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Susan and Ted Mausshardt’s home is part of the 2019 Everett Historic Home Tour. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Find out what it’s like to live the old-house dream in Everett

The result of a lifelong ambition, the Mausshardt home is one of six historic residences you can tour Sept. 14.

Susan and Ted Mausshardt’s home is part of the 2019 Everett Historic Home Tour. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Wienerschnitzel: Still a hot dog of an Everett landmark

Wienerschnitzel: Still a hot dog of an Everett landmark

The A-frame fast-foot stand on Evergreen Way has been fulfilling guilty pleasures since 1969.

Wienerschnitzel: Still a hot dog of an Everett landmark
Jimmy Peppers: The wheels come off, the flavor stays put

Jimmy Peppers: The wheels come off, the flavor stays put

From the brisket to the burgers, it’s all golden-brown deliciousness at this new restaurant.

Jimmy Peppers: The wheels come off, the flavor stays put

The fascinating connection between language, rhythm, reading

A 2-year-old is learning lots of new words, but has trouble singing even the simplest song.

Today in History

Today is Sunday, May 19, the 139th day of 2019. There are 226 days left in the year.

Charting the schooner Equator’s long voyage to oblivion

Charting the schooner Equator’s long voyage to oblivion

The ship, the county’s first artifact on the National Historical Registry, slowly crumbles away.

Charting the schooner Equator’s long voyage to oblivion

‘Courting Mr. Lincoln’ reimagines Honest Abe’s love life

Louis Bayard’s novel is a rich, fascinating and romantic blend of fact and fiction.

Today in History

Today is Tuesday, April 30, the 120th day of 2019. There are 245 days left in the year.

Today in History

Today is Sunday, April 21, the 111th day of 2019. There are 254 days left in the year.

What it was like to be homeless during the Great Depression

What it was like to be homeless during the Great Depression

After bouncing around the country, the memoir’s author built a stable life in Everett.

What it was like to be homeless during the Great Depression
Everett Mall food court gets a flavorful touch of diversity

Everett Mall food court gets a flavorful touch of diversity

Step away from the franchised name brands and enjoy a taste of Turkey at Navid Food.

Everett Mall food court gets a flavorful touch of diversity
Want to visit the tulips without the traffic? Come early or late

Want to visit the tulips without the traffic? Come early or late

The Skagit Valley’s annual celebration of the colorful perennials runs through April 30.

Want to visit the tulips without the traffic? Come early or late

Movie Times

Snohomish County Alderwood, 425-776-3535 Dumbo (PG) 10:30-11:15-12:10-1:20-2:10-3:10-4:10-5:00-6:00-7:00-9:00 Dumbo 3D (PG) 10:00 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) 11:00-1:30-4:00-6:40-9:30 Isn’t It Romantic (PG-13)… Continue reading

Ask Mr. Dad: Choosing quality apps makes screen time worthwhile

Q: A few months ago you talked about limiting screen time for toddlers and the importance of picking good quality games for when we do… Continue reading

Movie listing

Snohomish County Alderwood, 425-776-3535 Schedule not provided by theater; call theater for movies and times. Alderwood Mall, 888-262-4386 Alita: Battle Angel (PG-13) 10:20-1:30-4:25-6:00-7:25-9:00-10:40 Apollo 11… Continue reading

We all have emotions — men and women express them differently

Q: I’ve noticed that since I became a dad, I’ve been much more emotional. Is that normal?

Twentieth Century Fox                                Alita, voiced by Rosa Salazar, is more than ready to rumble in this scene from “Alita: Battle Angel,” the No. 1 movie at the box office during its opening weekend, grosing about $28 million.

Movie Times

Snohomish County Alderwood, 425-776-3535 Schedule not provided by theater; call theater for movies and times. Alderwood Mall, 888-262-4386 Fighting With My Family (PG-13) 10:20-1:20-4:20-7:20-10:10 How… Continue reading

Twentieth Century Fox                                Alita, voiced by Rosa Salazar, is more than ready to rumble in this scene from “Alita: Battle Angel,” the No. 1 movie at the box office during its opening weekend, grosing about $28 million.

Walmart flexes in the fourth quarter, beats all expectations

Walmart defied a gloomy government December retail sales report, delivering fiscal fourth-quarter profits and sales that beat Wall Street expectations. The world’s largest retail also… Continue reading

What to do when toddlers discover their genitals

Q: My 2-year-old son has discovered his genitals and spends what seems like a lot of time playing with himself. How can I get him… Continue reading

Playboy pad in Hollywood Hills finds a new love

Hugh Hefner’s widow, 32, sells the 6,400-square-foot place for $5 million.