Gay Life readers and friends of the GLCCB named selected some of their favorite communities, organizations and businesses in the first-ever BProud Awards, many of them are in North Baltimore.

Hampden was the runner up, finishing behind Mt. Vernon, as the favorite neighborhood.

The gay-straight alliance at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute was named the best such group at a high school by readers.

Flaunt, in Hampden, was chosen as the best salon.

The ACLU of Maryland—its offices are located in Woodberry—were chosen as the best legal services.

Hampden based Sugar was also chosen as the best adult store.