Businesses
Kris Valerio Shock named as President and CEO for Leadership Anne Arundel
Kris Valerio Shock, an experienced business development and organizational leader, has been named President & CEO of Leadership Anne Arundel. “As we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Leadership Anne Arundel, we are thrilled to have someone as passionate and knowledgeable about value driven member engagement as Kris Shock sign on to lead the organization into […]
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi to participate in worldwide celebration on April 27th
Over the past two decades, a special celebration of tai chi and qigong has quietly grown across the planet. Each year, on the “last Saturday of April,” in hundreds of cities in over 80 nations… World Tai Chi & Qigong Day events have been held in every time zone around the world. Starting at 10:00 […]
Premier Planning Group’s Day of Giving to pay a year’s of housing for two families
Two Maryland families facing dire financial circumstances received 12-months of housing payments during this afternoon’s ceremony of Annapolis based Premier Planning Group’s “Day of Giving”. To provide these gifts, Premier Planning Group partnered with clients, as well as the Gradient Gives Back Foundation, a nonprofit that devotes its resources to assisting families in need. “These […]
Critically acclaimed Irish storyteller to tell Irish tales at Galway Bay on April 25th
Critically acclaimed author and storyteller David McDonnell will tell some Irish tales at the Galway Bay Irish Pub in Annapolis on April 25th. McDonnell will share some his favorite Irish stories, guaranteed to entertain the Irish and the Irish-at-heart. He’ll also speak a wee bit about the history of storytelling and what led to his […]
Capital SUP forges new partnership (and home) with Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park
As the 2018 season came to a close last fall, Capital SUP was looking for a new home. Their longtime home at the South Annapolis Yacht Center on Spa Creek had been sold and is in the process of being developed. During their first 5 years, Capital SUP transformed a decrepit building from 1908, into […]
Blackwall Barn and Lodge wants to give one lucky couple a free $20K wedding
One 60-second video could win a lucky couple the wedding of their dreams, courtesy of Blackwall Barn and Lodge and partners. Now through April 30, Blackwall Barn and Lodge is accepting entries for a dream wedding giveaway that includes food, flowers, cake, entertainment, photography, videography and venue for a total value of $20,000. To enter, […]
Hospice 40th Anniversary Gala raises $650K
Hospice of the Chesapeake recently celebrated four decades of history with its 40th Anniversary Gala, a stellar event that first and foremost celebrated the many volunteers, professionals, donors and families who have shared the path in the four-decade journey of one of the nation’s first hospice organizations. The gala held March 16 at the Live! […]
Ashley Raymond, COO for What’s Up?, named a Top Woman in Media by Folio
What’s Up? Media Chief Operating Officer Ashley Raymond received a national award from Folio, a New York-based magazine and digital publishing association. Folio named the Crownsville resident one of its 2019 Top Women in Media in the Up and Comers category, a designation given to women who are making a mark at early stages of […]
Party Plus Tents + Events celebrating 25 years
Party Plus Tents + Events, has been manifesting magic for brides, businesses, festivals and event planners for 25 years. It takes more than tented dreams and twinkle lights to create events that push the imagination and fulfill visions for exacting clients. Twenty-five years of growth and success takes a particular kind of care, and attention […]
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club unveils waterfront property
Ideally situated on the coast of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club – known as the region’s premier venue for extraordinary waterfront weddings, special events and corporate functions – has unveiled the completion of the “new” Garden Rooftop. The original Garden Rooftop opened in 2006, creating an exquisite outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktail […]
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee coming to Annapolis City Dock
Yesterday, Bitty, Beau, and their mom, Amy Wright, founder of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee had this to say about Annapolis on their Facebook Page. Bitty & Beau’s Coffee was founded to provide job opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is expected to employ 20 at their newest location on City Dock in […]
Brendan Sailing Program receives grants totaling $25K
The Brendan Sailing Program has been generously awarded $25,000 in new grant funding from two local Annapolis area organizations: The Kathryn and Jerry Wood Foundation and The Brick Companies Foundation. The grants will allow the Brendan Sailing Program to continue its mission to build pathways for self-confidence and personal growth in children with learning differences […]
Adopt a dog or cat this week and the fees will be picked up by Severn Bank
Severn Bank believes that every animal deserves a forever home. And once again, they are putting their money where their mouth is by paying for ALL adoption fees at the SPCA of Anne Arundel County this week. Yes, as long as you otherwise qualify to adopt, you can do it at no cost to […]
Weekends in April are Educator Appreciation Days at Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, Inc., the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the return of Educator Appreciation Days that will take place every Saturday and Sunday in April to celebrate pre-K-12 public, private and homeschool teachers and administrators. All Barnes & Noble stores nationwide and BN.com will feature special discounts* just for educators including 25% off […]
AAMC earns award for opioid exposed infants and families
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has achieved the “Center of Excellence in Education and Training” designation from the Maryland Patient Safety Center and Vermont Oxford Network (VON) for completing universal training for care of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). NAS is drug withdrawal syndrome experienced by infants exposed to opioids while in utero. Infants born with […]
Chicks on the Loose at Homestead Gardens this weekend
Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced poultry farmer, Homestead Gardens Farm & Pet department has everything you need to raise your own family flock. Chicks on the Loose! Learn the ins & outs of raising backyard chickens, from space and time requirements to the supplies you’ll need, and how to raise a healthy flock, […]
BENETEAU’s Oceanis 46.1 makes debut at Annapolis Yacht Sales
BENETEAU America and Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) unveiled the first Oceanis 46.1 sailboat built in the United States at the AYS Spring Sailboat Open House on March 23, 2019. “We’ve been fortunate to see the Oceanis 46.1 quickly become one of our most popular sailboats ever, and I’m proud to announce that we are now […]
Chad Phillips joins Liquified Creative as Senior Web Developer
Annapolis-based boutique advertising agency started off the new year with the addition of a new Senior Web Developer, Chad Phillips. Chad joins Liquified Creative from the local web design agency community with over 15 years of experience. His journey in web development began at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he earned both a […]
New restaurant moves into Crofton featuring poutine! Ashling Kitchen and Bar
Maryland natives Elise Letavish and Saeed Ashrafzadeh, owners of Ashling Market and Catering, are pleased to announce the opening of their first restaurant venture, Ashling Kitchen and Bar. Located at 1286 Route 3 South, Crofton, MD 21114 in the Route 3 Plaza, the grand opening is set for April 2, 2019 at 11:00 am. This […]
Watermark graduates four new tour guides
Annapolis Tours by Watermark® is proud to announce the graduation of the 2019 Class of its walking tour guide force. Four individuals celebrated the completion of Watermark’s ten-week winter training program with a proper tea at The Chase-Lloyd House. Donna Usewick, David Conrad, Montell Brogdon, and Rich Hansen attended numerous seminars led by historians such […]
Schooner Woodwind has an April full of fun
Hard to believe but another sailing season is here and the opening weekend for the Schooner Woodwind is upon us! Visitor or local, we can’t recommend the Woodwind highly enough. Even the salty sailor needs to sit back and let someone else man the helm every now and then. And there is not a better […]
Frontier Airlines begins service from BWI to Denver
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has welcomed the start of service from Frontier Airlines, a new carrier for the airport. Frontier began flights today between BWI Marshall and Denver, Colorado. The airline will add service between BWI Marshall and Orlando, Florida starting on April 11, 2019. “We are pleased to welcome Frontier Airlines, which offers […]
