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Composer Judah Adashi Combines Passions for Arts and Activism in New Peabody Course
There was a time when Adashi briefly flirted with quitting music altogether to become a full-time activist. Then he realized that he could do both.
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Teri Henderson is a Leading Voice for the Local Creative Community
With a warm, inquisitive style, her writing focuses on the overlooked stories of Black, brown, and queer artists, as does her curatorial work.
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James Evans is Amplifying Marginalized Voices in Animal Welfare
CARE, the first national animal welfare organization of color in the country, focuses not just on pets, but their owners—addressing issues that negatively impact brown and Black communities.
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Patrice Hutton Helps Baltimore Students Express Themselves Through Creative Writing
Hutton founded Writers in Baltimore Schools, an in-class program that has expanded to offer writers’ workshops, mini retreats, and a summer camp.
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Franklyn Baker Takes a Direct Approach to Serving Baltimore Communities
The president and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland has doubled down on homelessness prevention, educational equity initiatives, and diversifying staff.
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Your Business Home in Baltimore
City House offers an elegant alternative to the typical coworking space.
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Adam Rosenberg Works to Break the Cycle of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
The Jill Fox Center for Hope, where Rosenberg serves as executive director, includes comprehensive support services for child abuse, domestic violence, and community violence, as well as elder justice for survivors, caregivers, and communities.
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These Social Entrepreneurs are Redefining Business in Baltimore
Meet a handful of professionals using their social impact skills to make the area a more equitable, just place to live and work.
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Working in Pigtown Isn’t Kim Lane’s Job—It’s Her Life
The executive director of Pigtown Main Street is passionate about supporting local businesses, as well as attracting new ones that meet the community's needs.
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David Marshall is Working to End Discrimination in Adoption
When Marshall decided he wanted to become a parent, there was no clear path to do so as a single gay man. Now, his nonprofit, Journey to Josiah, provides resources to others navigating the process.
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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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This Local Org Provides Adaptive Equipment to Area Kids at No Cost
Last year, Equipment Connections for Children gave out more than 1,000 pieces of equipment to young people living with disabilities, saving families a collective $800,000.
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Advocates Emphasize the Importance of Including People with Disabilities in the Workplace
Local organizations have led the way in disability work for many years. Meet a few of the people pushing for positive change:
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Ten Fun Events Supporting Worthy Causes This Season
Gatherings where you can run, walk, and even dance to give back to organizations in need.
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Give Baltimore 2024
Welcome to our annual Give Baltimore guide, a resource for charitable organizations to share their missions and invite the generous support of Baltimore’s readers. Here we profile area nonprofits addressing the pressing needs of social justice, equity, climate change, food insecurity, and many other mission areas.
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Ed Hrybyk’s Weekly Jazz Jams Bring Free Music to City Parks
What started as a way to provide safe live music during the pandemic is now a weekly showcase that often raises awareness for worthy causes.
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How Stephanie Persichitti Grew a Vibrant Community of Maryland Makers
The Baltimore string artist founded Makers of Maryland, a collective that amplifies local works by sharing connections and hosting regular pop-up shops.
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This Northern Baltimore County Farm Donates Millions of Pounds of Produce Annually
Executive director Richard Bernstein left his career as an investment manager to manage thousands of volunteers at First Fruits Farm.
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Cherie Brooks is Building Tomorrow’s Clean Energy Workforce
With a combination of industry know-how, determination, and deep faith, the co-founder of the Ray Lewis-backed Power52 Foundation trains at-risk individuals for careers in the energy industry.
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The Baltimore Peace Movement in Photos
Photojournalist J.M. Giordano shares images from his new book, which documents 10 years of peace advocacy in Baltimore.
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GameChanger: Araba Maze
We catch up with the founder of Storybook Maze—a local program intent on increasing literary access in underserved communities.
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GameChanger: Mark Anthony Thomas
We catch up with the CEO of Greater Baltimore Committee.
Arts & Culture
GameChanger: Michael Buckley
We catch up with the longtime host of 'Sunday Brunch' on Annapolis’s late WRNR radio.
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GameChanger: Jasper Barnes
We catch up with the executive director of BYKE Collective.
