‘Hacks’ review: Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance sets her sights on a late-night...
There’s real tenderness in a show like “Hacks.” Real cruelty, too, and that’s separate from its insult comedy sensibility. Back for its third and strongest season on Max, the Joan Rivers-esque showbiz...
View ArticleHow the Cat King in ‘Dead Boy Detectives’ captures a familiar queer dynamic
Tracy Brown | Los Angeles Times (TNS) When the Dead Boy Detectives Edwin Paine and Charles Rowland are first summoned by the Cat King, the shape-shifting feline just wants retribution after they break...
View ArticlePaul Auster, prolific and experimental man of letters and filmmaker, dies
By Hillel Italie The Associated Press NEW YORK — Paul Auster, a prolific, prize-winning man of letters and filmmaker known for such inventive narratives and meta-narratives as “The New York Trilogy”...
View ArticleThomas Point Shoal Lighthouse manager lauded for preservation efforts as...
For nearly a decade, the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse has been John Potvin’s happy place. When Potvin retired a decade ago, his wife wanted him to stay active. The iconic screw pile lighthouse,...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for May 05, 2024
General Daily Insight for May 05, 2024 Emotional tension could find a fortuitous outlet at this time. As the sensitive Moon transits itchy Aries, our feelings are closer to the surface than normal....
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for May 06, 2024
General Daily Insight for May 06, 2024 Conflict runs the risk of becoming destructive today. The impulsive Moon begins the day in hotheaded Aries, finding provocations everywhere. Luna then moves into...
View Article15-year Fort Smallwood Park renovation nearly complete
A project to renovate Fort Smallwood Park, a former military site turned public beach, is nearing completion after about 15 years. Though Anne Arundel’s Department of Recreation and Parks drew up plans...
View ArticleFormer Ammoora workers file lawsuit alleging unpaid wages and tips,...
Four former employees of Ammoora are suing the Federal Hill restaurant, claiming they were not paid proper minimum and overtime wages and that they were not given their fair share of tips. A lawsuit...
View ArticleMan and teenager stabbed at Annapolis night club Monday morning following...
Two people, including a teenager, were stabbed Monday morning after a fight at a night club in Annapolis, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The man, 21, and teenager, 17, were...
View Article4 tips to help parents avoid obstacles to good family nutrition
Feeding young children can be challenging for a host of reasons. While parents and caregivers strive to encourage healthy eating, common strategies may backfire. Families’ eating habits have a huge...
View ArticleGretchen’s table: Mushroom chow mein is full of umami flavor
Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) There’s just something about a warm bowl of noodles that puts a smile on a person’s face. Toss them with some crisp and colorful veggies and a rich sauce...
View ArticleThese are the top 5 busiest airports in the world
Kelly Yamanouchi | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The ranking of the busiest airports in the world based on 2023 traffic is out, and there are some winners and losers. Here are the top 5...
View ArticlePhotos: Best and worst looks from the 2024 Met Gala
The Met Gala returns to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night in Manhattan, with many celebrities already hitting the glamorous red carpet event. As fashion’s biggest night is underway, here...
View ArticleColumn: An ode to failure: Some classic movies were flops when they first...
Know that phrase “the numbers don’t lie”? It’s a lie. The numbers lie constantly. With the movies, as with every creative medium in which visionaries must cross the six-way intersection of greed,...
View ArticleMany travel agents haven’t ever charged fees. Here’s why some of them do now
Lacey Pfalz | (TNS) TravelPulse Let’s be honest: When it comes to travel, most of us worry about our budget — a lot. Some travelers find it hard to trust travel agents or advisers because they worry...
View ArticleWine, etc.: With Mother’s Day approaching, keep in mind that moms love...
Mother’s Day is approaching and you better have something planned. Hopefully, it’s a day off — no chores or obligations, and that includes dinner. If you’re taking mom out to a Sunday brunch, the...
View ArticleFilmmaker John Waters recovering after his car was hit by a van in Timonium
The cult filmmaker John Waters was released Tuesday from the hospital after his car was struck by a van that ran a red light in Timonium. Waters, 78, was taken to a nearby hospital and examined for...
View ArticleBaltimore arson investigators probing Monday fire behind Papi Cuisine in...
Baltimore arson investigators are looking into a Monday dumpster fire behind Papi Cuisine, a restaurant in Federal Hill that had its liquor license renewed last month after a flurry of protests from...
View Article5 ways to stay informed about aging, ageism and being healthy
Hello, dear readers. I am back after taking a brief sabbatical from my column, a first in 22 years. Several weeks ago, my column featured five areas that highlighted the subject of aging as reflected...
View ArticleQuick Fix: Mac and Cheese Primavera
Linda Gassenheimer | Tribune News Service Do you love mac and cheese? It’s a favorite dish for many of us. Here’s a light version with springtime vegetables: asparagus, yellow squash and zucchini....
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