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How to use an epilator An epilator is one of many hair removal methods that provides a long-lasting, smooth finish. It is inexpensive in the long term and is designed for home use. With an epilator, you no longer have to rely on waxing or shaving to remove hair from your body. What is epilation?…

Which wireless chargers are best? As the world turns ever closer to a completely wireless world, the rise of wireless chargers continues with it. However, wireless chargers are far from simple devices. There are several things to consider when shopping for one. Considerations include how fast it can charge a device and how many devices…

By ANDREW DeMILLO (Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson dropped his long-shot bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, ending a candidacy that served as a throwback to an earlier era of the GOP but ultimately failed to resonate in a party now dominated by Donald Trump. Hutchinson’s…

Which heated travel blankets are best? With all the cheer of the holidays and the refreshing feeling of a brand new year around the corner, it’s easy to forget about the uncomfortable necessities of the holidays. Among the worst necessities is the dreaded holiday travel. From impatient drivers to dangerous winter conditions, accidents can happen…

Feel confident in your favorite outfits with these top-rated shapewear pieces Modern shapewear has come a long way from the super-tight girdles of the past. These days, you can find shapewear in a wide array of styles that flatter all body shapes and sizes. Best of all, they aren’t uncomfortable, so you can wear them…

Dear Amy: My parents died within the last three years, after living wonderful, full, and very long lives. My five adult siblings, all in their 70s, speak of visiting my parents’ graves as if they are still alive – as in: “I went to see Mom and Dad today,” or, “I’m going to see Mom…

A 27-year-old man was taken into custody early Sunday morning after police found him in a vehicle on Interstate 83 with a woman suffering from life-threatening injuries, according to Baltimore Police. The woman, a 30-year-old who has not yet been identified, died after being taken to a hospital, police said in a Sunday news release.…

A 54-year-old man from Baltimore was killed in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Shady Side, according to Anne Arundel County police. The driver and a 3-year-old passenger were both uninjured, police said. Officers responded shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday to the area of Shady Side Road and Halie Parkway, where a 2017 Nissan Rogue…

Snow could fall as a strong cold front moves through the Baltimore area on Sunday, though any dusting is expected to be accompanied by rain at first. A chance of rain and snow showers is forecast for Baltimore’s Inner Harbor from Sunday morning up to around 2 p.m., when a slight chance of snow is…

Union Mills is widely known for its large grist mill that still stands today at the historic site north of Westminster, open seasonally for the public to tour. As reflected in its name, the enterprise, founded in 1797 by Andrew and David Shriver Jr., featured a union of two mills: a grist mill and saw…

While the media, political pundits and all manner of talking heads obsess over every social media posting, comment and court proceeding of Donald Trump, President Joe Biden goes about the business of being head of state. Facing political headwinds from the moment he was elected, due principally to the unprecedented attempts of his predecessor to…

Dear Amy: My teenage daughter recently came to me saying that she needed a new smartphone. I took a look, and it was basically smashed. She said she was at her friend’s house when this happened. I called the friend’s mom and she told me that both girls had deliberately broken their phones in order…

Dear Amy: I lost both my parents a day apart two years ago. Two years before that, my older sister died. She was 11 years older than me. My sister was my biggest supporter, and was like a second mom. She was a half-sister, but … we were just sisters. I also have two half-brothers…

Dear Amy: Ever since the #metoo era my husband does not initiate sex. We’ve talked about this. He says that doing so could be construed as sexual harassment. He doesn’t talk about sex or make innuendos. He no longer tells jokes — he says it is because they could be of a sexual nature and that…

A few years ago, I walked around a dismal Harborplace with Klaus Philipsen, the Baltimore architect and blogger who offers sharply perceptive commentary on matters of public interest. We talked about what Harborplace needed. High-rise apartment buildings never came up. Of course, two towers with 900 apartments are now in MCB Real Estate’s proposal for…

A Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections was indicted for allegedly participating in the 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, federal authorities announced this week, prompting his resignation. Carlos Ayala, 52, of Salisbury was charged with criminal disorder, a felony, as well as several misdemeanor offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney for…

Anne Arundel County leaders will advocate for housing reform and funding for a multicultural center during the 2024 session of the Maryland General Assembly which began Wednesday. Following the failure of his bill last month to mandate developers create affordable housing, County Executive Steuart Pittman will be relying on state representatives to pass a package…

The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-camera footage Monday from a fatal encounter between Anne Arundel police officers and a 21-year-old from Crofton. On Oct. 29, at approximately 4:38 p.m., county officers responded to the 900 block of Waugh Chapel Way in Odenton following a report of two men in a vehicle with guns and…

With a half-century involvement in the political and legislative process, I took note of Eric Heavner’s recent commentary warning of a “vulnerable” election system that “enables” the problems of Jan. 6, 2021 (“The real lesson from Jan. 6, 2021: Our election system is vulnerable,” Jan. 4). I agree that “the democratic rules adopted to allow…

The cynical among us can be forgiven if they scoffed at the latest plan to revive Baltimore’s dilapidated Pimlico Race Course, home to the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. But the new (or perhaps more accurately, revised) blueprint for the track may be the most sensible, most practical one yet.…

The unexpected shutdown of Maryland’s light rail system last month cut many commuters and sports fans off from downtown Baltimore, and left many with questions. The Maryland Transit Administration did not give a time frame when making the suspension announcement for safety reasons but resumed light rail services about two weeks later. Now, here’s what…

If you were to walk around downtown Baltimore today, you may feel a little uncomfortable. With foot traffic noticeably sparse and storefronts empty, many streets feel somewhat abandoned and unsafe. The environment is missing the level of activity you would expect in a dense urban setting, all of which is the inevitable result of decades…