#the mobbies

[baltimore-dating]

Which one are you in the Mobbies photo gallery?! I tried to figure it out, but couldn't seem to narrow it down!

Well if I told you, that would just take all the fun out of it ;-)

[baltimore-dating]

Fourth for Best New Blog!? You guys are incredible. Thank you!

I'll make a better post of "How To Pick Up Dudes At The Mobbies" tomorrow but for now, I really just want to say thank you so much because apparently real life human beings read this blog and that's awesome!

[baltimoresun]

Mobbies V: Voting begins

Pick your favorite blog in any of the 20 categories. In addition to winning its category, the blog with the most total votes will also receive the Readers' Choice award. 

A team of Baltimore Sun staff members will select the Editors' Choice winner to honor a blog presenting original content regardless of the votes it receives.

Before voting, you can review the list of nominated blogs here. We'll announce the winners at the 2013 Mobbies Bash at the Creative Alliance on Nov. 19.

Good luck, competitors. Let the battle begin!

[baltimore-dating]

So I'm nominated for two Mobbies. I'd be awesome if you would vote for me.Even if you don't vote for me, here are some of my favorite Tumblrs that you should check out & also vote for (or, in some cases, vote for instead of me).

i-Shot It is a shame she wasn't nominated because she might be my favorite photographer in Baltimore (I dropped the ball to nominate!) Her pictures capture so many different aspects of Baltimore from the perspective of the individuals living in the city. She makes no commentary of good or bad--just what is (with great titles). She captures the things you overlook and gives them so much significance. Wonderful work.

The Baltimore Chop (Nominated for Best Entertainment Blog & Best Lifestyle Blog) Sometimes I feel like the way less cool female version of The Baltimore Chop (and that's still giving myself WAY too much credit). Check it out for highlights of the shows you forgot were happening, the articles you would've written if you had the time & the drinks you'd be trying if you could stop ordering Boh's. It's wickedly smart, yet unpretentious, just like Baltimore (on it's good days).

Baltimoria (Nominated for Best Photo Blog) (I actually like his personal Pat Gavin blog more) This would be the photo blog I would show someone that was interested in moving to Baltimore. Photographer, Pat Gavin doesn't oversell the city with his pics, because he knows the city can sell itself (when it wants to).

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Only In Baltimore (Nominated for Best Baltimore Sun Blog) The Baltimore Sun Tumblr is far more colorful than the newspaper tends to be highlighting Baltimore tattoos, bike party & Bronyfest. They don't post often but it's pretty cool when they do. The City That Breeds (Nominated for Best Community Blog & Best Humor Account) The actual website is better than the Tumblr. On the website you'll find gems like The Halloween Eve flowchart, which is completely accurate. Great blog for those that don't take themselves or Baltimore too seriously. Unbohlievable -- From the Land of Pleasant Living (Nominated for Best New Blog) Highlights of the more adorable side of Baltimore: arts & crafts, sports, UTZ and Natty Boh. Baltimore: A History Block by Block (Nominated for Best Photo Blog) An amazing blog documenting the history & present state in Baltimore by exploring the main streets like North Avenue. A real & necessary reminder that Baltimore is comprised of more than good or bad & can be better. There is a kickstarter currently going on to fund what will surely be an amazing book as well.  Patrick Joust (Nominated for Best Photo Blog) He shows the blue collar (and no collar) side of the city. It's the side of the city that is forgotten because it doesn't glimmer but it's also not falling apart. Things in Baltimore I just like this blog's style. Simple with cute little anecdotes. Josh Kuckens A photographer that can seamlessly transition from the city to the "rest" of Maryland (and DC) while letting the pictures speak for themselves. Honorable Mentions: What Weekly (Nominated for Best Community Blog & Best Lifestyle Blog) Visit Baltimore Facebook & Twitter (Nominated for Best Facebook & Twitter Page) Cadillac Ranch Dressing (Nominated for Best Photo Blog) The Daily Breather Honk Free Show Space Mesh Baltimore Goucher College I could really use some suggestions for food & fashion blogs to check out. I love both but I'm so into my own style & taste I never really peruse the musings of others...