COVID
Full details from Governor Hogan on moving to Stage 2
Governor Larry Hogan began his press conference today with comments on the death of George Floyd and the peaceful protests in Baltimore City, as well as the Maryland primary election. On The Death of George Floyd and Peaceful Protests in Baltimore City: “I want to begin by taking a moment to address the senseless murder […]
LIVE: Governor Hogan moves Maryland into Stage 2 on his Roadmap to Recovery
Today at 4:00pm, Governor Larry Hogan briefed the State of Maryland with an update and the steps the State is taking to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to get the economy started. Currently there are 54,982 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 Virus in Maryland including 4,009 in Anne Arundel County. 2,519 […]
Pittman: Churches can now hold services in accordance with Governor’s orders
Today, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship can increase current limits on attendance beginning Friday, June 5 at 5:00 p.m. Individual worshippers or families may attend services at six foot distancing and with masks, if they do not exceed Governor Larry Hogan’s 50% occupancy limit […]
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 Maritime Museum & Park cancels popular Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) has announced that the 2020 Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series is cancelled. The series was scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 18, 2020, and to continue for 10 consecutive Thursdays throughout the summer at the Museum’s Eastport Campus. Concerns due to COVID-19 have led to its cancellation. […]
Anne Arundel continues to expand COVID-19 testing
Anne Arundel County is encouraging more county residents to be tested for COVID-19 through a County Department of Health and private health provider initiative. As testing capacity has increased due to more acquired kits and supplies, providers can now test both symptomatic and asymptomatic residents. “By significantly expanding our testing, and following that up with […]
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 […]
Hogan signs orders for utility shutoff relief; breweries, distilleries, and wineries can open outside
Governor Larry Hogan today issued two additional COVID-19 emergency orders, extending a prohibition on utility shutoffs and residential late fees, and allowing breweries, wineries, and distilleries to provide service in outdoor seating areas. EXTENDING MORATORIUM ON UTILITY SHUTOFFS AND LATE FEES. Governor Hogan has extended his order prohibiting electric, gas, water, sewage, phone, cable TV, […]
May 29, 2020 | Daily News Brief | (PITTMAN SAYS YES, BLACKWALL HITCH GETS IT, MORE CHICKEN)
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. SPONSOR: Many thanks to Solar Energy Services for sponsoring this podcast. If you think solar is in your future, please give Rick Peters and his team a call at 410-923-6090. […]
Pittman: Bars and restaurants good to go for outdoor seating on May 29th
Today, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that restaurants and bars can open for outdoor seating service on Friday, May 29 at 5:00 p.m. under state guidelines. He also advanced the date for the opening of retail businesses to coincide with restaurants. The announcements come after County Executive Pittman consulted with health officials and […]
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 […]
May 28, 2020 | Daily News Brief | (ARSON, RESTAURANTS CAN OPEN)
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. SPONSOR: Many thanks to Solar Energy Services for sponsoring this podcast. If you think solar is in your future, please give Rick Peters and his team a call at 410-923-6090. […]
UPDATED: Blackwall Hitch to welcome guests on Friday evening
UPDATE: Blackwall Hitch sent out an update regarding the opening in Eastport: While Governor Hogan’s Executive Order allows for outdoor dining across the state, he has allowed each County Executive to make the final decision for his/her County. As of yet, County Executive Pitman has not made that decision and we are awaiting word. For now, we […]
Governor Hogan to allow outdoor dining, additional activities to complete Stage One
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that due to successful Stage One re-openings across the state and improvements in key data and metrics, the State of Maryland can now safely move forward with the completion of Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which includes the resumption of outdoor dining and outdoor activities such […]
LIVE: Governor Hogan moves Maryland toward Stage 2 on his Roadmap to Recovery
Today at 5:00pm, Governor Larry Hogan briefed the State of Maryland with an update and the steps the State is taking to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to get the economy started. Currently there are 48,423 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 Virus in Maryland including 3,448 in Anne Arundel County. 2,270 […]
New testing site at Six Flags America– no doctor’s order or appointment needed
Continuing a series of major COVID-19 testing expansions across the State of Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan today announced a new free testing site at Six Flags America on Friday, May 29. “There are now more COVID-19 testing options for Maryland residents than ever,” said Governor Hogan. “Using our expanded capacity and supplies, we continue to […]
