Spy Arts Diary: Concerto International & Fred Was My Neighbor by Steve Parks
Blind judging to select three finalists among hundreds of applicants in the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition began on Jan. 12. Previous competitions featured only the winning finalist in concert with the full orchestra. In March, three finalists compete with solo opportunities within the full-orchestra program to win the top prize. Pretty […]
Mid-Shore Arts: The Glass and Wood of Artist David Stevens
A Renaissance person is described as someone with many talents and areas of knowledge. Cambridge resident, David Stevens, is such a man, coming to Cambridge from Easton in 2018 after living there and raising his family there for almost 30 years. But that was just the latest of many moves around the country, learning and […]
Adkins Arboretum Happy Mystery Monday! Can You Guess What This Is?
Today’s mystery: The answer to last week’s mystery is eastern hemlock, Tsuga canadensis, pictured below. The eastern hemlock is a forest giant, affectionately nicknamed the Redwood of the East. It can live for over 500 years and reach heights of more than 170 feet. (Note: The eastern hemlock is not poisonous or related to […]
For the Love of Seeds by Kate Emery General
I’ve been ordering seeds this month. January is my garden planning month where I check last year’s garden journal and decide what to plant this year. I was frankly shocked at how easy cucumbers were to grow in my partially shaded backyard. On a whim, I just threw a packet of seeds in with the […]
The Ins and Outs of Rent Court on the Shore
During the COVID pandemic, there was a realization that having a place to live is not only a basic right of everyone but also a matter of public safety and health. Consequently, a lot of attention started to be paid to understanding the financial challenges people faced, and the Maryland legislature looked more deeply into […]
Lawmakers Renew Effort To Extend Access To Health Care For Undocumented Marylanders
Thousands of undocumented immigrants live in Maryland and many of them do not have health insurance that covers regular health check ups and other needs. Some members of the House of Delegates are renewing an effort to allow Maryland’s undocumented population to buy private health insurance through the state’s insurance market place. The legislation, which […]
A Sense of Urgency is Needed on Addressing Public School Absenteeism by David Reel
Representatives from the Maryland State Department of Education, Maryland Association of Boards of Education and Public School Superintendents’ Association of Maryland met recently with members of the Ways and Means Committee in the Maryland House of Delegates. At that meeting, all three advocacy groups expressed their support for fully funding the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, […]
Become “United by Flowers” on Adkins Arboretum Trip to Philadelphia Flower Show
Now in its 195th year, the award-winning PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is a one-of-a-kind marquee event known the world over for its exquisite and immersive floral exhibits, world-class plant competitions, family-friendly activities and educational offerings. It is a top destination and a must-experience horticultural event. On Mon., March 4, join Adkins Arboretum for an unforgettable trip to […]