They’ve listened twice. Now what? The organizers of Healing Church Hurts return to confront the harder part of the process: what happens after people tell their stories, who takes responsibility for what was heard, and whether listening is actually beginning to produce meaningful change.

Responsible Fathers Initiative founder Corey Pack talks about fatherhood beyond the paycheck—and what men, children, families and communities gain when dads become actively engaged.

Baywater Animal Rescue previews its October 1 gala, An Evening Celebrating the Magic of Rescues, featuring magician Brenden Trojan and celebrating the remarkable transformations that happen when animals move from uncertainty to safe, loving homes.

Filmmaker Jenna Naranjo Winters shares the story behind Dream Touch Believe, the opening film of this year’s Chesapeake Film Festival. The film tells the story of her father, Michael Naranjo, who lost his sight in Vietnam and went on to become an internationally acclaimed sculptor, creating and experiencing art through touch.

Deena Kilmon previews this year’s Waterfowl Festival, with new venues, new experiences and a bigger welcome for families—while keeping the traditions that have made the festival an Eastern Shore institution.

Cheryl Kramer previews a busy fall at Temple B’nai Israel, including Deli Day and a milestone anniversary celebration that brings together food, tradition and generations of community history.

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Chesapeake Film Festival Artistic Director Cid Collins Walker takes us inside the selection process and points us toward some of the films and surprises audiences should watch for this year.

What did Captain Bill Benson do after retiring from 36 years at the helm of the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry? He took a vacation—and then came right back to help with the ferry. Cathy Schmidt shares the story of an unforgettable Oxford character on Oxford Vignette.

Fewer than 20 skipjacks still sail the Chesapeake, so what will keep this remarkable tradition alive? Louis “Bud” Marseilles takes us through the history of these iconic working boats and explains why an old-fashioned skipjack race may be helping preserve an important piece of Chesapeake heritage.