LOCAL NEWS
5 County students named semi-finalists in National Merit Scholarship competition
Five students from five Anne Arundel County public high schools have been selected as semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship competition. Annapolis, Arundel, Old Mill, Severna Park and South River high schools each have one student on the prestigious list which is comprised of about 16,000 student achievers nationwide. Semifinalists in the competition, which […]
It’s Heere! Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival
Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival is the largest in the area. A fall family tradition for over 30 years, Homestead’s “FallFest” is a celebration of everything that is autumn from the changing foliage, falling leaves and spiced cider to mums, homemade donuts and pumpkin patches. Fallfest features a wide array of attractions, demos and entertainment for […]
AAMC celebrates Pathways 25th Anniversary
Anne Arundel County leaders and educators convened Tuesday at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) for “No Wrong Door, Hope for Recovery,” a day-long symposium to commemorate the 25th anniversary of AAMC’s substance abuse and mental health treatment facility, Pathways. Speakers and guests discussedthe county’s latest efforts to address mental health and substance abuse in our […]
Daily News Brief | September 25, 2017
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course […]
CRIME
Human remains discovered in Glen Burnie, Maryland State Police investigating
A Maryland State Police criminal investigation is underway after human remains were found yesterday afternoon down an embankment along I-695 in Anne Arundel County. The gender, race, age and identity of the individual are not known at this time. The remains have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for […]
Michael Covert dies of injuries in Eastport shooting, 2nd victim released from hospital
The male victim of Wednesday’s shooting [LINK] and [LINK] on Medgar Evers Street, Michael Covert, 36, of Annapolis died from his injuries on September 21st. The female victim, has been released from the hospital. Barnabas Offer, Jr. was charged with two counts each of attempted first and attempted second degree murder, two counts each of […]
County police capture Annapolis shooting suspect after 7-hour standoff in Edgewater
UPDATE 10:22am: Booking photos from the three suspects from Annapolis Police Department. UPDATE 703am: This is an update from Annapolis Police. At 5:25 a.m. the person of interest exited the home and was arrested without further incident. Detectives from the Annapolis Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for the person, Barnabas Offer, Jr., 25, of […]
Police release more information on Eastport shooting, seek public’s help
On September 20th at 7:49 p.m. officers responded to the 1100 block of Madison St for reports of shots fired. Officers located two shooting victims, a 41 year old woman from Annapolis and a 36 year old man, in the 1100 block of Medgar Evers St. Both victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. […]
EVENTS
It’s Heere! Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival
Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival is the largest in the area. A fall family tradition for over 30 years, Homestead’s “FallFest” is a celebration of everything that is autumn from the changing foliage, falling leaves and spiced cider to mums, homemade donuts and pumpkin patches. Fallfest features a wide array of attractions, demos and entertainment for […]
2nd Annual Fall Fest by Southern Middle School
Southern Middle School, Lothian, MD, will be holding a Fall Fest at Montpelier Farms in Upper Marlboro, MD, on Friday, October 20, 2017 from Noon – 7PM. Anne Arundel County schools will all be closed for a professional service day. This is a perfect outing for the family on this day off. All are invited. […]
Bob Dylan to play DC’s newest venue–The Anthem
Bob Dylan just became the latest major artist to choose The Anthem while in D.C. He joins artists that usually play arenas, but are looking for a more intimate feel; acts like Opening Night’s Foo Fighters, The Killers, LCD Soundsystem and Lorde. Bob Dylan & His Band with Mavis Staples will play The Anthem November […]
Midshipmen handle Bearcats, extend home game streak to 16 (PHOTOS)
Navy really needed their defense to handle Cincinnati yesterday and they just did not have it. However, thanks to the offense, they eeked out a 42-32 win that was closer than the scoreboard indicates. This extends Navy’s winning streak at home to 16 games. Despite Navy coming up with a pair of touchdowns in the […]
AREA BUSINESSES
It’s Heere! Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival
Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival is the largest in the area. A fall family tradition for over 30 years, Homestead’s “FallFest” is a celebration of everything that is autumn from the changing foliage, falling leaves and spiced cider to mums, homemade donuts and pumpkin patches. Fallfest features a wide array of attractions, demos and entertainment for […]
Crosby hires new Director of Research and Insights
Anya Karavanov, Ph.D., has joined Crosby Marketing Communications as Senior Vice President, Director of Research and Insights. She will lead the firm’s research efforts and support the development of insight-driven campaigns to better engage consumer and professional audiences. Karavanov is a seasoned research and evaluation professional with 20 years of experience serving healthcare, nonprofit and […]
Congratulations to Dogwood Acres on 20 years!
