mother s day
- Mitchell Feaga, a seventh-grader at Glenwood Middle School, loves bikes. The 12-year-old also realizes that for all kids a new bike isn't always a possibility.
- a performance by an actor playing Dr. Williams Beanes as he spun a nail-biting account of his imprisonment by the British during the War of 1812
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Action in Maturity (AIM), a Hampden-based transportation service for seniors in north Baltimore, celebrates its 40th year May 2. We talk to Esther Bonnet, 100, and City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, who founded AIM. We also talk to AIM director Liz Briscoe. - I met Jill Smokler for coffee this morning for a Q&A that's scheduled to run in our Scene section on Mother's Day. She's the Scary Mommy blogger and author of the bestseller "Confessions of a Scary Mommy" and the new book "Motherhood Comes Naturally (and Other Vicious Lies)."
- The Baltimore Artists Guild is holding an art show at the center Sunday April 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring more than 30 tables of artwork from local artists
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- Dulaney High School Math team wins $1000 for their solution to the Moody's Mega Math Challenge, two seventh-graders at St. Joseph School Cockeysville take first place at oratorical contest, Epworth United Methodist Church's mission team holds yard sale
- Be prepared to submit an essay of 100 words or less about why your mother's recipe is the best.
- 'Dancing With the Stars' recap, Jacoby charms and Andy Dick brings the tears
- For the first time in years, Pimlico is poised to become more than an off-track betting center kept together only enough to host the Preakness.
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- A new generation of fans had its first experience with a winning Orioles team in 2012. Now, the freshly converted can't wait for Opening Day.
- Annual event recognizes teachers and staff at Catonsville schools
- Accomplished chefs across the region strive to recreate the flavors, smells and experiences of their grandmothers' kitchens. "Comfort food" is an haute cuisine buzzword. With capable home-style cooking and kindly service, Friendly Farm is a restaurant for these times.
- The Harford County Office of Tourism has released "Destination Harford 2013," the county's official visitor guide and calendar of events
- The sixth annual Daffodil Days celebration at Whipps Cemetery Garden is coming up on Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The garden is at 3651 St. John's Lane.
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- Edna Rudell, who began selling homemade chocolate bunnies outside the Northeast Market and went on to co-own Fallston's Log Cabin Chocolates, died of congestive heart failure March 6 at Gilchrist Hospice Care. The Jacksonville resident was 90.
- A community garden is taking root in Laurel, with the help of Prince George's Master Gardeners. Soon, the space behind Laurel Presbyterian will be filled with garden plots, and the people behind it think it will help foster community and healthy living.
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- I was pleased to be a part of an interesting meeting held at Dohony Hall at St. Paul's on Feb. 11. The plan is to blend the Ellicott City Restoration Foundation and the Ellicott City Business Association into a new umbrella group that will address the concerns of business owners, residents and preservationists in the historic district.
- Ravens' recent success adds to hectic time
- These college sweethearts celebrated their love on "Top of the World."
- During a phone interview with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin today promoting WWE '13 and Redneck Island on CMT, I asked "The Rattlesnake" for his thoughts on the controversial moment on Monday night's Raw involving Paul Heyman faking a heart attack (in case you missed it, detailed info can be found in my Raw recap here).
- Panthers rally behind Laura Heinle after she was diagnosed with bone cancer in May, had part of leg amputated in August
- Ravens defensive lineman Arthur Jones is about to experience a rare family weekend. On Saturday night, he'll watch his middle brother, Jon, defend the UFC light heavyweight title.
- If you weren't at Camden Yards on Thursday night and you're wondering just how many Yankees fans were in attendance, the answer is -- not enough to make a dent in the orange blanket that settled over the ballpark. Most of the 46,298 fans who packed the ballpark were wearing various promotional Orioles t-shirts, leaving no doubt who would dominate the conversation.
- Howard County library hosts Movin' Up To Middle School, an annual event that uses books, presentations and games to help prepare tweens for the transition from elementary school.
- After a disappointing start to summer for some retailers, many are hoping for a boost from back-to-school shopping, the second-biggest sales period of the year.
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- A victim left partially blinded by a baseball bat attack at a Maryland university now believes a cannibalism suspect in another case may have been planning to eat his organs, too, his attorney said.
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- There's a swirl of violence occurring around 78-year-old Florence Carter, and she says she doesn't know why.
- If you are a mom or a grandmother, you hopefully will celebrate Sunday surrounded by loved ones. Mother's Day is the single most popular day to dine out – how about a Havre de Grace restaurant – or make long-distance telephone calls. It is the third most popular holiday to send greeting cards
- Congratulations to Mayor Jim Eberhardt on his re-election in Perryville and congratulations to Barbara Brown on her re-election to the commissioner board and to newcomer Ray Ryan on his first term
- Police, city officials and business leaders react to the violence on St. Patrick's Day, which they call an isolated incident that gives people the wrong perception that crime is out of control. Meanwhile, some residents feel city tried to cover up how bad it really was.
- City police are investigating four homicides and a shooting that occurred in area neighborhoods Sunday.
- Breaking news in Baltimore on Monday includes a General Assembly special session, BWI evacuation and four homicides on Mother's Day.
- A mother's story of her son's suicide will help others see the warning signs.
