What Weekly ran from 2010 to 2016, documenting Baltimore’s creative culture and helping spark Light City. The Pronoia Effect tells the story of the magazine, the festival that grew from it, and what happened when we lost it all.
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fashion
The Tailor at Hour Haus
Upon learning that one of the city’s most notable up-and-coming men’s clothiers was staging his fitting room at Hour Haus…
The Tailor at Hour Haus
Upon learning that one of the city’s most notable up-and-coming men’s clothiers was staging his fitting room at Hour Haus…
nightlife
Mobtown Microshow: Celebration
Story by Brett Yale of Bmore Musically Informed. Last Thursday’s Microshow was a spiritually intimate performance by Celebration, one of…
Mobtown Microshow: Celebration
Story by Brett Yale of Bmore Musically Informed. Last Thursday’s Microshow was a spiritually intimate performance by Celebration, one of…
social innovation
Ultimate Block Party
On October 2, Baltimore City Public Schools is partnering with the Learning Resource Network, Johns Hopkins University, and a host…
Ultimate Block Party
On October 2, Baltimore City Public Schools is partnering with the Learning Resource Network, Johns Hopkins University, and a host…
artist profiles
Alex Hacker
Photos by Jack Sossman In recent weeks, it has become clear to this Baltimore native that an art form often…
Alex Hacker
Photos by Jack Sossman In recent weeks, it has become clear to this Baltimore native that an art form often…
sustainability
Big Green Pirate Party
The Big Green Pirate Party was a fundraiser for Baltimore Green Careers, a Civic Works project that has a kick-ass…
Big Green Pirate Party
The Big Green Pirate Party was a fundraiser for Baltimore Green Careers, a Civic Works project that has a kick-ass…
technology
Inside The Electric Pharaoh
Part of the BROS experience is the journey from “how are we going to do that?” to “how did we…
Inside The Electric Pharaoh
Part of the BROS experience is the journey from “how are we going to do that?” to “how did we…
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