Sloane Brown covers the social scene as a freelance contributor to The Baltimore Sun and runs baltimoresnap.com. If you are planning a fundraiser you'd like considered for coverage, contact sloane@sloanebrown.com.
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;...
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...
Emma Arnold, the Owings Mills teen who participated in Jeopardy’s Teen Tournament this month, won second place in the TV competition and received $50,000 as a prize. The final rounds of the tournament aired Nov. 19 and 20. Claire Sattler, a 17-year-old senior from Bonita Springs, Fla., won the...
The most delicious season of the year, when taste buds get to revel in the glory of Thin Mints, Shortbreads, Peanut Butter Patties and other Girl Scout cookies, has finally arrived. Beginning Friday, Girl Scout cookies — which besides being awesomely tasty are the products of the country’s largest...
Vote for your favorite Harford County businesses and community members in the Best of Harford readers' poll. If you don't see your favorite listed in a particular category, select other and write in the name of the business, organization or individual. You can vote for as many or as few categories...
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....
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...
If you have ADHD, you know life can be an adventure. The journey from getting the diagnosis to trying to manage it every day is unique to each person. Prescription medication is a common part of a treatment plan, but it's not the only answer to your condition. "There are several alternative methods...
The holidays are here, and there's nothing better than seeing our loved ones delight in the gifts we've given them — especially when those gifts give back to the planet. And at the time of year in which the average American household increases its waste by 25 percent, there are many ways that we...
When you enter a grocery store, you're suddenly faced with thousands of options. You want to get the staples you need and you want the best nutrition for your family, but it's easy to get overwhelmed. How do you know what's your best choice? "Options like brown versus vitamin-enriched white bread,...