Featured Stories

Baltimore and beyond: How anchor institutions are shaping cities

Julekha Dash and Lee Chilcote Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Anchor institutions are increasingly becoming catalysts in making their communities more vibrant, livable places. We take a look at how Johns Hopkins University and its counterparts in other cities are doing that.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Diversity, Education, Higher Education, Move To Baltimore, Talent Dividend

Charles Village

Johns Hopkins University to create "small campus" in Station North

Julekha Dash Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Johns Hopkins University is putting $1 million in a new fund that will provide low-interest loans to developers and is looking at real estate in Station North for its film and other creative programs. Both initiatives are part of the university's plan to extend its influence beyond its Homewood campus.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Diversity, Education, Higher Education, Residential Real Estate

Charles Village

Step OUT for the Urban Visionary Awards

Bmore Staff Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Join the Center for Urban Families as it honors visionary leaders at an award ceremony at the American Visionary Art Museum April 11.

Diversity, Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Kid-centric, Philanthropy

Federal Hill

Sweet smell of success: Entrepreneurs land deals at Wegmans and Whole Foods for soap business

Amy Landsman Tuesday, March 19, 2013

We check in on Kasey and Kelly Evick, who own Baltimore soap and bath products company Biggs & Featherbelle. They moved their business into larger digs this month and are now making money after landing deals with Whole Foods, Wegmans and other stores.

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Entrepreneurship , Hospitality, Retail, Shopping

Hampden

Roll through the food truck scene at The Gathering

Arli Lima Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Spend a day at food truck festival The Gathering with our writer. Gypsy Queen's famous Crab Cone, chicken croquettes at Darua Food Truck and GrrChe's bacon, cheddar and tomato sandwich are on the menu.

Community, Entertainment, Events, For Foodies, Hospitality, Kid-centric, Multicultural, Visit Baltimore

Locust Point, Charles Village, Downtown, Hampden

Step OUT for a variety show celebrating great books

Bmore Staff Tuesday, March 12, 2013

See a variety show that celebrates great works of literature from Mary Shelley, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dr. Seuss. Fluid Movement will perform "Glitteracy: A Book Revue" March 16.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Nightlife

Downtown

Go behind the scenes of an underground house concert

Rachel Wilkinson Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Indie musicians are turning to concerts held in someone's home to promote their music and connect with fans. It's another manifestation of the DIY trend and a throwback to a time when people gathered around to tell stories and play music.

Arts and Culture, Community, Events, Howard County, Innovation, Music, Nightlife

Hampden

The local food movement is just a click away

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Relay Foods, Friends& Farms, Hometown Harvest and Baltimore's Green Grocer promise local food delivered to your doorstep or at fixed locations. Can they win over the buy-local crowd?

Community, Entrepreneurship , Hospitality, Innovation, Retail, Shopping, Sustainability

Charles Village, Harbor East

Step OUT to eat pie and recite Pi

Bmore Staff Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Bring your kids to show off their math skills and eat some pie donated by Dangerously Delicious Pies at the Maryland Science Center's Pi Day.

Education, Entertainment, Hospitality, Kid-centric, Museums, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

A university grows in Mount Vernon

Amy Landsman Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Enrollment growth at University of Baltimore has prompted developers to build more apartments and retailers to open new shops in Mount Vernon. But crime and other challenges still affect the neighborhood.

Architecture, Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Education, Higher Education

Mt. Vernon

Column: Once-stalled retail projects slowly move forward

Gary Getz Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Many of the city's retail projects that stalled during the recession are now moving forward, says Morris Ritchie & Associates Architect Gary Getz. New shops have opened at Harbor East and Locust Point, while others are on the way in Canton and Remington.

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Retail, Shopping

Locust Point, Charles Village, Canton, Harbor East

Slideshow: Take a peek at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's new downtown Baltimore home

Steve Ruark Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Renovations are underway at the historic Mercantile Trust & Deposit Co. building, the future home of the Chesapeake Shakespeare Co. BmoreMedia Managing Photographer Steve Ruark took pictures of the building during a public open house.

Arts and Culture, Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Entertainment, Events, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Step OUT to wine and dine at Uncorked

Bmore Staff Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Head to Roland Park to check out this year's Uncorked, the annual fundraiser hosted by the Baltimore chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives. The event takes place March 18.

Community, Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Nightlife, Philanthropy

Hampden

FDA approves Hopkins-invented eye implant

Barbara Pash Friday, February 22, 2013

The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins will begin embedding a device this year that can restore vision to blind patients who suffer from an inherited eye disease. The FDA approved the groundbreaking device this month.

Emerging Technologies, High Technology, Innovation, Life Sciences, Medical Research and Innovation

Keen on zines: Baltimore artists launch new journals for niche markets

Jolene Carr Tuesday, February 19, 2013

What do Baltimore street artist Gaia, Johns Hopkins University writing student Peter Cardamone and bike messenger Carrie Bird all have in common? They have all created new online and print "zines" that cater to select audiences.

Community, Design, Entertainment, Innovation, Media

Hampden