by Faye Rivkin | Aug 27, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Family, High Holidays, Milestones
Pam Corckran first started shopping at Eddie’s of Roland Park as a child, accompanying her mother on weekly visits to the gourmet grocery store. “Mr. Victor knew my mother was from Bermuda and that we visited often,” recalls Corckran, now 71, referring to Victor... read more
by Faye Rivkin | May 8, 2019 | Art, Arts & Life, Fashion, JBiz, The Arts, Visual Arts
A Baltimore-based jewelry designer remains committed to her craft and plans to attend Paris Fashion Week for the first time this fall. If you’re a woman in Baltimore, there’s a very good chance that you own a “Shana Kroiz” or know someone who does. For nearly three... read more
by Faye Rivkin | Nov 29, 2017 | Community, Community Resources, Education
Esophageal cancer is a preventable disease, but heartburn sufferers often ignore the signs. Mindy Mintz Mordecai knows firsthand that not taking heartburn seriously can have devastating consequences. In 2007, her husband, John “Monte” Mordecai, began complaining of... read more
by Faye Rivkin | Sep 28, 2017 | Arts & Life, Fashion, Wellness
Sherri Renée Romm makes great hair days a reality for every woman. Sherri Renee Romm has the sort of hair that many women dream of. It’s long, blond, expertly highlighted, perfectly styled and complements her eyes and friendly smile. Seated in front of her easel in... read more
by Faye Rivkin | May 8, 2017 | Bar Mitzvah, Community, Community Resources, Religion, Spirituality
“Mazel tov!” “Yasher Koach!” These phrases were recently thrown at me, along with handshakes and hugs, as I left the bimah and made my way to my seat in Beth Am Congregation’s magnificent sanctuary in Reservoir Hill. The previous five minutes were a blur, but these... read more
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