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Stevie Walker-Webb is Already Creating a Lasting Impact at Baltimore Center Stage
In his first full year as the theater's artistic director, Walker-Webb has launched an electrifying lineup of productions and introduced innovative community outreach programs. He’s just getting started.
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Poet Laureate Lady Brion Wants Artists to Go After Their Dreams
The director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts District is the second Black woman, and the youngest in the state of Maryland, to hold the seat.
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Heather Warnken Advocates for Marginalized Baltimoreans Harmed by the System
The executive director of UBalt's Center for Criminal Justice Reform addresses inequities to ultimately make communities safer.
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Get to Know the GameChanger: Hyesook Chung
The president of the Baltimore Civic Fund spearheads everyday services like pothole repair and snow cleanup, as well as larger projects like regional recycling efforts and bridging the digital divide.
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Teniola Akinwuntan is Removing Barriers for Women Facing Adversity
Her Catonsville nonprofit, Women of Valor, provides food, housing, child-care assistance, trauma-informed support, and workforce training for victims of domestic violence.
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Women Who Move Maryland 2025
Women are an essential part of the engine that makes our region thrive. In our annual section that follows, Women Who Move Maryland, we spotlight women professionals who play a leading role in Baltimore and beyond.
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In the Wake of Key Bridge Collapse, Pastor Rashad Singletary Let His Faith Guide Him
When the bridge came town on that fateful Tuesday, the pastor at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in nearby Turner Station sprang into action to unite the community.
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Charm City Bluegrass Festival Organizers Reflect on a Decade of Twangy Tunes
How an impromptu jam session on a Hampden stoop blossomed into one of Baltimore's most beloved music traditions.
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Matt Hanna Has a Winning Strategy for Supporting Baltimore City Student Athletes
His organization Next One Up provides year-round athletic, academic, and mentoring resources for kids from middle school through college.
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Chenire Carter is Bridging the Gaps Between Baltimore Peninsula and Surrounding Communities
As MAG Partners’ director of community and experiences, the Cherry Hill native works to ensure that the South Baltimore urban revitalization provides opportunities for all.
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Medical Profiles 2024
Each year, our Medical Profile section highlights health care professionals across many areas of expertise. Whether you are looking for cosmetic care, women’s health, pain management, or more, the pages that follow are filled with information on experienced professionals. Best of all, these practices are taking new patients.
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Doug Retzler Wants Hoe’s Hill Orchard to Flourish for Generations to Come
In his own words, the urban orchardist discusses the community impact of his green oasis—which is wedged into a residential neighborhood bordered by Falls Road and Cold Spring Lane.
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How Dawn and Richard Collins Transformed Their Son’s Legacy Into Nonprofit Advocacy
In the wake of Second Lieutenant Richard Collins III tragic death in 2017, the couple invested in educating and empowering promising young Americans.
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At HER Resiliency Center, Natasha Guynes Empowers Vulnerable Women With Holistic Support
In December, the survivor-led nonprofit opened a brick-and-mortar in Fells Point.
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Fighting For Justice
Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. advocates for victims of wrongful acts.
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Angela Crenshaw Has Big Ideas to Make Our State Parks More Accessible and Inclusive
With the Great Maryland Outdoors Act ushering in new parks, staff, and funding, plus record-high visitation still lingering from the pandemic, the new Maryland Park Service director arrives at a pivotal time.
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The Well in Curtis Bay is Helping Women Save Their Own Lives
Founder and executive director Mandy Memmel aids trauma survivors in understanding their value, identity, and creative purpose.
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How Lonnie Walker’s Own Hardships Fueled His Dedication to Helping Others
JOY Baltimore seeks to support vulnerable children and end youth homelessness, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community.
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At MissionFit, Wesley Jamison Teaches Life Skills to Young Adults
Not only is the Remington gym a free place for teens to exercise and blow off steam, but it also links movement to things like mentorship, business and financial literacy, healthy eating, and mindfulness.
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Mixing Creativity and Compassion, Mujahid Muhammad Gives Youth the Keys to Success
His nonprofit K.E.Y.S (Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed) has expanded throughout the years to include clinical treatment for individuals and families, senior services, recreation, and even a workforce development arm.
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Tammy Braswell Found Her Voice Through Supporting Communities in Need
With her nonprofit Transform-A-Nation, Braswell offers a slew of comprehensive services including one-on-one and group counseling for children and adults, after-school programs for inner-city kids, and employment support.
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Andy Cook is Making “Buy Local” Part of the Community Consciousness
The executive director of Made In Baltimore works daily to promote and support Baltimore-based makers and manufacturers.
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Hilary Harp Falk Takes a People-Focused Approach to Protecting the Chesapeake Bay
As a longtime champion of environmental equity, the president of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is redefining how the organization preserves and restores the nation’s largest estuary.
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For These Baltimoreans, the Benefits of Volunteering Go Beyond the Charitable Organization
Studies show that volunteering is as good for the giver as it is for the receiver.
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Through Peabody’s Tuned-In Program, Daniel Trahey Empowers Students to Stick with Music
The year-round program creates a free, formalized framework for musically inclined city school students, pre-K through grade 12.
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The Violet Project is Giving Young People Real Answers to Sexual Health Questions
The one-stop-shop digital health platform also provides resources like free STI testing, menstrual and contraceptive products, and a direct line to health care professionals.
