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fashion
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…
nightlife
Brian Baker
Brian Baker creates life-size pieces of art with, as he puts it, "gods and goddesses, angels and demons, spirits and…
Brian Baker
Brian Baker creates life-size pieces of art with, as he puts it, "gods and goddesses, angels and demons, spirits and…
social innovation
Transportation Infrastructure Now
Note from the editor: Keeping in line with our mission, What Weekly advocates for transit and transportation infrastructure projects that…
Transportation Infrastructure Now
Note from the editor: Keeping in line with our mission, What Weekly advocates for transit and transportation infrastructure projects that…
artist profiles
Shane Burke
Photos and words by Philip Laubner Wonderment with a smile is how I’d describe the faces of the people listening…
Shane Burke
Photos and words by Philip Laubner Wonderment with a smile is how I’d describe the faces of the people listening…
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
Betamore
On September 21, a new gym is opening in Federal Hill. A gym for nerds. The space, known as Betamore,…
Betamore
On September 21, a new gym is opening in Federal Hill. A gym for nerds. The space, known as Betamore,…
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