Readers: Think you know your Baltimore? Try answering our weekly trivia question. Some weeks will be ridiculously easy, some weeks a bit more challenging. Put your best guess in the “answer” field and hit “submit.” Or comment on Instagram: @retrobaltimore. If you’d like to be recognized for a correct...
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 name Lottie Barton is unrecognized today. But in the 1890s, in the fashionable households of Mount Vernon and Charles Street, she was a force. As Baltimore’s most successful dress designer — newspapers called her a “modiste” — she employed more than 80 seamstresses in a her fashion salon at...
Joe Squared has been praised by Zagat, The Food Network and appeared on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Now, the Thrillist series “Really Dough?” is challenging the beloved Baltimore pizza shop to create its most outlandish pizza in its Season 3 premiere airing June 24. “We never try to be a traditional...
I was talking with a woman last week who had just taken inventory of my rowdy trio of children and, inexplicably, asked me if I wanted any more. “Children?” I choked. “Dear God, no!” I felt woozy at the thought. She went on to tell me that her daughter also has three young children and does want...
Finding the right venue for a children’s birthday party can be tricky. You have to factor in personality of the birthday child and their friends, the size of the party and the cost. We’ve taken some of the guesswork out of the process by finding some ideal party venues based on your type of child....
For any parent who has struggled to get their children to try new foods, the Young Chefs Academy in Bel Air offers a solution: Have them prepare it, and maybe they’ll not only sample it, but actually like it. This was on display recently at the cooking school as eight middle-schoolers prepared...
Sure, there are scientific studies that show the health benefits of having pets at work. (Who doesn’t feel the stress seep out of them at petting and playing with a dog or cat?) For these Harford County business owners, who talk about the camaraderie and joy that their animals bring to their offices,...
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...
Pets make people happy. That’s the simple — but profound — concept behind Pets on Wheels, a nonprofit that connects pets (and their owners) with people who might need a cheerful face and perhaps a friendly lick or two. “It is a completely simple concept: you take your pets to visit with people...
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...
Having a bank account is the start to being truly in charge of your finances, including managing payments and getting paid. If you've never had a bank account before, or you've struggled with keeping one in the past, you have options. Here are three reasons why having a bank account matters: Saving...
Awareness of health risks from potentially harmful chemicals has grown exponentially in recent years. Consumers are demanding transparency regarding what’s in the food, personal care products and household items we use every day. But did you know that many home and office furnishings contain chemicals...
Your animal companion is part of the family. You care about what your pet eats, and want what’s healthiest for everyone, including your pet. You also care about promoting a healthy environment and using products that are eco-friendly. There are many ways you can provide for your four-legged friends...