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Style & Shopping
Christopher Schafer Makes His Mark With Many Missions
Schafer discusses his nonprofit, Sharp Dressed Man, and the other causes that he supports.
News & Community
Seema D. Iyer is Improving Local Neighborhoods One Micro-Metric at a Time
Annual report by the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance aims to address community problems head on.
Food & Drink
Three Straight-Up Delicious Sips that Will Brighten Your Day
They made us happy when we tried them and we hope they make you happy too.
Food & Drink
James Beard Awards Name Three Baltimore Semifinalists
Two local chefs and one restaurant react to being honored on the 2022 list.
News & Community
Cambridge Museum Carries on Legacy of Harriet Tubman
Volunteer-run establishment honoring the small town's most famous daughter is considered one of the oldest community organizations dedicated to Tubman's memory.
Arts & Culture
What’s Next for the BMA After Christopher Bedford’s Departure?
Twelve local art champions share insight on Black leadership, programming, and the museum’s place in the national landscape.
News & Community
Homeward Bound
Funeral director Hari P. Close II has become a leader in the public health fight against COVID-19.
Food & Drink
Three Sips to Enjoy Alone on a Cozy Night In
We’ve corralled three delicious things to drink that you wouldn’t want to share with anyone anyway.
Business & Development
Garrick R. Good Works to Meet Baltimore’s Affordable Housing Needs
Executive director of the North East Housing Initiative provides permanently affordable housing using a community land trust model.
Education & Family
Ateira Griffin Has Become a Local Champion for Single Mothers
In 2016, Griffin founded Building Our Nation’s Daughters to work on effective communication between Black single mothers and their daughters.
News & Community
How These Baltimore Business Partners Kept Utilities on for Neighbors in Need
Neil Sweren and Scott Eisgrau raised $75,000 to assist households that were in danger of imminent shut-offs during the pandemic.
Health & Wellness
Troy Staton’s Network of Barber Shops and Salons Brings Wellness Resources to Communities
More Than a Shop founder discusses the organization and how he was able to transform trauma into activism.
Food & Drink
Review: Xenia in Columbia Takes Diners on a Greek Odyssey
Follow the blue glow to embark on on a taste tour of the isles.
Science & Technology
GameChanger: Christine Chen
We catch up with the James Webb Space Telescope Science Policy Group Lead Astronomer.
Arts & Culture
Deirdre Aikin Has Artistic Designs on the Baltimore County Seat
The owner of Towson's Triple Crown Tattoo & Piercing sets her sights on beautifying the county hub with local artwork.
Food & Drink
Crust by Mack is Moving to Midtown-Belvedere This Summer
But, before it does, the bakery is rolling out specials to bid a fond farewell to Whitehall Mill.
Food & Drink
Three Boozy Sips to Pair With Spicy Food
In honor of National Hot and Spicy Food Day on the January 16, we round up complements for your next heat-seeking culinary adventure.
Health & Wellness
GameChanger: David Greenberg
We catch up with the President & CEO of The League for People with Disabilities.
Food & Drink
H&S Bakery Truck Gave Free Bread to I-95 Drivers Stuck in Virginia Gridlock
Stranded Ellicott City native worked with the Baltimore bakery to provide sustenance to motorists, some of whom were stalled for more than 24 hours.
News & Community
Year in Review 2021
Twenty of the most pivotal events in Baltimore this year, in chronological order.
