After multiple firefighter deaths in a span of two years, Wallace—who managed the city’s immediate response to the Key Bridge disaster—is using data and tech to protect both citizens and first responders.
The founder of ReBokeh—“like a photo-editing app for real life”—shines a light on Baltimore’s thriving tech scene.
This year’s One Maryland One Book pick—Weatherford's novel-in-verse titled 'Kin: Rooted in Hope'—celebrates generations of Black excellence.
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Annual report by the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance aims to address community problems head on.
We catch up with the founder of HeartSmiles.
Executive director of the North East Housing Initiative provides permanently affordable housing using a community land trust model.
For decades, the Murray Group has worked with high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families to help them articulate, hone, and achieve their goals.
Moms on a Mission founder gives moms the chance to “have fun, give back, and socialize,” without any pressure.
In 2016, Griffin founded Building Our Nation’s Daughters to work on effective communication between Black single mothers and their daughters.
Cultural worker, MICA alumnus, and former nurse technician established a fund for artists in the wake of the pandemic.
For the past 14 years, Lee has led the 48-year-old organization, which aims to provide jobseekers with specialized career training and no-cost employment coaching.
Canine Companions for Independence matches people with disabilities with skilled service dogs—free of charge.
Neil Sweren and Scott Eisgrau raised $75,000 to assist households that were in danger of imminent shut-offs during the pandemic.
More Than a Shop founder discusses the organization and how he was able to transform trauma into activism.
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We catch up with the James Webb Space Telescope Science Policy Group Lead Astronomer.
We catch up with the Director of Business Development for Kinetic Capital.
We catch up with the CEO of &Wealth.
We talk to the owner of Kooper's and Slainte about his acts of kindness throughout the pandemic.
Zach Snitzer and Sam Bierman launched the Maryland Addiction Recovery Center as a long-term model of care that breaks through the most common barriers leading to relapse.
As the state recovers from last year’s economic setbacks, MFB continues to tackle the root causes of the issue.
Baltimore-based tech company trains software developers from non-traditional backgrounds.
My Father’s Plan teaches kids respect for themselves, others, and the neighborhood they live in.
To date, the organization has raised enough money to buy and distribute more than 4.5 million diapers and 1.3 million other childcare items across Baltimore.
John Minadakis' Famous Fund has raised roughly $480,000 (and counting) that’s been split among dozens of spots decimated by the pandemic.
The service project that Rippey started when she was 12 years old continues to serve those in need.
Kristal Hansley's company, WeSolar, provides low-income households with affordable access to community solar power.