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
Startup Sheik :: The Swavor Story
In 2010, 23-year-old Shek Tarawallie was selling t-shirts out of his locker for $20 apiece. Now, he is the owner…
Startup Sheik :: The Swavor Story
In 2010, 23-year-old Shek Tarawallie was selling t-shirts out of his locker for $20 apiece. Now, he is the owner…
nightlife
Murder Ink at Single Carrot Theatre
On the fifth of January participants in Single Carrot Theatre’s recitation of Anna Ditkoff’s City Paper column, Murder Ink, entered…
Murder Ink at Single Carrot Theatre
On the fifth of January participants in Single Carrot Theatre’s recitation of Anna Ditkoff’s City Paper column, Murder Ink, entered…
social innovation
Crossing Cultural Divides in a Rowboat
Bruce MacKenzie is a shipwright. He builds boats. But he also builds young people's interest in learning by thinking about…
Crossing Cultural Divides in a Rowboat
Bruce MacKenzie is a shipwright. He builds boats. But he also builds young people's interest in learning by thinking about…
artist profiles
Kaveh Haerian :: Poster Child
On an oppressively hot night back in July of 2008, Kaveh Haerian saw his first show at Single Carrot Theatre.…
Kaveh Haerian :: Poster Child
On an oppressively hot night back in July of 2008, Kaveh Haerian saw his first show at Single Carrot Theatre.…
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
How to See the Party Before You Arrive
Revolutionizing the nightlife experience. That’s what Happinin! creators Michael Cianos, Tyler Kelly, and Kyle Eddins are all about. The three…
How to See the Party Before You Arrive
Revolutionizing the nightlife experience. That’s what Happinin! creators Michael Cianos, Tyler Kelly, and Kyle Eddins are all about. The three…
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