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The rise of the rest: Startups look beyond Silicon Valley

Innovation and job growth in the tech industry are happening in far-flung places besides Silicon Valley. We take a look at four cities, including Baltimore, that are making a name for themselves. 

Kale and potatoes: Baltimoreans embrace vegetarian cuisine

Baltimore has seen an uptick in the number of restaurants and events that cater to vegetarians. Some of the growth is coming from an unlikely source: meat eaters.

Step OUT for a beer tasting and dinner at the Oregon Grille

Heavy Seas Brewery and the Oregon Grille are hosting a beer tasting and dinner May 1. "Exploring Beer Styles From Around the World" features a four-course meal paired with beer. 

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

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.

Step OUT for the Maryland Home & Garden Show

Check out the Spring 2013 Maryland Home & Garden Show, featuring more than 300 home improvement exhibitors over two weekends next month. The show will also feature home improvement experts, a crafts fair and free interior design consultations.

Our dining blogger goes west in her quest for Asian cuisine

Our dining blogger takes us on a culinary journey through Asia. Get a taste of Korean BBQ, Vietnamese pho and Chinese dim sum on her dining route. 

From dim sum to dumplings, get the dish on Asian cuisine

Here's a rundown of all the places our dining blogger recommends for Asian cuisine along Route 40. The list includes 25 places, including food stalls, grocery stores and full-service restaurants.

Four growing companies to watch

They make games, sell "smart" gloves, provide weather information and supply green energy. Take a look at these four innovative companies to watch.

New Magazine Toasts Maryland Wines

Explosive growth in the number of Maryland wineries prompted Susan Southard to launch the state's first magazine devoted to the industry, Welcome to Maryland Wine Country.

Universities Unleash Students' "Inner Entrepreneur"

Entrepreneurship is the latest buzzword on college campuses to help students get jobs at startups and small companies. Schools like the University of Baltimore are enhancing their entrepreneurship programs and teaching startup skills to all students — not just those studying business. 

Event Planners Market to Same-Sex Couples

Maryland's historic vote to allow same-sex marriage has prompted wedding and event planners to beef up their marketing efforts to attract gay couples. 

Entrepreneurs Go From Farm to Retail

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.  

Jersey Film Director Takes a Shine to Baltimore

Towson University graduate Matthew Barry has directed nearly 60 short films in Baltimore, even though he lives in New Jersey. He chats about his latest project and his future in the film industry.  
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