Dogwood Acres announced recently they are proudly celebrating their 20th anniversary. Dogwood Acres was started by husband and wife Audrey and Kurt Reichardt and accepted their first client in September of 1997. Dogwood Acres is a multi-acre, full service pet lodging and daycare facility offering boarding, daycare, training, pet enrichment programs, grooming and events for […]
Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center to perform 40 free cataract surgeries in Operation Sight
Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center is proud to participate again this year in the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation’s Operation Sight program. On October 23rd and 24th, Dr. Maria Scott and Dr. Heather Nesti will be donating 40 cataract surgeries to area patients who lack private insurance and are ineligible for government care. […]
PODCAST
Daily News Brief | September 25, 2017
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course […]
Daily News Brief | September 22, 2017
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course […]
Daily News Brief | September 21, 2017
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course […]
Daily News Brief | September 20, 2017
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
How Can a Health Coach Help You?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all of the “health” trends out there? Wondering which ones are actually worth following? Along with new Superfoods, diets, and weight loss tricks, you also may have heard the term Health Coach floating around lately. But, what exactly IS a Health Coach and why are more and more people seeking […]
Crystal Balling the Annapolis City Election–Our Predictions
At Eye On Annapolis, we do not do election endorsements. But we do do predictions. And this year is no exception; and to be quite honest, it is a very interesting year since there is so much civic engagement. So in advance of the primary elections for the City of Annapolis, we offer the following […]
“Memoirs of a Main Street Boy” An Annapolis Reflection, Part 9
Main Street, where I grew up from the early 1930s to the mid-1950s, is not only the emotional and physical center of my recent book, “Memoirs of A Main Street Boy,” it is the beating heart of Annapolis now as it was in my youth and colonial days. Just a seven- to eight-minute stroll from […]
NFL Regular Season and Post Season Predictions
Summer is coming to an end. It’s sad, but this is the best time of the year for any sports fan. Although many people aren’t glued to their television watching all 162 regular season baseball games, September showcases the best moments of any season as teams are battling it out every night on the diamond. Die-hards […]
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5 County students named semi-finalists in National Merit Scholarship competition
Five students from five Anne Arundel County public high schools have been selected as semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship competition. Annapolis, Arundel, Old Mill, Severna Park and South River high schools each have one student on the prestigious list which is comprised of about 16,000 student achievers nationwide. Semifinalists in the competition, which […]
It’s Heere! Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival
Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival is the largest in the area. A fall family tradition for over 30 years, Homestead’s “FallFest” is a celebration of everything that is autumn from the changing foliage, falling leaves and spiced cider to mums, homemade donuts and pumpkin patches. Fallfest features a wide array of attractions, demos and entertainment for […]
AAMC celebrates Pathways 25th Anniversary
Anne Arundel County leaders and educators convened Tuesday at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) for “No Wrong Door, Hope for Recovery,” a day-long symposium to commemorate the 25th anniversary of AAMC’s substance abuse and mental health treatment facility, Pathways. Speakers and guests discussedthe county’s latest efforts to address mental health and substance abuse in our […]
Daily News Brief | September 25, 2017
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course […]
Crosby hires new Director of Research and Insights
Anya Karavanov, Ph.D., has joined Crosby Marketing Communications as Senior Vice President, Director of Research and Insights. She will lead the firm’s research efforts and support the development of insight-driven campaigns to better engage consumer and professional audiences. Karavanov is a seasoned research and evaluation professional with 20 years of experience serving healthcare, nonprofit and […]
2nd Annual Fall Fest by Southern Middle School
Southern Middle School, Lothian, MD, will be holding a Fall Fest at Montpelier Farms in Upper Marlboro, MD, on Friday, October 20, 2017 from Noon – 7PM. Anne Arundel County schools will all be closed for a professional service day. This is a perfect outing for the family on this day off. All are invited. […]
Bob Dylan to play DC’s newest venue–The Anthem
Bob Dylan just became the latest major artist to choose The Anthem while in D.C. He joins artists that usually play arenas, but are looking for a more intimate feel; acts like Opening Night’s Foo Fighters, The Killers, LCD Soundsystem and Lorde. Bob Dylan & His Band with Mavis Staples will play The Anthem November […]
Midshipmen handle Bearcats, extend home game streak to 16 (PHOTOS)
Navy really needed their defense to handle Cincinnati yesterday and they just did not have it. However, thanks to the offense, they eeked out a 42-32 win that was closer than the scoreboard indicates. This extends Navy’s winning streak at home to 16 games. Despite Navy coming up with a pair of touchdowns in the […]
