Featured Stories

Baltimore is a city that gives and gives and gives

Paul Sturm Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Baltimore is known for many things, but the charitable spirit of its organizations and residents is one of the city's best kept secrets. Thousands of nonprofits with tens of thousands of employees offer a multitude of services that help improve the lives of Baltimore's citizens, its neigborhoods and the entire city.

Community, Innovation, Move to Baltimore, Philanthropy

From the bank to the ballroom: Catherine Noblitt dances to her own tune

Dan Collins Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Texas native Catherine Noblitt headed east to further her banking career. What she discovered when she got to Baltimore, however, was a passion for acting and ballroom dancing that had her trading in her business suits for sparkly dresses and dancing shoes.

Arts and Culture, Community, Move to Baltimore, Performing Arts

It's happening in Bmore! August 3-9

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

This week it's a performance Wednesday by students from the 58 real-life Schools of Rock located around the U.S. Ranging in age and background, these amazing All-Stars play over 60 dates a year at theaters, festivals and the nation's top music venues. On tap this weekend is Open Space Arts' Summer Playwrights' Festival held at the group's outdoor theater in Reisterstown, MD.

Arts and Culture, Community, Music, Performing Arts, Philanthropy

Cooking it up with Kali Group's Chef Rashad

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, July 27, 2010

It may be clich� to say a chef has passion for his craft, but diners can taste the love in Chef Rashad Edwards' meals every time they have lunch or dinner at one of the Kali Group's restaurants. Bmore caught up with this homegrown culinary master for a taste of what keeps this top chef's creative juices flowing.

Community, For Foodies, Innovation, Visit Baltimore

Fells Point

Baltimore's art community paints a pretty picture of the Baltimore economy

Sara Michael Tuesday, July 27, 2010

In the wake of another successful Artscape, it's hardly necessary to point out that Baltimore has a thriving arts community. It is worth mentioning, however, that Charm City's ar ts community has a large impact on the City's overall economy, its neighborhoods and its development.

Arts and Culture, Baltimore jobs, Commercial Real Estate, Development, Move to Baltimore, Museums, Performing Arts, Rehab/Renovation, Residential Real Estate, Visit Baltimore

It's happening in Bmore! July 27 - August 2

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

It's a great week for pint-sized partiers and crab lovers. Center Stage will become Party Animal central with a carnival pre-show and rock-n-roll show. Baltimoreans (heck all of Maryland) loves blue crabs. To celebrate its first anniversary, the B&O American Brasserie is hosting its first annual Crab Bash. Seven chefs competing to create the best crab dish -- and it's all for a good cause! Sounds like a good time!

Arts and Culture, For Foodies, Kid-centric, Performing Arts, Philanthropy

Downtown

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

Whartscape music festival exemplifies Baltimore's indie music scene

Nicole Jovel Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Rock? Check. Hip-Hop? Check. Country? Check. Corporate sponsor? No way! Whartscape music festival puts the "indie" in independent with its no corporations allowed attitude. Why would a small group of music lovers decide to organize an all volunteer multi-day music festival featuring hundreds of bands?

Arts and Culture, Community, Entrepreneurship, Music, Performing Arts

Downtown

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

Betascape highlights vibrancy, creativity of Baltimore's tech community

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Including a technology showcase in the nation's largest free arts festival may leave many arts lovers scratching their heads. Baltimore's tech community doesn't think combining the two is strange at all. In fact they see Betascape, the latest addition to Artscape, as their coming out party, demonstrating to area residents and the rest of the country that Bmore's tech scene is badass.

Animation/Gaming, Arts and Culture, Emerging Technologies, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Move to Baltimore, Visit Baltimore

Station North, Mt. Vernon

In the 'hood: Station North Arts District

Lisa Cleary Tuesday, July 13, 2010

The name says it all and with the Maryland Institute College of Art just down the street, it's no wonder that Station North was the first neighborhood in the city to receive the state's designation as an arts district. It is one of the most vibrant locations in Baltimore with an ever-growing community of artists helping to fuel the area's cultural and economic revitalization. So, we decided to take a closer look.

Arts and Culture, Commercial Real Estate, Community, Development, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Higher Education, Move to Baltimore, Performing Arts, Visit Baltimore

Station North

It's happening in Bmore! July 13-19

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

What do you get when you take a little philanthropy, some Shakespeare and Artscape, of course! Why, our picks of the week, of course!

Arts and Culture, Performing Arts, Philanthropy

Station North

Bmore is on our summer vacation!

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

We're taking a much needed break this week. We're out enjoying the best of what Baltimore and Maryland have to offer. We'll be back sporting a healthy glow and with a fresh issue next Tuesday, July 13. With our batteries recharged we'll have a new round of features each week focused on the people, organizations, companies, places and things that make Baltimore a great place to live. While we're gone...

Zoptopz -- Building a better baseball cap

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, June 29, 2010

If you saw Ron Schmelzer walking down the street, you'd never know that he's a radical. His background in IT wouldn't give you a clue either. Take a closer look though at the hat he's sporting and you might guess that this Baltimore-based techie has started a fashion revolution!

Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Shop Local

Baltimore's Green Masterminds

Gordon Steen Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Green. It's about more than recycling or shopping at one of the area's farmers markets. For some it's not only a way of life, it's their full-time passion and they're working hard to help make Baltimore one of the greenest cities in the U.S. You might not know their names, but they're Baltimore's Green Masterminds!

Green Building, Green Technology, Innovation, Sustainability