John Frenaye
John is the publisher and editor of Eye On Annapolis. As a resident and business owner in Anne Arundel County for nearly 25 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.
John Frenaye's Latest Posts
Tour the USS Sioux City in Annapolis as she prepares for Saturday’s commissioning
The Navy’s newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Sioux City (LCS 11) arrived in Annapolis this morning and will be commissioned at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 at the United States Naval Academy. Commissioning is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Free tours of the USS Sioux City will be […]
6 things you might not have known about Eye On Annapolis!
OK so the title is a bit click-baity (Buzz Feed eat your heart out) but recently several people have mentioned that they were unaware of some of the other free benefits for being a reader of Eye On Annapolis. So, in case you did not know, here you are. We Have A Weekly Events Newsletter […]
ELECTION 2018: And the winners were…along with our prediction score!
Well, the results are in and there were certainly a lot of surprises in the local Anne Arundel County races. Below are our predictions presented yesterday with the winners highlighted in bold. When we added them all up, we figure we have about 75% correct. Not great, but not too shabby. The shockers were Adams, […]
Predictions for today’s election in Anne Arundel County
The following is a transcript of a podcast released last night at midnight. You can read it here, or listen! I wanted to get it published to hold myself accountable! OK…I do not do endorsements…first of all…what the hell does my opinion count for? Your vote should not be influenced by anything other than what […]
ELECTION 2018: Our predictions for most Anne Arundel County races
We take out our crystal ball and offer some predictions on today’s races in Anne Arundel County. They are NOT endorsements, but simply reasonably reasoned guesses based on conversations with candidates, their supporters and detractors, and just the general conversation around the county. We have a pretty good track record on these since 2009. Certainly […]
Dog stabbed while trying to intervene in Annapolis assault.
Annapolis City Police officers responded to a home in the 100 block of Silopanna road on a Friday evening around 6pm for an assault in progress and learned Jesus Hernandez Garcia, 24, of Annapolis assaulted the adult female victim and the family dog. The assault began when Hernandez Garcia grabbed the victim’s hair and started […]
New DNA technology helps to solve 2010 Odenton murder
Anne Arundel County Police announced that they have made an arrest in a nearly 9-year old crime. In February of 2010, a home invasion by two masked men ended with Michael Temple being shot. As a result of his injuries, he was a quadriplegic and confined to a wheelchair. In 2015, he passed away and […]
Severn man arrested after killing daughter
On Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at approximately 1:23 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 7700 block of Twin Oaks Road in Severn. The 911 caller, identified as Donald John Bucalo stated to the call taker that he had shot his daughter. When officers arrived, they located sixty two year-old Donald John Bucalo sitting […]
PODCAST: USS Sioux City commissioning celebration on November 17th
This USS Sioux City will be steaming up the Chesapeake Bay on November 10th to prepare for her commissioning at the Naval Academy on the 17th. The week is full of opportunities for the community to see the ship, support the ship and it’s crew and celebrate this once (maybe twice) in a lifetime event…unless […]
6 things you might not have known about Eye On Annapolis!
OK so the title is a bit click-baity (Buzz Feed eat your heart out) but recently several people have mentioned that they were unaware of some of the other free benefits for being a reader of Eye On Annapolis. So, in case you did not know, here you are. We Have A Weekly Events Newsletter […]
County Executive debate: undecideds likely still undecided
Last night, The Capital presented a debate at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts between the two men hoping to earn your vote for County Executive on November 6th. Editor Rick Hutzell moderated the evening and if nothing else, the 90 minute event highlighted the differences between the two candidates. Predictably, incumbent County Executive Steve […]
New Bay Plate revealed by Chesapeake Bay Trust and MVA
The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) revealed the new design for Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay license plate during a special unveiling ceremony today. The newly redesigned plate features two prominent Chesapeake icons: the blue crab and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Sales of the Chesapeake Bay license plate […]
6 things you might not have known about Eye On Annapolis!
OK so the title is a bit click-baity (Buzz Feed eat your heart out) but recently several people have mentioned that they were unaware of some of the other free benefits for being a reader of Eye On Annapolis. So, in case you did not know, here you are. We Have A Weekly Events Newsletter […]
Crownsville man murdered in Glen Burnie
On Monday, October 8, 2018 at approximately 3:57 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police responded to the 300 block of Highland Drive, Glen Burnie, Maryland for a shooting. Upon arrival officers observed citizens providing first aid to an adult male. Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and pronounced the victim deceased due to his injuries. The victim was identified […]
6 things you might not have known about Eye On Annapolis!
OK so the title is a bit click-baity (Buzz Feed eat your heart out) but recently several people have mentioned that they were unaware of some of the other free benefits for being a reader of Eye On Annapolis. So, in case you did not know, here you are. We Have A Weekly Events Newsletter […]
Junior League Casino Royale Gala set for October!
Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. (JLA) invites members, community partners, and residents to their 2018 Casino Royale Gala on Friday, October 26th, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Get ready to enjoy a fantastic evening of dancing, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, and hors d’oeuvre plates from local restaurants. All […]
Lifeline 100 raises $1600 for Capital Gazette Families
The fifth annual Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Bicycle Event on October 7 at Kinder Farm Park provides rides for every age and ability from a free Bike Rodeo for kids. On August 1 we announced during the month of August half of all proceeds will go to the Capital Gazette Families Fund and the […]
Crosby awards $5000 scholarship to Broadneck Senior
Broadneck High School Senior Maia Brown has received a $5,000 Crosby Marketing & Media Studies Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to a high school senior who displays the attributes and academic rigor necessary to excel in the fields of marketing or media. This is the third year Crosby has awarded the scholarship. The award […]
Bike Lane: readers and listeners react; Mayor goes on morning radio to drum up support
The Annapolis bike lane has been a topic of discussion for the past two weeks. In an article by Danielle Ohl this morning in The Capital, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff advised that the success or failure of the bike path will be measured in the court of public opinion rather than in any sort […]
Richard Karn of Home Improvement and Family Feud to make appearance in Annapolis
Richard Karn–you know, lovable Al from the hit television series Home Improvement. You may also know him as the former host of Family Feud. Well, he’s coming to Annapolis on September 29th and 30th. We talked to Richard on the phone and found out what he’s up to; and he is a busy guy. His […]
Main Street businesses meet to discuss next steps on bike lane
About a dozen merchants from downtown Annapolis met at Eyes On Main for a meeting this morning to discuss the recent addition to Main Street–the bike track, the expanded sidewalks, and just this morning… 40 cafe tables. To put it bluntly, they are pissed off and want the City Council to do something about it. […]
Candidate Forum: Schuh & Pittman on the environment from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Tonight, County Executive Steve Schuh and Steuart Pittman squared off in an environmental forum at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The forum was jointly presented by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the League of Women Voters and the Anne Arundel County Alliance for Livable Communities. The event was moderated by Josh Davidsburg. Three questions developed by the […]
