NEWS
Maryland Hall announced three new artists-in-residence
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is excited to announce three new Artists-In-Residence: H.C. Porter, Sigrid Trumpy and Elaine Weiner-Reed. Meet the new Artists-In-Residence (AIRs) at their Holiday Open Studio, hosted together with seasoned Maryland Hall AIRs Elizabeth Kendall and Patrice Drago, on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 6-8 pm. The Holiday Open Studio will […]
Governor Hogan to be Grand Marshal for Military Bowl Parade
The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO, announced today that Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will be the Grand Marshal of the Military Bowl Parade on Monday, Dec. 31. Led by the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the parade begins downtown at City Dock at 9 a.m. The route proceeds up historic Main Street before […]
5 abdominal pain situations you should never ignore
Abdominal Pain: Two words that don’t always point toward a straightforward diagnosis. It could be gas pain, strep throat, appendicitis—or something else. This range of causes makes it difficult to provide simple advice, especially since each child is different and the pain often disappears on its own. That’s why I’ve avoided the minefield of writing […]
Daily News Brief | December 14, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. And make sure you know all the ways to connect with us—> bit.ly/EOAConnect Today…An Eastport man was threatened by another man with two knives in his own driveway. Authorities are […]
Gina Stewart tapped to head BWI Business Partnership
The BWI Business Partnership’s Board of Directors announces that Ms. Gina Stewart has been appointed as the Partnership’s new Executive Director, effective December 5, 2018. Stewart will take over as Executive Director from COL Ret. Edward Rothstein, who was serving as Interim Director. The selection was made after an extensive regional search and selection process […]
11th Annual Santa Speedo Run – THIS SATURDAY– REGISTER NOW
The Eleventh Annual Santa Speedo Run and Toy Drive will be held Saturday, December 15th, beginning and ending atO’Brien’s Steak House on Main Street in Annapolis. This event has become a holiday tradition in Annapolis. Last year, nice weather drew more than 500 runners who were brave enough to bare it (almost) all! The one mile […]
New York man busted in Anne Arundel with $31K of contraband cigarettes
Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced that agents from his Field Enforcement Division (FED) arrested a New York man who has been charged in Maryland as a result of a traffic violation in which contraband cigarettes were discovered. “Thanks to the keen police work by Anne Arundel County police and my FED agents, a tax cheat […]
Knife wielding man attempts robbery in Eastport
Last night (December 12) at 7pm, Annapolis Police responded to the 1300 block of McKinley Street in theEastport section of Annapolis for the report of an attempted armed robbery. The adult male victim reported that he walked out to his driveway and a male suspect wearing dark colored clothing jumped out from behind his parked […]
Two new bass players join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra welcomes its newest members after holding bass auditions on November 28. Paul Nemeth was selected for Principal Bass, and Patrick Raynard was chosen for Section Bass. Music Director José-Luis Novo and a committee of existing orchestra members conducted “blind auditions,” as is customary with professional orchestras. Musicians perform from behind a […]
Daily News Brief | December 13, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. And make sure you know all the ways to connect with us—> bit.ly/EOAConnect Today… WR Chance Jewelers and the Annapolis Running Shop are closing on Main Street. Hogan taps Steve […]
Anne Harrington joins Board of Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) is pleased to announce that Anne Harrington was elected to serve on its Board of Directors. Harrington grew up on the Eastern Shore, enjoying maritime heritage and activities on and around the Bay since she was a small child. She lived in Washington, D.C., working in sales and […]
Hogan appoints former County Executive Steve Schuh as Executive Director of Opioid Operational Command Center
Governor Larry Hogan today announced his appointment of former Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh as executive director of Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC). Schuh will serve as the state’s principal coordinator in the fight against the opioid crisis, replacing Clay Stamp, who will return to Talbot County as the assistant county manager and […]
Anne Arundel County named Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community
Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis with a joint Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award, joining 464 visionary communities from across the country. With the announcement of 61 new and renewing BFCs today, the two jurisdictions join a leading group of communities in every state that […]
“Who’s Your Hero?” Let us know and you could be a big part of the Military Bowl! #BudHeroes
The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, and Katcef Brothers, Inc., are excited to announce they are teaming up again for the Budweiser Who’s Your Hero?campaign. The promotion, which invites the public to share stories about the everyday heroes in their lives, kicks off on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11 […]
Daily News Brief | December 12, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. And make sure you know all the ways to connect with us—> bit.ly/EOAConnect Today… The staff of the Capital-Gazette were names one of the Persons of the Year by TIME […]
UPDATED: THREE longtime Main Street businesses to shutter after the holidays
UPDATE: We just learned of a third business that will be closing. Brown Eyed Girl — A Funky Boutique. Please see the notice below. We have updated this article accordingly. Three longtime fixtures on Main Street in Annapolis will be dark in 2019. Eye On Annapolis has learned that the Annapolis Running Shop (10 years), […]
Jewelry Designer Jade Trau to visit Zachary’s Jewelers during Midnight Madness
Zachary’s Jewelers is excited to welcome Forevermark designer Jade Trau to their Annapolis store on December 13th during the Downtown Annapolis Partnership’s Midnight Madness event! Customers and friends are encouraged to come meet the designer and explore her classic yet contemporary diamond jewelry. As a fifth-generation diamantaire with her own luxury jewelry company, Jade’s Forevermark […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 214 (Central Ave) sinkhole repair begins tomorrow through end of the month
Tomorrow, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will perform emergency road work on MD 214 (Central Avenue) at MD 468 (Muddy Creek Road) to repair a sinkhole in Anne Arundel County. Motorists will be guided through the work zone using a flagging operation between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. until the […]
REAL ID Compliance is no joke, check your Maryland license or ID card now
In the wake of 911, the Federal Government established the REAL ID Act which made it a priority that individual states verify the identity of their residents. Since most people will drive or have a state issued ID card, the logical vehicle to implement this is through the Motor Vehicle Administration. Your existing license may […]
The Cottages at Queenstown: A little known oasis on on the Chester River
About three months ago, I got wind of a new place to stay on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Three private cottages, right on the Chester River. Intrigued, my girlfriend and I finally found time to get away from Annapolis for a short overnight jaunt to the other side of the Chesapeake Bay for a night at […]
Annapolis Public Information Officer leaving City
Mayor Gavin Buckley today announced that Communications Officer Susan O’Brien will leave city service on January 4, 2019. O’Brien has served as the city’s spokesperson, as well as managing the City of Annapolis TV station, speech writing, social media, and other communication tasks since the beginning of the Buckley administration one year ago. “Susan was […]
ASO to present “A Winter’s Heart Celtic Music Celebration” with Cathie Ryan this Friday
Irish-American vocalist Cathie Ryan joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra this season for their Holiday Pops concert, “A Winter’s Heart Celtic Music Celebration” on December 14, 2018. Led by Music Director José-Luis Novo, the Symphony, Cathie, and her two-piece band will share the stage at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts for an evening of traditional […]
