John Frenaye
John is the publisher and editor of Eye On Annapolis. As a resident and business owner in Anne Arundel County for more than 15 years, he realized that there was something missing in terms of community news--and Eye On Annapolis was born in late spring 2009.
John's background is in the travel industry as a business owner, industry speaker, and travel writer. In terms of blogging and social media, he cut his teeth with MSNBC.com.
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MIDN Pat Lien Tops Herndon Climb At 1:32.43
Pat Lein a Fourth Class Midshipman from Orlando, Florida placed a midshipman’s over atop a greased Herndon Monument this afternoon in one hour, 32 minutes and 43 seconds–the fastest time since 2007. The Herndon Monument Climb is the traditional culmination of plebe year at the Naval Academy. Demonstrating the teamwork and perseverance they have learned [...]
5th Annual Paca Girlfriend’s Flower Power Party
Spring is beginning to bloom across Annapolis, which means the Paca Girlfriends’ Flower Power Party is just around the corner. Now in its fifth year, the gala party is set for Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the historic William Paca House and Garden in downtown Annapolis. The annual event draws women from across the greater [...]
A Little Rain Not Enough To Cool Down The 1st Day Of The Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival
The skies were cloudy, the temperatures dipped. The rain even moved in for a brief time. But it was not enough to kill the heat being thrown off from the Chesapeake bay Blues Festival being held at Sand Point State Park. The first day of the festival opened with local (Washington) band Bad Influence with [...]
Great Give Raises $600K For Local Charity In 24 Hours
In an effort to raise awareness of philanthropy and of the charities and non-profits in our local community, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County took on a huge task–raise half a million dollars in 24 hours! They called it The Great Give. Last night at 7pm, at Rams Head Center Stage at the Maryland [...]
Congratulations To Post Haste Mailing For 30 Years
30 years ago today, Jack Ellis founded Post Haste Mailing on Church Circle on May 15, 1983. As the organization grew, they moved to various locations within Annapolis before ending up on Russell Street (behind the old Gold’s Gym) in 1997. They are the largest mailer in Anne Arundel County and have been servicing businesses, [...]
When Cancer Hits Home: A Teenager’s Tale
No one ever ever expects to hear the words, “you have cancer.” Especially as a teenager. But unfortunately for all too many, it happens. The unfortunate thing about cancer is that it does not discriminate. Young, old, black, white, human, canine, feline–cancer knows no bounds. You certainly don’t expect to hear those words when you [...]
MISSING: Melvin Colbert
The Annapolis Police Department is seeking assistance in locating the above subject. On May 6, 2013, Melvin William Colbert (06/29/1927) B/M, 6’02, 190 lbs, Gray Hair, Brown Eyes, walked away from his home and has not returned. Mr. Colbert suffers from dementia and may be confused. Clothing: Possible baseball cap, turquoise windbreaker jacket, navy blue [...]
Naptown barBAYq Hits Another Home Run, Continues Today
The 3rd Annual Naptown barBAYq hit a home run this weekend as the skies above the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds filled with the scent of barbecue! More than 60 teams competed for cash and prizes in the Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event. But the real winners were the estimated 5000 people who showed up [...]
No Silopanna Music Festival This Year
Last year brought us the first Silopanna Music Festival and it was one for the books with artists like Citizen Cope, Cake, G. Love & Special Sauce, Robert Randolph, J. Roddy Walston and the Business, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, and many more. Sadly, Rams Head Promotions has announced that the festival will not happen in 2013. [...]
Companies Donate New Walkway to Providence Center
Providence Center, a non-profit organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities, unveiled a new walkway at its Jean Bradbury Building greenhouses in Arnold today. The walkway was donated by Chaney Enterprises, Belgard, and Garner Exteriors as part of a do-it-yourself demonstration to homeowners for installing pavers. The demonstration was held for nearly two dozen homeowners [...]
The Circus Is Coming
As one of its annual fundraisers, the Optimist Club of Annapolis will be sponsoring the Cole Brothers Circus at the Anne Arundel Country Fairgrounds on Generals Highway, Crownsville on May 8th and 9th. Performances will be held daily at 4:30 and 7:30 PM. The Cole Brothers Circus of the stars is the world’s largest circus [...]
