Less Screen, More Seen: Chapel Elementary School’s Experiment to Reclaim Childhood
Few issues have moved from the margins to the center of education faster than children’s relationship with screens. While smartphones, tablets, and social media have become woven into daily family life, teachers are increasingly asking whether that constant connection is changing not only how students learn, but also how they behave, interact with classmates, and […]
Let’s Talk about It with Beth Anne Dorman: Helping Vets in a New Way at For All Seasons
For decades, For All Seasons has provided mental health counseling and support services to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families as part of its broader mission to serve the Mid-Shore community. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by those who have served—from the transition to civilian life to the emotional impact on spouses and children—the […]
Plein Air Hall of Fame 2026: Suzan Brice by Val Cavalheri
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 last of the series, we celebrate the 2026 inductees […]
Thoughts on Repealing the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution by David Reel
Last month, eight members of the Freedom Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced House Joint Resolution 198 (HJR198). Congressional approval of this resolution is the first step in a long and complex process to repeal the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Approved in 1913, the 17th Amendment replaced electing U.S. Senators by […]
Navigating Uncertainty by Kate Emery General
I’ve noticed that I’ve been in a holding pattern for almost a year. There have been too many changes to count, most of them completely beyond my control. Life has felt like one long stretch of waiting for the other shoe to drop. I hesitate to commit to something as simple as taking a class […]
Variations 5.0: 1 Photograph, 16 Paintings” Opens on July 10 at The Trippe Gallery
Back by popular demand, The Trippe Gallery will be opening a particularly unique exhibition on July 10. “Variations 5.0: 1 Photograph, 16 Paintings” will feature the work of 16 gallery artists. The idea for the exhibition, now in its fifth iteration, developed from gallery owner and fine art photographer Nanny Trippe’s post on social media of a […]
Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday: Guess the Photo!
Happy Mystery Monday! Can you guess what is pictured in photo #1? The answer to last week’s mystery is trumpet honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens, pictured in photo #2. The trumpet honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens, also known as coral honeysuckle or woodbine, is a native twining vine in the Caprifoliaceae family. Found across much of the eastern United […]