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LIFE IN THE AREA
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse gets new “knees” and shines brightly on the Chesapeake Bay
Last year the Thomas Point Shoal Lighhouse was in rough shape and literally in danger of falling down—the beams that held up the structure were so rusted that they needed to be replaced. Fast forward, to today, all but one have been replaced and the remaining one will happen when enough money is raised— about […]
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County plans for virtual Celebration of Philanthropy
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s (CFAAC) Celebration of Philanthropy is going to be a little different this year. In addition to its tradition of honoring five community philanthropists and volunteers, CFAAC has added 15 new categories, creating 20 awards to commemorate the 20th year for CFAAC’s Celebration of Philanthropy. Due to COVID-19-related social […]
TODAY: Tax Free Shopping begins in Maryland
In a year that has been anything but normal, Comptroller Peter Franchot reminds Marylanders that one thing remains the same: Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week begins Sunday, August 9th with big savings for customers, scholarship opportunities for college and trade school students and a catalyst to spur sales for retailers. “This is one of my favorite […]
Public sails now offered on the historic skipjack Wilma Lee
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) is now offering sails on the historic skipjack Wilma Lee. Starting August 8th, 2020 at 3pm at City Dock, the AMM will offer a variety of excursions, including Heritage Tours, Sunset Cruises and Wednesday Night Race Watch Parties. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Gavin Buckley is […]
Paul Reed Smith and Maryland Hall take Music School for Aspiring Musicians virtual for 2020
This Summer, Maryland Hall and Paul Reed Smith present the “2nd Annual Music School for Aspiring Musicians” virtually this year. The school’s teachers are top professional musicians to include renowned guitar maker Paul Reed Smith, legendary drummer Dennis Chambers, YouTube guitar teaching experts Tim Pierce and Tyler Larson, Session Directors, Gary Grainger (groove & bass) […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Annapolis Sailing School (Encore Presentation)
The Annapolis Sailing School is 60 years old and going strong. From humble beginnings in 1959 at the foot of Sixth Street In Eastport to the pristine property at the end of Bembe Beach Road toady, the Annapolis Sailing School has continued to find just the right way to get people on the water! We spoke […]
Smithey Law Group adds Barnett Brooks to employment law team
Smithey Law Group LLC, a law practice focusing exclusively on employment law, announces the appointment of Barnett Q. Brooks as an Of Counsel attorney with the firm, effective August 3, 2020. A native of Maryland, Brooks served as a detective in the Baltimore Police Department before obtaining his law degree from the University of Baltimore […]
VIRTUAL: Annual 911 Heroes Run scheduled for September 20th in Annapolis
UPDATE: THIS RUN IS NOW VIRTUAL! PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS The 2020 Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Participants can register at: 911heroesrun.org/Annapolis “This year’s Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run will have a different look and feel from previous […]
Navy Football: out with Notre Dame; in with Brigham Young
Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk announced today that Navy will play host to BYU on Monday, Sept. 7 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in a game that will be nationally televised by ESPN. Kickoff is set for 8:00 pm. Navy and Notre Dame, who have met every year on the gridiron since 1927, […]
Annapolis man to paddle 240 miles in Chesapeake Bay to benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership
Annapolis native Chris Hopkinson announced that he will attempt an ambitious 240-mile journey from Havre de Grace, MD to Virginia Beach, VA atop a 14-foot paddleboard over the course of just nine days.The Bay Paddle, presented by Flying Dog Brewery, will take place September 18-26, 2020 to raise awareness and funds for the Oyster Recovery […]
Quiet Waters Park celebrates 30 years with unveiling of commemorative poster by local artist Joe Barsin
What was once supposed to be 250 luxury homes overlooking the South River is now celebrating 30 years. Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis opened on Labor Day in 1990. The land was wrestled away from developers in 1987 and many residents felt the land should remain untouched. However, former Anne Arundel County Executive James Lighthizer had […]
‘Songs of Summer’ fundraiser planned by AMFM
Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, Inc (AMFM) is excited to announce the launch of a new fundraiser, “Songs of Summer” (or “SOS”), featuring local musicians performing a variety of summer-themed songs. AMFM is sending out an SOS for donations. After giving away nearly $111,500 in COVID-related claims to over 75 musicians for more than 1,200 […]
Tax Free Shopping begins in Maryland this Sunday!
In a year that has been anything but normal, Comptroller Peter Franchot reminds Marylanders that one thing remains the same: Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week begins Sunday, August 9th with big savings for customers, scholarship opportunities for college and trade school students and a catalyst to spur sales for retailers. “This is one of my favorite […]
Crosby promotes Creative Directors Ron Ordansa and Elise Kolaja to Vice President
Crosby Marketing Communications announced today that Ron Ordansa and Elise Kolaja have been promoted to Vice President, Creative Director. “Ron and Elise are remarkable talents who have made major contributions to Crosby’s continued growth and creative reputation for more than 15 years,” said Raymond Crosby, president and CEO. “Both have a passion for developing ideas that touch […]
State postpones fall and winter sports for high schools until February 2021
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) today announced the postponement of the fall and winter sports seasons until at least February 1, 2021, but will allow student-athletes to engage in practices in the first semester as it formulates a competition schedule for the second semester. Superintendent George Arlotto has asked Coordinator of Athletics […]
Hospice to present “Caring for the Continuum of Life 2020: A Virtual Healthcare Symposium”
Professionals and community members are invited to attend Caring for the Continuum of Life 2020: A Virtual Healthcare Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 24. This is a free, interactive day of on-line learning to increase the understanding of racial disparities in healthcare, as well as the many facets of serious illness, caregiving and loss. Hosted by […]
Comcast NBCUniversal awards scholarships to 9 county students
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced it has awarded approximately $95,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year to 38 Maryland students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship […]
Anne Arundel County: Prepare now for a dicy Tuesday courtesy of Hurricane Isaias
Our area is under a warning for tropical weather. Tropical Storm Isaias’ winds are currently at 70 mph and it is anticipated the storm will intensify to a Category 1 Hurricane today. Forecasters are predicting that we could see tropical force storm winds of over 39 mph with gusts of 60 mph. Of particular concern […]
AAMC ranked as a Top-Five hospital in Maryland by US News and World Report
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has once again ranked among the top hospitals in the region. AAMC delivered steady performance year-over-year, ranking fourth for the second year in a row on U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Hospitals in Maryland. Also for the second year in a row, AAMC was rated as high […]
Did you know these 6 things 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 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 We […]
Annapolis’ new Truxtun Park Pool is now open!
The City of Annapolis cut the ribbon on the new Kenneth R. Dunn municipal pool at Truxtun Park last Monday. The ceremony was virtual with Mayor Gavin Buckley, Alderwoman Sheila Finlayson, City Manager David Jarrell and Recreation and Parks Director Archie Trader introducing the new elements at the pool and announcing the opening day of […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: The Rams Head Group (Encore Presentation)
The Rams Head Group is celebrating 30 years in business (in 2019) and it is hard to believe. We speak with Bill Muehlhauser an Annapolis car salesman who sat in what is known as the “down bar” and decided he wanted to own it. And he did! We discuss the expansion of Rams Head from […]
