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LIFE IN THE AREA
It’s National Plan Your Vacation Day, and Visit Annapolis is all in with news re-designs of webites
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) has launched three newly designed websites engineered to make it easier than ever before for individuals to research, plan, and visit the region. In addition to streamlined navigation and a host of new offerings, the enhanced Visit Annapolis, Visit BWI & Beyond, and Annapolis Discovered sites provide members […]
County Executive Pittman should be relaxing restrictions on Friday
Pending a continued downward trend of COVID numbers, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said he will be relaxing some of the more stringent restrictions in place on retail establishments, performance venues, and restaurants this comig Friday at 5:00pm. The County Executive plans to sign another Executive Order tomorrow that will increase retail and interior […]
TOMORROW: Athletes for the Arts to celebrate arts education at Maryland Hall
Athletes for the Arts brings together athletes, artists and students for an inaugural fundraising event to benefit Maryland Hall, the region’s cultural core based in Annapolis, Maryland. On January 27, 2021, an exciting team will share their stories of artistic and athletic success at a TED talk inspired event livestreamed to audiences worldwide from the […]
Famous Fund donates $15K to Illusions: Bar & Theater
On Friday, January 22, 2021, the Famous Fund “made the call” to Spencer Horsman, a second-generation entertainer (magician) and owner / featured performer at Illusions: Bar & Theater located in Baltimore, MD. In his application, Mr. Horsman explained the challenges his business of 13 years has had amid the local and state COVID-19 restrictions. His […]
Famous Fund established by Jimmy’s Famous Seafood ups the goal to save Baltimore restaurants
After raising over $200,000 in four days, Famous Fund founder and Jimmy’s Seafood co-owner John Minadakis, has set a new goal to raise $350,000 for struggling small restaurants in the city of Baltimore. The Baltimore restaurant industry has been hit hard with COVID restrictions since March. In December, the Baltimore mayor banned indoor and outdoor […]
Lidl to open first Annapolis store on February 3
Lidl announced today its newest food market in Annapolis, Maryland, located at 2375 Solomons Island Road, will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, February 3. The store will open at 8 a.m. after a brief ribbon cutting in front of the store at 7:40 a.m. The store will operate from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. […]
Budget time. Pittman to hold town hall tonight
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will host seven online Budget Town Halls over the next month to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Due to the COVID pandemic, the town halls will be conducted by videoconference this year. As with past years, each meeting will focus on an individual County Council district and […]
HAPPENING WEDNESDAY: Athletes for the Arts with Eric Kettani
Most people have a pre-conceived notion that athletes are pretty much singularly focused on their sport. And that notion would be wrong! And Maryland Hall wants to virtually show you why on January 27th! This fundraiser for Maryland Hall will feature an evening of professional athletes and artists as well as some professional athletes that […]
New tech in the age of COVID at BW
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has launched a pilot program using innovative technology to provide social distancing information and assessment for customers at a security checkpoint. The project uses Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology and sophisticated software from partner CrowdVision to monitor, analyze and report on physical distancing at the airport’s B security checkpoint. […]
Crosby adds two to integration management team
Crosby Marketing Communications has expanded its client services team with Michael LaBriola as an Integration Manager and Demetra Zuras as an Associate Integration Manager. As an Integration Manager, LaBriola handles day-to-day management of integrated marketing programs for clients, including DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Prior to […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Smithey Law Group (Encore Presentation)
If you ever have a problem with a boss; or if you are a boss and have a problem with an employee–look no further than West Annapolis and the Smithey Law Group. Today, we speak with Joyce Smithey, a labor and employment law attorney with 20 years experience based in West Annapolis. We talk about […]
Watermark® commemorates Back History Month with Its renowned African American Heritage Tour
In honor of Black History Month, Annapolis Tours by Watermark® is offering its African American Heritage Tour each Saturday afternoon in February. You’ll have the opportunity to trace the journey of African Americans in Annapolis, and explore their impact both nationally and internationally. Developed in partnership with the Kunte Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation and named a […]
Historic Annapolis’ Annapolis by Candelight moved to February (and virtual)
A crisp autumn evening is the perfect time to walk through a historic neighborhood in Annapolis. For the past 29 years, the experience has been made even better when the doors to some of Annapolis’s most beautiful homes were opened and you were welcomed inside. Although the COVID-19 health crisis threatened to end this fall […]
BONUS PODCAST: Athletes for the Arts with Eric Kettani
Most people have a pre-conceived notion that athletes are pretty much singularly focused on their sport. And that notion would be wrong! And Maryland Hall wants to virtually show you why on January 27th! This fundraiser for Maryland Hall will feature an evening of professional athletes and artists as well as some professional athletes that […]
Coalition of local hardware stores lobby Governor to reinstate vaccination tier for employees
A coalition of independent retail hardware stores in Maryland today asked Governor Larry Hogan and Acting Health Department Secretary Dennis R. Schrader to reinstate hardware store employees as “essential” employees who qualify for COVID-19 vaccinations in upcoming Phase 1 C of the state’s rollout plan. Under the Governor’s current plan, Phase 1 C will provide vaccination access to residents […]
Budget time. Pittman schedules series of town halls for public input
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will host seven online Budget Town Halls over the next month to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Due to the COVID pandemic, the town halls will be conducted by videoconference this year. As with past years, each meeting will focus on an individual County Council district and […]
January 27th: Athletes for the Arts to celebrate arts education at Maryland Hall
Athletes for the Arts brings together athletes, artists and students for an inaugural fundraising event to benefit Maryland Hall, the region’s cultural core based in Annapolis, Maryland. On January 27, 2021, an exciting team will share their stories of artistic and athletic success at a TED talk inspired event livestreamed to audiences worldwide from the […]
The 15th Annual SOUPer Bowl is coming … virtually of course!
Since 2007, Heritage Baptist Church has set aside a day to serve bowls of soup in exchange for donations to the Light House Homeless Prevention Center, raising over $34,000 cumulatively. Using the connection between “soup” and the NFL championship game, the donation-only SOUPer Bowl Lunch caught community attention and launched what has become a tradition […]
Summer camp registration is underway at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
Summer camps are a blast at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. Campers in grades kindergarten through 6th grade will get wet and muddy while exploring their Park Campus with wooded trails, secluded coves, and marsh habitats along Back Creek. Come play in the woods and water, discover our maritime heritage, and become environmental stewards. […]
Crosby adds three to digital and technology teams
Crosby Marketing Communications has hired Samantha Borowy, Rob Brulinski and Katy Struse to support its continued growth. Borowy has been hired as a Director, Digital Design, Brulinski as a Senior Multimedia Designer, and Struse as a Senior Technology Project Manager. As a Director, Digital Design, Borowy plays a lead creative and UX/UI design role in […]
Deadline to select online or hybrid learning has been extended through Sunday
The period for families to register choices for their students as they relate to the reopening of schools has been extended through Sunday, January 24, 2021. AACPS is anticipating beginning hybrid learning for as many students as possible no later than March 1. Families need to indicate their choice so that school-based administrators can make […]
Reliable Group acquires Annapolis based Hyatt Commercial
The Reliable Group, a full service commercial real estate firm recently formed under The Reliable Companies, has acquired and restructured Hyatt Commercial, a subsidiary of Severn Bank. Hyatt Commercial, founded by Louis Hyatt in 1961, is a commercial real estate firm based in Anne Arundel County Maryland specializing in leasing, sales, and management of commercial […]
