The Eastern Shore as Teacher and Muse By Neil King Jr.
How do you thank a place, not just for showing you things you hadn’t seen before but for showing you a new way of seeing? Maryland’s Eastern Shore did just that for me during the first year of COVID-19—an offering that hasn’t stopped since. When the virus hit in March of 2020, a dear friend […]
Is A Chesapeake Bay Ferry Service On The Horizon? By David Reel
On June 30, 1952, a ribbon cutting in Anne Arundel County marked the beginning and the end of transportation options between Maryland’s eastern shore and western shore. On that day, the first Chesapeake Bay Bridge opened for vehicular traffic. That same day, a ferry service that had carried 2 million passengers and 1 million […]
A Month Highlighting Developmental Disabilities in Maryland: A Chat with The Arc’s Greg Snyder
[youtube id=”cv6fV4J6wcM As we come to the end of Developmental Disability Awareness Month in Maryland, the Spy asked Greg Snyder, The Arc Central Chesapeake’s VP for engagement to stop by the Spy studio to talk more about his organization’s special mission on the Mid-Shore. Since the 1960s, The Arc has been a state leader in […]
Spring Cleaning by Kate Emery General
Feng Shui is an interior design philosophy that aims to harmonize humans with their environment. Harmony is achieved by positioning furniture in accordance with universal energy flow. Although there isn’t any scientific evidence that Feng Shui works, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that people are affected by their surroundings. Feng Shui is based on […]
Could Your Core Be Getting Frail? By Susan Covey
As you probably know, a weak core impacts everyday life…but maybe more than you think. If basic functional movements like getting out of bed or walking to the car and getting in and out of the car are becoming a challenge or feeling nearly impossible for you, it may be a sign that your core […]
Join the Cleanup Effort for a Healthier Chesapeake Bay at Matapeake Park April 7
This spring, the community is banding together for a vital environmental initiative aimed at beautifying our local ecosystems and contributing to the health of the Chesapeake Bay. On April 7th, Matapeake Park will become a hub of activity as volunteers gather for a significant trash cleanup event. This effort is part of Project Clean Stream, […]
Letter to Editor: Legal Challenge To Striped Bass Regulations Gets Wide Support
A lawsuit was recently filed in Federal court by the Delmarva Fisheries Association (DFA) and the Maryland Charter Boat Association (MCBA). The suit challenges a mandate for new Striped Bass fishing regulations in Maryland. The mandate is from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Since the lawsuit was filed there has been an outpouring of […]
Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday! Guess the Picture
The answer to last week’s mystery is the eastern painted turtle, Chrysemis picta, pictured below: The fossil record shows that the eastern painted turtle existed 15 million years ago! It is the most wide spread turtle in North America. The eastern painted turtle has a smooth and flattened carapace, colored olive to black, with a […]