Haunted houses are typically contrived based on a set of Halloween cliches. Laurel’s House of Horrors is the real deal. That’s because it wasn’t built as a haunted house—it actually started as a movie theater. There was just one problem that drove the business into the ground: this cinema happened to be haunted. Its original…
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Sep
13
2022
It’s the last weeks of summer! This means school is starting back up soon. Perhaps, some children are already back in school. But, as always, going back to school is a big transition. No matter the age of your kids, going back to school can cause mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety. For young kids,…
Sep
13
2022
Roasted tomatoes collide with serranos, poblanos, onion, and garlic in the signature house salsa at Lime & Salt Taco Bar. This simple combination of ingredients results in a complex and delicious salsa, one that comes with crispy corn totopos—which are also crafted from scratch in the kitchen. That’s how the chef at Lime & Salt…
Sep
13
2022
The Mitchellville-Bowie chapter of the NCNW exists to support and invest in the community, and every year it puts on a special fundraiser in order to pour into that mission: a seafood festival! The MB NCNW Grab & Go Crab Feast is returning to Bowie on Saturday, September 17th with a social-distancing twist. Instead of…
Jul
01
2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, the second-best time! It’s summer vacation! Between summer camps, vacations, and the many activities to keep yourself or your little ones occupied; the dollar signs can add up. But, there are plenty of inexpensive and totally free activities that are still barrels of fun! Bust summer…
Jul
01
2022
Chicken + Whiskey lives up to its name with a casual menu of Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken and craft cocktails—with a heavy focus on the whiskey. The surprising pairing actually makes for a delicious one. That’s largely thanks to the hard work of the chefs, who brine their chicken for 12 hours and then slow-roast it…
Jul
01
2022
Have you ever wanted to play paleontologist? Dinosaur Park invites members of the community to roll up their sleeves and dig for fossils alongside scientists. Maryland has long been a site of discovery. In fact, the first instance of miners stumbling upon fossils dates back to 1858—they were searching for iron ore but found dinosaur…
Jun
01
2022
As June 19th comes around the corner once again, it’s time to plan an extra special Father’s Day celebration. No matter who you are celebrating Father’s Day for, these Father’s Day gift ideas are thoughtful, creative, and can even be done last minute! Create your own scrapbook. There's nothing better than a homemade, one-of-a-kind scrapbook…
Jun
01
2022
Chicken + Whiskey’s unique walk-up window serves up more than just fast food. In fact, it doesn’t serve food at all, but rather craft cocktails. If you want your booze to go, step up to the window and place your order for a Kool-Aid Caliente. The signature cocktail consists of house-made passion berry juice with…
Jun
01
2022
Looking for a fun and unique summer date? Grab your significant other and make the short drive to the Maryland Jockey Club! Whether you’re well-versed in horse racing or this is your first encounter with the sport, the friendly staff at this local race track will help acquaint you with the process. If you want…