dogs

Dogs have become a ubiquitous part of our culture; in some families, they’re treated as honorary humans. In "What’s A Dog For? The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy and Politics of Man’s Best Friend," John Homans looks at the complex relationship between dogs and people, and tells the story through his own experiences as a life-long dog owner. Homans is executive editor of New York magazine.

Last year, Meg Daley Olmert, an Eastern Shore author who has written about the therapeutic effect of dogs on humans, established an organization called Warrior Canine Connection to help in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Tim Kabara on “Jazz Mind,” the new record from Ed Schrader’s Music Beat. The General Assembly is considering several bills related to lead paint in rental properties in Maryland.