Women Marathoners
Camaraderie, Sense of Achievement Found On the Road
September 30, 2008
By Elizabeth Heubeck
Sixty-two-year-old Marge Burley is used to being called crazy. She hears it from friends and family members when they learn she’s participating in another “ultra-run,” like the 2003 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run in California. Or when, during a triathlon, she pulls herself out of the water dripping wet after the 2.4-mile swim and must sit on a milk crate to tie her running shoes before heading off for the 112-mile bike portion of the race. Read more »
Loan Lessons
Credit-worthiness is Key
September 30, 2008
By Christianna McCausland
A quick read of the business news pages these days is enough to make any potential homebuyer reach for the Pepto-Bismol. It might be a buyers’ market, but it’s not so easy anymore to get lenders to pony up the money for a home loan. Read more »
Harbor Harvest 2008
| October 4, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 2:00 pm |
A petting zoo, pumpkin patch, straw maze and square dancing are highlights of the free Fall Children’s Festival hosted by the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance and Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, Inc. This first annual event also has hayrides, a pie-eating contest, a sing-a-long with Mr. Norman, kids’ activities provided by local museums, and a FRESHFARM Farmer’s Market. Read more »
Chilly Jilly Heats Up
A Pocketful of Warmth
September 26, 2008
By Hope Keller and Nan Heneson
Photography by Bryan Burris
Jill Boehler can’t stand the freezing blast of air conditioning on warm evenings. Before, when she and her husband went out to eat, she invariably wound up wearing his suit jacket over her dress and a napkin around her neck — and running outside between courses to warm up. Read more »
Dressage at Devon
| September 27, 2008 | ||
| September 28, 2008 |
Prance right over to the historic and charming Devon Horse Show Grounds in Pennsylvania – the setting for an exciting event, complete with a world-class dressage competition, international Fall Festival shops and special family activities. Dressage at Devon has been the premier North American equestrian event since 1975. Read more »
Parade of Gold & Star Spangled Salute to Michael Phelps
| October 4, 2008 |
Welcome home Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff, Jessica Long and other Maryland Olympians, Special Olympians and Paralympians with an afternoon parade through Towson and into Rodgers Forge, where Phelps grew up and his mother Debbie still resides. Festivities include Ravens cheerleaders and mascot Poe, the Orioles Bird, antique cars, high school marching bands, fire engines and more. Read more »
Hair Wars
| September 28, 2008 | ||
| 5:30 pm |
Stylists from BUBBLES salons battle for top honors in a spectacular showcase of hairstyling and pageantry. The hair better look fierce because the judge is none other than Christian Siriano, winner of “Project Runway.” Siriano once worked as a shampoo assistant and receptionist at a BUBBLES salon in Annapolis at age 13. Some of his first creations were elaborate costumes he designed specifically for Hair Wars. Trendy day looks, runway worthy evening looks and outrageous fantasy looks are all on tap. Read more »
2008 Maryland Oktoberfest
| October 11, 2008 | ||
| 12:00 am | to | 8:00 pm |
The Brewer’s Association of Maryland brings you the seventh annual Maryland Brewer’s Oktoberfest at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. This lively festival includes beer gardens featuring more than 75 beers from 12 local breweries, as well as a delicious assortment of food, live bands, exciting contests and much more.
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In Search of a Child
One Couple's Quest to Conceive, and the Charity Their Journey Spawned
September 25, 2008
By Merrill Witty
Photography by Jim Graham
Becky Snyder moved to Baltimore’s Federal Hill right after college. She had met her boyfriend, Kipp Fawcett, while they were students at Franklin & Marshall College, and he moved to Baltimore with her. Becky worked as a senior account executive for Baltimore Magazine; Kipp began his career in finance at T. Rowe Price. Read more »
Baltimore Book Festival
| September 26, 2008 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| September 27, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 7:00 pm |
| September 28, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 7:00 pm |
Three outstanding days of literary fun include a Literary Salon, Children’s Bookstore Stage, Radical Bookfair Pavilion, Music Stage and more. The festival has a roster of more than 200 authors making an appearance Laura Schlitz and Brooke Parkhurst to Amy Goodman and Naomi Wolf. Read more »
Gingerbread - Sweet and Spicy Heaven
Easing Down I-95
Online Shopping Takes Off
Overcoming Holiday Overload
Tilghman’s Winter Tranquility
Petters, Ponzi & The Scheme Scene
Cool To Clip!
For Baby Boomer Women, Social Networking is Essential
The Mossy Greensward
Holiday Cheer
Allergy-Free Season’s Eatings