheered on her decorated brother at the London Olympics. But she is also the creator of an interactive website, Genuine Joy, which explores food, fashion, fitness and culture. Phelps talks about the inspiration for the site and her plans to expand it. 

Slideshow: Rolling with Gary Smith of Vu Skateshop

Steve Ruark Tuesday, July 17, 2012
BmoreMedia Managing Photographer Steve Ruark has been a skateboarding enthusiast since the age of nine, when his uncle Ron Campbell bought him a Nash toy board. So taking pics of skateboarders seemed like a perfect fit for his latest photo essay.

Overlooked in the Outskirts

Renee Beck Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Suburban life isn't all parking spots and Target stores. Good sandwich shops, ice cream parlors and an, ahem, independent cafe are some of the things suburbanites seek.

Swiss Tradition Inspires Baltimore Chocolate Makers

Jolene Carr Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Recently grabbing the No. 6 spot on a national ranking of top chocolate makers, Glarus Chocolatier relies on Swiss techniques to make the confections. See what has made the husband-and-wife duo a sweet success. 
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