Sin? By Al Sikes
Have we yielded and then legalized and now promote destructive behavior? It is a case made by the founding editors of Axios and Politico, Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen—not notable moralists. VandeHei and Allen note: “Once forbidden vices—weed, gambling and porn—are no longer confined to back alleys or the desert”. They continue: “They’re ubiquitous, digital […]
A Sledgehammer for a Gnat: Oxford and Cambridge Are Over-Engineering Small Problems by Keith Watts
Oxford and Cambridge both have real problems. Oxford can’t get short-term rental owners to bother with licensing. Cambridge has a genuine, decades-old blight problem in its housing stock. Nobody disputes either fact. What’s harder to swallow is the scale of the machinery each town is now building — machinery that, on close reading, sweeps up […]
Food Friday: Bursts of Red & Blue
This Fourth of July, in celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary, let’s make an American flag sheet cake – with rows of carefully sliced and diced blueberries and strawberries, with earnestly spread fields of whipped cream icing. Who can resist a good sheet cake? This is a big day for our country, worthy of cake. […]
Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame 2026: Ted Mueller
Behind every successful festival are the people who quietly make it happen. The Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame was created to honor those whose commitment, leadership, creativity, and support have helped the festival grow from an ambitious idea into a nationally recognized event. In this series, we celebrate the 2026 inductees and the lasting […]
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026–2027 Season: New Worlds, Timeless Wonders
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is pleased to announce its 2026–2027 season, New Worlds, Timeless Wonders, an inspiring celebration of beloved masterworks, remarkable discoveries, internationally acclaimed guest artists, and cherished audience traditions. The season, led by Music Director Michael Repper, offers a compelling musical journey that spans centuries while showcasing the enduring power of orchestral music. […]
ShoreRivers Safe to Swim Report: 7/3
With summer swimming in full swing, ShoreRivers has kicked off its seasonal Bacteria Monitoring program, ensuring safer waterways for recreational use. Each year, a dedicated team of community scientists collects water samples from popular swimming and boating sites, which are analyzed in ShoreRivers’ labs following strict EPA protocols. The results, published weekly each Friday from […]