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Visitors enjoy refreshments in the shade at the Maryland State Fair - Arianne Teeple
Visitors enjoy refreshments in the shade at the Maryland State Fair - Arianne Teeple

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College Kids Guide to Baltimore

It's that back-to-school time of year with colleges and universities around the city welcoming the class of 2014. It's hard enough for new students to find their way around campus, much less around a new city. So, we've come up with a guide that'll help the newbies -- and even returning students -- get around town to grab a bite or have some fun.read on…

A great meal + community + a great idea = STEW

How does a community better itself? By encouraging residents to get involved. What's the best way to encourage involvement? A good meal, of course. That's just one of the secret ingredients behind the success of Baltimore's STEW dinners -- good food, transparency and choice.read on…

It's happening in Bmore! August 10-16

We've rounded up three choice entertainments this week that'll take you from Thursday through the weekend! A contest pitting local chefs against one another to create the best app around, a dance performance from the Baltimore Song Project, and a weekend of yucks and improvisations at the Creative Alliance.read on…

Zoptopz -- Building a better baseball cap

If you saw Ron Schmelzer walking down the street, you'd never know that he's a radical. His background in IT wouldn't give you a clue either. Take a closer look though at the hat he's sporting and you might guess that this Baltimore-based techie has started a fashion revolution!read on…

Sweet and crunchy granola, good for you and good business

You've probably heard of the story behind Bear Naked granola. You may have even tried it. Now, there's a new granola taking its place on local store shelves. Michele Thornett and co-founder Tony Sowa are mixing up an unconventional recipe for success with Michele's Granola.read on…

Baltimore haute couture...it's not an oxymoron. Really.

Friendly? Check. Funky? You know it, Hon. As the fashion icons of "Sex and the City" strut their stuff across the big screen once again, we went out into Charm City in search of Baltimore's fashion scene. We discovered that thanks to a wealth of talent and bumper crop of boutiques, It may be high time to add "fashionable" to the city's description.read on…

It's Like a Party in Your Mouth

Moving across the country with two small children would be enough for most people. For B.G. Purcell, however, it was the perfect opportunity to start a new business based on a generations old family recipe. Bmore's Joan Allen catches up with Purcell to get the recipe for her sweet success.read on…

Spectacle: Fashion Week in Baltimore

New York does it. Los Angeles does it, too. And, last week Baltimore did it -- holding its annual Fashion Week bash. Baltimore's top designers put their best togs on the catwalk for the delectation of the city's fashionistas. We bring you the pictures.read on…

Welcome to Bmore: This Ain't Your Daddy's Magazine

Welcome to Bmore -- your weekly e-zine about the businesses, people and places that are transforming the Charm City.read on…
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