OK, this is not your usual business spotlight. When I think of the United States Naval Academy, I had assumed that pretty much all that happens inside the gates was […]

There’s a somewhat new president in town, and we decided to speak with her. Nora Demleitner is the new President of St. John’s College, having just arrived in town in […]

Who is Evelyn?  Well, it’s Brandon’s daughter, but the real story is the food! Evelyn’s Annapolis has quickly become a staple for breakfast and lunch in West Annapolis. Located right […]

There comes a time in every business’s life when they need a little advice. And some of the best advice is to take a look in the back room. While […]

Any loss of life is hard. It is particularly difficult when it happens way too soon. Geoff Ewenson, a professional sailor, passed away from a heart attack at 50 back […]

There are plenty of opportunities for kids to participate in sports. But not too many for adults! Enter Peake Social! Peake Social is the brainchild of Jeremiah Batucan, a long-time […]

The Classic Theatre of Maryland just announced its tenth season, which is chock full of professional entertainment. Shakespeare outdoors at the Gresham Estate, Cabaret Shows every month, each dedicated to […]

For nearly 50 years, Anne Arundel County grows a bit at the end of August for a few months as the Village of Revel Grove comes to life. Yes, we’re […]

Art is alive at Maryland Hall. And the venerable institution has a new leader in Liza Minnelli … er… Jackie Coleman!  Coleman rolled into town back in March from New […]

When a local company has been around for fifteen years, it is time to celebrate!  And that is exactly what Liquified Creative in Eastport is planning to do. We sat […]

Post More, Worry Less. It is the mantra of the Annapolis-based start-up, Daylyy. Let’s face it, most social media is a farce. No one lives THAT perfect of a life. […]

Dr. Bryant Harris was nothing I was expecting when we arranged this meeting. Not only is he young, he has a very different chiropractic practice in TruCentered Chiropractic Care. I […]

What are the chances that two Argentinian women who were strangers,  move to Anne Arundel County and have children who randomly become friends in the same school? Before speaking with […]

When you are injured, it is critical to get back to 100% (whatever that is for you) as soon and as safely as possible. And  Rehab 2 Perform is making […]

We hear about the toll that mental illness takes on our larger community. Thousands die each year as a result of it. Some will say they die in vain; but […]

The need is great!  It is always great! So we hopped over to Rise Up Coffee to chat with the two powerhouses behind the Luminis-Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Blood Donor […]

I learned something new.  There is a thing called hip-hop jewelry, and there is a huge market for it! This week we sit down with Junior, the CEO of Royal […]

When you have an innate love for animals, a large dose of compassion, and a great idea, you graduate school and start Sailor’s Dog Walking & Pet Care. And that […]

Why go to a national brand coffee shop when we have Bean Rush Cafe right here in Annapolis….and Crownsville…and another location that actually surprised me! Today, we speak with Mark […]

We all get old! And we all age differently. For some people, a retirement community is an answer. For others, a continuing care facility is an answer. And still for […]

What does a long-time editor of The Capital do when he takes a buyout and moves on? Well, if you are Rick Hutzell, you jump headfirst into a new venture […]

There are big non-profits in the area that make a little splash. And then there are little ones that make a big splash! And Unity Gardens is one of them! […]

Today I sat down with three members of the Junior League of Annapolis and learned that when a group of women put their heads together and set their sights…great things […]

A new 24/7 fitness option is now available in Annapolis. Sometimes, your gym hours don’t mesh with your hours. So, have a look at Snap Fitness. Snap Fitness is a […]

Did you ever notice the red building with the yellow roof across from what was an Applebee’s at the Annapolis Mall?  Have you ever stopped in?  If not, you are […]

Everyone needs a little help every now and then. Today, we speak with Tex Ellis, with Annapolis-based Changing Patterns Psychotherapy. I had a list of potential topics to discuss when […]

When you are a USNA graduate and a former Marine and you take a life-changing trip to Africa, what do you do? Well if you are Gerardo Martinez, you buy […]

Just over 30-years ago, two local guys started building decks and fences here in Anne Arundel County. At the time, they never dreamt that Fence & Deck Connection would become […]

Sure we all go to the doc for an annual physical. But are we taking proper care of the largest organ in our bodies?  That is where Dr. Molly and […]

With nine different ensembles, the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra is a behemoth in terms of music for area youth! With a gala coming up on March 19th, it made sense […]

First, there was SoHo in New York. Not to be outdone, Washington came up with NoMa. So, what does Annapolis have?  SOFO! Despite the name sounding an awful lot like […]

While October Contracting may not be the oldest contractor in town (yet), they are arguably the ones with the most varied experience. Geremy Chelius is the COO and his wife, […]

The best-hidden gems in Annapolis are on college campuses. We have the Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College and today, we visit the U.S. Naval Academy Museum. Sarah McGlone is […]

For those that know me, I fall short of being the environmentalist I probably need to be. I drive a gas car. I don’t bike as often as I should, […]

Sometimes you are surprised when you do these things. Encore Creativity for Older Adults surprised me in a number of ways; notably about how large they are and how robust […]

  During a career in the Federal government, Shay Cook realized she needed to follow and continue her vision to help others.  And in 2016, she did just that when […]

  Very few of these spotlights uncover a fact that absolutely stuns me; but Michelle Davy, owner of the Davy Dance Academy did just that! No spoilers here, you need […]

Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits was busy while we all were hunkering down last year. They opened a new store on Kent Island and helped three other businesses raise $30,000 […]