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City of Annapolis forges new internship program with Annapolis High School
The City of Annapolis has launched a six-week pilot, One Annapolis “Young Agents of Change,” internship program. Nine students from Annapolis High began their internships with a day of training on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Conrad Buchheister is an Annapolis High School Honors Social Studies teacher who partnered to implement the program for the City […]
Anne Arundel County re-instates park fees for weekends
Today, the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks and County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that the county will re-instate park fees for weekends while continuing to waive entrance fees during weekdays for the remainder of the summer. All regional park entrance fees were waived on March 16, 2020, to give county residents a […]
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County announces re-opening of Annapolis Visitors Center
Area residents and visitors in search of information about Annapolis and Anne Arundel County can count on personalized service from trained volunteers at the 26 West Street Visitors Center once again when Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) does a soft reopening of the center on Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. VAAAC Acting […]
Maryland Hall beginning to re-open
Maryland Hall has begun a gradual reopening process and welcomed students back through their doors last week. During this initial stage of the reopening, only registered students or those with an appointment are admitted inside Maryland Hall. Students and visitors are buzzed into the building; there is no open access. Information to Know: The Cafe […]
Annual 911 Heroes Run scheduled for September 20th in Annapolis
The 2020 Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Participants can register at: 911heroesrun.org/Annapolis “This year’s Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run will have a different look and feel from previous years,” said Race Director Natanya Levioff. “Our goal is to carefully move forward with the […]
Arundel Olympic Swim Center reopening today after employees displayed COVID symptoms
Over the weekend, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health determined that two staff members at the Arundel Olympic Swim Center in Annapolis, Maryland, had symptoms concerning COVID-19. In coordination with the County Department of Recreation and Parks, out of an abundance of caution, the pool was closed Sunday for cleaning and to identify any potential exposures. […]
Annapolis fees add 60% onto cost of tree removal for Eastport homeowner
Remember that saying “no good deed goes unpunished”? An Eastport homeowner learned that lesson when he decided to follow the rules and apply for a permit to remove a tree that was threatening his house. A City of Annapolis resident was concerned about a large split trunk tree on his heavily wooded lot and the […]
MD Health Connection extends enrollment period once again. New deadline-July 15
The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange has announced that it has extended the deadline of its Coronavirus Emergency Special Enrollment Period so that uninsured residents will have until July 15 to enroll in health coverage through Maryland Health Connection, the state’s health insurance marketplace. The deadline extension comes as more than 43,000 residents have received coverage […]
29-year old man identified as Annapolis’ 4th homicide of the year
The Annapolis Police Department is looking for suspect(s) in connection with a fatal shooting yesterday afternoon that claimed the life of a 29-year old man. On July 11th at approximately 3:57 p.m. officers from the Annapolis Police Department responded to the 1100 block of Primrose Court for a report of a shooting. Once on scene, they […]
Annapolis Police investigating mid-day shooting on Primrose Court near Truxtun Park
The Annapolis Police are investigating a shooting that left a victim injured at the Landing at Spa Creek Condominiums across the street from the Truxtun Park swimming pool. Shortly after 4:00pm on Saturday, July 11, 2020, the Annapolis Police Department was dispatched to the 1100 block of Primrose Court for a shooting. While information is […]
Liquified Creative transforms DC’s BBQ Battle into a virtual experience
Annapolis-based advertising agency Liquified Creative, in partnership with Giant Foods, recently transformed Washington, DC food and music festival, The Giant National Capital BBQ Battle, into a virtual experience. Developed in response to the global health crisis and strict social distancing restrictions, event organizers made the decision to move the event to an entirely virtual format […]
Group petitions Mayor Buckley to hold election to replace outgoing Ward 5 Alderman
The Annapolis Coalition of Black Progressives is petitioning Annapolis City Mayor Gavin Buckley to hold a special election to fill the vacated seat of alderman Marc Rodriguez. The group is circulating a petition to demand that the Mayor hold a special election for the replacement of Alderman Marc Rodriguez who initially resigned in March 2020 […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Watermark | Annapolis Tours (Encore Presentation)
You know who they are. Their boats dote the harbors of Baltimore and Annapolis and their guides dress in period garb while immersing visitors (and locals) in the history of colonial America. Watermark Journey is the more formal name for Watermark Cruises and Annapolis Tours and this week we speak with Debbie Gosselin who is […]
Paul Reed Smith and Maryland Hall take Music School for Aspiring Musicians virtual for 2020
This Summer, Maryland Hall and Paul Reed Smith present the “2nd Annual Music School for Aspiring Musicians” virtually this year. The school’s teachers are top professional musicians to include renowned guitar maker Paul Reed Smith, legendary drummer Dennis Chambers, YouTube guitar teaching experts Tim Pierce and Tyler Larson, Session Directors, Gary Grainger (groove & bass) […]
11 things to experience this summer in and around Annapolis
Looking for things to do in the great outdoors this summer? Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has compiled a handy list designed to help make it easy for you to enjoy the simple pleasures of fun in the sun. For the health and safety of all, visitors are asked to wear a mask and practice […]
John, my boy. Come on up here. Man the Woodwind for a while.
“Rule #1… “Never leave a fellow crasher behind!” Get your friends and celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Wedding Crashers aboard the sailboat that was used in the movie. With zoned seating, it can be done in a safe, fun, and entertaining manner all while enjoying memories of this classic movie! Starting on July 15 (which marks […]
Police suspect a connection between public indecency and PCP in Maryland City area
Over the past several weeks we have experienced an increase in reports of indecent exposure in Laurel along the 198 corridor adjacent to the Russett community. Community members have reported seeing unclothed individuals, and individuals exhibiting unusually aggressive, anxious and perceived delusional behaviors. Also, over the past several weeks, Western District detectives have received complaints about illegal […]
#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. […]
$667,300 granted to local non-profits by Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced Community Support Grant Program awards, totaling nearly $670,000 in funding, were made to 26 nonprofit organizations for Fiscal Year 2021. Funds were granted to organizations to further the county’s key human service priorities, including providing services to underserved populations, addressing the health and well-being of communities, and/or promoting […]
Pittman announces new programs and policies to fight COVID-19 including revised mask order, enforcement
Today, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced two new initiatives designed to protect county residents from the resurgent COVID-19 coronavirus and address the economic hardships the virus is creating. The first initiative, Keep Anne Arundel Open, includes three actions that aim to prevent a new surge of COVID-19 cases and avert any reversal of […]
Leadership Anne Arundel names new Board members and Officers
Leadership Anne Arundel has announced several new Board members who began their terms on July 1, 2020. Leadership Anne Arundel was founded in 1993 and is the premier leadership training and networking institute in Anne Arundel County. The new Board members and Officers are below: Christina Majernik – ELS06 – is EVP at Domain5, a […]
Governor Hogan issues directives to Board of Elections on November’s election
With 118 days until the November general election, and given the State Board of Elections’ (SBE) failure to provide a recommendation on how to conduct the election, Governor Larry Hogan today directed the Board to follow existing state law and conduct the election with enhanced voting options in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: Every early […]
