He loves dogs and computers, and he knows what makes both tick. So Bel Air resident Jared Marmen set out to make a “smart” collar for canines, high-tech neckwear that rewards pets for obedience instead of shocking them for bad behavior. The Chord Collar project is a passion for Marmen, 37, a Bel...
Here’s a rundown of the summer’s biggest events in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: Blue Crab Festival May 18-19 Think that only Marylanders are hooked on blue crab? Think again. This celebration reels in over 50,000 visitors each year to Little River, a small fishing village just north of Myrtle Beach. Along...
Headed to North Carolina’s Outer Banks this summer? Make note of these new developments. Oregon Inlet bridge There’s a new $252 million span over Oregon Inlet in Nag’s Head, replacing the aged Bonner Bridge, due to be demolished. The new bridge, begun in 2016, opened in February. It’s 2.8 miles...
The Loyola College and High School building, now occupied by Center Stage, is one of the oldest buildings remaining along East Monument Street near St. Paul.
Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst is calling an audible: He needs Twitter’s help to find a woman who was on his plane into Baltimore and might be “the one that got away.” “To the gorgeous tall brunette on my flight to Baltimore. You walk incredibly fast and I couldn’t catch up but here’s hoping you...
Recently, my daughter had a school performance and a cookies-and-juice celebration in her classroom. In between the two events, I wandered over to the school’s two massive lost-and-found bins to see if I could locate a fleece ear warmer she’d lost two weeks after I bought it. I didn’t find the...
Arts, Wine and Jazz Festival AUG. 3 Listen to live jazz performances while indulging in beer, wine and spirits from a number of breweries, distilleries and wineries. Festival benefits the Havre de Grace Colored School Foundation’s effort to convert the building into a cultural center and museum....
Whether you’re a recent transplant or you’ve lived here for decades, consider this list your go-to resource for local living. In this year’s readers’ poll, more than 15,000 voters cast their vote for the county’s best of the best – people and organizations that locals trust and admire. Here are...
The inspiration for Jamsquad sparked when Matt Buckleman, 42, noticed someone offloading bikes into a county landfill dumpster in 2014. Buckleman, who lives in Bel Air, later recalled the sight while riding with two of his bicycling partners, Auggie Plitt, 32, and Jay Neighbours, 34. The three...
The whistle blows and kids run off the field. Whether they came out triumphant or suffered a crushing loss, they’re dirty, they’re grimy and they’re hungry. As any dedicated parent of an athlete is aware, knowing where to grab the best post-game grub is also key. Kristin DiCasagrande, a mom of...
Tracey Beale has lived in Philadelphia, New Orleans and Germany. Her handmade jewelry has been worn by artists like Floetry, John Legend, LL Cool J and Common. Her designs have even been featured at the Sundance Film Festival. But, the 44-year-old attributes her artistic spark to the education...
DATE: Sept. 2, 2017 HER STORY: Karen Lynn Clark, 56, was born and raised in Frederick and made her home in Pasadena. She is retired from the Department of Defense at Fort George G. Meade. Her father, Raymond Clark, lives in Sarasota, Fla. HIS STORY: Bryon Francis Stepp, 53, was born in Washington...
DATE: Aug. 21, 2017 HER STORY: Niki Lynn Newcomb, 25, was born and raised in Glen Burnie. She works as a kindergarten teacher in Anne Arundel County. Her parents, Thomas and Linda Newcomb, reside in Glen Burnie. HIS STORY: Zackry Philip Hromanik, 25, was born and raised in Parkville. He works as...
DATE: July 29 HER STORY: Alicia Besser, 27, was born and raised in Reisterstown. She works as a first-grade teacher at Fallsmead Elementary School in Rockville. Her parents, Karen and Stuart Besser, live in Finksburg. HIS STORY: Eric Hansen, 28, was born and raised in Damascus. He works as a coordinator...
DATE: July 8 HER STORY: Casey Hughes, 26, was born and raised in Parkton. She works as a special needs teacher in Troy, Ohio. Her father, Michael Hughes, lives in Parkton. Her mother, Kim Hughes, lives in Sparks. HIS STORY: Joe Everett, 26 was born and raised in Conover, Ohio. He works on the family...
DATE: Sept. 2, 2017 HER STORY: Keshia Pollack, 38, was born in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and grew up in Long Island, N.Y. She works as a professor. Her mother, Yvonne Pollack, lives in Long Island. HIS STORY: Edward Porter, 39, was born in Douglasville, Ga., and grew up in Alliance, Ohio. He works...
Father’s Day is coming up and you'd like to give something special as a gift. Why not make your own tool organizer? Not only does this make a great gift for any father figure in your life, it’s also a fun project to do together, so you can spend quality time with your favorite dad. Get started...
Today’s college students bring a wide variety of needs and manage a constant juggle of responsibilities while pursuing a degree. According to the Department of Education, 74 percent of undergraduate students, described as the “new normal,” have at least one nontraditional characteristic such as...
When the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to spend a day casting on the water. Whether you’re an experienced fisherman, a novice or a family looking for a fun, all-ages activity, fishing is an easy and enjoyable choice. Here are three reasons for you and your family to go fishing for your...