‘Granchester’ review: A new vicar makes the longrunning murder mystery series...
As a genre, the cozy murder mystery avoids graphic violence in favor of something less grisly despite the crime at hand: The careful piecing together of a puzzle. A subgenre particular to England...
View Article‘Blue Lights,’ a Northern Irish spin on ‘The Wire,’ looks at perils of...
Meredith Blake | Los Angeles Times (TNS) NEW YORK — When Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson were first approached about making a cop show set in Belfast, they were — to put it mildly — apprehensive. Both...
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Travel: I climbed the ‘stairway to heaven’ next to a Star Wars film set in...
No blarney, the Force was with me. Or at least with Watson, a black Lab mix and crack dolphin spotter who, upon detecting dorsal fins, relentlessly barked while racing throughout our small fishing boat...
View ArticleSolo travel is only getting more popular
Lacey Pfalz | (TNS) TravelPulse More travelers are discovering the joys of traveling solo this year, with new data from Squaremouth reporting that 42% of travelers are planning on taking a trip all on...
View Article5 things to know ahead of AFRAM
The 47th annual AFRAM Festival, advertised as “one of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast,” is returning to Druid Hill Park Saturday and Sunday — and along with rap and R&B...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for June 22, 2024
General Daily Insight for June 22, 2024 Channeling our energies in a productive fashion will require a bit more effort than usual. The Moon in Capricorn jumps into an opposition to Venus in Cancer,...
View ArticleWine, etc.: It’s time to take notice of wines from Douro region of Portugal |...
Portugal — particularly the Douro region — is becoming a hot destination for wine enthusiasts and travelers alike. It is unique from other wine-growing regions because of its terrain and soil, but also...
View ArticleAfter taking a break during the pandemic, Arundel Singers look to rebuild legacy
Nearly 50 years ago, a few members of the congregation at Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church in Brooklyn Park performed at its bicentennial celebration. “They got together, they sang a few...
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As veterinary costs rise, people wrestle with high price of caring for pets
Julie Baxter just faced the most agonizing decision a person with pets can face: whether to euthanize an ailing animal in the face of the overwhelming desire to keep a beloved companion alive. Baxter’s...
View ArticleFrom globe trotting to globe tripping: Why psychedelic vacations are on trend
By Ksenia Prints, Food Drink Life More people are opting to leave 5-star resorts and cruises behind and take a different kind of vacation, one that comes with a side of mind-altering drugs. But the...
View ArticleRinsing raw chicken? 7 food debates guaranteed to start an argument
Sara Nelson (Associated Press) Is that day-old rice safe to eat? Can your three-year-old clean up the cookie dough mixing bowl? And do you really need to keep butter in the fridge? When the topic of...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for June 23, 2024
General Daily Insight for June 23, 2024 We can take care of our own business before turning around to deal with other people and their baggage. The Moon begins the day in get-it-done Capricorn, though...
View ArticleAsk Amy: I kept my secret for decades, until this unexpected question from my...
Dear Amy: About 20 years ago, I was at a dental appointment in a medical building. My dentist (like me, a female) asked if I had ever experienced sexual abuse during an exam from a doctor. I said,...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for June 24, 2024
General Daily Insight for June 24, 2024 A current of intensity runs under today’s surface, like a tremoring earthquake beneath our feet. The Moon in Aquarius begins by conjoining Pluto at 1:50 am EDT,...
View ArticleThe coolest iced tea trends that will impress you with every sip
By Zuzana Paar (Associated Press) Are you tired of making the same iced tea concoction? You’d be surprised by all the simple yet unique ways there are to enjoy a glass of iced tea. From fruit-infused...
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‘The Exorcism’ review: Crowe stars in meta horror flick that’s only so...
First, there’s the inspiration behind the new movie “The Exorcism” — the idea that the filming of the acclaimed 1973 film was cursed, which is a thing of rich cinema lore. Then there’s the appealing...
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Emmys 2024: Predictions (and voting advice) for all 15 main categories
Glenn Whipp | Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — Emmy voting is underway, and if you’re one of the 24,000 Television Academy members wondering if there’s still time to binge-watch all three seasons...
View ArticleTrendy tricks for stunning summer parties with minimal effort
By Jessica Haggard (Associated Press) If you want to create unforgettable experiences with your family and friends, look no further than these easy and trending tips to transform your own backyard into...
View ArticleAnne Arundel County Council keeps zoning regulations that prevent dividing of...
The Anne Arundel County Council recently voted to preserve existing zoning for nearly a dozen properties in northern Annapolis, disappointing a group of Black landowners who say they want to divide...
View ArticleThe best beach road trips for your summer 2024 bucket list
Lisa Wells If a visit to the beach is on your bucket list this summer, turn the trip into a road trip for an unforgettable vacation. With destinations in Florida, the northeast coast, the southeast...
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