Hoboken emerges from the shadow of Manhattan
HOBOKEN, N.J. -- There was a time when this nearly 150-year-old city on the Hudson was chiefly known for its proximity to Manhattan or as the birthplace of Frank Sinatra....
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Dover Downs is a low-key version of the glitter spots
DOVER, Del. -- At first glance, the exterior of Dover Downs doesn't exactly conjure more famous gambling venues such as Las Vegas or Atlantic City. You won't find long stretches...
Lessons learned, shared by City’s first black graduate
ON THAT CLEAR, sunny morn in the fall of 1954, when Walter Arthur Gill entered City College as a high school senior, the 17-year-old wasn't thinking about court cases or...
You’ll slow down in tranquil Oxford; you’re required to
OXFORD - As you enter this waterfront hamlet on the Eastern Shore via ferry boat, a small sign reads, "Oxford Welcomes You/Please Slow Down/25 MPH." That message succinctly captures the...
Silver Spring has new connections to TV, film worlds
SILVER SPRING -- Who knew that you could jump in your car, drive 35 minutes and find yourself smack-dab in an East Coast version of Hollywood? OK, that may be...
Eastern Market is a District center of art and food
WASHINGTON - It's best to have a few hours to spend when visiting Eastern Market. That's because this historic nugget, located just blocks from the Capitol, is the sort of...
Nearby B&Bs offer the pampering without the travel
Desire a romantic getaway, but not up for a long trek? Then consider a cozy weekend retreat, right in the heart of Charm City. In neighborhoods such as Canton and...
Black experience in Washington takes the spotlight
Anyone intimately familiar with the nation's capital knows of its significant African-American population, a community both highly visible and deeply entrenched. Yet rarely has the district's longtime status as a...
Alexandria thrives on history, art, food and fun for all
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- When a city has a none-too-subtle slogan like "The Fun Side of the Potomac," it had better deliver on its promise. Yet what's best about Alexandria has...
Get trick-treat bag, Hershey is calling
HERSHEY, Pa. - For a blissful autumn jaunt less than two hours from Baltimore, take a leisurely drive north where the foliage is in full blush, and the scent of...