Is there a right way to exit an airplane?
By Sally French | NerdWallet Airlines devote a lot of energy and strategy to how passengers board an aircraft. Passengers are separated into different groups — like preboarding, priority boarding,...
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Downtown’s Park and Mulberry, once home to Martick’s restaurant, turns a corner
A few years ago an engineer and architect argued that the old Martick’s restaurant would be too costly and difficult to preserve. That sentiment did not go well with the corps of Martick’s fans who...
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Dr. Eric M. Fine, pediatrician who later earned degree in fine arts, dies
Dr. Eric M. Fine, a retired pediatrician and Baltimore County Health Department official, died of complications from a fall May 13 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The Mount Washington...
View ArticleHow viral TikTok recipes are changing how you cook
By Zuzana Paar, Food Drink Life With a few swipes, you can get a new recipe that has been vetted by millions on TikTok. This platform has replaced a traditional cookbook, making it easy for you to find...
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Are national seashores summer’s best kept secret?
By Lisa Wells, Food Drink Life If a beach destination is in your summer trip plans, national seashores might just be the hidden gems you’ve been searching for. With beautiful natural beaches, unmatched...
View ArticleChef Bryan Voltaggio’s Frederick restaurant Thacher & Rye to close; will...
Downtown Frederick’s Thacher & Rye from “Top Chef” alumnus Bryan Voltaggio is set to close Sunday and will become The Ordinary Hen, according to a post on the chef’s Instagram. The new restaurant,...
View ArticleYour Free Daily Horoscope for June 30
Your Daily Horoscope: June 30, 2024 BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Lizzy Caplan was born in Los Angeles on this date in 1982. This birthday star has earned Emmy nominations for her roles as Libby Epstein in the...
View ArticleAnnapolis restaurant Pusser’s celebrates its last summer at the dock
Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, known for its tropical rum-blended drinks and lively dockside atmosphere, is celebrating its last summer in downtown Annapolis. It is slated to close Oct. 31 when its lease...
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Sam Butcher, who gave the world precious moments, dies
Sam Butcher, the soft-spoken artist whose doe-eyed, pastel-hued porcelain Precious Moments figurines ignited a global collecting frenzy and made him a wealthy man, and whose Christian faith spurred him...
View ArticleGarden Q&A: What’s chewing the leaves on lima bean plant?
Q: Something is chewing my lima bean leaves. What should I look for, and how do I treat it? A: It’s probably Mexican bean beetles, which feed on all types of bean plants and can have between one and...
View ArticleAsk the Pediatrician: Tips for Fourth of July fireworks safety
S. Nichole Holzhauer-Feeney, MD, FAAP | (TNS) American Academy of Pediatrics On any other day of the year, would you hand your child matches or a flaming candle to play with? Probably, a hard no. You...
View ArticleRecipe: Goat Cheese Spread with Sweet Peppers is a tasty topping for crackers
Years ago, I became a fan of Trader Joe’s Goat’s Milk Creamy Cheese. It’s a simple mix of goat cheese, goat’s cream, salt, and cheese cultures. Over the years I found many ways to use it, but my...
View ArticleRecipe: Sunflower Seed, Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
Georgeanne Brennan is a James Beard award-winning cookbook author whose most recent book with coauthor Barbara Bryant, “Pistachio,” explores a world’s worth of uses for the fabulous green nut. She is...
View ArticleWhy these 10 American anthems deserve a spot on your Fourth of July playlist
The Fourth of July is around the corner, and everyone is busy stocking their coolers, flying their flags and figuring out where to catch the best fireworks shows, but have you put together your party...
View ArticleHere are some reasons you get muscle cramps and what you can do about them
A muscle cramp is an unexpected tightening or contraction of one or more muscles in the body. These involuntary episodes can be quite painful as the muscle contracts and is unable to relax. They may...
View Article5 reasons you should buy Questlove’s new book, ‘Hip-Hop Is History’
Chris Hewitt | (TNS) Star Tribune Questlove’s “Hip-Hop Is History” could end up being one of the year’s most expensive books. I’m not talking about the book itself, which is a standard hardcover $30,...
View Article10 theme brunches in Las Vegas you need to try
Christopher Lawrence | (TNS) Las Vegas Review-Journal LAS VEGAS — A good brunch is a magical thing. Jams and pastries alongside big slabs of meat. An assortment of other foods that should have no...
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Where to watch 2024 fireworks, celebrate Fourth of July in Baltimore area
Here’s how to mark the Fourth of July across Maryland with free concerts, face painting, food vendors and, of course, fireworks. Anne Arundel County Annapolis, July 4, 6:30 p.m. The City of Annapolis’...
View ArticleYour Free Daily Horoscope for July 2
Your Daily Horoscope: July 2, 2024 BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Margot Robbie was born in Queensland, Australia, today in 1990. This birthday star has earned Oscar nominations for her performances in “Barbie,”...
View ArticleWine, etc.: Organic winery in Argentina is quite the success story | COMMENTARY
When Anne Bousquet grew up helping her father make wine in southern France, the last thing she wanted to pursue as a profession was wine. It was hard work for a kid and she wasn’t old enough to enjoy...
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