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Jennie Janssen is Expanding Access for Minorities in Aquarium and Zoo Science
The assistant curator at the National Aquarium co-founded a nonprofit that provides professional networks, career resources, and scholarship opportunities.
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Katie Pumphrey Reflects on Her Epic Swim and How the Water Influences Her Art
In June, the marathon swimmer and multidisciplinary artist set a record as the first person to ever complete a 24-mile, open water swim from Sandy Point State Park to the Baltimore Harbor.
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Adam Rosenberg Works to Break the Cycle of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
The Jill Fox Center for Hope, where Rosenberg serves as executive director, includes comprehensive support services for child abuse, domestic violence, and community violence, as well as elder justice for survivors, caregivers, and communities.
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These Social Entrepreneurs are Redefining Business in Baltimore
Meet a handful of professionals using their social impact skills to make the area a more equitable, just place to live and work.
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Working in Pigtown Isn’t Kim Lane’s Job—It’s Her Life
The executive director of Pigtown Main Street is passionate about supporting local businesses, as well as attracting new ones that meet the community's needs.
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Living Well with Lupus
Dr. Ashira D. Blazer talks to us about the signs of lupus, new treatments, and creating equity around care for the condition.
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David Marshall is Working to End Discrimination in Adoption
When Marshall decided he wanted to become a parent, there was no clear path to do so as a single gay man. Now, his nonprofit, Journey to Josiah, provides resources to others navigating the process.
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This Local Org Provides Adaptive Equipment to Area Kids at No Cost
Last year, Equipment Connections for Children gave out more than 1,000 pieces of equipment to young people living with disabilities, saving families a collective $800,000.
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Advocates Emphasize the Importance of Including People with Disabilities in the Workplace
Local organizations have led the way in disability work for many years. Meet a few of the people pushing for positive change:
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Ten Fun Events Supporting Worthy Causes This Season
Gatherings where you can run, walk, and even dance to give back to organizations in need.
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Ed Hrybyk’s Weekly Jazz Jams Bring Free Music to City Parks
What started as a way to provide safe live music during the pandemic is now a weekly showcase that often raises awareness for worthy causes.
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How Stephanie Persichitti Grew a Vibrant Community of Maryland Makers
The Baltimore string artist founded Makers of Maryland, a collective that amplifies local works by sharing connections and hosting regular pop-up shops.
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This Northern Baltimore County Farm Donates Millions of Pounds of Produce Annually
Executive director Richard Bernstein left his career as an investment manager to manage thousands of volunteers at First Fruits Farm.
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Dental Profiles 2024
We’re here to take the pain out of going to the dentist. Here’s an in-depth look at local providers who are accepting new patients and offering state-of-the-art care.
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Cherie Brooks is Building Tomorrow’s Clean Energy Workforce
With a combination of industry know-how, determination, and deep faith, the co-founder of the Ray Lewis-backed Power52 Foundation trains at-risk individuals for careers in the energy industry.
News & Community
The Baltimore Peace Movement in Photos
Photojournalist J.M. Giordano shares images from his new book, which documents 10 years of peace advocacy in Baltimore.
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GameChanger: Araba Maze
We catch up with the founder of Storybook Maze—a local program intent on increasing literary access in underserved communities.
News & Community
GameChanger: Mark Anthony Thomas
We catch up with the CEO of Greater Baltimore Committee.
Arts & Culture
GameChanger: Michael Buckley
We catch up with the longtime host of 'Sunday Brunch' on Annapolis’s late WRNR radio.
Education & Family
GameChanger: Jasper Barnes
We catch up with the executive director of BYKE Collective.
Education & Family
Community Activist Daniel Burgess Supports City Youth With New App
Community connections? There's an app for that.
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How Education in Prison Changed William Freeman’s Life
After earning a degree from The Goucher Prison Education Partnership, Freeman now empowers fellow formerly incarcerated students in his role at The Education Trust.
Health & Wellness
GameChanger: Nicole Baumgarth
We catch up with the director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute.
