Local Business Spotlight: Cocoa & Pearl
Imagine grabbing a mooring ball in Annapolis Harbor over the weekend, and when you wake up in the morning, the smell of a fresh croissant or honeybun sets you up […]
Imagine grabbing a mooring ball in Annapolis Harbor over the weekend, and when you wake up in the morning, the smell of a fresh croissant or honeybun sets you up […]
Want a boat? Stressed out about it? Take a ride up to the “Dena” and check out PYY Marine-they’re different. Today, we speak with Mike Hatcher, one of the co-owners […]
This is not the Brooks Brothers I remember at all. In fact, it’s not even a clothing store but one of the newest and most unique restaurants in Annapolis–True Food […]
Things are not as simple as they were in the past. Today’s youth are dealing with a myriad of issues that their parents never imagined. Enter Prosper. Prosper is a […]
Dr. Lane Neidig is back in town! A native of the area, Dr. Neidig (and his wife, who is a pediatrician) have decided that they want to raise their family […]
Growing up on the water in Anne Arundel County, it was only natural that Trevor Hardman would find a way to open a business on the water! Enter Party Boat Annapolis! […]
Amanda Chando is a stickler for details. She is also a maven when it comes to design. So, it is no surprise that she has a relatively new (and fastly […]
Intrinsic. In general terms, it means “essential;” but for Chris Ruggieri, it is the logical name for his marine company. In a most basic sense, Intrinsic is a boat dealer–new […]
Many people ask, “What does Historic Annapolis do?” And many others ask, “Is that the same as the HPC?” Well, the answers to those questions are “a lot” and “no.” […]
Fifteen years ago there was no place to get a legitimate taco in Annapolis. Today, there are plenty of choices, but very few authentic ones. And “authentic” is a word […]
In the old Westerns, they used to say, “There’s a new sheriff in town.” But here in Anne Arundel County, last July, we said, “There’s a new superintendent in town.” […]
Boo! Save that for Halloween. But if you want to peek into Annapolis’s historical and verified paranormal activity, this is for you! Or maybe you’d like to drink where the […]
There are some businesses and organizations that should not exist. And The Blue Ribbon Project is one of them. It’s unfortunate that child abuse, in all forms, is a problem in our […]
Warriors! It’s a perfect word to describe the Annapolis Dragon Boat Club members. Each of them goes into battle against breast cancer and builds relationships along the way in a […]
Feeling off? Tired of that nagging back pain that will not let up? Not seeing a lot of results from your doctor’s suggestions? Maybe pay a visit to Natural Benefits […]
There are so many environmental organizations in our area doing great work. But there are not many where we can all get our hands dirty and actually make a difference. […]
Opera is boooring. Well, that’s what I always thought growing up. But not at Annapolis Opera! Our community is fortunate to have a professional opera company at Maryland Hall; and […]
If you like to get out in the fresh air and exercise, this episode is for you. Today, we ventured across the Bay Bridge to meet with Eric Griffioen with […]
There is a gem in our midst. And if you aren’t aware of it, sit back and listen as we speak with Dr. Dawn Lindsay, President of Anne Arundel Community College. […]
Domestic abuse is an unfortunate reality for far too many people. Many people will flee a bad situation with no real plan for the future beyond surviving. That’s where […]
It has been a fairly well-kept secret in Annapolis for years! Did you know we have an American Alliance of Museums-certified art gallery right here in town? Well, we do, […]
Some organizations make a big splash when they are making a difference in our community. Others are a bit more low-key but create just as large a ripple! Today, we’re […]
While many companies celebrate a decade in business, few can thump their chests after fifty years quite like Crosby Marketing Communications in West Annapolis. Founded in 1973 by Ralph Crosby in a […]
Roman Hardgrave has three kids and an idea. Last fall, his organization, Maryland Curiosity Lab, hosted the Acton Children’s Business Fair in Arnold. Think of it like a Shark Tank for […]
Judy Buddensick started the Frances Marketing Group about six years ago and never looked back. Frances Marketing Group (a nod to her mother) was founded in 2017 to offer small to medium-sized […]
I keep saying that West Annapolis is getting ready to pop and will become the “Georgetown” of Annapolis in a few years. And one of the reasons is Derek “Buck” […]
There are what… like, four major banks in the nation? Crazy! And when you bank with them, you are a number–likely a 15-digit number. One might think that the days […]
Not too far up Route 2 (Or I-97) is a treasure trove of all things art! The Chesapeake Arts Center is a hub of the Anne Arundel County arts community and is […]
I have seen the truck all over town delivering goodies to all my favorite places like Bread & Butter Kitchen, Bean Rush Cafe, Leeward Market, 49 West, The Big Bean, […]
Every time I turn around, it seems like Third Eye Comics and their sister store, Third Eye Games & Hobbies (right next door), are growing. Now with eight stores across the […]
The end of life is not easy….for anyone. Thankfully, we have the Hospice of the Chesapeake. Hospice was a bit of a mystery to me, so we sat down with […]
The Annapolis Town Center has been a flurry of activity over the past year, and one of the most anticipated openings is Life Time. Not billed as a gym but […]
There are characters in Annapolis, and there are characters! Today we speak with a true character–Chef Big Money. If you are a patron of the Anne Arundel Farmers Market on […]
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. And back in 2020 when COVID was ravaging the planet and our frontline workers, an Arnold man had an idea and […]
Consumer law is a vague term. But I recently got into it with Peter Holland, of The Holland Law Firm, to see what it was all about. While it can […]
You know them for the bell ringing outside your local supermarket around the holidays. But to my surprise, The Salvation Army is so much more! Today we sit down with […]
Scout & Molly’s Boutique is one of those rare gems. A true boutique with a constantly changing inventory. What’s there today, will likely not be there tomorrow We hopped over to […]
Lucky Bird Tattoo was born when a guy with a creative bent went to work for a tattoo shop and realized he could do a better job. Today, we speak […]
From drawing a nude in elementary school (based on what was found in a hidden magazine) to co-creating Anne Arundel County’s largest and most technologically capable mural–this is Comacell “Cell […]
Initially, I intended this spotlight to focus on Jefferson (Jeff) Holland’s wildly popular column in The Capital. But it turned into so much more. From the Eastport Oyster Boys and […]