Renewable Energy Park Job Fair on Monday in Annapolis
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides is working to bring jobs to Annapolis for Annapolis residents and announced the next local Job and Small Business Fair will be on Monday, September 25th. The event will be held at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center, located at 273 Hilltop Lane in Annapolis, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is an […]
Annapolis Rotary seeks applicants for grants
Nov. 1, 2017, is the deadline to apply for grants from the 2017 crab feast held by the Rotary Club of Annapolis in August. The Rotary Club of Annapolis has a long-standing tradition of commitment to the local community. Grant selection is done by a club committee appointed each year to foster a fresh perspective […]
LIVE BLOG: Navy Football Vs Cincinnati | September 23, 2017 3:30PM
Navy and Cincinnati will meet for the third time overall and for the first time as American Athletic Conference members when they square off on Saturday afternoon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (34,000). Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM and the presenting game day sponsor is American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association. This will be […]
AACPS joins four other districts asking Hogan to protect rights of DACA beneficiaries
The leaders of five large Maryland public school systems today called upon Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, the State legislature, and congressional representatives to continue protecting the rights of DACA beneficiaries in the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement of its intent to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program. Led by Prince George’s […]
Get your Stella Artois Limited Edition Chalice and Buy a Lady a Drink!
Have you notices the Limited Edition Stella Artois Chalices about town? Do you have yours? Why would you want one? Read on! The sale of 1 chalice will provide access to to clean water for one person in a developing nation. In 2015, Stella Artois and Water.org formed a philanthropic partnership and launched their first social […]
Human remains discovered in Glen Burnie, Maryland State Police investigating
A Maryland State Police criminal investigation is underway after human remains were found yesterday afternoon down an embankment along I-695 in Anne Arundel County. The gender, race, age and identity of the individual are not known at this time. The remains have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for […]
Congratulations to Dogwood Acres on 20 years!
Dogwood Acres announced recently they are proudly celebrating their 20th anniversary. Dogwood Acres was started by husband and wife Audrey and Kurt Reichardt and accepted their first client in September of 1997. Dogwood Acres is a multi-acre, full service pet lodging and daycare facility offering boarding, daycare, training, pet enrichment programs, grooming and events for […]
Aaron Neville, Mike & The Mechanics all coming to Rams Head On Stage
Rams Head On Stage is a little taste of Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin all rolled up in one! A small, intimate venue where no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage. A small venue that packs a big punch with top national acts 364 days a year. Check out the latest shows […]
Michael Covert dies of injuries in Eastport shooting, 2nd victim released from hospital
The male victim of Wednesday’s shooting [LINK] and [LINK] on Medgar Evers Street, Michael Covert, 36, of Annapolis died from his injuries on September 21st. The female victim, has been released from the hospital. Barnabas Offer, Jr. was charged with two counts each of attempted first and attempted second degree murder, two counts each of […]
Daily News Brief | September 22, 2017
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course […]
Navy Rested, Ready For Bearcat’s
The Navy Midshipmen (2-0, 1-0) return to action after a bye week to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-1, 0-0) in Annapolis on Saturday at 3:30. This game will be only the third time the two programs have competed against each other since 1956, despite being in the same conference for the last few years. Navy […]
Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center to perform 40 free cataract surgeries in Operation Sight
Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center is proud to participate again this year in the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation’s Operation Sight program. On October 23rd and 24th, Dr. Maria Scott and Dr. Heather Nesti will be donating 40 cataract surgeries to area patients who lack private insurance and are ineligible for government care. […]
First Lady’s trade mission to South Korea attracts new business to Maryland
A weeklong trade and diplomatic mission to South Korea led by officials from the Maryland Department of Commerce and the Secretary of State’s office concluded Friday with announcements that Maryland has attracted two new companies from South Korea. A follow-up to Governor Larry Hogan’s 2015 trade mission to Asia, which included stops in South Korea, […]
Annapolis Recovery Walk this Saturday
The sixth annual Annapolis Recovery Walk will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 11 am – 3pm. Registration begins at 11 am, and the walk kicks off at noon. The 1.5-mile walk will be held rain or shine starting at the Stanton Center, 92 W. Washington Street, through downtown Annapolis, around State Circle and […]
Daily News Brief | September 21, 2017
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course […]
Go. You. Volunteer!
