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fashion
Behind the Fence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-e8o72PRTY Sharp Dressed Man was founded by the Baltimore Fashion Alliance in 2012 to support men re-entering the workforce. Often…
Behind the Fence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-e8o72PRTY Sharp Dressed Man was founded by the Baltimore Fashion Alliance in 2012 to support men re-entering the workforce. Often…
nightlife
Bent Ear
In the Bent Ear, Baynard Woods follows the great writer Joseph Mitchell, in allowing Baltimore's quirkier citizens to bend his…
Bent Ear
In the Bent Ear, Baynard Woods follows the great writer Joseph Mitchell, in allowing Baltimore's quirkier citizens to bend his…
social innovation
Feedback
Last night we had a feedback session where we showed some of the films we've been posting to a group…
Feedback
Last night we had a feedback session where we showed some of the films we've been posting to a group…
artist profiles
For The Love of Vinyl
Jack Moore, aka El Suprimo, loves records. For over 30 years he’s been seeking the world’s most authentic music and…
For The Love of Vinyl
Jack Moore, aka El Suprimo, loves records. For over 30 years he’s been seeking the world’s most authentic music and…
sustainability
Small Time
A couple of years ago, while I was reporting on a redevelopment plan in Buffalo, New York, I met up…
Small Time
A couple of years ago, while I was reporting on a redevelopment plan in Buffalo, New York, I met up…
technology
Baltimore Hackathon
Since the proliferation of the personal computer, we’ve seen the emergence of an entirely unique vein of artistry. Like other…
Baltimore Hackathon
Since the proliferation of the personal computer, we’ve seen the emergence of an entirely unique vein of artistry. Like other…
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