Innovation : Featured Stories

Three growing companies to watch

Renee Beck Tuesday, January 28, 2014

BmoreMedia takes a look at three Baltimore area startups that promise to revolutionize how we plan meals, meet people who share common interests and present academic information.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship , Innovation, Internet, IT

Charles Village, Federal Hill, Canton

It's not just nice to share. It's changing how we do business.

Allyson Jacob Tuesday, November 19, 2013

The rise of the sharing economy has created a new class of entrepreneur whose startups are monetizing everything from power tools to parking spots. And who knows, one of them could be the next Airbnb.

Community, Entrepreneurship , Fashion, Innovation, Retail, Shopping, Sustainability

Federal Hill

Public art transforms the urban canvas

Elaine Labalme Tuesday, October 08, 2013

Arts and Culture, Community, Design, Diversity, Innovation

Lauraville

From trash to treasure: Artists turn discarded items into sought-after art

Lee Chilcote and Julekha Dash Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The creative reuse economy has exploded in recent years, with more artists turning discarded items into fashionable new products. We take a look at how upcycling is taking shape in a number of cities, including Baltimore.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship , Innovation, Retail, Shopping, Sustainability

Belvedere Square

Hospitals practice the fine art of healing

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Several hospitals in Greater Baltimore are using poetry, painting and other kinds of art to improve patients' moods, alleviate stress and take their minds off medical procedures.

Arts and Culture, Healthcare, Higher Education, Innovation

Downtown

Step OUT for the Baltimore Improv Festival

Bmore Staff Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Arts and Culture, Community, Innovation, Nightlife, Visit Baltimore

Film series launched by local artists promotes the retro

Ian McMurray Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Step inside Gunky's Basement, a monthly film screening curated by two of Baltimore's best known artists. Jimmy Joe Roche and Dan Deacon show movies from the 80s and 90s in their original 35-millimeter format.

Arts and Culture, Community, Entertainment, Events, Innovation, Nightlife, Visit Baltimore

Station North

Can the redevelopment of a former pumping station boost Baltimore's food economy?

Julekha Dash Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Three vacant buildings in East Baltimore will be the home of a new incubator and commercial kitchen where budding food entrepreneurs can hone their skills. Bill Struever, Spike Gjerde and others talk about what's cooking at the Baltimore Food Hub.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Diversity, Education, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Innovation, Reuse / Rebuild, Transportation

BmoreMedia is on break for July 4

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 25, 2013

BmoreMedia is taking off for the July 4 holiday. We will publish our next issue July 16. In the meantime, check out two summer dessert recipes for strawberry-rhubarb cobbler and lemon-flower ice cream from local chefs.

For Foodies, Hospitality, Innovation, Visit Baltimore

Downtown, Harbor East

Baltimore Playwrights Festival takes scripts from page to stage

Michael Giuliano Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The Baltimore Playwrights Festival has been introducing audiences to new plays for more than three decades. Learn more about some of the artists who will see their works produced this summer.

Arts and Culture, Community, Diversity, Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Innovation, Multicultural, Visit Baltimore

Fells Point

Charm City culinary stars shine at legendary James Beard House

Dara Bunjon Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The James Beard Foundation bestows awards that are known as the Oscars of the culinary world. Our writer takes you behind the scenes of a dinner at the foundation's New York City headquarters where she savored a memorable meal prepared by three Baltimore chefs.

Entertainment, Events, For Foodies, Hospitality, Innovation, Visit Baltimore

Hampden, Harbor East

The rise of the rest: Startups look beyond Silicon Valley

Eric Peterson and Barbara Pash Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Innovation and job growth in the tech industry are happening in far-flung places besides Silicon Valley. We take a look at four cities, including Baltimore, that are making a name for themselves.

Baltimore County, Emerging Technologies, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship , High Technology, Innovation, IT

Kale and potatoes: Baltimoreans embrace vegetarian cuisine

Tracey Middlekauff Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Baltimore has seen an uptick in the number of restaurants and events that cater to vegetarians. Some of the growth is coming from an unlikely source: meat eaters.

Baltimore County, Community, For Foodies, Hospitality, Howard County, Innovation

Charles Village, Fells Point

Startup snapshot: Canton couple squeezes a business plan out of baby food

Renee Libby Beck Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Jordan and Alexis Takas founded EZ Squeezees after noticing the waste created from one-time-use pureed food packets for babies and toddlers. The couple created expandable, refillable pouches that are now sold at Whole Foods and on the company's website.

Community, Entrepreneurship , Innovation, Kid-centric

Canton, Fells Point, Harbor East