Tag: Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Webinar: Throwing Shade: Heat Islands, Public Health, and Clean Water

John Frenaye | January 22, 2020, 12:00 PM

Cities like Richmond, Norfolk, and Washington, D.C. are full of asphalt parking lots, roads, and brick buildings whose hard, dark surfaces absorb the sun’s heat. With trapped heat and less […]

Schooner Woodwind schedules special sailings for fall season

John Frenaye | July 12, 2015, 11:05 AM | 0 Comments

It seems like it was yesterday when the Schooner Woodwind was starting their season. But now they are looking at wrapping it up in a few short months and have […]

Ginger Cover residents help the Bay with new oysters

EOA Staff | June 25, 2015, 01:22 PM | 0 Comments

Five residents of the Ginger Cove retirement community in Annapolis are participating in the Oyster Restoration Project operated by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. […]

Arnold skipper wins C. Gaither Scott Trophy in Annapolis to Newport Race

EOA Staff | June 11, 2015, 07:55 PM | 0 Comments

New York Yacht Club’s historic Harbour Court provided a picturesque backdrop for the 2015 Annapolis-to-Newport Race Prize-Giving Ceremony. Participating sailors from 71 boats in 10 classes gathered at the Renaissance […]

VisitAnnapolis to launch major tourism initiative

EOA Staff | April 25, 2015, 04:19 PM | 0 Comments

The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau (AAACCVB), Maryland State Senator John Astle, Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh, Annapolis Mayor Mike Pantelides and U.S. Travel Association […]

Phillip’s Crab Deck to open tomorrow

EOA Staff | March 31, 2015, 10:31 AM | 0 Comments

It’s time to grab those bibs and break out the crackers! Starting on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Phillips Crab Deck in Annapolis will be open seven days a week for […]

Homestead Gardens’ Spring Flower Show runs through March 22nd

John Frenaye | March 13, 2015, 05:40 PM | 0 Comments

Homestead Garden’s 2015 Flower and Garden show features vignettes of Maryland’s natural treasures, artfully crafted with thousands of flowers, shrubs and trees. Designed and created by Homestead Garden’s team of […]

Chesapeake Bay Trust announces $1.6M in 2015 grants

EOA Staff | March 09, 2015, 10:57 AM | 0 Comments

The Chesapeake Bay Trust just announced the approval of 83 grants totaling $1,688,175 to enable a wide range of organizations to implement on the-ground restoration and education projects and programs. […]

4th Annual Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival to be held in St. Michaels

EOA Staff | March 07, 2015, 04:15 PM | 0 Comments

Ophiuroidea, located at 609 S. Talbot St. in St Michaels, Maryland, will host the 4th Annual Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival, to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 […]

‘My Maryland’ continues at McBride Gallery through March 10th

EOA Staff | March 06, 2015, 11:46 AM | 0 Comments

“Maryland My Maryland” will be hosted in two Annapolis locations: the Lowe House of Delegates Office Building at 6 Bladen Street (8:30-5:30 M-F) and at McBride Gallery through March 10th. The […]

Homestead Gardens Annual Flower Show

EOA Staff | March 06, 2015, 10:45 AM | 0 Comments

Military Bowl pumps $17 million into local economy

EOA Staff | February 06, 2015, 09:37 AM | 0 Comments

The Virginia Tech Hokies aren’t the only ones who came out on top with the 2014 Military Bowl® presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO. The Annapolis & Anne Arundel […]

Santa Claus brings Christmas greens to Tangier Island

John Frenaye | December 22, 2014, 01:08 PM | 0 Comments

As they have been for over forty years, pilots from the Chesapeake Bay area brought Christmas cheer to the approximately 700 isolated residents of Tangier Island, Virginia on December 13th. Initially scheduled for […]

Get your polar bear plunge on in January

John Frenaye | December 16, 2014, 05:58 PM | 0 Comments

The Maryland State Police (MSP) will host the 19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge and PlungeFest on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Md. More than […]

Pantelides submits candidate for Planning and Zoning Director

EOA Staff | December 10, 2014, 10:22 AM | 0 Comments

Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced his recommendation for the Planning and Zoning Director. He will request confirmation at the December 22nd City Council meeting. Clement (Pete) Gutwald has more than […]

Chesapeake Bay Trust seeks grant and scholarship applicants

EOA Staff | November 22, 2014, 04:36 PM | 0 Comments

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is currently seeking applications and nominations for its 2015 annual scholarship and awards program. Launched in 1998, the Trust’s Annual Awards Program honors students, teachers, individuals, communities […]

That’s a lot of crabs! Rotary announces grants.

EOA Staff | April 07, 2014, 11:17 AM | 0 Comments

The Rotary Club of Annapolis has announced grants totaling $71,200 from the net proceeds of the August 2013 World’s Largest Crab Feast. The club received requests from 72 non-profits for […]

CFAAC Announced Philanthropy Award Recipients

EOA Staff | October 10, 2013, 03:08 PM | 0 Comments

The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2013 philanthropist, corporate, volunteer and foundation awards. This year’s Philanthropists of the Year are […]

Skipjack Rides October 5th

EOA Staff | October 04, 2013, 01:00 PM | 0 Comments

The skipjack H.M. Krentz will be offering sailing cruises at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD on Saturday, October 5 during the 31st annual Mid-Atlantic Small […]

Rosie Parks Set To Be Relaunched At CBMM OysterFest

EOA Staff | September 04, 2013, 11:02 AM | 0 Comments

On Saturday, November 2, the Chesapeake’s oyster will be celebrated at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) OysterFest in St. Michaels, MD. The event features live music by Sweet Leda, […]

2 New Certified Environmental Stewards Named In Annapolis

EOA Staff | August 10, 2013, 11:23 AM | 0 Comments

As part of his Clean and Green City initiative, Mayor Joshua J. Cohen is proud to announce certification of two more Annapolis businesses for their sustainable practices. The newest Environmental […]

Pantelides To Announce Run For Annapolis Mayor

EOA Staff | June 26, 2013, 01:18 PM | 0 Comments

Annapolis native, Mike Pantelides will formally announce his candidacy for Mayor of Annapolis on June 27th. Pantelides says” I am running for Mayor to restore and improve our great city. […]