LIFE IN THE AREA
Annapolis Property Services hits milestone
Annapolis Property Services (APS) has achieved the major milestone of having 500 properties under active management. The company, which was founded in 2003 by owner/operator Peter Cook, is the leading property management company in the Annapolis area and Anne Arundel County. APS specializes in long-term (minimum one-year lease) residential property management of condos, townhouses and […]
South Anne Arundel County gets first public boat ramp
Continuing with his commitment to expand water access in Anne Arundel County, County Executive Steve Schuh recently dedicated the second County-operated, trailered boat ramp at Discovery Village in Shady Side. “Expanding water access is a key priority of my administration,” said Schuh. “The second boat ramp opening in just two years demonstrates undeniable progress in bringing our […]
New Homesense store to open in Annapolis Plaza at former HH Gregg location
Homesense, the newest store from the HomeGoods family of stores will open a new location in Annapolis, MD at Annapolis Plaza on Thursday, September 20. Offering an exciting shopping experience, Homesense carries an expansive selection of high-quality merchandise at great prices – from furniture to decorative accessories. The store offers an array of large-scale furniture, […]
Here it is, your 2019 Bowie Baysox season schedule
The Bowie Baysox released the club’s 2019 schedule this week as the team returns for its 27thseason. The Baysox open the home portion of the 2019 season on Thursday, April 11, against the Harrisburg Senators—Double-A Affiliate of the Washington Nationals—at 6:35 p.m. Bowie opens the season on the road, making a trip to Harrisburg’s FNB […]
Navy lights up offense in 51-21 rout of Lehigh (PHOTOS)
After a tough loss in Hawaii, and a nail-biter last week against Memphis, the Navy football offense found it’s stride yesterday against the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks. After 60 minutes of play, the Midshipmen came out ahead 51-21 and sang second. Navy is now 2-1 for the season with 1-0 on American Athletic Conference play. […]
MD Retailers Assn and Comptroller awards $3500 to winners of Tax Free Week social media contest
The Maryland Retailers Association (MRA) and Comptroller Peter Franchot recently announced the winners of the social media scholarship contest that coincided with Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week. Grant Handley of Elkton was selected for the $2,500 first-place scholarship for his contest entry on Twitter. Handley is attending Cecil College in the fall with plans to transfer to the University of […]
LIVE BLOG: Navy Football Vs Lehigh University | September 15, 2018, 3:30pm
NOTE: This is a live blog and will updated throughout the game. Updates will be at the bottom. There is no need to refresh your browser to see updates. Navy and Lehigh will meet for the 22nd time in school history and for the first time since 1987 when they square off on Saturday afternoon […]
LH-Finance returns as VIP sponsor for Annapolis Boat Shows
Marine Financing specialist, LH-Finance, together with the Annapolis Boat Shows, announced their continued sponsorship of the 2018 Red Carpet VIP Lounge – a VIP Experience available at both the United States Sail and the United States Power Boat Shows. LH-Finance, leaders in the marine finance category and notably known for their innovative VIP PreQualification Program, […]
Vikings to invade Annapolis this weekend
Norwegian Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre (Draken), today announced Annapolis, Maryland as the next stop official stop on its Expedition America: East Coast Tour 2018 presented by Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The tour, which launched in July 2018, will bring the world’s largest operating Viking ship to Annapolis for a stopover from September […]
Mayor Buckley announces two bike events for September 21 and 22
Mayor Buckley & bicycle advocates have announced the following upcoming events for next weekend, September 21 and 22. Friday, September 21 – 8 p.m. Lighted Bike Parade Bicyclists who are interested in decking out their bikes in lights and reflective gear should meet outside of the Knighton Garage, located at 1A Colonial Avenue at West Street on Friday, September 21, […]
Hand-Foot-Mouth Outbreak Causing Neurologic Disease in Kids
The CDC has reported today about a viral outbreak involving 34 children who have developed neurologic complications as a result of enterovirus (EV), a common cause of Hand-Foot-Mouth disease. The outbreak has currently been identified in Colorado only but healthcare providers have been alerted to watch for further spread. The children affected so far have […]
