It was a hot summer day in May 1827, and Johann Maelzel’s robot exhibition was not going well. Crowds had gathered inside Baltimore’s Fountain Inn on Light Street to see the star of the show, a European chess-playing robot (or “automaton,” in the language of the era) that had impressed the likes...
Boardwalks have a way of bringing out the kid in everybody. Who doesn’t enjoy arcade games, thrilling rollercoaster rides, delicious foods and colorful beaches? These pathways offer all of these, and they make them a family-friendly destination for any day of the week. (This story originally appeared...
The Delaware beaches are some of the most family-friendly summertime destinations on the East Coast. It’s no surprise why: From sun and sand to go-karts and virtual reality, there are enough kid-oriented activities to keep you busy all summer long. Funland 6 Delaware Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 302-227-1921;...
Shelley Howell has undertaken a brave mission. She has written a 107-page book that revisits the mostly closed Baltimore restaurants of the past 50 years. She includes recipes and suggests that home cooks could duplicate the storied dishes of another time. “I can’t be the only one who misses these...
Two Frederick-based companies are seeking permission to market a cannabis-infused non-alcoholic beer in Maryland for patients approved to use medical marijuana. Called Hop Chronic, the Indian pale ale would be a joint venture of Flying Dog Brewery and Green Leaf Medical Cannabis. The beer would...
A 5-year-old girl was shot in the city on Monday. Carrying a doll in her small hands, she was walking to the corner store for juice when a bullet, meant for someone else, struck her. There are so many things to be outraged about in those two sentences. Personally, I get stuck at “a 5-year-old girl...
With the holidays approaching, you can give your special someone one of these gifts made by Harford-based artisans and designers. This assortment of holiday gifts shows that the county is bursting with talent.
Through Dec. 2 A Christmas Story: The Musical Based on the 1983 classic holiday film, this musical production by the Tidewater Players tells the story of 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his pursuit of the ultimate holiday gift – an official Red Ryder carbine action 200-shot Range Model air rifle....
He’s quick to tell you he’s no expert. But with more than a decade of experience covering the food and beverage scene in Philadelphia, and a new book to boot, it’s hard to call Drew Lazor, who grew up in Bel Air, anything other than that. Need to know which chef has worked where? Ask him. He’ll...
When it gets too cold for the kids to run around outside to get out their energy, it can be difficult to find unique indoor activities to keep them entertained. Here are three events and activities — some with a holiday twist — that will have the kids jumping, learning and skating through the winter....
There’s an extra kick from encountering an intimate restaurant where the food, like the staff, exudes personality; a place where you feel so welcome you can envision becoming a regular. That’s what happened when I stepped for the first time into One Eleven Main in the heart of Bel Air. This charmer,...
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...
Most of us can come up with at least one good idea to help solve our community’s most pressing challenges. Moving that solution past the kitchen-table discussion stage to implementation is the challenging road down which every idea must pass. It takes time, effort and capital to develop an influential...
Pet owners will do just about anything they can to keep their furry friends happy and healthy, which is why the vast majority of pet owners say they’re concerned about the ingredients in their pet’s food. Based on a quality and safety Purina survey conducted in 2017, 84 percent of pet owners are...
If you’re like many Americans, retirement planning may not be high on your ”to-do” list. When life is busy and you’re shouldering the burden of looking out for yourself and your family, setting up a retirement plan can slide down the priority list — especially if you’re hoping it will somehow be...