Each holiday season I promise myself that I’ll get started on this gift guide earlier than a few days before Christmas, and each year my best intentions are dashed. What I will tell you though, as I’m scrambling to get this off to you, is that I’ve so enjoyed my visits with each of our…
Train hobbyist lays down tracks in the CWE
It took Mel Husmann, above, three days to unpack boxes and set up his elaborate train set in the corner window of what will soon become Twisted Ranch at York and Maryland Avenue. Husmann transported about 90% of his collection to the CWE at the request of his daughter Kate Haher, executive director of CWENCID…
Long-vacant commercial spaces showing signs of new life
Yes, CWE, there is a Santa Claus. After several years with multiple For Lease signs in evidence throughout the neighborhood, this holiday season brings great news that business is on the rebound. Entrepreneur Kevin Brennan is at it once again, this time with the renovation of the former Mandarin Lounge overlooking the fountain on Maryland…