The Beacon Newspapers

08/17/2026

Wondering whether to buy long-term care insurance? People are living longer than ever, but that often means more care is required. For prices, policies, planning and more, read

Americans have a good chance of living well into old age these days, which is something to cheer about. But it also raises serious concerns for those who haven't planned for the possibility…

08/11/2026

Considering marriage? Hear from Laura Stassi on the financial pros and cons, from tax breaks to shared debt — and when to try out a cohabitation agreement. Read more here:

Q: My boyfriend of four years has asked me to marry him. I love him and want to be in this relationship with him forever, but I’m worried about finances for each of us in the future. It has taken me…

08/05/2026

A recent study found new drug daraxonrasib to be more effective at treating pancreatic cancer than chemotherapy for both longevity and pain. Read more about it here:

A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer. “While not curing the cancer, it is a…

08/03/2026

Did you hear? We merged our Baltimore and Howard County editions to create the more robust Greater Baltimore paper! Have you picked up your copy yet? Read more about it from our publisher here:

Since stepping into the role of publisher this year, I have had a lot on my plate. Running a company is entirely different from being one of its executives. The best part of ownership is the autonomy…

07/30/2026

Bob Levey has been around the block, and he’s skeptical: hear his take on claims of attendance to Woodstock in ’69 and Don Larson’s perfect game, plus how he experienced them.

You know what they say about death and taxes, and they’re right. But two other things are inevitable for we graybeards of today. We will meet someone who claims to have been at Woodstock in 1969. And…

07/23/2026

The Veterans History project, overseen by the Library of Congress, preserves the stories of veterans through letters, photos, interviews and more. Read about it here! https://www.thebeaconnewspapers.com/veterans-history-project-collects-stories/

07/21/2026

Italy’s Amalfi Coast offers fresh cuisine, rocky cliffs and idyllic gardens. Tour through lemon groves, hop on a speedboat, or take a daring hike—what would you try first?

Rocky shorelines, cliffside villages, sumptuous cuisine and lemons, lots and lots of lemons — Italy’s Amalfi Coast is a destination to be experienced, not simply visited. My husband, Chris, and I…

07/16/2026

Looking for a summer read? See three books that correct misconceptions in America’s history—from the Lost Cause myth, Mark Twain’s beliefs, and PTSD in World War II veterans.

Both by design and by accident, error and ignorance have skewed our understanding of America’s past. On our nation’s 250th anniversary, these books correct distortions, dispel myths and fill in gaps.…

07/14/2026

Take a road trip through the Pacific Northwest! Visit Portland, dramatic waterfalls, coastal beaches, and towering redwoods. Have any road trip memories to share?

In Portland’s central Pearl District two summers ago, the hotel desk attendant showed me points of interest on a map of the city, including its internationally renowned rose garden and Powell’s, the…

07/10/2026

Experience the 1972 Broadway musical Pippin, an engaging play within a play! With music by Wicked’s songwriter, the production runs through July 26. To read more, visit

In Signature Theatre’s current production of Pippin, the actors are so near that you can feel a breeze when they execute their death-defying choreography. Directed by Matthew Gardiner, Signature’s…