Wellness

Home Care, Human Connection

Local caregiving rooted in service, dignity, and real human connection. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Kerry Dietz From an early age, JP Glynn witnessed the power of caring for aging family members at home, and his present role as owner and director at Visiting Angels reflects the lessons that he learned. In his preteen years, he watched his mother leave her full-time job as an office administrator for a dentist to take care of his paternal grandfather, providing hygiene needs as...

Health + Wellness

Independence, Community, and Care in Harford County

Where assisted living feels personal, peaceful, and uplifting. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Kerry Dietz Jarrettsville native Melissa Chaney had been practicing Occupational Therapy for over 25 years, spending the vast majority of that time as a Home Care Therapist, when she decided she wanted to branch out in a different direction and open her own assisted living facility. Along with her husband, Scott Chaney, the two moved forward, opening Broad Creek Manor in Whiteford...

Fitness

Breathing New Energy into a Beloved Community Club

How Coppermine preserved a local icon while reshaping it for today's families and athletes. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Leah Rhianne for Coppermine When Coppermine purchased the Bel Air Athletic Club, it wasn’t simply acquiring a fitness facility -- it was stepping into a place woven into Harford County’s social fabric. Bel Air members didn’t just exercise there; they built friendships, raised families, and found community. Preserving that spirit while ushering in something...

Food + Beverage

Mocktails Made for Winter

Crafted by local talent, these mocktails deliver bold flavor without the spirits, making them perfect for fresh-start season. Article by Natalie Trabbold and Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Natalie Trabbold and Steve Vilnit Award-winning chef Zack Trabbold and his wife, Natalie Trabbold, have built their two restaurants -- The Local and Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen (under the Evolved Hospitality Brand) -- from scratch. Along with their incredible team, they have put their heart and soul into...