The Beacon Newspapers

The Beacon Newspapers is a family-run organization focused on delivering informative and engaging content for individuals aged 50 and above, along with their families. The publication was established in 1989 by Stuart Rosenthal, who serves as the publisher, and his wife Judy, the associate publisher. Their free monthly print editions reach audiences in the Greater Washington (D.C.) area, Greater Baltimore (Maryland) area, and Howard County (Maryland). In January 2012, they expanded their reach beyond the mid-Atlantic by introducing a fourth edition that serves the Coachella Valley, home to Palm Springs, California.

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Folger’s ‘Twelfth Night’ brings laughs, sighs

6 days ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Lynda Lantz

In one of the more comic scenes of the Folger Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s 'Twelfth Night', El Beh as Sebastian spars with Che Kabia as his uncle, Sir Toby Belch, and Hunter Ringsmith as Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Directed by Mei Ann Teo, the play runs in the Globe-like theater until June 22.
Try this easy way to make fajitas in the oven

2 weeks ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Cecelia Jenkins |America’s Test Kitchen

Fajitas are a sizzling spectacle, but we wanted a recipe that was more about flavor than theater and used only one baking sheet. We chose flank steak, preferred by tasters for its beefy flavor, tenderness and availability. Since we couldn’t sear it on a baking sheet in the oven (even at a hot 475 degrees), we relied on a potent, dark-colored spice rub to make up for the missing flavor and color. A mixture of chili powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper did the trick.
Oriole Advocates change lives

2 weeks ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Cathy Habas

Jim Palmer, famed Orioles pitcher and sports broadcaster, attended the Orioles Hall of Fame luncheon in 2023 along with Mary Jo Neville, president of the Oriole Advocates. The volunteer group hands out free items at every game; ships used baseball gear to 11 countries; and hosts games for children with disabilities at Camden Yards.
Meditation changes brain, calms fears

3 weeks ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Maureen Salamon

Photo by Sies Kranen | Unsplash.com For neuroscientist Sara Lazar, a form of meditation called open awareness is as fundamental to her day as breathing.
Banking you can do online or on an app

3 weeks ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Donna Fuscaldo

Photo by SHVETS production | Pexels.com The brick-and-mortar banking experience that retirees relied on growing up is waning. You may be aware that bank closings are becoming common these days as more people shift to mobile apps and online banking.
Ways to increase lifespan and healthspan

1 month ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Jacob Schroeder

Photo by Àlex Folguera | Unsplash For centuries, the world’s most powerful figures have tried to cheat death. The Epic of Gilgamesh tells of a king’s desperate attempt to outwit mortality.
Vintage vinyl holds a place in my heart

1 month ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Bob Levey

It had to happen, and now it has. I was attending a social event full of 20-something adults. The talk turned to popular music back in the day. I said I used to have a large library of records — 33s, 45s and 78s. Blank looks all around. Finally, one youngster broke the ice. “Uh, Bob,” she said, “what do those numbers mean?”Thus did this group join the throngs who have no idea what happened on November 22, 1963. And have never used — or heard of — a rotary-dial phone.
What foods to avoid when you’re anxious

1 month ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Betty Gold

Photo by Caleb Oquendo | Pexels.com Between regular workloads, busy holiday seasons and financial stress, it’s easy to feel stressed out.
Retirement lessons learned over my career

1 month ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Elliot Raphaelson

I worked 34 years before retiring and have been retired from full-time work for 29 years. I have made some good decisions and some not so good, and I hope you can learn from both. First, I will discuss what I believe were good decisions. When you look for full-time employment, see if you can find an employer that offers a defined benefit plan. Although most employers no longer offer defined benefit plans, unions are now being more aggressive and are insisting on them.
Ten safe, livable communities for retirees

2 months ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Kathryn Pomroy

Photo by Vlada Karpovich | Pexels.com Retirement is all about freedom and choice. It’s doing what you want on your terms — like moving to a new town to be closer to family, craving warmer weather, or simply wishing for a different view from your kitchen window.