Tag: Alexandria

Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show has awesome lineup of boats and (new this year) events
Sailboats are gathering in downtown Annapolis and adding to the excitement of the fifth annual Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, April 22-24, 2016, is a festival-like atmosphere in Susan Campbell Park, with spectacular water views and seating for patrons to relax, listen to live music, win valuable prizes, watch a regatta, and enjoy free food and drink […]

AAACCVB lays out July events in Anne Arundel County
The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau (AAACCVB) wants to make it easy for individuals to enjoy the many exciting events and activities that will be taking place in Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay throughout July 2015. To assist individuals who are making advance plans for business or vacation travel, the AAACCVB […]

Annapolis Community Boating & Summer Sailstice
Annapolis Community Boating invites you and your family to join us for SUMMER SAILSTICE 2015. Everyone is welcome. Summer Sailstice is a worldwide celebration of sailing on the weekend closest to the summer solstice – this year the solstice falls on Saturday, June 20, 2015! – See more at: www.summersailstice.com. On Saturday, June 20, 2015 […]

Parade commemorating Hermione to take place Tuesday morning in Annapolis
On Tuesday, June 16th The Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of Maryland (SR), The Maryland Society of the Cincinnati and The City of Annapolis will Sponsor a parade through downtown Annapolis and a wreath laying ceremony. The event honors General Lafayette and France’s key role in the success of the American […]

Blackwall Hitch opens second location in Alexandria
Blackwall Hitch opened its second location on Monday, June 8th on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria. The restaurant occupies the former Food Court at The Torpedo Factory. The “Walls of Windows” brings the outside in with breathtaking views of the Potomac River from all angles. The restaurant can accommodate 315 seats inside with […]

Meet the new chefs at Blackwall Hitch
Blackwall Hitch, the newest Eastport eatery has recently brought on two new chefs with impressive credentials to insure that the menu is fresh, exciting, and ever changing. Chef Michael Wagner The culinary team at Blackwall Hitch is led by Chef Michael Wagner who comes to Blackwall Hitch with an impressive pedigree. Chef Wagner was professionally trained […]

Osprey joins the Annapolis Maritime Museum
The Annapolis Maritime Museum is proud to announce a new edition to its collection. On display in the exhibit room, a strikingly mounted osprey extends her wings while clutching a fish. Visitors to the museum can now get a close look at a bird that is usually seen only at a distance in the sky […]

Zachary Pope named Executive Chef at Blackwall Hitch
Chef Zachary Pope, of Roundz Catering and Roundz Gourmet Market, has been named Executive Chef at Blackwall Hitch in Annapolis. This move is a return to Pope’s roots as a restaurant chef. He began his career in Washington, DC, fine dining restaurants such as Red Sage, Restaurant Vidalia, Vingage Wine Bistro, and Ortanique among others […]

Hospice of Chesapeake seeks volunteers
Hospice of the Chesapeake has numerous volunteer opportunities available in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties. Volunteers play a vital role on the hospice team by visiting patients, supporting caregivers, serving as counselors at grief retreats, organizing fundraisers or assisting in our offices or helping at our resale shop. Become a hospice volunteer if you […]

Chesapeake Life Center counselors write book on supporting children after suicide loss
Two counselors of the Chesapeake Life Center have written a book titled “Supporting Children After a Suicide Loss: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers.” Authors Sarah Montgomery, Coordinator of Children and Family Programs and Susan Coale, Clinical Specialist in Bereavement, are both licensed clinical social workers at the Chesapeake Life Center who collaborated on the […]

Has Annapolis adopted common core math to calculate parking tickets?
Earlier this week, a reader contacted us about a parking ticket. She admits she was wrong and deserved the ticket. She admits she failed to pay it on time and additional penalties applied. But that is where it gets weird. Seems the City of Annapolis is using some type of Common Core math or voodoo […]

Annapolis will issue citations and fines to Uber drivers beginning Friday
Mayor Michael Pantelides and other members of the Annapolis City Council are requesting that the City Manager Tom Andrews hold Uber responsible for not complying with the City Code. The city’s enforcement actions will be against the drivers, not Uber directly. During Monday’s City Council meeting, City Attorney Mike Leahy said that Uber meets the […]

Blackwall Hitch hits its stride
The newest restaurant in Eastport, Blackwall Hitch, has been open for about 3 months and has really hit its stride. I was invited to a soft opening and thought the food was great and the service was top notch–of course, to a degree you expect that when the owners are hovering around and they are out […]

Regina’s Restaurant to close at end of year
After 32 years in West Annapolis, Regina’s Restaurant is scheduled to close at the end of the year; but owner, Stephanie Regina is actively looking for a new place. The local favorite known for its fabulous brunch, desserts and German food was notified by the building owner that they had other plans for the space […]

HeimLantz announces new hire
The local public accounting and business advisory firm of HeimLantz is pleased to announce that Lydia Samonds has joined the HeimLantz team. “We are excited to have such exceptional talent joining our firm,”said Carter Heim, CPA and President of HeimLantz. “We know that Lydia will be a strong asset to our clients and our team. […]

Blackwall Hitch opens in Eastport
Blackwall Hitch is located where The Rockfish used to stand. Beyond that, there is little comparison. After a nine month renovation, Blackwall Hitch is set to open to the public tomorrow at 11am. The restaurant, on the corner of Sixth and Severn Avenues will feature an “urban chic vibe” with an oyster bar, two large dining […]

Greenstreet Gardens Expands Into Virginia
Greenstreet Gardens is proud to announce the purchase of Applehouse Garden Center in Alexandria, Virginia. This will be Greenstreet Gardens’ second location and first in the Virginia area, located at 1721 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22404. Applehouse Garden Center has been operating in the city of Alexandria just outside of Old Town for 39 […]