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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Zeskind’s Hardware & Millwork (Encore Presentation)
They may be new to Arnold, but Zeskind’s Hardware & Millwork has been a name in the area for nearly 100 years! Today, we speak with Rick Miller who is the third generation to own the company that started as a small hardware store in Baltimore. Today, they still have that same store (where you […]
BONUS PODCAST: SuperBowl, SOUP-ER Bowl, Shamrock Strolls, Seltzers, and Art!
In this month’s pocast with the beer gurus at Katcef Brothers we take a stab at easing your winter blahs! As the winter doldrums set in, you can always count on Katcef Brothers and Budweiser to pick things up. Today, we talk about the SuperBowl (I predict Saints and Chiefs), the SOUP-ER Bowl to benefit the […]
Winter is coming, stock up on chicken at the next Baysox truckload sale
The Bowie Baysox have a truckload of great Mountaire Farms Chicken on the way and it’s on sale! Stock up for the winter with this amazing community sale! Get some chicken for your freezer or make a purchase to donate to the Capital Area Food Bank or the Anne Arundel County Food Bank or the […]
Annapolitan is behind the raging success of Flying Dog’s Orange Crush brew
To kick off the brewery’s 2021 offerings, Flying Dog has announced the return of two extremely popular Brewhouse Rarity releases – Orange Crush and Cookies and Cream. These two employee-driven creations have been officially welcomed into Flying Dog’s annual lineup, now as seasonal releases with new names and new packaging, complete with Ralph Steadman artwork. […]
Crosby adds to their social media team
Crosby Marketing Communications has announced the addition of Andrea Jabson and Kerrigan Stern to its growing social media team. Both focus on social content creation and management for Military OneSource, the Department of Defense’s flagship digital services platform that supports service members and their families across the globe. Jabson joins Crosby from PenFed Credit Union, […]
Severna Park’s Big Bean Coffee House to open new location on Bestgate Road in Annapolis
Today, The Big Bean Coffee House, a popular local coffee shop and long-time community staple in Severna Park, announced it will expand its footprint within Anne Arundel County and open its second-ever location in Annapolis this Spring. The Big Bean’s second location, at 888 Bestgate Rd, will feature the same locally renowned drink menu as […]
Kokopelli on Main Street to permanently close at end of February, online to continue
Kokopelli, the long-time, quirky, primarily women’s fashion store on Main Street in Annapolis has announced that they will be closing their doors at the end of February; however, they will retain an online presence. In an email sent to customers, they did not specify any particular reason for the closure. The store is presently holding […]
Franchot offers some temporary relief on tax payments
Comptroller Peter Franchot has announced that his agency has extended filing and payment deadlines for certain Maryland business taxes and quarterly estimated income tax returns and payments that would be due in January, February and March 2021 until April 15, 2021. The action is similar to an extension granted last year to businesses during the […]
Crosby promotes three
Crosby Marketing Communications recently announced that Kate Thomas has been promoted to Digital Design Supervisor, Donald Ritchey to Director of IT Services, and Alexx Weincek to Senior Multimedia Designer. As Digital Design Supervisor, Thomas develops and oversees the creation of cutting-edge user experiences across digital channels. For 15 years, she has been creating digital campaigns […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Rotary Club of Parole (Encore Presentation)
Today, we peel back the veil on the Rotary! What IS a Rotary Club? And more specifically, what about the Rotary Club of Parole! I knew they parked cars at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. I also knew about BIG. But I did not know the sheer reach of this Annapolis organization on a global […]
