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
Gateway at Ruintown
Have you ever spent a Saturday night arguing with your friends over what to do only to realize that in…
Gateway at Ruintown
Have you ever spent a Saturday night arguing with your friends over what to do only to realize that in…
social innovation
Peace Spore
Blood soaked Vietnam draft papers, peace mantras, deep ethical questions that might never be answered discussed during a no-holds-barred forum…
Peace Spore
Blood soaked Vietnam draft papers, peace mantras, deep ethical questions that might never be answered discussed during a no-holds-barred forum…
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
Farmageddon
On Halloween nothing’s more frightening than a bobble headed Mr. Boh hanging out with the Gorton’s fisherman guy. Over the…
Farmageddon
On Halloween nothing’s more frightening than a bobble headed Mr. Boh hanging out with the Gorton’s fisherman guy. Over the…
technology
The Secret World of Sugaring
Editor’s Note: The names in this story have been altered. Anna takes a long drag of her cigarette and flicks…
The Secret World of Sugaring
Editor’s Note: The names in this story have been altered. Anna takes a long drag of her cigarette and flicks…
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