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Jones Falls Trail Expansion Connects Communities to Green Spaces

The expansion of a 12-mile biking and hiking trail is underway. When finished, the $18 million Jones Falls Trail will offer an alternative and scenic commuting route and a new way to explore Baltimore attractions. 

Walk This Way: The Making of the Jones Falls Trail

The making of the Jones Falls Trail includes five phases, three of which are still underway. Several changes were made along the way to address concerns of neighborhood groups. 

Film Festival to Feature Foreign Flicks, Shorts and a Movie Starring Common

It's three days of nonstop movies. We talk to the Maryland Film Festival's director, a festival sponsor and three filmmakers who have ties to Baltimore. One movie, starring rapper Common and Danny Glover, was shot entirely in Greater Baltimore. 

Q&A: Fed Hill's Jane Seebold Talks About Plans for Cross Street Market

Federal Hill leaders are mulling changes to the historic Cross Street Market, including adding new vendors and incorporating new design elements. We chat with Federal Hill Main Street's Jane Seebold about what's in store. 

Step OUT: For the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival

More than 250 artists will showcase their jewelry, pottery, fashion and home decor at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Timonium, April 27-29. Held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, it's one of 13 Sugarloaf craft fairs held throughout the year.

Step OUT: For a Print Fair at the BMA

Galleries from around the U.S. will sell their prints from contemporary artists at the Baltimore Museum of Art's biennial Contemporary Print Fair April 28-29. A number of local galleries will host happy hours and receptions in conjunction with the event. 

Step OUT: For a Health and Wellness Conference

Do you turn to Western medicine or holistic health? A conference organized by the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Integrative Medicine discusses ways to meld the two. Respected alternative medicine guru Dr. Andrew Weil is the keynote speaker.

Baltimore's Classic Restaurants Buck the Trends

Baltimore’s stalwart restaurants have to compete with modern, trendy wine bars and bistros. Few have made it through decades of roller coaster growth and recessions. But classics like the Prime Rib, Rusty Scupper, Sotto Sopra, the Black Olive and Tio Pepe are going by changing with the times -- yet staying true to what made them crowd favorites in the first place.

Photo Essay: Baltimore's West Side Story

Fluid Movement, a Baltimore theater group known for performing water ballets, has told the story of Baltimore's retail history. This time, the actors are on skates. Bmore Media Managing Photographer Steve Ruark captured the quirky tale with his lens. Step back in time with this photo essay.  

Step OUT: To Support Arts and Entertainment Districts

Speakers from around the country are coming to the Hilton Baltimore to discuss best practices for sustaining arts and entertainment districts. Learn how neighborhoods are investing in innovation and using the arts to revitalize their areas.  

Harborplace Makeover to Include More Activity on Light Street

When it opened more than 30 years ago, Harborplace was hailed as a watershed urban redevelopment project. Over time, the downtown city mall had started showing its age. Now it's turning another corner with new tenants opening this summer and plans to breathe more life onto Light Street. 

Step OUT: For Food Network Star Giada De Laurentiis

The popular Food Network host is coming to the Hunt Valley Wegmans to promote her new cookbook "Weeknights With Giada," which highlights simple and quick recipes. How do you say "get there early to find a parking spot" in Italian?

Bmore's Arianne Teeple Bids Farewell for a New Shot

Arianne looks back at her three years spent capturing people, places and events for Bmore Media. As she moves on to new projects, she shares some of her favorite images and a story on how she jockeyed with reporters from around the globe to get a memorable shot of the Baltimore Grand Prix. 

Photo Essay: Backstage Pass to the Baltimore Improv

Bmore Media Managing Photographer Arianne Teeple recently took her camera behind the scenes at a rehearsal for the Baltimore Improv Group. Get a sneak peek at "Unscripted" in her photo essay.

Step OUT: To See Women of the World

Mary Chapin Carpenter and Rain Pryor are among the guests at a three-day festival highlighting female achievement. The WOW Baltimore festival features performance, lectures and workshops at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. 
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