The television Perry Mason, as played by Raymond Burr in the 1950s and 1960s, is a cool, professional attorney. He is ever on the side of right and of having his wrongly-accused innocent clients acqui…
‘The Mouse Made of Dough’ educates in print and audio formats
International Children’s Book Day occurs this year on April 2, 2020, on the birthday of children’s storyteller Hans Christian Andersen, with National Children’s Book Week not far behind in May. In ant…
The emotional history of Afghan Women explored in ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’
The harsh treatment of women in Taliban-occupied Kabul is viewed through a dark lens in Arena Stage’s “A Thousand Splendid Suns” on stage at the Kreeger Theater through March 1. Based on Khaled Hossei…
Over 200 people participate in 15th Annual Polar Bear Plunge (Photo Gallery)
SEABROOK – Over 200 people joined Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-8) in “taking the plunge” during the 15th Annual “Keep Winter Cold” Polar Bear Plunge by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network at…
History-making political figures discuss terms, future goals
GREENBELT — A little over two months have passed since a momentous election day in Prince George’s County. Leading political figures in Greenbelt and Bowie have made history in their respective towns …
Local teacher inspires all through studies, life experiences and faith
By Tony Glaros Special to The Sentinel WHEATON – On a sun-drenched Friday morning, Reggie Wright pulled up a seat at a computer terminal where a coworker was pensively flipping through the pages of an…
Good Counsel rallies late to edge past Bishop McNamara, 57-54
FORESTVILLE – In a league as competitive as the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC), experience can often be the difference between winning or losing a tight game. Bishop McNamara High Scho…
Davis remembered for his reporting prowess
SEABROOK – Every day, Mark Brady received a phone call from his friend, Jim Davis. The two knew each other since meeting at the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department in College Park in the late 1970s.…
After eight-month layoff, Hurd wins his comeback fight in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN – Coming off a devastating loss, his first, last May, Accokeek native Jarrett “Swift” Hurd made some drastic changes in his life and his boxing team. The boxer moved out of his parents’ home …
No. 20 Maryland Women outmatch Northwestern in rout
COLLEGE PARK – In a competitive Big Ten faceoff, the No. 20 University of Maryland women’s basketball team used a balanced offensive effort and an intensified second-half defense to secure a bounce-ba…