EOA Staff
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Start School Later Group Testifies Before AACPS Board
The Countywide Citizens Advisory Council (CAC), charged by AACPS with outreach to all school clusters on this issue, came back with a report reiterating its long held support for a later school start time. The response from the latest survey of school clusters throughout the county was overwhelmingly in favor of this change. The CAC [...]
Eastport A Rockin’ Rolling Into Town This Weekend
Gather up the lawn chairs, sunscreen and dancing shoes as Eastport a Rockin ‘ rolls into town this Saturday! If you are looking for an incredible, inexpensive, fun-filled, day to spend with your family, friends, wife, husband, brothers, sisters, cousins or mothers–look no further! If nothing else, Eastport knows how to throw a party and [...]
Busch Gardens To Sponsor Irish Festival Again
Each year, Busch Gardens in Williamsburg ,VA pushes the entertainment envelope to develop new and exciting thrills, award-winning shows and delicious culinary delights. This year is no exception as Busch Gardens offers guests a great line-up of new experiences and exciting events for 2012. And to give the Annapolis area a preview, they are once [...]
This Week In Volunteering
Many Volunteer positions are available through the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County. If you do not see an opportunity below that fits your needs, contact the Volunteer Center at info@volunteerannearundel.org or 410-897-9207. Check our Website: www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org . A few current volunteer opportunities are listed below. Anne Arundel County Veterans Commission Anne Arundel County [...]
Police Investigating Another Animal Abuse Case
Anne Arundel County Animal Control is seeking information that may help in determining who shot a cat with an arrow in the Davidsonville area. The cat, “Xena”, estimated to be around two years old, resided in the 3000 block of Riva Road. On Wednesday, June 12, 2013, the owner observed that the cat had been [...]
Man Dies In Brooklyn Trailer Fire, Anne Arundel’s 4th Fire Fatality
Around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013, Anne Arundel County Firefighters were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire in the 600 block of Sunset Strip in the Brooklyn area of Anne Arundel County. The first unit to arrive on the scene reported nothing evident from a double-wide mobile home however, further investigation discovered a [...]
Regional Recap, June 18, 2013
Bacteria Closes 3 Anne Arundel County Beaches . The Anne Arundel County Health Department is warning swimmers to stay out of the water at three beaches after tests show high bacteria levels. Officials announced Monday that they are closing Beverly Beach on the Chesapeake Bay near Mayo, London Towne at Arundel Road Beach on the South River [...]
One Displaced In Davidsonville 2-Alarm Fire
At around 2 p.m. today, County Firefighters responded to a dwelling fire in the 700 block of Appomattox Road West in Davidsonville. Upon arrival, fire was evident from the rear of a two-story occupied dwelling. Forty-eight personnel were able to bring this 2 Alarm incident under control in 30 minutes. The cause of the fire [...]
Car Crashes Into Eatery At Annapolis Towne Centre
On Monday, June 17, 2013, at approximately 1:26 P.M., officers from Southern District responded to Zoes Kitchen located at 1901 Towne Center Boulevard, Suite 105, Annapolis, Maryland for a report of several pedestrians struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival officers located 2 male victims, age 54 and 45, and 2 female victims, age 30 [...]
Neuman Appoints Acting Director For Permits & Inspections
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman recently named Christine Romans as Acting Director of the Department of Inspections and Permits. “Christine brings a wealth of management experience and leadership to this position,” said County Executive Neuman. “Her diverse interdisciplinary background, communication and management skills make Christine uniquely qualified to lead the department as they move forward.” Until her appointment as Acting [...]
Baltimore Ravens Coming Back To Annapolis For Practice
The Baltimore Ravens will be coming in to Annapolis for a practice at the Navy-Marine Corps Memoria Stadium on Sunday, August 4, 2013 Eye On Annapolis has learned. When: Sunday, Aug. 04 | Practice expected to begin at 5:00 p.m. | Gates expected to open at 3:30 p.m. Parking: Lots open at noon and are [...]
Chesapeake Bay Trust Earns 4 Star Rating
The Chesapeake Bay Trust ranks in the top 1% of charities nationwide according to Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent evaluator of charities. For eleven consecutive years, the Trust has received a 4-star rating, the highest available for a nonprofit organization, for its sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. According to Charity [...]
Regional Recap, June 17, 2013
Man Injured In Altercation Between SUV And Car . A 58-year-old man is in serious but stable condition after being hit by a car during an altercation between the passengers of two vehicles overnight in Pasadena. Police said Timothy Paul Schwoerer, of Pasadena, was taken to University of Maryland Shock Trauma by an Anne Arundel County medical [...]
Victoria’s Fancy Foods Hosts Cyber Wine Tasting
Local business owner Victoria Stagmer hosted her first ever live web chat for one of her Winespeak for Women events. TreebranchDESIGN, a Severna Park based internet promotions company, produced the ‘Live chat” with Jim Summers, owner, and Ignacio Blancas, winemaker & vineyard manager of Summers Estate Winery in Napa Valley, California. “This is our first [...]
Dong Folk Chorus To Perform At City Dock
The Dong Folk Chorus will perform on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 3:50 PM at the Susan Campbell Park on the Annapolis City Docks. The choir is comprised of seven Dong children from ages 8 to 15 accompanied by seven young adult singers. The Dong people from southwest China are one of China’s 56 acknowledged [...]
A Celebration Of African American Music Month At MD Hall
In celebration of African American Music Month, an exhibit of album cover art will be on display in the Martino Gallery at Maryland Hall For The Creative Arts from Friday, June 14 to Wednesday, June 26. The album covers will showcase influential African American music makers and African American music of impact through the years. [...]
OCEAN Quartet Celebrates Summer Solstice At 333 Coffeehouse In Annapolis
The Summer Solstice is the longest day and shortest night of the year. It was celebrated throughout the ancient world, and calculated at observatories such as Stonehenge. Celebrate the official beginning of summer on Friday evening, June 21, with a high-spirited concert by the OCEAN Quartet, whom Eye on Annapolis has called “Washington’s most prominent [...]
ASO Extends Maestro Novo’s Contract
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is pleased to announce the extension of its contract with José-Luis Novo, engaging him for another five years as Music Director. Under the direction of Maestro Novo since 2005, the ASO has experienced unprecedented artistic growth and enthusiastic reviews from audiences, press and music critics. “It is a tremendous coup [...]
Shots Fired At Several Buildings On Broadneck Peninsula
Yesterday at approximately 11:30pm Anne Arundel County police officers responded to the 1800 block of Saint Margaret’s Road for gun shots heard in the area. Upon arrival, they met with the owner of Cakes and Confections Gourmet Store who advised the front window of the business had been shot out. Further investigation revealed two bullet [...]
Hyatt & Weber Names Rosasco Partner
The law firm of Hyatt & Weber, P.A., has named attorney Mark E. Rosasco a partner. Mr. Rosasco joined the firm in 2008. He focuses his practice on personal injury and medical malpractice. Mr. Rosasco has been practicing personal injury law for 25 years and is a veteran trial attorney with several reported Maryland cases [...]
Community Connections Day
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today invited citizens to attend the Summer Community Connections Day and Constituent Open House. “This is a great opportunity for the community to learn about all the valuable services the County has to offer,” said County Executive Neuman. “The venue also allows citizens one-on-one access to communicate with me, my administration, and any of [...]
Giant Food To Award Nearly $2M To Local Schools
Giant Food of Landover, Md. is presenting nearly $2 million to local schools in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Delaware as a result of its 2012-2013 A+ School Rewards program. A+ School Rewards provides a simple way for schools to earn funds to support school programs and enrichment activities every time a customer makes a [...]