Celebrate Mom With The Baysox
The Bowie Baysox announce today a Mother’s Day Celebration at Prince George’s Stadium, Sunday, May 12, as the Baysox take on the Erie SeaWolves at 2:05 p.m. Bring the whole family out to celebrate Mom and take advantage of the first opportunity this season to play catch on the field before the game. Starting at [...]
AACC Ethics Team Wins 1st Place In Annual Competition
Anne Arundel Community College won first place in the recent 11th Annual Community College Ethics Bowl Competition. Representing AACC were William Moynihan of Arnold, majoring in Health, Fitness and Exercise Studies; Cameron Smith of Glen Burnie, majoring in Engineering; and Zach Yokel of Greenbelt and Samuel Edwards of Severna Park, both of whom are Transfer [...]
Model Skipjack Sailing Begins May 19 At CBMM
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) Model Sailing Club has announced the dates for this year’s model skipjack sailing in St. Michaels, MD. Club members will race radio-controlled (RC) model skipjacks along CBMM’s Fogg’s Cove on May 19, June 9, July 21, August 18, and October 20. All races take place from 11am to 1pm, [...]
Severna Park NHS Raises $700 For Bello Machre
The Severna Park High School’s National Honors Society raised over $700.00 to support people with developmental disabilities. The club organized a 1920’s themed dance fundraiser at the Shipley’s Choice Clubhouse for Bello Machre on Monday, March 25, 2013 with over 100 people in attendance. Bello Machre and the Severna Park National Honors Society have been [...]
Three Alarm Fire In Watergate Apartment Complex In Annapolis
A three alarm fire erupted in the Watergate apartment complex on Americana Drive in Annapolis around 10:30 AM this morning. According to Battalion Chief John Menassa, the fire started in a fifth floor common-area laundry room and quickly spread to the ceiling above it. Crews were able to stop the spread relatively quickly. When crews [...]
First Ever Edgewater Community Day
Two community businesses have officially announced that on May 19, 2013, the first-ever Edgewater Community Day and Barbecue will take place, to celebrate and give something back to the people of Edgewater that help make our local businesses a success. The event will be held at 196 Mayo Rd., Edgewater, MD, behind Doggy D’tails in [...]
Olney Big Band New To CBMM’s July 6 Big Band Night
In celebration of Independence Day, the waterfront Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels has booked The Olney Big Band for its July 6 Big Band Night. This will be the band’s first performance at the museum, which has hosted Big Band Night for more than 25 years. On Saturday, July 6 from 7-10pm, [...]
Baysox Drop Second Straight
The Bowie Baysox (10-9) scored two in the first, but it wasn’t enough as they fell to the Erie SeaWolves (9-8) 6-4, for their second straight loss on Monday evening. Xavier Avery led off the game by drawing a walk and then scored on a Buck Britton RBI double. Then with one out in the [...]
Graphic Images Invade Main Street On Sunday
If you were out for a stroll on Main Street yesterday, chances are you were subject to some pretty graphic images. Representatives of CBR Maryland (Center for Bio-Ethical Reform), a pro-life group, took to Main Street with large posters and canvas mats depicting what appeared to be aborted fetuses. Of course, everyone is entitled to their [...]
Annapolis Police Investigating A Body Found Shot In Condo Parking Lot
UPDATE 8:31pm April 21, 2013: In speaking with neighbors, no one recognized the car and do not believe the victim was a resident or guest. One resident, who has asked to remain anonymous, told us that the victim was a light skinned black male and that 3 black males were seen running from the scene. [...]
Neuman Appoints Eastport Resident As Community Affairs Special Assistant
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman announced the appointment of Julie Mussog as Special Assistant for Community Affairs. “Julie is a great addition to our team who brings a lot of experience as a civic activist and someone who knows how to solve problems for constituents,” County Executive Neuman said. “She will provide direction for the Office of Community and [...]
