Following an 18-month, $14 million renovation, the Shriver Hall Concert Series will return March 3 to the venue that gave the popular music program its name. The organization announced Wednesday in a news release that the opening recital in its refurbished home at 3400 N. Charles St. will be performed...
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;...
When he learned about Manny Machado’s reported 10-year, $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres, young Yankees fan Jacob Carpenter argued he was glad the former Orioles star would not be suiting up in pinstripes, as some in New York had hoped. Jacob’s rant at Spring Training at George M. Steinbrenner...
Just off Interstate 95 north of the Susquehanna River in Perryville, a large sign marks the entrance to Chesapeake Overlook, where a winding road leads down a hill to a casino surrounded by parking lots and vacant land. Ever since Hollywood Casino Perryville opened in 2010, officials in a county...
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...
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...
It was an ordinary log from a paulownia tree, a seasoned slice of timber which, in another life, might have gone up in smoke in the fireplace of the Carson home in Havre de Grace. But Dan Carson had other plans for the 20-inch slab in his backyard. A mallard, it would be. Carving ducks is old hat...
When shoppers describe Caprichos Books, Bel Air’s only used bookstore, they recall the cushy chairs, restful aura and how owner Liz Decker makes them feel so snug. Then, of course, they go on to tell about the everchanging selection of fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, children’s books and classics....
Need a hand getting the kids off their devices and out of the house? This spring, have the little ones try a princess-themed dance class, take rambunctious kids and teens to tumbling lessons, and get the whole family out on the farm. 1. Dance like a princess Watch the little ones spin, twirl and...
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...
Americans are holding onto their smartphones for longer than ever. Pricier smartphones have led consumers to wait an average of nearly three years before upgrading their device. Fortunately, smartphones today are so good, and so powerful, that they simply don’t need to be replaced nearly as often...
Outdoor living continues to grow in 2019 as homeowners dream of adding spaces that provide tranquility, connection and touches of nature. More than just a home enhancement, these spaces are meant to inspire people to set digital devices aside and find moments of calm while making memories with...
Do you own an older home, and are you looking to make upgrades that matter? Strategic enhancements not only increase a property's resale value, but also its functionality. This is particularly important among young homebuyers. Sixty-eight percent of millennial homebuyers reported buyer's remorse,...