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Slow and steady wins the race for Baltimore area bike retailer

Raymond Bolger Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Store owners know how tough it is to beat the chains that undercut them. But one Baltimore area bike retailer has come out on top since it opened 35 years ago. Race Pace Bicycles now operates five stores and brings in between $8 million and $10 million in sales.

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Entrepreneurship , Green Technology, Innovation, Retail, Sports & Recreation, Sustainability

Federal Hill

Expanded Maryland Film Festival to feature Matthew Porterfield's latest movie

Julekha Dash Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Baltimore filmmaker Matthew Porterfield talks about his latest film "I Used to Be Darker," showing next week at the Maryland Film Festival. The movie premiered at Sundance and picked up awards in Nashville and Buenos Aires.

Arts and Culture, Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, Film, Music, Visit Baltimore

Station North

The cat's out of the bag: Maryland-raised purse designer is a rising fashion star

Katharine Schildt Scrivener Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Danielle DiFerdinando's purses are sold at top department stores and have received Oprah Winfrey's endorsement. The Maryland native talks about her rise in the fashion industry and her new purse line.

Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Design, Entrepreneurship , Fashion, Marketing, Retail, Shopping

Globe Poster's iconic images live on in new exhibit

Alexandra Wilding Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The Globe Poster Co. created ads promoting legendary African-American musicians. Now its posters will be on display in a new exhibit at the Creative Alliance, which starts April 27. Though it closed three years ago, the company's influence can be seen in Baltimore and around the world.

Community, Diversity, Education, Events, Multicultural, Museums, Music, Nightlife, Visit Baltimore

Step OUT to meet Bobby Flay at Wegmans

Bmore Staff Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay will be signing copies of his new book "Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction" at the Columbia Wegmans April 24.

Community, Entertainment, For Foodies, Hospitality, Howard County, Visit Baltimore

Slideshow: Toast to the Drink Local Wine Conference in Baltimore

Steve Ruark Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Savor this slideshow that captured the red and white wines featured at the Twitter Taste-Off last weekend at Camden Yards. It was the final event in the daylong Drink Local Wine Conference in Baltimore.

Community, Events, For Foodies, Hospitality, Sustainability, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Mesh Baltimore advances continuing education

Arli Lima Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Mesh Baltimore is tapping into the demand among adults who want new experiences and skills. Students can learn how to make spinach pie or how to keep Fido from barking at the neighbors.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Education, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Innovation

Federal Hill

Step OUT for Wit & Wisdom's wine education series

Bmore Staff Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Learn about white wines from around the world at Wit & Wisdom's inaugural monthly wine tasting class April 25.

Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, For Foodies, Hospitality, Innovation, Nightlife, Visit Baltimore

Harbor East

Investing in the environment pays off for Woodberry firm

Katharine Schildt Scrivener Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Ecosystem Investment Partners raises money to restore and protect rural streams and wetlands. Developers and city agencies then buy credits from the company to fulfill federal environmental regulations. Learn more about this Baltimore company that is banking on the environment.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Entrepreneurship , Innovation, Preservation , Sustainability, Venture Capital

Hampden

Step OUT for the CityLit Festival

Bmore Staff Tuesday, April 09, 2013

The CityLit Festival is holding its 10th annual festival April 13 at the Enoch Pratt Free Library. This year's event will feature poets, novelists, fiction and non-fiction writers.

Arts and Culture, Community, Education, Events, Visit Baltimore

Mt. Vernon

Q&A: Spike Gjerde dishes on the local food supply chain

Julekha Dash Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Spike Gjerde, owner of Woodberry Kitchen and Artifact Coffee, is cooking up plans for several new ventures that will help him supply the local food that he needs for his businesses. He chats with BmoreMedia about the Baltimore Food Hub and his new butcher shop in Remington.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Hospitality, Innovation

Hampden

Step OUT for the Drink Local Wine Conference

Bmore Staff Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Join fellow wine enthusiasts to learn more about Maryland vintners at the Drink Local Wine Conference April 13. It takes place at the Tremont Suites Hotel & Grand Historic Venue.

Education, Entertainment, Hospitality, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Video shines the spotlight on Hampden store Sixteen Tons

Bmore Staff Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Daniel Wylie, owner of men's clothier Sixteen Tons, talks about the challenges of running a small business in this video by Shine Creative.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Design, Entrepreneurship , Fashion, Retail, Shopping

Hampden

Restaurants rise from the rubble in historic buildings

Renee Beck Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Local developers are turning historic Baltimore properties into unique restaurant spaces. We take a look at some projects that have recently been converted or are underway.

Architecture, Commercial Real Estate , Community, Design, Development, For Foodies, Green Building, Preservation , Reuse / Rebuild

Hampden, Harbor East