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Da Vinci was undoubtedly a genius whose imagination and foresight put him hundreds of years ahead of his contemporaries. A new exhibit at Maryland Science Center poses the question, "What if he had built the machines so carefully rendered in his notebooks?" We offer you a sneak peek.

What do you get when social media and philanthropy meet? The Baltimore HF-Twestival, a rock concert that benefits Music4more, a Baltimore charity that puts instruments into the hands of students in area schools.

In Baltimore there has been a lot of green talk, a lot of green white papers and a lot of green promises. Talk, as they say, is cheap; so, is the city making good on its green agenda? And are there jobs in it for Baltimore residents?

Growth in the biosciences, IT, the impact of BRAC and Baltimore's proximity to D.C. are fueling a "second renaissance" in the region. With all that going for it, Baltimore offers fertile ground for companies looking for their first home or a new location for their HQ.

Every city has something that sets it apart. New York oozes sophistication. In D.C. it's all about influence and power. New Orleans, on the other hand, has a relaxed, laissez-faire attitude. This is the first in a series in which we'll look at things that make Baltimore so Baltimorish -- the things that lure in new residents, compel those who live here to stay and keep former inhabitants longing for home.