community : Featured Stories

Don't Break the Bank: Nonprofit Teaches Kids to Manage Money

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, August 28, 2012

A new state mandate now requires Maryland schools to teach financial literacy. Junior Achievement of Central Maryland is leading the way with programs that teach students how to manage credit card debt and live within their means.

BRAC & Defense, Community, Diversity, Education, Entrepreneurship , Howard County, Kid-centric, Philanthropy

It Takes Two to Tango

Abby Sussman Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Christina Simpson and Mark Longerbeam founded Baltimore Tango nearly five years ago. They hold weekly tango classes and Friday night milongas on the Broadway Pier in Fells Point.

Arts and Culture, Community, Entertainment, Events, Innovation, Nightlife, Sports & Recreation

Station North

What's Next for North Avenue?

Julekha Dash Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Several building owners hope to breathe more life into the neighborhood's northern section by renovating buildings along North Avenue.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Design, Development, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Hospitality, Preservation , Reuse / Rebuild

Station North

Putting the Pieces Back Together at Marian House

Paul Sturm Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Nonprofit Marian House helps struggling women get their lives back on track. It recently received a federal grant that it will use to house more women.

Baltimore jobs, Community, Diversity, Hospitality, Philanthropy

Thinking of the City as a Startup

Tracy Certo Tuesday, August 07, 2012

The editor of a sister publication tackles the question: Can we make cities better by treating them as startups?

Community, Development, Diversity, Education, Entrepreneurship , Events, Higher Education, Innovation, Venture Capital

Step OUT: To Shop and Support Job Training

Bmore Staff Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Support Art with a Heart’s Summer Job Program by perusing and purchasing crafts at Shop & Bop.

Arts and Culture, Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, For Foodies, Kid-centric, Philanthropy, Visit Baltimore

Hampden

Social Enterprises Need New Funding Models

Jim Kucher Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Many entrepreneurs dream of launching a venture that not makes money, but also benefits the community. But how do you get money for this? Our columnist tells us.

Community, Entrepreneurship , Innovation, Venture Capital

Step OUT: For a Summer Social

Bmore Staff Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Take in music and food at the Inner Harbor's Summer Social July 27 at West Shore Park.

Community, Entertainment, Events, For Foodies, Kid-centric, Music, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Chomp On the Charm City Circulator Culinary Tour

Dara Bunjon Tuesday, July 24, 2012

A Charm City food writer spends a day seeing what good eats can be found on the Charm City Circulator Banner Route. Hop on for the ride.

Community, Entertainment, For Foodies, Hospitality, Multicultural, Transportation, Visit Baltimore

Locust Point, Federal Hill

A Stop-By-Stop Guide to Good Eats on the Banner Route

Dara Bunjon Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Our food writer provides a stop-by-stop guide to eating your way through the Charm City Circulator's Banner Route.

Community, Diversity, Entertainment, For Foodies, Hospitality, Multicultural, Transportation, Visit Baltimore

Locust Point, Downtown, Federal Hill

Acting Out: Four Local Thespians Share Their Love of the Stage

Michael Giuliano Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Not every budding actor heads to New York to perform on the stage. Many find their calling in Greater Baltimore, whether they're playing a classic Shakespeare role or a cutting-edge drama. Here's a look at four actors who count on Charm City to break a leg.

Arts and Culture, Community, Entertainment, Howard County, Visit Baltimore

Station North

Tune In To Hear About WTMD's New Move

Jolene Carr Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Movie nights. Free concerts. Weddings. Fundraising Events. And a higher transmitter so even folks out in Montgomery County can hear the alternative radio station's music. Those are some of the plans WTMD has in store once it moves to a new spot that is four times bigger than its current home.

Arts and Culture, Baltimore County, Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Education, Entertainment, Events, Film, Higher Education, Innovation, Nightlife

Step OUT: For the Walters' Public Property Exhibit

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Public Property is a publicly curated interactive exhibit at the Walters Art Museum that raises questions about decision-making and public choice. It runs through August 19.

Arts and Culture, Community, Entertainment, Events, Museums, Visit Baltimore

Mt. Vernon

Taking A West Baltimore Neighborhood to New Heights

Sam Hopkins Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Community leaders are working to bring new life to the formerly derelict Druid Heights neighborhood. A museum honoring black baseball players and a major housing development are in the works.

Arts and Culture, Community, Development, Diversity, Reuse / Rebuild

Bmore Media Welcomes New Publisher

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Bmore Media welcomes a new publisher who has more than 15 years of experience in marketing, management and business development. Troi Barnett has led business development and training for the Women Entrepreneurs of Baltimore prior to launching an independent consulting firm.

Community, Diversity, Entrepreneurship , Media