Alexis recalls watching “The Price is Right” with family and her church from time to time growing up but never thought she’d meet Drew Carey from one of her favorite improv shows “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” as a participant!
As long as I can remember, 40 has been a pedestrian-friendly side of town. Only one of two in the whole county. From childhood, it was common to see both children and adults alike walk through my complex in many others as shortcuts while en route. It's the 40 way. Natives understand the beauty and bonds that come from a community where foot traffic flows freely, where neighbors wave to each other on their daily strolls, and where the streets feel alive with the rhythm of footsteps.
As they ushered me through the mechanical gates of the Hagerstown Correctional Institution, I couldn't help but feel a wave of guilty excitement wash over me. But the weight of the metal bars and the stern faces of the guards seemed to suffocate any semblance of hope that lingered in the air. They told me I smiled too much, unfit conduct for a prison. Like an innocent little girl who couldn't be read. Truth is, I was a little girl. I was 21, trying to poker face my way through our first meeting. On the surface, I seemed poised, bold, nonchalant. But deep down I desperately wanted to connect, build, and learn.
Part two you say? Check out the second part to Shootin’ From The Hip. Featuring Retro/Ricole, Jay Berd, and Uriel Collins. Visit www.out40.com. Watch and share!
Food in Frederick on the late night? We got you. Living in the suburbs can be hard for the night owl. Usually we need to be in cities that don’t sleep but we find our way. Friends, fun, and most importantly food are become more difficult to find during the late night. But don’t trip,…
Do you live on the Golden Mile and are looking for some summertime fun?! We’ve got you covered. Check out a week-long guide of things to do on 40 this summer that you can start today!
Wondering if you’re bad and boogie enough for this summer? Registered Dietitian Sydney Richards shows you how to #EatToYourOwnBeet by offering 3 food mistakes to avoid this summer. Check it out!
I was fortunate enough to grow up in a household where I saw my Mom balancing her checkbook at the end of each month.
"And The Young Shall Lead Them…" America, a country that lives by the gun and dies by the bullet every day. Land of the law; a nation grounded in timeless principle and ideology that stands firm with little shift in the name of patriotism. Guns used to only affect third world countries and the hood.…
Marvel has struck gold or vibranium once again with their latest release from their movie universe with their release of the Black Panther. The Black Panther created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, first appeared in Fantastic Four issue # 52 back in 1961 making him the first African super hero in comic books. This…
