‘Ghost signs’ serve as reminders of the past
Photos and text by Kim Hairston
We may see hundreds of advertisements in a day, but some that have been around for decades are fading from brick walls and our consciousness.
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Posts by Kim Hairston:
Baltimore neighborhoods
Baltimore street photographers
Year in review
Freddie Gray: protests, aftermath
24 hours with...
A. Aubrey Bodine
Viewing Baltimore from above
Arthouse/Artcars: The assemblages of artist A. Clarke Bedford
Photos and text by Kim Hairston
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
Photos and text by Kim Hairston
Searching for Harriet Tubman in Dorchester County
After the announcement last month that Harriett Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill “Who is Harriet Tubman?” was a top searched question on Google.
Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore’s largest public garden
Trees, shrubs and flowers are blooming at Cylburn Arboretum. Spring colors welcome visitors to the largest public garden in Baltimore City.
Abandoned Lonaconing Silk Mill
Text and photos by Kim Hairston
Afternoon rays stream through broken windows highlighting century old machines, wooden floorboards, peeling paint and thousands of bobbins in a 48,000-square-foot, abandoned factory.
FoodWorks program at the Maryland Food Bank
The Maryland Food Bank is well known for providing food to people in need through its many programs. One of those programs, FoodWorks, not only helps reduce hunger, it also develops culinary skills in the aspiring chefs preparing the meals. Through a partnership with the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), the Maryland Food Bank offers 12 weeks of training in culinary arts to low-income people. Scholarships from the organization eliminate a financial barrier for many.