Scene, a lively celebration of Baltimore society and lifestyles
Scene, a lively celebration of Baltimore society and lifestyles.
Miss Maryland shares secrets of pageant life
Smiling, Christina Denny took the stage with the 52 other hopefuls in preparation for the Miss America competition earlier this month. Read more ...
Scene and Heard After Work [Pictures]
Browse pictures of Baltimore professionals mingling at after-work gatherings around town. Read more ...
Adventurous life, charitable adventures with Living Classrooms' James Piper Bond
James Piper Bond has always been possessed of a rare physical confidence, whether playing on a national championship lacrosse team in college, sailing across the South Pacific in a two-masted sailboat when he was in his 20s or climbing the 13,770-foot Grand Teton mountain last summer with his then-12-year-old son. Read more ...
Casting director Pat Moran and 10 prized possessions [Pictures]
Two-time Emmy-winning casting director Pat Moran is up for another Emmy on Sept. 15, for her work on "Veep." Here, she shares 10 of the most prized possessions in her office. Read more ...
Baltimore sees wedded blitz with Ravens-themed nuptials
At the December 2012 wedding of Leslie Lipinski and Devin Phillips, there were purple dresses for the bridesmaids. Purple Converse sneakers for the groomsmen. Purple-and-black decor. The 234 guests, many of them wearing Ravens jerseys, were invited to tour M&T; Bank Stadium. And halfway through the Ravens-themed reception, Devin and Leslie changed into jerseys. The best part? Posing for photos in a three-point stance on the line of scrimmage. Read more ...
Can't-miss parties of the Baltimore social season [Pictures]
Baltimore's fall social season abounds with options -- and we've rounded them up for you. Read more ...
Ask the Pet Expert: Should the lump be tested?
My 5-year-old chocolate Lab has a soft, squishy lump on her side. I can move it and press it without bothering her, and it doesn't seem to be growing. My vet says it's probably a fatty lump, which are common in labs of her age, and that we should keep an eye on it. But other people tell me I should have it aspirated to be sure it's nothing more. Am I safe to take my vet's hands-off advice, or should I request lab testing? Read more ...
Modern brides in Historic Ellicott City [Pictures]
An unexpected flash of color catches the eye on the streets of old Ellicott City. Black, blush, pink and other nontraditional hues and silhouettes drape our beauties for this season's hottest bridal trends. Read more ...
When dogs don't get along
My Labrador retriever seems to like other dogs except the one who lives next door. They can't seem to get along. Is there anything that dog's owner and I can do to try and get the pups to play well together? Read more ...
A Canton favorite captures the spirit of old Baltimore
Mama's on the Half Shell is now a bona fide, indisputable major success. That's fine. Mama's was a love letter to Baltimore from Patrick "Scunny" McCusker, a successful tavern owner and indefatigable nice guy whose wonderful life continues to be celebrated and honored almost a year after his untimely death. Read more ...
For camping without roughing it, there's 'glamping'
Twice a year, Kathleen Case and her husband, Skip, ditch Ellicott City and their fast-paced corporate lives. They pack up the car and head to Western Maryland for a chance to be one with nature — enjoying fresh air, wildlife sightings and high-thread-count sheets. Read more ...
Nostalgic Baltimore restaurants then and now [Pictures]
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Ask the Pet Expert: Dog jumps on visitors
Whenever I have company over, my dog goes crazy barking and jumping at the door. He's really friendly, but some of my family doesn't like him because he barks and jumps at them. How can I get him to stop? Read more ...
Glimpsed on the Town [Pictures]
Pictures of fashion-forward locals and a critique by society writer Sloane Brown. Read more ...
Brides, grooms tinkering with tradition
For their May nuptials, Mount Vernon residents Katie Joost and Nick Garber made careful preparations. Read more ...
Harbor East's shopping evolution accelerates
Deborah Seymour lives in Federal Hill. But working at Laureate Education Inc. and shopping and dining in Harbor East means much of her life happens on the other side of the harbor. Read more ...
Ask the Pet Expert: Cat shredding paper
I have a female cat who's about 2 years old. About eight months ago, she started shredding paper and my bedding. There are three other cats in the house, but the behavior doesn't seem connected to them; all get along well. Any suggestions? Read more ...
At B&O; American Brasserie, full steam ahead for contemporary cuisine
Almost four years in, B&O; American Brasserie, the restaurant inside the Hotel Monaco, has established itself as a worthy citizen of Baltimore. Before it came along, downtown dining options were scarce, especially at night, both for visitors and the hometown crowd. Read more ...
Ask the Pet Expert: Eating cicadas
Cicadas are coming! I have a dog and a cat that both go outside. Do I need to worry if they eat cicadas, or how many is too many? Read more ...
Hunt Valley school teaches adults how to use fish forks and finger bowls
It took almost 56 years, but I've finally mastered my table manners, and in the process learned something about the curious and controversial history of the fork. Read more ...
Ask the Pet Expert: Transitioning from crate
My 1-year-old dog seems to be past the chewing stage and I'd like to start leaving him outside his crate when we're not home. What's the best way for us to transition to his having free reign like that? Read more ...
Breaking a dog's bad habit
I have a 5-year-old black lab who has a nasty habit of eating other dogs' feces if she's not carefully watched. She's in good health, eats organic dry food, and is exercised regularly. We've tried everything to break this habit — even our vet is at a loss. Any ideas? Read more ...
Want to make work better? Bring a dog
Bonnie Bessor's job can take its toll after a while. As executive director of Rebuilding Together, she's responsible for finding ways to help low-income Baltimore residents with home repair, maintenance projects and money to pay for the heat. Read more ...
Ask the Expert: Early Riser
My dog wakes me up at 5:30 every morning and won't leave me alone until I get up for her walk and breakfast. I want to sleep in during the week — how can I get her to sleep later? Read more ...
Cafe Normandie: dated but delectable
Annapolitans are loyal, and the city has an impressive list of long-running restaurants. Once a place clicks, it tends to stay. That's not too surprising for a political town. Call it the incumbency effect. Read more ...
Partying with Oscar, Baltimore-style
Errol Webber has an unfair advantage when it comes to Oscar parties. Read more ...
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