Many Volunteer positions are available through the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Center. If you do not see an opportunity below that fits your needs, contact the Volunteer Center at [email protected] or 410-897-9207. Check our Website:www.aacvc.org. A few current volunteer opportunities are listed below. 2017 SAP World Championship Regatta, Sept. 19-29, 2017 Volunteers are needed […]
County police capture Annapolis shooting suspect after 7-hour standoff in Edgewater
UPDATE 10:22am: Booking photos from the three suspects from Annapolis Police Department. UPDATE 703am: This is an update from Annapolis Police. At 5:25 a.m. the person of interest exited the home and was arrested without further incident. Detectives from the Annapolis Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for the person, Barnabas Offer, Jr., 25, of […]
Police release more information on Eastport shooting, seek public’s help
On September 20th at 7:49 p.m. officers responded to the 1100 block of Madison St for reports of shots fired. Officers located two shooting victims, a 41 year old woman from Annapolis and a 36 year old man, in the 1100 block of Medgar Evers St. Both victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. […]
Shooting in the Eastport Terrace community, victim critical
UPDATE 10:31pm: There are possibly two victims. One with a gunshot wound to the head (critical at this time) and another wih less serious wound. This evening at 8:30pm, Annapolis Police responded to the 1100 Block of Medgar Evers Street for a subject shot. Upon arrival they found a victim in trauma arrest (heart has […]
Help Rams Head and Stella Artois fight the global water crisis on October 11th
In 2015, Stella Artois and water.org formed the very first philanthropic partnership of its kind; Buy a Lady a Drink – a social impact campaign launched by Matt Damon and Gary White. “1 in 10 people in the developing world lack access to safe water. This problem disproportionately affects women and children, who spend millions […]
THIS WEEKEND: The Annapolis Home & Garden Expo at the Byzantium Center
The 12th annual Annapolis Home & Garden Expo, a one-of-a-kind homeowners event showcasing products and services for the home, will run for one weekend only : September 23-24, from 10am-6pm on Saturday and Noon-5pm on Sunday at the Byzantium Center in Annapolis. The Expo gives consumers a chance to participate in educational seminars with national and local […]
AACPL throws down challenge: 1000 books before kindergarten
Just in time for the new school year, the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) today launched a new early literacy initiative specifically designed to aid kindergarten readiness. Called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, the program encourages parents and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten. “Reading to and with young […]
Katcef Brothers funds scholarship for Folds of Honor Foundation
Thanks to the generosity of Katcef Brothers, Inc, the Folds of Honor Foundation is able to fund one $5,000 educational scholarships for local Maryland military families. The Folds of Honor Foundation, based in Owasso, Okla., is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to empower military families by providing educational scholarships and other assistance for […]
Daily News Brief | September 20, 2017
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course […]
Grace Ryan Real Estate to be Platinum Sponsor for Summit School’s Annual Golf Tourney
The Summit School, located in Edgewater, MD will host their Annual Golf Tournament on October 2nd, 2017 at The Golf Club of South River. The Summit School is pleased to announce this year’s tournament Platinum Sponsor is Grace Ryan Real Estate of Annapolis. The tournament will be a four-person scramble format. Registration begins at 10am, […]
Buckley, Pantelides to face off for Mayor’s seat in November. Tickets to debate are now available.
While the vote count is not official just yet, it looks like restauranteur Gavin Buckley has defeated state Senator John Astle for the democratic nomination for Mayor of the City of Annapolis; and on the republican side, incumbent Mayor Mike Pantelides easily defeated attorney Nevin Young for his party’s nomination. In the contested Aldermanic races, […]
Free soccer clinics at Key School this weekend
Key’s Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Coaches are offering free instructional clinics for boys and girls ages 7-9 and 10-13 on Saturday, September 23. The soccer clinics are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. The Varsity coaches and their coaching staffs will teach fundamental skills, introduce game tactics, and provide a great […]
William Paca house to be open as part of Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live!
The William Paca House and the Historic Annapolis Museum Store will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, September 23, 2017 as part of Smithsonian magazine’s thirteenth annual Museum Day Live! For this initiative participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, DC based facilities, which offer free […]
