What's it like ... impersonating Madonna?
Published on April 17, 2008
In the early '80s, Chris America, then an 18-year-old aspiring actress trying to land dinner theater roles in Washington, took a part-time job doing singing telegrams for a local talent agency. more »

On top of the world [video]
Published on April 03, 2008
This is one in a series of stories that goes behind the scenes to explore the unusual, memorable, quirky things people do -- and go through -- in the course of their lives. more »

What's it like ... Dodging a revolution
Published on March 20, 2008
Richard Cody, 76, president of Frederick's Resthaven Memorial Gardens and a grandfather, has been happily married for decades. But back in December of 1958, he was a single young businessman flying to Havana to celebrate New Year's Eve with five fraternity brothers, for what he thought would be a lot fun. more »

What's it like ... to see a UFO?
Published on March 06, 2008
This is one in a series of stories that goes behind the scenes to explore the unusual, memorable, quirky things people do -- and go through -- in the courses of their lives. more »

A passion for hypnosis
Published on February 21, 2008
Since 1981, more than 5,200 professionals have attended workshops and programs through The American Hypnosis Training Academy in Silver Spring, an approved continuing education resource for psychologists, social workers and mental health counselors (APA, NASW, NBCC).--The programs are presented by trainers with years of experience as both practitioners and instructors, such as Frederick counselor and author Jill Cody. What's it like ... on the Hypnotherapist's couch? more »

A life of carving [video & slide show]
Published on February 07, 2008
John Wyvell returns home to Mountaindale from his morning route after shuttling a Frederick medical day care bus of mentally and physically challenged adults to early appointments. more »

The piano man [video]
Published on January 24, 2008
The 1,150 wood and red-cushioned seats at the historic Weinberg Center are empty. The house lights and chandeliers are up. It's only noon and the curtain for Neil Berg's "100 Years of Broadway" won't rise until 8 p.m. this evening. It's a serene setting, quiet, except for the repetitive piano keys tapping onstage. more »

What's it like ... learning English as a second language
Published on January 10, 2008
The Literacy Council of Frederick County, originally formed to help illiterate American migrant workers, was chartered in 1963. Entirely staffed by volunteers and funded through private donations, Alice Brouillet, the organization's coordinator of the English as Second Language (ESL) program said the Literacy Council currently works with roughly 100 students, 60 or so learning English as a second language and around 40, improving their verbal and written English skills in the basic program. more »

Star of wonder [video]
Published on December 27, 2007
This is one in a series of stories that goes behind the scenes to explore the unusual, memorable, quirky things people do -- and go through -- in the course of their lives. more »

What's it like ... painting like a French master [video]
Published on December 13, 2007
Jean-Luc Sable recently was voted the Best Craftsman in France, winning a prestigious gold medal in a national painting competition held only once every four years. more »