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Q&A: Re-Envisioning Rash Field

Barbara Pash Tuesday, June 12, 2012

That stretch of land between the Maryland Science Center and Rusty Scupper could be used for more than playing volleyball games. Find out some of the ideas that Baltimore architecture firm Ayers Saint Gross has for redesigning Rash Field.

Arts and Culture, Community, Design, Development, Entertainment, Innovation, Kid-centric, Music, Preservation , Sports & Recreation, Sustainability

Downtown

Step OUT: For a Parade of Tall Ships

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 12, 2012

A flotilla of more than 40 tall ships and naval vessels will sail into Baltimore June 13 to kick off the Star-Spangled Sailabration. This weeklong celebration features ship tours, air shows, and performances by a Naval Ceremonial Band and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Sports & Recreation, Visit Baltimore

Locust Point, Downtown

Cultivating Community: Gardens Sprout in Former Vacant Spaces

Renee Beck Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Some Baltimore neighborhoods are home to many of the city’s vacant lots and the crime and illegal dumping that comes with them. Two Baltimore organizations, Baltimore Green Space and Power in Dirt, empower residents to transform underused and vacant lots into vibrant gardens.

Design, Development, Innovation, Preservation , Sustainability

Fells Point

Step OUT: For Apassionata

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 05, 2012

More than 40 horses will perform in Apassionata June 8-10 at First Mariner Arena. Europe's most popular live arena show features skilled equestrians, elaborate costumes and stunt riding.

Arts and Culture, Events, Hospitality, Sports & Recreation, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

What's the Buzz? Beehives Burgeon in Baltimore Backyards

Rachel Wilkinson Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Some Charm City residents are giving new meaning to the words Baltimore beehive. They are keeping bees in their backyard so their garden bears more fruit and they get to tap into their inner bad-boy. And no, they don't seem too worried about getting stung.

Baltimore County, Community, Education, For Foodies, Innovation, Sustainability

Lauraville

Environmentalists Hail Watershed Year

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Several bills aimed at protecting Maryland's watersheds passed this year, but some say much more work lies ahead.

Development, Green Technology, Philanthropy, Sustainability

Downtown

Meet the Match.com of the Nonprofit World

Paul Sturm Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Business Volunteers Unlimited places board members on behalf of Northrop Grumman Corp., Constellation Energy Group, T. Rowe Price and other firms. It wants to grow the number of board members it matches by 50 percent over the next three years.

Diversity, Education, Innovation, Philanthropy

Downtown

Photo Essay: Bike Jam Session

Steve Ruark Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Bmore Media Managing Photographer Steve Ruark took his camera to a daylong bike festival in Patterson Park. At BikeJam 2012, he captured kids pedaling a seven-person bike, racers cruising through a course and spectators.

Community, Events, Kid-centric, Sports & Recreation, Visit Baltimore

Bmore Takes Off for Memorial Day

Bmore Staff Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Bmore Media is taking next week off to enjoy the Memorial Day holiday. We will publish our next issue June 5.

Media

Getting Crafty

Douglas Trattner and Julekha Dash Tuesday, May 15, 2012

A number of creative professionals are leaving the cubicle to pursue their passion for making things. From potters to purse makers, these individuals take DIY to a new level.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship , Fashion, Howard County, Innovation

Lauraville

Buying Local Blooms in Floral Industry

Renee Beck Tuesday, May 15, 2012

You go to farmers' markets and dine at earthy farm-to-table restaurants. But what about your flowers? Local Color Flowers' Ellen Frost wants you to think about where your flowers come from.

Community, Design, Development, Entrepreneurship , Shopping, Sustainability

Charles Village, Hampden

Step OUT: For the 2nd Annual Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival

Bmore Staff Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Fourteen musical groups will perform on indoor and outdoor music stages at the Creative Alliance. The June 16 lineup includes doo-wop group the Legendary Orioles and the Cambodian Music Society.

Community, Diversity, Entertainment, Events, Multicultural, Visit Baltimore

What's Missing in Baltimore?

Renee Beck Tuesday, May 08, 2012

A hardware store in Mount Vernon. A bakery for Locust Point. More restaurants in Mt. Washington. If Baltimore residents waved their magic wand, these would be on their wish list.

Community, For Foodies, Hospitality, Move To Baltimore, Shopping

Locust Point, Federal Hill, Canton, Mt. Vernon, Fells Point

Overlooked in the Outskirts

Renee Beck Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Suburban life isn't all parking spots and Target stores. Good sandwich shops, ice cream parlors and an, ahem, independent cafe are some of the things suburbanites seek.

Development, For Foodies, Hospitality, Howard County, Retail, Shopping

Step OUT: For the Columbia Festival of the Arts

Bmore Staff Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Highlights of this festival include acrobats from Montreal, a marching band, juggler and an arts-and-crafts show. There's also Roseanne Cash.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Film, Hospitality, Howard County, Visit Baltimore