Running out of time for tickets to Twist & Stout on the 29th
On September 29th, Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks will presentTwist & Stout, a fine wine and craft beer festival that also features live music from some of the region’s best bands, food trucks serving innovative cuisine, and local artists and artisans, all set at the picturesque Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland. Produced in partnership with the Maryland Wineries Association, […]
Katcef Brothers to recognize Global Beer Responsible Day on Friday
This Friday, September 14th, Katcef Brothers Inc., the Annapolis-based beer wholesale distributor distributor that provides Anheuser-Busch InBev products to Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Howard Counties in addition to Washington, DC, will join brewers and beer distributors around the world to recognize the ninth annual Global Beer Responsible Day. The annual advocacy day celebrates responsible drinking […]
Library prepares to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) today announced their lineup of free events and activities to mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs September 15-October 15. Events include: I hear you want to be a writer! / ¡Escuché que quieres ser escritor! Thursday, September 13 at 7 pm at the Odenton Library […]
It’s Baaack! 35th Annual Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival
Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival is the largest in the area. A fall family tradition for 35 years, Homestead’s “FallFest” is a celebration of everything that is autumn from the changing foliage, falling leaves and spiced cider to mums, homemade donuts and pumpkin patches. FallFest features a wide array of attractions, demos and entertainment for kids […]
Kris Kristofferson, Dave Mason, Leo Kotke returning to Rams Head On Stage
Rams Head On Stage is a little taste of Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin all rolled up in one! A small, intimate venue where no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage. A small venue that packs a big punch with top national acts 364 days a year. Check out the latest shows […]
AMFM presents “In the Vane of Bob Dylan” at Rams Head On Stage on September 17
For the last show of its fifth “In the Vane of” season, the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, Inc. (AMFM) will present “In the Vane of Bob Dylan” on Monday, September 17, 2018, at Rams Head On Stage. The show highlights Annapolis musicians’ songwriting talents, as each group will perform one song written by Dylan […]
Maritime Museum’s “Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season Party” is on for Saturday!
Things have changed like the weather. And while the Boatyard Beach Bash is cancelled and Hurricane Florence is heading south and Mayer, Kirby, Mayer are already here….. Come out for a Boatyard Beach Bash Lite and support the Museum’s education programs. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Saturday night from 6-9pm at the […]
Annapolis based Liquified Creative wins six Hermes Creative Awards
Liquified Creative, an Annapolis-based marketing & advertising agency specializing in branding, creative design, and digital communications is this year’s honored recipient of six (two Platinum and four Gold) Hermes Creative Awards. The Hermes Creative Awards honor the messengers and creators of traditional and emerging media. This international competition recognizes creative professionals engaged in the concept, […]
Greenberg Gibbons sells majority stake in Annapolis Towne Centre
Greenberg Gibbons announced that it sold its main interest in Annapolis Towne Centre to investment partner PGIM Real Estate. Greenberg Gibbons continues to maintain full ownership of and manage three components within Annapolis Towne Centre: the retail parcel along Riva Road from Pei Wei to Zoe’s Kitchen; the retail parcel along West Street including Mission […]
Registration open for 5th Annual Lifeline 100
Get some exercise and help out a good cause by joining Anne Arundel County Executive, Steve Schuh, Anne Arundel Department of Recreation & Parks, Anne Arundel County Police and Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County (BikeAAA) on October 7, 2018 for the fifth annual Lifeline 100 Century Ride. What began as a way to showcase […]
GUEST COLUMN: Capital Gazette Memorial fundraising gets underway with kick off event
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee, Inc., a nonprofit organization is leading a coalition of community groups, together with the City of Annapolis, to build a Memorial in Annapolis, home of the Capital Gazette and the five slain journalists. The memorial honors the mission of journalism as a watchdog for our communities and an […]
