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Miss Bel Air 2024 twirls fire and has an eye for art
At 19, Gianna Romero has excelled in a wealth of activities, from ballet to baton twirling, and from acrobatics to art. In March, the Joppatowne native was named Miss Bel Air 2024. A graduate of the John Carroll School, Romero is a freshman and dean’s list student at Stevenson University, majoring in business communications. Here are three things you may not know about Romero: Flaming batons ...
Cook Out With Cops Saturday in Perryville
PERRYVILLE — Come watch the officers sworn to serve and protect instead flip burgers and turn hot dogs on the grill Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Perryville Police Department, 2 Town Center Drive. Everything at Cook Out With Cops is free including music, games and activities. There will be plenty of hamburgers and hot dogs, chips and drinks. This is an annual event bringing together the Perryville Police Department and its Outreach Program, which offers free after school and summer camp programming for children in town, and those who attend Perryville schools.
Tickets now on sale for Fields of Fire Country Concert benefitting WMVFC, details announced
WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization that is the busiest and highest-performing volunteer fire company in Baltimore County, on Tuesday announced September 14 as the date for its annual Fields of Fire Country Concert benefiting its fire and emergency medical service operations in Baltimore and Harford Counties. Tickets are now available for the general public to purchase at wmvfc.org/concert.
Milburn Stone Gallery hosts 'Project 365' exhibit
NORTH EAST, Md: The goal of “Project 365” is to take a photograph every day and post it online for a year to create a story from each photographer’s perspective. What began as a challenge among several work colleagues 12 years ago has evolved into an entire art exhibition.
'MS is BS' fundraiser in Elkton generates $4K for the cause
ELKTON — Tracey Colbert was glum and withdrawn for quite a while after she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2015. But then, after thinking long and hard about her situation, she perked up and sparked into positive action. “Yeah, I retreated and was depressed at first. But then I was like, ‘I have MS and I want to work to find a cure for it’,” said Colbert, a 36-year-old North East resident. ...
St. Mary Anne's Garden Market did well in spite of the weather, say organizers
NORTH EAST — Visitors flocked to St. Mary Anne’s Garden Market earlier this month in numbers that rivaled the first post-pandemic event in 2022. Karen Schaeffer, one of the organizers of the event that went off May 3-4, said at least 5200 came out; more on Saturday in sprite of the rain. “Friday, May 3rd was a glorious day at St. Mary Anne’s 25th Annual Garden Market,” Schaeffer said, estimating...
Bird’s the word: Friends’ podcast celebrates love of chickens in Harford
Every Tuesday, two middle-aged women meet in Joppa to record a weekly podcast in which they discuss the loves of their lives. Their passions are always the same: They chat about chickens. For an hour, Chrisie DiCarlo and Holly Callahan-Kasmala expound on the pleasures of raising poultry as pets. The show, called “Coffee with the Chicken Ladies,” is a casual celebration of backyard biddies and ...
Milburn's Big Backyard is open for play
ELKTON — Get outside and play in the Big Backyard at Milburn Orchards every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon, weather permitting. The Big Backyard is where kids of all ages can meet farm animals up close including the newest cuddly buddy, Archie. There’s also plenty of room to run, jump, explore and play. Admission is $4 for anyone 2 to 59. Milburn Orchards is located at 1495 Appleton Road in Elkton. The Farm Market is expected to re-open June 7.
Summer play: Fun, colorful decor and accessories from Harford stores
Reef sandals, $25 Stalefish Board Co., 100 N. Main St., Bel Air Little feet stay cool and comfy. Earrings By B, $18 Mannequin on Main, 113 S. Main St., Bel Air Who could be crabby wearing these ceramic earrings? Smart Book Light, $49 The Nest on Main, 110 S. Main St., Bel Air Add a touch of whimsy to any bedroom with a book light — comes in two sizes. Ring-Ring purse, $45 Jo Retro, 137 N. ...
Filling a dream: Couple takes a bite of success at family-run 410 Empanadas in Havre de Grace
Hot dogs. That’s what Gladys and John Springsteel were thinking about when the Aberdeen couple decided to go into the food truck business. In New Jersey, where they’re from, food trucks and carts selling hot dogs and a drink are popular and successful. “We know people that have opened up food trucks selling nothing but hot dogs and soda,” Gladys said. “They have been able to pay their ...
‘Slow and low’: Harford barbecue experts share tips for your summer cookout
Tuffy Stone began his culinary career in a French kitchen, focusing on haute cuisine. But he’s probably better known for his skills in a more humble arena: the barbecue pit. You may recognize Stone from his appearances on the reality show “BBQ Pitmasters,” where he travels the country competing in barbecuing contests with his team, Cool Smoke. His knowledge of the craft and attention to detail ...
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