Featured Stories

Jen Royle's Year In the Life of Baltimore

Neal Shaffer Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Media

Audio: Sustainable Agriculture at Kayam Farm

Sam Hopkins Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Bmore's Sam Hopkins teamed up with WYPR's The Signal to produce an audio piece to accompany our recent article on Kayam Farm. Click through to give it a listen.

Diversity, For Foodies, Multicultural, Shop Local, Sustainability

Developing a Different Kind of Renaissance in Park Heights

Jason Policastro Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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.

Community, Diversity, Shop Local

MICA Students and Faculty Team Up to Explore Baltimore: Open City

Staci Wolfson Tuesday, March 15, 2011

"Open" is one of those intriguing little words whose meaning is highly dependent on where it's being used, and why. What, for example, would it mean to talk about an "open city"? A new project beginning in April at MICA aims to explore, understand, and maybe even answer that very question.

Diversity, Higher Education, Innovation

Ancient Lessons: Sustainable Agriculture Takes Root at Kayam Farm

Sam Hopkins Tuesday, March 01, 2011

"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.

Diversity, For Foodies, Multicultural, Shop Local, Sustainability

Baltimore-based Scholar Returns to Amplify Her Hometown

Jason Policastro Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Hard work. Talent. Unshakable will. Whatever form social change takes, we won't get there without them. Meet Amplify Baltimore founder April Yvonne Garrett, who has all three (and then some). She's putting them to work to make Baltimore a better place.

Community, Diversity, Philanthropy

A great meal + community + a great idea = STEW

Lisa Cleary Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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.

Community, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, For Foodies, Innovation, Philanthropy, Shop Local

Charles Village, Mt. Vernon

Global Pathways Project explores the world, no passport required

Meredith Bower Tuesday, July 20, 2010

It doesn't matter whether your passport is slightly mangled and loaded with stamps from your trips abroad or if you can't find Paraguay on a map. Global Pathways Project proves that Baltimore is an international city, giving children and adults an opportunity to experience the world's cultures without ever leaving the city.

Community, Diversity, education, For Foodies, Kid-centric, Multicultural, Music, Philanthropy

It's happening in Bmore! July 20-26

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

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.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Move to Baltimore, Multicultural, Music, Performing Arts, Visit Baltimore

Charles Village, Fells Point, Federal Hill, Mt. Vernon, Downtown

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

The Stories of Our Lives - Sonja Sohn

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

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.

Arts and Culture, Community, Diversity

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