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Sound and Fury Signifying… Oscar.
The Oscars are silly but I love them anyway, so here’s my contribution to the water cooler discourse. I would…
Sound and Fury Signifying… Oscar.
The Oscars are silly but I love them anyway, so here’s my contribution to the water cooler discourse. I would…
social innovation
Araminta Freedom Initiative
The name Araminta, which means “defender,” was Harriet Tubman’s given name as a child slave in Maryland. In honor of…
Araminta Freedom Initiative
The name Araminta, which means “defender,” was Harriet Tubman’s given name as a child slave in Maryland. In honor of…
artist profiles
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…
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
Education Hack Day
Photos and words by Jess Gartner Saturday, November 12 7:30 am – The alarm trills a tune too happy for…
Education Hack Day
Photos and words by Jess Gartner Saturday, November 12 7:30 am – The alarm trills a tune too happy for…
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