Featured Stories

The rise of the rest: Startups look beyond Silicon Valley

Eric Peterson and Barbara Pash Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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.

Baltimore County, Emerging Technologies, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship , High Technology, Innovation, IT

Q&A: Hometown girl Mink Stole sings a new tune

Martha Thomas Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Mink Stole may be best known for acting in all of John Waters' films. But her creative repertoire also includes singing. She recently chatted with BmoreMedia about her experience making her first CD, working with the "Hairspray" director and Catholicism.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entertainment, Events, Music, Nightlife

Step OUT to listen to the music of Edith Piaf

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Classical singer Alexis Tantau celebrates "La Vie en Rose" singer Edith Piaf in a live performance at Pazo on Sunday, June 16. The evening includes a three-course dinner at the Harbor East restaurant.

Entertainment, Events, For Foodies, Hospitality, Music, Nightlife, Visit Baltimore

Mt. Vernon, Harbor East

Slideshow: Take a peek inside the Bromo Seltzer Tower

Steve Ruark Tuesday, June 04, 2013

You've seen it plenty of times on your way home from work. But have you ever seen the inside of the Bromo Seltzer Tower? Now is your chance. Take a look at this slideshow by Managing Photographer Steve Ruark.

Arts and Culture, Community, Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Reuse / Rebuild, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Kale and potatoes: Baltimoreans embrace vegetarian cuisine

Tracey Middlekauff Tuesday, June 04, 2013

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.

Baltimore County, Community, For Foodies, Hospitality, Howard County, Innovation

Charles Village, Fells Point

University of Maryland law school means business

Barbara Pash Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The University of Maryland has revamped its law school curriculum so students are better prepared for the job market. Students learn how to read a balance sheet and learn what it takes to start a company.

Education, Entrepreneurship , Higher Education, Jobs, Law, Talent Dividend

Downtown, Mt. Vernon

Startup snapshot: Canton couple squeezes a business plan out of baby food

Renee Libby Beck Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Jordan and Alexis Takas founded EZ Squeezees after noticing the waste created from one-time-use pureed food packets for babies and toddlers. The couple created expandable, refillable pouches that are now sold at Whole Foods and on the company's website.

Community, Entrepreneurship , Innovation, Kid-centric

Canton, Fells Point, Harbor East

BmoreMedia is on break for Memorial Day

Bmore Staff Tuesday, May 21, 2013

BmoreMedia is taking off for Memorial Day. We will publish our next issue June 4.

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Innovation, Preservation , Reuse / Rebuild

Canton, Hampden, Mt. Vernon

Step OUT for an artists' conference in Station North

Bmore Staff Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Researchers, developers, artists and community members will discuss the challenges associated with development and gentrification at the Artists & Neighborhood Change Conference. The event takes place June 20-21 in the Station North Arts & Entertainment District.

Arts and Culture, Community, Diversity, Education, Events, Multicultural, Visit Baltimore

Station North

Everyman Theatre actor embraces new role as the underdog

Martha Thomas Tuesday, May 14, 2013

"This is not a safe play," says actor Eric Berryman of the current production at Everyman Theatre. Berryman, who plays Booth in "Topdog/Underdog," talks about his character and the influence of his "theater mom."

Diversity, Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Multicultural, Nightlife, Visit Baltimore

Morgan State University unveils plan to boost neighborhood

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Morgan State University has embarked on a new initiative aimed at improving the surrounding community and quality of life for students and staff. It has teamed up with Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street, MedStar Samaritan Hospital and others on the Morgan Community Mile.

Architecture, Commercial Real Estate , Design, Development, Diversity, Education, Higher Education, Multicultural, Talent Dividend

Lauraville

New Centerstage play rewrites the script on race

Martha Thomas Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Centerstage Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah talks about his new play, "Beneatha's Place." In it, he challenges the assumptions about whites and blacks in reaction to another play also currently running at the theater.

Arts and Culture, Community, Diversity, Entertainment, Multicultural, Visit Baltimore

Mt. Vernon

More than a market: Waverly maps out a new plan for its future

Amy Landsman Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Waverly Main Street has hired a local urban design firm to create a new master plan for the area that includes streetscape improvements, a new slogan and the redevelopment of several buildings. Leaders want the area to be known as a place to shop and dine — and not just the Saturday farmers' market.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Design, Development, Diversity, Residential Real Estate, Retail, Shopping

Station North, Charles Village

Step OUT for an interactive fashion show at the Tremont Grand

Bmore Staff Friday, May 03, 2013

Check out the designers, stylists and artists nominated for this year's Fashion Awards MD at May Day 2013 at the Tremont Grand. The May 8 event benefits a program for men re-entering the workforce.

Design, Entertainment, Events, Fashion, Innovation, Nightlife

Downtown

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

Bmore Staff Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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.

Baltimore County, Events, For Foodies, Hospitality