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
Otakon 2011
Once again Baltimore’s annual Otakon Convention summoned a bevy of of eager practitioners of Otaku make-believe. This curious culture of…
Otakon 2011
Once again Baltimore’s annual Otakon Convention summoned a bevy of of eager practitioners of Otaku make-believe. This curious culture of…
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
The New American Dream
“…But out of limitations comes creativity.” – Debbie Allen “Mr. Jordan! Over the weekend I filled up a cup with…
The New American Dream
“…But out of limitations comes creativity.” – Debbie Allen “Mr. Jordan! Over the weekend I filled up a cup with…
artist profiles
Baltimore’s Most Badass Theater-Bitch :: Danielle Robinette
Cover photo by Tedd Henn Danielle Robinette is a seasoned Baltimore actress who wears many hats. From starring in several…
Baltimore’s Most Badass Theater-Bitch :: Danielle Robinette
Cover photo by Tedd Henn Danielle Robinette is a seasoned Baltimore actress who wears many hats. From starring in several…
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
Meet the Kids at Digital Harbor Foundation
All photos by Philip Laubner In what used to be a South West Baltimore rec center now resides Digital Harbor…
Meet the Kids at Digital Harbor Foundation
All photos by Philip Laubner In what used to be a South West Baltimore rec center now resides Digital Harbor…
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