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American in Brno: Getting into Czech life

Waiting at the bus stop on my way to my dorm one day, I looked up to see if the bus was coming. What I saw was a strange man on the passing tram who spotted me, turned in his seat to face me, and then waved enthusiastically at me like we were long lost friends. All I could do was laugh and wave back. Well that just about made my entire week.

Magazín M • 11th October 2017

American in Brno: Straight out of Philadelphia

When choosing to study abroad or travel in general, one usually ticks off the most popular places to visit. Italy, London, Paris, Spain. Places that when someone asks "where are you going?" and you respond with one of these popular places they go, "oh yeah, that's a great place to go," even if they have never been. Now, when it came to my destination, I did not do any of the usual ticking off of the most popular places to visit, I did not even pay much attention to my destination.

Should you declare your gender pronouns even if you don't identify as LGBTQ?

Words are a powerful tool that everyone uses every day to communicate, characterize, and describe the things around them. When someone refers to a place or an object they use the proper term to identify it. When it comes to identifying people, they want to be properly identified, as well.

How famed restauranteur gives people a literal taste of Paris with Parc in Rittenhouse Sq.

Parc, a Parisian inspired restaurant right on Rittenhouse Square, has endless ways to get a literal taste of Paris. Owner and famed restaurateur Stephen Starr talks about Parc's creation and massive success for the latest installment of French Connections: Paris and Philly.

Conshohocken Italian Bakery closing after over 50 years in business

A long-time bakery closed in the borough of Conshohocken after over 50 years in business.

“We know many of you will be shocked to learn, after 51 fabulous years in the Borough of Conshohocken, we will be closing our doors, forever,” the Conshohocken Italian Bakery announced.

‘It’s Paris in Philly.’ Jeff Leatham’s renowned floral installations can be seen at the Four Seasons Philadelphia

Jeff Leatham’s floral installations are known and admired all over the world, including in Paris and Philadelphia.

He’s the floral designer to the most luxurious properties in the world. That includes the Four Seasons Philadelphia located at One North 19th Street in Center City.

Kaleah Mcilwain

My Work

Blog writing

American in Brno: Love/Hate Relationship

American in Brno: Czech Update

American in Brno: Getting into Czech life

American in Brno: Straight out of Philadelphia

Brno: Not your average city

American in Brno: Traveling Europe

Identity

Consumers will no longer buy from brands that don’t represent their identity in their advertising

Should you declare your gender pronouns even if you don't identify as LGBTQ?

Study shows that more people are in long-distance relationships, and it’s for the better

Becoming Matthiew Haines

Food, Lifestyle, Culture

How famed restauranteur gives people a literal taste of Paris with Parc in Rittenhouse Sq.

The ultimate guide to brunching in Baltimore

Marylanders share what makes a crab cake delicious and where to find the best ones

Why crab meat is so expensive in Maryland right now

Local reporting

Conshohocken Italian Bakery closing after over 50 years in business

Man charged, another still at large, after dirt bike, gun stolen in armed robbery in Dennis Twp.

'He will never, ever be forgotten': Officials remember Philly officer who died more than 2 months after being shot

‘It’s Paris in Philly.’ Jeff Leatham’s renowned floral installations can be seen at the Four Seasons Philadelphia

City commits $26 million to mitigate food insecurity caused by COVID-19

Nearly $63 million to go towards affordable homes in Downtown Frederick and redevelopment of Lexington Market

Have Marylanders not returned to work since the state reopened due to unemployment benefits?

Impacts of the pandemic on rideshare drivers: increased fares, higher wait times, but less money

A year after George Floyd's death, Baltimore activists have seen some improvements and continue to fight for change

Is remote work here to stay? What Under Armour, Laureate Education Inc., and other Baltimore companies are saying

Kaleah Mcilwain