From Steel Mills to Shipping Lanes: The Changing Economy of Essex, Maryland
Growing Up in the Shadow of Steel I grew up in Essex, Maryland during a time when Bethlehem Steel at Sparrows Point was still the giant that shaped so many lives around here. My father worked there, just like thousands of other men and women who counted on the mill for steady pay and benefits. […]
Balancing the Long Haul: How Truck Drivers Stay Connected to Family and Community
Life Beyond the Windshield Life on the road can be a blessing and a burden. Truck driving has given me a steady living and a sense of purpose, but it has also meant long stretches of time away from home. I have spent countless nights in rest stops and truck yards while my family was […]