Although not specifically related to local currency, it does show a recurring trend in the Baltimore area of keeping Baltimore under the "rule" of locals. Instead of being warned against financially tying yourself to major corporations, this article warns readers of tying themselves to major concert venues. Instead, readers are suggested to attend "under the radar" and hyper local concerts that focus on music within the community and not stadium areas and high-priced tickets.

Overall, this is a good story. It provides all of the basic information about BNotes: what the equivalency is to the dollar, where you can use BNotes, why BNotes were created in the first place, etc. The article only missed the mark in regards to where BNotes can be purchased other than on the Baltimore Green Currency Association's website, as well as a wider range of quotes and sources. Also, the lead could have been a little stronger as well.

This story, more of a broadcast news script than a story for that matter, really didn't offer any reliable information on BNotes. Basic information is minimally provided and it is written in an extremely conversational style. Furthermore, the author even goes so far as to knock down critics of BNotes in article, a clear sign of bias.

This is an extremely informative article. The author goes beyond the basic points of BNotes and why they were created, and really takes a look at the success that they can lead to, as well as a potential lack there of. The article references other local currency programs to support their personal findings, as well as having an expert opinion in "applied economics" to support the issue. Overall, it was a great journalistic effort.

This article provides a great brief overview of the launch of Bnotes into Baltimore. That being said, it would have been beneficial for the author to go more in depth about the conceptualization of Bnotes, where they can be used, what they can get you, as well as further explain why Bnotes were conceptualized. Although it is discussed that Bnotes were created as a way to support local business, the reasoning behind Bnote creation, and the anticipated results from those efforts, were barely discussed.

Although there are the makings for a good story, the reporter missed the mark in failing to interview mfume himself on whether or not he was planning to run for mayor. Regardless of whether or not Mfume is unable to speak on the issue, basing an entire article off of a quote from a secondhand source does not lead to a very convincing or seemingly factual article. It would have also been nice if the reporter had interviewed Marylanders on whether or not they were hoping for Mfume to run for mayor, and what their reactions are to the news that he is not planning to. It would have been beneficial since on more than one occasion the article states that Mfume is the city's "most famous perennial rumored candidate," and that Mfume was ... More »

Although this article touches on an interesting subset of the immigration issues facing the United States right now, it seems to be based more on local opinion than actual fact. It is clear based off of this article alone, that the Telegraph falls onto the immigration reform side of the issue, and uses its sources to deliver that belief (as opposed to providing quotes that support both side to the argument.) Furthermore, the Telegraph does not take the same courtesy when discussing the victims of the referenced accident. While the one victimed is referred to as "local, white girl named Brandy Gibson," the other victim is simply referred to as "an unlicensed Brazilian in the country illegally," regardless of the fact that it ... More »