Businesses
Schooner Woodwind begins sailing tomorrow
The Schooner Woodwind is sailing again with some changes to safely protect their employees and guests. Starting on June 6, they will offer four sails per day, 7 days a week with up to 6 guests. This is a very limited capacity from the 48 people that normally sail. Tickets are $65 per person. Sailing […]
Homestead Gardens comes through for the West Annapolis Pop Up Pantry
Homestead Gardens has partnered with West Annapolis Pop Up Pantry to help those affected by COVID-19 in our own backyards. Going on now, you will have the opportunity to round up your purchase in either of the Homestead gardens locations (Davidsonville and Severna Park) to help feed hungry families in Annapolis. Once the goal of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SECU of Maryland surpasses $4B in assets
SECU, Maryland’s largest state chartered credit union, announced today it surpassed more than $4 billion in assets, a milestone that is unsurpassed by any other credit union in the state. SECU ranks among the top 60 credit unions nationwide based on total assets. “This is an important milestone that reflects SECU’s continued growth and financial […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Spin Sheet | Prop Talk | Fish Talk | Start Sailing Now (Encore Presentation)
If you are a boater–or even remotely interested in boating in the Chesapeake Bay, some of these names will be familiar– Spin Sheet, Prop Talk, Fish Talk, or Start Sailing Now! No matter how you recreate in the Chesapeake Bay, Mary Ewenson and her crew have you covered. While Spin Sheet is geared toward Sailors, […]
#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. […]
Pittman relaxes retail and personal service restrictions effective June 1
Today, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced new measures the county intends to take to begin the process of opening barber shops, beauty salons and other “non-essential” retail businesses on June 1. The County Executive’s announcement comes after two meetings of his recovery work group, discussions with county health officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, and […]
BONUS PODCAST: A different kind of Memorial Day and some cash back on your adult beverages!!
Today, we continue our monthly series (no set schedule other than monthly) about beer. We have a huge distributor of beer right here in Annapolis–Katcef Brothers Inc. and they have a ton of experts on hand to de-mystify beer for us. Now, full disclosure–I like beer! I like beer a lot! But, I am not […]
CVS to open 17 drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites across Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan and CVS Health today announced 17 new COVID-19 test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across Maryland. The opening of additional test sites across the state will be announced by the end of the month. This announcement comes two days after Governor Hogan signed an emergency order authorizing the state’s nearly […]
Galway Bay, Killarney House, Brian Boru and Pirates Cove all reopened, some with drive-thrus
The four restaurants owned and operated by the Irish Restaurant Company have reopened for drive thru and curbside service after closing for a short period to ensure the safety of staff, conduct a deep cleaning and sanitation of all of their front of house and back of house areas, and implement new technology to assist […]
Maryland published an interactive Recovery Map
Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’ took effect Friday at 5:00 pm, with the state moving from a Stay at Home order to a Safer at Home public health advisory, and gradual re-openings of retail, manufacturing, houses of worship, and some personal services. As the governor announced on Wednesday, Stage One will […]
Light House Bistro keeping busy during COVID-19 pandemic
Light House Bistro may have temporarily closed its doors in March, but this social enterprise developed by The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center has still been hard at work. The mission of this full-service restaurant and catering social enterprise is to change lives one meal at a time by providing training and job opportunities […]
