Peas and pasta are always a winning combination
Meredith Deeds | Star Tribune (TNS) MINNEAPOLIS — Early summer in Minnesota is often when it’s just beginning to feel like spring. While 2024 has been a little more unpredictable, weather-wise, this...
View ArticleGot ice cream? Got beer? Here’s how to make the best beer float this summer
With sunshine and warm days ahead, it’s time to put away winter beers and reach for lighter, thirst-quenching, summer beers. Pair that other summertime favorite — ice cream — with your next beer, and...
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What’s up with the canceled tours and slow ticket sales for arena concerts?
The two hottest trends in arena concerts right now are soft sales and canceled tours. Ticket listings for the Black Keys’ upcoming tour disappeared from Ticketmaster on the Friday that opened Memorial...
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24 books you’ll want to take to the cabin, the beach or your favorite chair...
Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman | Star Tribune (TNS) From Nigeria to Sweden to seedy L.A., this summer’s literary fiction and mysteries/thrillers provide exciting escapes. Big in Sweden By Sally...
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What you need to know before you go to a national park this summer
Thinking about visiting a national park this summer? You’d better take a look to see if there are any new rules for visiting, such as advance reservations to enter or drive the most popular roads. The...
View Article5 things to know about Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore
With the Port of Baltimore’s federal channel fully reopened, the city is ready to welcome ships June 12-18 for Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore. The biannual event is returning for the fourth...
View ArticleStoried HFStival returning after a 13-year break
After 13 years, the storied HFStival will return in September to Washington. Nationals Park and I.M.P., a Bethesda-based concert promoter, announced that the one-day, one-stage festival will be held...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for June 12, 2024
General Daily Insight for June 12, 2024 Everything will probably require a bit more effort today. The universe wants things in a particular order as the Moon enters analytical Virgo, before trining...
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‘We’re just like you,’ says Bailey Anne Kennedy, first trans woman to win...
The instant Bailey Anne Kennedy was named Miss Maryland USA at the start of this month, she made history. Never before had a transgender woman, Asian-American woman, military officer’s wife or...
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Bits & Bites: Maryland meets Montana as Baltimore chefs head to Old Salt...
Sprawling acres of ranchland and clear blue Montana skies aren’t the typical backdrop for a feast of crab and oysters. Yet they’ll be on the menu at the Old Salt Festival later this month in Helmville,...
View ArticleBone broth buzz: Is this trendy diet worth the hype?
Avery Newmark | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) Bone broth has been making waves in the wellness world, with influencers touting its benefits for gut health and weight loss. But what exactly is...
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‘Firebrand’ review: Katherine Parr tale succeeds, fall short of potential
“Firebrand” is the first English-language film by Brazilian-Algerian director Karim Aïnouz, and he infuses this portrait of mid-1500s Tudor England figure Katherine Parr with an entrancing fluidity...
View ArticleTips for beach safety in the sun, sand and sea
Lois Lee, MD, MPH, FAAP | (TNS) American Academy of Pediatrics When the weather’s nice, many families love spending time near the water. Whether your favorite spot is near the ocean or the edge of a...
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What to stream: Get ready for upcoming slate of summer sequels
Katie Walsh | Tribune News Service (TNS) Like most summer movie seasons, summer 2024 is lousy with sequels. Last weekend we saw “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment of the “Bad Boys”...
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The 24 best songs of 2024 so far
Mikael Wood | (TNS) Los Angeles Times With nearly half of 2024 behind us, it’s looking unlikely that anyone will top Taylor Swift’s record sales, that anyone will write a diss-track grimmer than “Meet...
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Release some steam by combining scenic train rides with hot springs
Colorado is home to both hot springs and historic scenic train rides, which both are known for the release of steam. Why not combine these experiences for a little steam with steam for a memorable and...
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Things to do in Baltimore, June 14-20
Celebrate Baltimore Pride, be moved by a schoolboy’s dream, honor a naval tradition, check out great coin collections and rock out at an alternative rock concert. Ongoing: Baltimore Pride Participants...
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Hot property: The Knabe House — old-world luxury in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon...
Address: 829 Park Ave., Baltimore 21201 List price: $3,495,000 Year built: 1900 Real estate agent: Charlie Hatter of Monument Sotheby’s International Realty Last sold price/date: For $925,000 on April...
View ArticleForeclosure auction of Kevin Spacey’s Baltimore home postponed as actor says...
An auction of Kevin Spacey’s Baltimore home that was set for Thursday has been postponed, the latest twist coming during a week when the Oscar-winning actor appeared on a British talk show and said...
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Afghan mantu are easy to make and steam in your home kitchen
Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) PITTSBURGH — If you don’t know a lot about Afghan cuisine, it’s understandable. Yet many of its flavors and ingredients are familiar to those who enjoy...
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