Annapolis Gives
Ceremony Coffee Roasters creates new Healthcare Heroes Blend to honor frontline workers
Annapolis based Ceremony Coffee Roasters is releasing a new coffee blend to honor and support the bravery and commitment of the Healthcare Heroes putting their lives on the line at Anne Arundel Medical Center. For every bag of Healthcare Heroes Blend, Ceremony Coffee will donate $10 in freshly roasted, ground coffee directly to the frontline […]
Portal Open: Businesses can now apply for AAEDC grants up to $10K
Today Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that the online application for the county’s Small Business Customer and Employee Protection (CEP) Grant Program is now open. Qualified small businesses may apply for up to $10,000 for the reimbursement or purchase of products and services that can help them pivot their business as the economy […]
Citywide dining and shopping event tonight
On Wednesday, June 3 starting at 4 p.m., the City of Annapolis will play host to a citywide outdoor dining and shopping event. Some roads will close so that tables can be added to increase capacity for stores and restaurants. The event is similar to the summertime “Dining Under the Stars” events on West Street. […]
Annapolis to deploy “recovery zones” this week
Mayor Gavin Buckley announced Friday that the City is finalizing plans for Recovery Zones to begin next week. The plans are part of the City of Annapolis’ initiatives to restart commerce by helping restaurants and retail establishments meet state guidelines for physical distancing. The City’s Office of Economic Development and the Small Business Recovery Task […]
BONUS PODCAST: #AnnapolisGives – Deadline Looming for Free Branding Makeover
Have you heard about Annapolis Gives ? We partnered up with Liquified Creative to create an initiative to give back to our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Have a listen and learn how you can offer a tip to your favorite service worker who may be out of a job. Have a listen and find […]
#AnnapolisGives–a collaboration of community by Liquified Creative and Eye On Annapolis
Annapolis-based advertising agency Liquified Creative and Maryland news platform Eye on Annapolis have collaborated to launch a three-part initiative aimed at providing support for the Annapolis community during COVID-19. The initiative, officially named Designing Change Together, will feature three main components designed as a way to give back to our community in a small way. […]
Bowie Baysox to host a mega chicken truckload sale
The Bowie Baysox have a truckload of great Mountaire Farms Chicken on the way and it’s on sale! If you missed the sale last month at Homestead Gardens, here’s your second chance. Get chicken for the entire summer! Get some chicken for your freezer or make a purchase to donate to the Capital Area Food […]
Anne Arundel County shares $4.25M of CARES Act funds with Annapolis
Today, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley jointly announced a grant agreement that provides the City of Annapolis $4.25 million of federal CARES Act funding. The County received approximately $101 million of funding from the U.S. Treasury as its local share of the COVID-19 response funding in the federal CARES […]
Center of Help easing the burden on Annapolis immigrant families
The immigrant community in Annapolis is suffering greatly due to COVID-19, and the number of families needing help during this time is quickly increasing. The Center of Help, based in Annapolis, has ramped up its activities by finding partners and volunteers to fundraise and deliver food weekly to families in desperate need, some of them […]
AAEDC launches Arundel Grown, a guide to local farms and produce suppliers
It is now easier to find local farms and food producers that are open for business during the COVID-19 shutdown, according to the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC). By visiting the agriculture section of the AAEDC’s website, customers can look at the “Select a Category” field and choose “COVID-19 Open for Business” in the […]
County schools alter diploma distribution for high school seniors
Based on new guidance from the county Health Officer, Superintendent George Arlotto today announced a change in Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ plans to celebrate graduating seniors that will allow some family members to be with their graduates when they receive their diplomas. In addition to Digital Commencement Celebrations that will begin on Friday, high […]
Maryland’s Dept. of Human Services: SNAP now available for online, curbside, and delivery
The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that it has secured approval from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service on its April 17th request to expedite online grocery purchases for food insecure Marylanders. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP as it’s commonly known, helps low-income households buy the food they need. This accelerated […]
AACo Public Works is on the job regardless of COVID-19
Through changing and uncertain times, residents staying safe at home can retain a sense of normalcy knowing they’ll always have their trash and recycling picked up each week, clean water to wash their hands with and safe road conditions for when they go out and make essential trips.These are just a few of the essential services that Anne Arundel County Department […]
Community Foundation distributes $122K to non-profits during COVID-19 crisis
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) recently distributed a second cycle of grants through its Community Crisis Response Fund. To date, CFAAC has distributed 58 grants totaling $122,000 to 47 local nonprofits providing funding for food security and support for basic human needs during the COVID-19 crisis. CFAAC established the Community Crisis Response […]
Waugh Chapel Center converts to COVID-19 recovery center
Waugh Chapel Center, a post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term care facility located in Gambrills, Maryland has temporarily converted select units within the center to care for COVID- 19 patients. The goal is to assist hospitals in expanding capacity during this unprecedented crisis while the facility assists in the care and recovery of COVID-19 patients. As the […]
#AnnapolisGives–a collaboration of community by Liquified Creative and Eye On Annapolis
Annapolis-based advertising agency Liquified Creative and Maryland news platform Eye on Annapolis have collaborated to launch a three-part initiative aimed at providing support for the Annapolis community during COVID-19. The initiative, officially named Designing Change Together, will feature three main components designed as a way to give back to our community in a small way. […]
Pittman relaxes retail and personal service restrictions effective June 1
Today, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced new measures the county intends to take to begin the process of opening barber shops, beauty salons and other “non-essential” retail businesses on June 1. The County Executive’s announcement comes after two meetings of his recovery work group, discussions with county health officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, and […]
Galway Bay, Killarney House, Brian Boru and Pirates Cove all reopened, some with drive-thrus
The four restaurants owned and operated by the Irish Restaurant Company have reopened for drive thru and curbside service after closing for a short period to ensure the safety of staff, conduct a deep cleaning and sanitation of all of their front of house and back of house areas, and implement new technology to assist […]
Governor Hogan announces Caregiver Services Corps to assist seniors
Governor Larry Hogan announced the launch of the Caregiver Services Corps, a program to support Maryland seniors who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Caregiver Services Corps is able to quickly deploy volunteers and other resources to the homes of seniors who need urgent assistance with everyday tasks when their typical caregiver becomes […]
Annapolis Water Taxi service to resume this weekend
Watermark has announced that water taxi service will resume in Annapolis Harbor starting this weekend. The following COVID-related procedures will be followed. Maryland Department of Natural Resources guidance limits total passengers on any vessel to 10 including captain and crew. As such, Watermark is limiting passenger count to 8 to allow for captain and one […]
Appointment free, no-cost COVID-19 testing available for everyone beginning Thursday
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the state has reached a critical milestone in its long-term COVID-19 testing strategy, surpassing 200,000 tests and completing testing of 3.5 percent of the state’s population, and now has the capacity and supplies to offer testing to Marylanders who may have been exposed to the disease even if they […]
Plant a COVID-19 Victory Garden courtesy of Historic Annapolis
The William Paca Garden Plant Sale has been an Annapolis tradition for more than 40 years. This year, due to the fight against COVID-19 Historic Annapolis has moved the sale to the first week in June and change to a pre-order, curbside pickup format to keep our customers, volunteers and staff safe. The William Paca Garden Plant Sale will have everything you need to plant your COVID-19 […]
