Nowadays, adopting a pet from your local shelter is like online dating: call up the site, check out the pictures and arrange a meet-and-greet. Except you might get kisses, there and then. More and more, shelter officials say, photos of orphaned dogs, cats and other critters posted on their websites...
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...
March 1-10 ‘Urinetown: The Musical’ Phoenix Festival Theater presents the three-time Tony Award-winning musical about a Gotham-like city where the government bans private toilets, forcing citizens to pay admission to use public facilities. A hero rises up and plans a revolution to set the people...
When flashy fashion designer Stevie Boi isn’t jet-setting around the world building his brand, he is relaxing and recharging at home in Havre de Grace. It might come as a surprise to know that the celebrity known for his androgynous looks and ornate eyewear and clothing worn by Lady Gaga, Beyoncé...
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.
Many of us brush up on first aid and CPR skills, but there are times when we may encounter someone who is in mental, not physical, distress. Mental Health First Aid, a free eight-hour course regularly offered at several Harford County locations, trains the public and first responders to support...
Marissa Drayton-Smalley wanted a larger space to offer her customers a better shopping experience. That meant moving her beloved Bel Air fashion boutique, Velvet Trunk, to a much larger 1,800-square-foot location along Main Street this past summer. “It allows for easier movement throughout the...
Wondering where to eat next? With new restaurants opening regularly and old favorites continuing to up their games, dining out in Harford County has never been better. Here, we take a look at what makes some of your favorite spots – from waterfront restaurants to brand new beer houses – so lovable....
Sean Bulson is looking forward to his first day of classes Sept. 4 as the new Harford County school superintendent. The former University of North Carolina System official takes the reins of a system with 5,000 employees and 37,800 students in 54 schools. The Syracuse, N.Y., native, who was raised...
Debbie Bateman decided to open her small brick-and-mortar retail space, Cherry Blossom Boutique, in March after selling gifts and jewelry for the past five years at the Joppatowne Flea Market. “It’s a beautiful inside,” says the 57-year-old Bel Air resident of the space that features hardwood floors...
What child doesn’t like animals? With the weather turning chilly and Halloween approaching, check out these activities that include pottery-making story times highlighting a favorite bear, a “glow night” with illuminated sculptures and creatures of the night, and a good, old-fashioned dog show....
Six years ago, Dr. Shreya Hessler promised her middle daughter, Bianca, that if she ever wrote a book, it would be named after her. “I just didn’t have an idea on the topic until a few years later,” says Hessler, who wrote “Bianca Finds Her Bounce,” a book about a girl who struggles with anxiety....
When the curtains went up at the Havre de Grace Opera House last year, Harford County arts lovers got not just their first glimpse of the community theater debut of “Tuck Everlasting,” but of the launch of a new local theater company with big ambitions. Scottfield Theatre Company is the brainchild...
Sept. 6 Putts Fore Paws Golf Tournament Enjoy a day on the golf course to raise funds for the Humane Society of Harford County. Includes buffet dinner, premium open bar and more. 10 a.m. Mountain Branch Golf Club, 1827 Mountain Road, Joppa. $175. 410-836-1090 or harfordshelter.org. Sept. 7 Christine...
Julie Donovan and Beth MacLeod are about to do something they never in their “wildest dreams” expected: open a medical marijuana dispensary in Harford County. The Chestertown sisters spent the past 30 years raising their children and cultivating their careers. A former paralegal, Donovan is a computer...