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Let’s Mess With Texas
Many of the two-hundred-plus people gathered at MICA for the CreateBaltimore event on January 15 were hacker/ techies, so tons…
Let’s Mess With Texas
Many of the two-hundred-plus people gathered at MICA for the CreateBaltimore event on January 15 were hacker/ techies, so tons…
social innovation
Elf Night
Photo by Brooke Hall Since 1993, Business Volunteers Unlimited have referred over 90,000 volunteers. Recently, we decided to join them…
Elf Night
Photo by Brooke Hall Since 1993, Business Volunteers Unlimited have referred over 90,000 volunteers. Recently, we decided to join them…
artist profiles
A Brief Conversation with Abdu Ali
All photos by Philip Laubner. What better atmosphere to interview a rising star than at a photo shoot? Right? This…
A Brief Conversation with Abdu Ali
All photos by Philip Laubner. What better atmosphere to interview a rising star than at a photo shoot? Right? This…
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
Data For The People: How Does OpenBaltimore Work?
Data and confidentiality have sparked big stories the past few months. Between Manning and Snowden, there’s been discussion, conspiracy and…
Data For The People: How Does OpenBaltimore Work?
Data and confidentiality have sparked big stories the past few months. Between Manning and Snowden, there’s been discussion, conspiracy and…
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