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Poolside hangouts and sun-filled days at the beach are what summer dreams are made of. While we’re venturing beyond our backyards and enclosed porches for a layout session this year, versatile and chic coverups that go from beach to bar are the easiest way to elevate your swim look without …

In 1871, the Civil War was a fresh memory. Ulysses S. Grant was president, and the first professional league baseball game was played in Indiana. That year, Dr. Charles A. Leas founded Glyndon on a 166-acre farm between Reisterstown and Worthington Valley on the Western Maryland Rail Road. Glyndon marks …

National Book Lovers Day is Monday, Aug. 9. What better way to celebrate than by supporting Baltimore’s independent bookstores? Whether you want to treat yourself to a new novel or pick up a present for the bookworm in your life, the following eight local bookshops will help you find the …

Discover the techniques of training a plant into a topiary form. Plus learn tips for caring for your topiary. Herb Topiary How-to Materials Shards of clay pots 4-inch plastic pot Potting-soil medium 1 young, fresh plant, such as culinary bay, myrtle or rosemary Bamboo stake (should be the same size …

Cocktail enthusiasts and art lovers now have a standout space to come together. Baltimore Spirits Company opens its new Cocktail Gallery on July 30. Part tasting room and part art gallery, the new space welcomes guests to explore work by local artists while enjoying tasty libations made with the distillery’s …

Throughout the year, Susie Creamer and her staff at the Patterson Park Audubon Center dedicate themselves to creating and preserving bird habitats in the urban environment and offering nature-based education programs that serve a multicultural community. Before joining the Audubon Center, Creamer managed education programs at Irvine Nature Center, taught …

I believe all women are superheroes. Growing up as a first-generation Salvadoran American, my roots and culture run deep in my blood, and from a young age, I saw how beautiful and diverse the world truly is. The truth is that most of us don’t fit the traditional American or …

Baltimore Restaurant Week is giving foodies the perfect opportunity to satisfy their taste buds. After a tumultuous year and a half that saw the food industry upended, this popular event has returned in full force with more than 40 restaurants and eateries participating. From now until Aug. 1, restaurants from …

Special celebrations call for special touches. Discover three Baltimore-area stationers offering invitation design services and specialty stationery supplies. Jenifer Sirkis Designs What started as a side hobby designing wedding invitations for friends has since turned into a full home-based business for custom stationer Jenifer Sirkis. She specializes in custom stationery …

Over the past several years, Towson has experienced a revitalization of people and places. Businesses reopening along York Road, and development projects such as 101 York, Circle East and Towson Row, have created community and conviviality. Towson’s cuisine and culinary profile are also getting a lift as well. In July, …