LIFE IN THE AREA
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 […]
Katcef Brothers smashes goal and produces 7,245 PPE masks for community
As the COVID-19 pandemic reared it’s head in our area, Katcef Brothers, the region’s largest Budweiser distributor, launched an initiative to give back to the community which is a hallmark of the nearly 90 year old Annapolis based company. Katcef Brothers bought equipment for their employees to sew masks for PPE, with the aim of […]
First Sunday Arts Festivals for June will be virtual
Usually, summers are filled with a wide range of festivals every weekend. These events provide jobs to local and regional artists, crafters, musicians, food purveyors, and a wide range of support staff. All of the festivals in the region canceled their spring festivals and as summer starts festivals are continuing to be canceled or postponed while […]
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 […]
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. […]
Navy and Notre Dame pull out of Ireland for iconic match-up, Annapolis to host game
Following extensive consultation with the Irish government, medical authorities and the leadership teams at Navy and Notre Dame, the Aer Lingus Classic football game scheduled for August 29 will not be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. It is the intention of both Navy and Notre Dame to open the 2020 college football season with the […]
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 […]
Dinner Under The Stars returns this Wednesday evening
Starting Wednesday, June 3rd (and continuing on Wednesdays through Sept 16) restaurants on West Street under the backdrop of St. Anne’s Church will be bringing back Annapolis’ favorite evening of al fresco dining, Dinner Under the Stars, in historic downtown Annapolis for its fifth season. They will be closing the first block of West Street […]
#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. […]
7th Annual Lifeline 100 set for October 4th
Dust off that bike and ride! join Anne Arundel County Executive, Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel Department of Recreation & Parks, Anne Arundel County Police and Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County (BikeAAA) on October 4, 2020 for the seventh annual Lifeline 100 Community Bicycle Event! This year will mark the 7th Anniversary of […]
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 […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Main & Market | Catering | Cafe | Bakery (Encore Presentation)
Main & Market Catering | Cafe | Bakery is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Annapolis. But they are so much more. Catering for weddings, holidays, private parties, and corporate events is the largest part of the business; but the Cafe and bakery also shine. We talked to the VP Evie Turner about the […]
Arundel High School Senior wins Crosby’s Marketing & Media Studies Scholarship
Kirsten Nichols, an Arundel High School senior, has received the Crosby Marketing & Media Studies Scholarship. The $5,000 award is given each year through Scholarships for Scholars to a high school senior who has displayed the attributes and academic rigor necessary to excel in the fields of marketing or media. Nichols will be attending the University […]
Anne Arundel County CASA announces date for 20th annual golf tournament
Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc. (AACCASA) has announced the 20th Annual Tee Up for a Child Golf Tournament, to be held at the Crofton Country Club in Crofton. Due to COVID-19, the revised date of the event is Monday, July 13, 2020. Registration begins at 8 am with a Shotgun Start at 9 am, and […]
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 […]
May is Maryland Podcast Month, will you tune in?
Go on. Listen to a podcast this month. Listen to several! Founded in 2018, Maryland Podcast Month brings together podcasts of all stripes together to cross-collaborate and cross-promote in order to create more opportunities for podcasts to get new listeners. Maryland Podcast Month is non-partisan and non-ideological and consists of all sorts of locally produced […]
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 […]
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 […]
Annapolis Boat Shows set to launch on schedule in October
The iconic maritime events that have become Annapolis institutions over the past half century are slated to return to City Dock this October. The United States Powerboat Show will run Thursday through Sunday, October 1 – 4 and the United States Sailboat Show will run the following weekend, October 8 – 12, Thursday through Monday, […]
Aah Coffee in Eastport closing permanently
Ahh Coffee, the favorite Eastport coffee shop has closed permanently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They made the announcement on their Facebook Page on Monday afternoon. Ahh Coffee was a staple in Eastport since December 2005 and played host to countless art exhibitions and community gatherings. During the 2017 election, many of our […]
The Mitchell Gallery goes virtual
The Mitchell Gallery announces opportunities for virtual views and exploration of the current exhibition, “American Indian Art from the Fenimore Art Museum: The Thaw Collection.” One can enjoy both “Armchair Virtual Tours” with digital presentations and Zoom virtual tours with Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg. The exhibition features 44 pieces of American Indian art spanning nearly […]
