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This May, students at the Baltimore School for the Arts (BSA) put together a cultural celebration with performances, food and traditional dress in honor of its Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students. The program was an opportunity for all students to celebrate their culture and learn about their traditions. …

A new rule, proposed by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), aims to support keeping families together through kinship care. ACF is a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which reports the number of youth in foster care has been on the rise every …

The Planet Fitness Summer Pass program gives high school-aged students the opportunity to work out for free all summer long. Teens in Maryland can choose from multiple locations throughout the state, including areas such as Reisterstown, Towson, Catonsville, Baltimore City, Columbia Westminster and Aberdeen. In addition to the chance to …

Baltimore City’s oldest youth enrichment center is celebrating as its multimillion-dollar expansion project nears completion. Today, St. Francis Neighborhood Center serves more than 500 people regularly through its community programs each year. After the renovations, St. Francis’s staff and volunteer team will be able to triple that amount according to …

What can you pack into a day trip to Baltimore? Families planning Memorial Day outings might be wondering the same thing. A trek into the city for county residents over the last few years might not have included the movies—as there were few theaters in the area, with a limited …

See if this sounds familiar: Motivated by your New Year’s resolution to declutter, you binge-watched “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix in January and dutifully thanked a few pieces of outdated clothing and random kitchenware that no longer sparked joy in your life. You may have even inspired your …

Professor Elizabeth Shrader, advisor for the Environmental Club and Campus Community Garden at the Community College of Baltimore County Essex campus, shares her tips for gardening with your family this season.   BC: How can gardening be a fun activity for families?   Elizabeth Shrader (ES): Gardening can be fun …

With summer break on the horizon, families will no doubt be thinking about planning their vacations. But how can they make sure everyone gets there and back in one piece? We asked Dr. Joydip Roy, chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare of the Mid-Atlantic (covering Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West …

Make a memory this Mother’s Day with a craft that’s fun for all ages. This month, make painted figurines of both parent and child using a kid-friendly clay substitute that’s easy to handle. The completed figurines can be used as dolls or decorations! This craft is not recommended for children …

Teachers have one of the most important jobs. They help guide children towards adulthood and teach them things about the world. But compared to other public service providers, they often go unnoticed. Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs from May 8 to May 12, shines a light on teachers and the …