A relaxing vacation can help soon-to-be grandparents prepare for busy times
Lynn O’Rourke Hayes | (TNS) FamilyTravel.com Do you have a grandchild on the way? Are you hoping to assist when the new bundle of joy makes his or her debut? Here’s a way to make sure Grandma is rested...
View ArticleHow R.E.M. transformed from scrappy college band to Hall of Fame rock group
For rock fans of a certain age this may be hard to believe, but it’s been more than 40 years since R.E.M. scored their first Billboard Hot 100 hit with “Radio Free Europe.” The scrappy band from...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for December 18, 2024
General Daily Insight for December 18, 2024 The world is blurring like a watercolor painting. The Moon is in expressive Leo, galvanizing us to dive into life when it conjoins energizer Mars before...
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Ruth Walsh, local theater actress known for ‘More Parks Sausages’ commercial,...
Ruth Walsh, an actress who appeared on local stages but was instantly recognized for her voice on the “More Parks Sausages, Mom” commercial she recorded decades ago, died of a respiratory condition...
View ArticleMonths after trip to Sweden, Annapolis officials look to lessons in...
More than two months have passed since a delegation of Maryland officials returned from a research trip to Sweden, and Annapolis officials are continuing to look at the lessons learned overseas and...
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Baltimore Scene by Sloane: The Gilchrist Ball | PHOTOS
For many of the 375 guests, The Gilchrist Ball was more than a glitzy gala. It was personal. Event co-chair Matt Bollinger pointed out that many people there have had loved ones receive the...
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Sweet, hot & healthy: Even kids can’t resist the caramelization of roasted...
By Sono Motoyama, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) If you’re a traditional carnivore, you may treat vegetables as an afterthought, throwing some steamed green beans or broccoli on your plate just to add...
View ArticleA risotto recipe that’s easy and main-dish-worthy
By Meredith Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune (TNS) Creamy and comforting, a good risotto doesn’t have to be complicated. It only takes a few ingredients — rice, broth, cheese and butter — to make one...
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What are the best albums of 2024? Here are our picks
What’s really good and really bad about the never-ending availability of music in the age of online streaming is exactly the same — it’s never-ending. As of late last year, an estimated 120,000 new...
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TV Tinsel: Classics, new shows sure to be Christmas sweets on your screen
By Luaine Lee, Tribune News Service (TNS) As holiday deadlines approach, folks are frantically checking off their gift list, replacing burned-out Christmas bulbs and trying to keep the cat out of the...
View ArticleHow these 5 steps can help you travel the right way after retirement
By Morayo Ogunbayo, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) One of the things new retirees look forward to is having the time to travel. Without PTO limits, vacations after retirement can be something...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for December 19, 2024
General Daily Insight for December 19, 2024 We can all find ways to enjoy ourselves today. The Moon in Leo begins with a trine to Chiron followed by a square to Uranus, so we may rely on unusual...
View ArticleGarden Q&A: How do I create a terrarium?
Q: I’d like to create a terrarium for small tropical plants. What type of container, plants, and materials should I use? A: A terrarium can be landscaped as a particular habitat, like a tropical...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for December 20, 2024
General Daily Insight for December 20, 2024 We can all aim for a bit of self-improvement today. The Moon starts out in garrulous Leo, where it will make a mind-opening trine to the Sun in adventurous...
View ArticleBSO Holiday Spectacular is ‘organized chaos’ — and an audience magnet
This weekend, as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra swings into a medley of Christmas carols, that will be the signal for one of the most sublimely silly, eagerly anticipated events of the holiday season...
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Disneyland 2025: The top Disney events and festivals to plan for
By Sally French, NerdWallet Disneyland Resort will be celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025, hosting a multi-month celebration that includes limited-time entertainment, including an all-new...
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It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel
By DAVID KOENIG, Associated Press Airlines Writer Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in...
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Bread-baking tips for beginners, from a former opera singer turned...
A classically trained opera singer wanted to become a baker, and King Arthur Bread Company rejected him. He applied again. Same answer. Three strikes and… you’re in! On his third attempt, former opera...
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Hanukkah Recipe: Classic latkes with sweet or savory garnishes
“Is there anything better than sinking your teeth into a crispy fried potato pancake with sour cream?” says blogger and author Jessie-Sierra Ross in her new cookbook. “Maybe only if it’s topped with a...
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The best Christmas movies for every mood
By LINDSEY BAHR and JAKE COYLE, Associated Press ‘Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is. No one needs us to remind you about the obvious holiday movies...
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