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Harborplace Makeover to Include More Activity on Light Street

When it opened more than 30 years ago, Harborplace was hailed as a watershed urban redevelopment project. Over time, the downtown city mall had started showing its age. Now it's turning another corner with new tenants opening this summer and plans to breathe more life onto Light Street. 

Bmore's Arianne Teeple Bids Farewell for a New Shot

Arianne looks back at her three years spent capturing people, places and events for Bmore Media. As she moves on to new projects, she shares some of her favorite images and a story on how she jockeyed with reporters from around the globe to get a memorable shot of the Baltimore Grand Prix. 

Step OUT: For the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore

Step out to see see the 36th annual American Craft Council Show in Baltimore. Billing itself as the largest juried craft show, the convention showcases jewelry, ceramics, furniture and home decor. 

Video: Celebrating Black Male Identity

Art on Purpose spent a year challenging black male stereotypes through dance, dialogues and art exhibits held throughout Baltimore. The nonprofit shares some of the project's highlights and the lessons learned. 

Bmore Media Goes on Break for the Holidays

Bmore Media will go on holiday for two weeks. We will see you in the New Year.

Sprinting Toward Success

Meet Josh and Kara Levinson, the owners of Charm City Run. The running shop is growing at a time when many retailers are struggling. The Levinsons operate four stores and are preparing to open their first Baltimore City location this spring. What is the Levinsons' formula for entrepreneurial success? Read on to find out.

Parking Panda Aims to Make Parking "Happy" from its Baltimore Base

It’s one of the most irritating, maddening and persistent problems of city living – finding the ever-elusive “good parking spot.”  Startup Parking Panda found success at Startup Weekend Baltimore in the spring and money in New York over the summer. Now, its founders are back home.

Of Small Ponds and Big Ambitions

Film directors usually depict small towns as either Norman Rockwell-esque fantasies or intellectually stifling places full of small-minded people. But life in these places has a distinct rhythm and is full of individual stories that present a much deeper picture to those who care to look. Baltimore filmmaker Josh Slates aims to bring a more robust image of small-town America to moviegoers with his first feature film, Small Pond.

Asking Questions, Solving Problems at D:center Baltimore

What is design? It's a simple enough question with a far-from-simple set of answers. Answers that a dedicated group of volunteers are working hard to find for Baltimore at D:center, one of the city's most interesting grassroots organizations.

Photo Essay: Behind the Scenes at Hippodrome Hatters

To speak of a neighborhood's "growth" or "renaissance" is usually to speak of that which is new, that which is emerging and upcoming. It's just as important, however, to remember the stalwarts. Those who kept their heads down through the madness, through good times and bad. Like, for example, Hippodrome Hatters.

Anchoring the West Side Renaissance at Alewife

Alewife took over the West Baltimore space formerly occupied by the failed Maggie Moore’s and Lucy’s, bringing local and national recognition with craft brews and unique tavern fare. As they near their one-year anniversary, will Alewife be the one to break the curse of failed restaurants at 21 N. Eutaw?

Photo Essay: the Beehive at InterContinental Harbor Court

For this month's photo essay, Bmore Media's Arianne Teeple went behind the scenes on the roof of downtown's InterContinental Harbor Court Hotel, where their recently installed beehive is bringing the green roof concept to life.


Baltimore in Winter: a Look Back, a Look Ahead

With the mercury hovering right around freezing as we enter 2010's home stretch, it's officially winter in Baltimore. We decided to take the opportunity to look back at some of the traditions and rituals that help make this city what it is, then invite you to join us on Facebook and Twitter to share some memories and ideas of your own.

Prospects for a Greener Future on Display at the Maryland Clean Energy Summit

First annual event brings leaders from business, academia, and government together to focus on clean energy growth opportunities.

Playing their part -- Baltimore's Theater Masterminds

Whether they're cutting-edge plays from local playwrights or modern updates of tried and true classics, Baltimore's independent theater community is home to serious artists who've turned the term "community theater" upside down. With the 2010-11 theater season just around the corner, we're shining a spotlight on a few of community's innovators.
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