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....
The whistle blows and kids run off the field. Whether they came out triumphant or suffered a crushing loss, they’re dirty, they’re grimy and they’re hungry. As any dedicated parent of an athlete is aware, knowing where to grab the best post-game grub is also key. Kristin DiCasagrande, a mom of...
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...
As CEO of Harford County Public Library, Mary L. Hastler oversees an 11-branch system that serves more than 194,000 registered borrowers and has an annual circulation of 4.7 million. But her first library patrons weren’t of the human kind. “I used to play library when I was very young with my books...
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...
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,...
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...