Mind Over Meals creator Michelle Petties offers strategies to help Marylanders make every meal a celebration of health, not guilt.   Let’s be honest — most of us love to eat out. It’s social, it’s satisfying, it’s convenient, and som...Read More

Ma’Lia McClain reflected on a blessing that she does not take for granted.  “I won a 2015 Nissan Altima on Christmas of 2022,” she said. The mother faced obstacles commuting to and from work and school, and transporting her children wherever t...Read More

When a government shutdown or job dismissal strikes, it can send even the most stable household into a whirlwind of uncertainty. The anxiety is real. The bills don’t stop arriving, groceries still cost more, and the future can feel suddenly unpredictable. ...Read More

For Dr. Joycelyn Peterson—affectionately known as Dr. Joy—food has always been about more than nourishment. It’s a calling rooted in faith, culture, and community. From her early years, she was inspired to embrace healthy, plant-based eating and made a d...Read More

“Seeking my purpose through healing.” That’s how IrieWatas Wellness founder Jermaine Lawrence describes the inspiration behind his business. Founded in 2021, IrieWatas Wellness grew out of Lawrence’s deep cultural and personal connection to natural hea...Read More

When Otis Rolley stepped into his new role as President and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation in June 2025, it marked more than a leadership transition—it was a homecoming. After decades of public service and philanthropic leadership, Rolley’...Read More