Blow out candles, make plan
Published on March 07, 2010
I had a birthday this past week, and I'm not one to make a big deal about it normally, but this year I spent some time reflecting on the last year. more »

In the bag
Organizers hope purse event will help college scholarships
Published on February 28, 2010
It took 17 years for Frederick Community College's enrollment to increase from 4,000 to 5,000 students and just two years to increase from 5,000 to 6,000, according to Linda Morton, a media specialist in marketing and public relations for the college. more »

Battling back
Former Marine starts pet care business while fighting cancer
Published on February 28, 2010
Every U.S. Marine lives by the motto Semper Fidelis, or Always Faithful. For Allen Alvarez that motto means remaining true to his Corps and his dreams. more »

From the ground up: The roots of Nikki Giovanni and other
Published on February 28, 2010
To say Nikki Giovanni is an icon may sound trite, but it's not an exaggeration. I remember reading her material when I was in grade school in the '80s, and then again in college, while studying poetry, and now as a journalist. She has crossed generations -- not to mention race and sex and class barriers -- and has experienced and conveyed America through its various manifestations, from the civil rights movement to the tragedy at Virginia Tech, where she teaches. more »