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This month, community college is now free in the state of Maryland for qualifying families, thanks to a law passed last year by the Maryland General Assembly. In case you missed it: Qualifying residents receive up to $5,000 in annual scholarship money. Those who qualify are students whose families earn …

Feeling a little post-holiday letdown? The winter blues? Not happy about the fact that spring break seems so far away? This time of year, many people often don’t feel like themselves, and while they may attribute these emotions to a variety of factors, it could be seasonal depression. What exactly …

My social media feed is filled with sad posts from parents who have taken their children back to college after winter break. My own daughter returned to Temple University this past weekend. Our cat, sensing that one of us would soon be gone, did what he always does in these …

January is a month filled with potential. Can you feel it? Our motivations are high and our accountability even higher. Maybe this is the month you’re finally going to clean out your closet. Or maybe you’re going gluten-free, sugar-free, caffeine-free, you-name-it-free. Whatever your intentions, the New Year is an invitation …

I swear, my heart doubles in size every time I see my children connecting with one another in a meaningful way. Eye contact, an authentic smile, a shared inside joke. Snorts and gulps of hiccupped laughter as they try to catch their breaths. Sibling relationships are layered. They’re complicated and …

When my grandson was 5 years old, we visited Emily Dickinson’s house, which is now a museum. My own association with the famous 19th Century poet is my high school English teacher — a tall, thin, older woman with steel grey hair and a prim and proper bun planted at …

(Family Features) When temperatures drop, humans know to bundle up and avoid excess time outdoors. The same approach should be taken when it comes to pets. They may be covered by cozy fur coats, but not all of those coats are created equally. “Hypothermia is a real danger for pets …

Thursday Skatefest Enjoy winter’s best sport and support the Special Olympics of Maryland. Pandora Ice Rink, 6-8 p.m., $5 for admission and skate rental. innerharboricerink.org Homeschool Social Studies Students learn how kids were affected by the Industrial Revolution, particularly in the milling industry. Jan. 10, 17 and 24, Eden Mill, …

(Family Features) Few things go together quite like cold weather and comfort foods. However, those hearty dishes that are typically craved on blustery days are usually not classified as “healthy.” With the right approach, though, you can put a better-for-you twist on some of your favorite dishes that can keep …

Hand, foot and mouth disease is one of those illnesses that we’ve probably heard, but may not be sure what it really is. We just know we do NOT want it brought into our homes. In recent months, it became more widely talked about, partly due to news coverage of …