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 […]

Today marks the grand opening of Reminiscent Luxe Candle Lounge.  What’s a candle lounge you ask?  Well we did too so we sat down with Ashley Scales to find out. […]

Just in time for the holidays, Stardust Deluxe has opened up at the Annapolis Town Center. If you are a woman between 30 and 80 with a flair for vintage, […]

Times are changing. Forty years ago, someone with a developmental or mental disability was a candidate for institutionalized care. Today…not so much. And locally we can thank The Arc – […]

Who opens a new business in the midst of a global pandemic?  Apparently, Tim Coe and his wife Clare do! After spending a long-time in commercial insurance and commuting to […]

WARNING: F-Bombs Ahead. NSFW (or little kids) You’ve been warned!  Another disclaimer–Monica and I are friends and this was one of the most comfortable and fun ones of these local […]

Just celebrating 5 years in Annapolis, Mission Escape Rooms has not looked back once.  Now with three locations (Annapolis, Gambrills, Arundel Mills), owner and serial entrepreneur Jason Cherry is not […]

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

Most people know Annapolis as a sailing town. But, did you know that we are also a flying town? OK, so we do not have our own airport, but we […]

Imagine a typical escape room. Now, imagine an escape island, or an escape asylum. Or maybe something a bit more benign is your speed like helping Santa’s escape from a […]

This LBS was a long time coming. Ambassador* Sara Aiken and I tried to connect in the spring. It took nearly six months, but I am glad we both waited […]

There are many financial planners out there in the world today, but it is important to select the right one for you. This week, we sit down with Margo Cook, […]

Getting in shape is always a struggle. I’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt. But Park Fitness in Severna Park is different. We spoke with Joe and Danny about […]

Scout & Molly’s Boutique is not the place for me to shop personally, but for ladies (and gents with ladies in their lives) this podcast is for you. We hopped […]

Who doesn’t love plants? Exactly and that is just what Pat May said when he started Prōpa here in Annapolis. You may not know the name (just yet) but if […]

We have been highlighting local businesses in this series for nearly three years and it finally dawned on us that we needed to talk to a key player who is […]

If you are an Apple fan (or just curious), this business spotlight is for you. Today we speak with Dana Stibolt who is the owner of MacMedics in Severna Park […]

Today, we looked for an excuse to get a burger at Mother’s Peninsula Grille so we called up Joe Barsin from Citizen Pride to see if he was up for […]

COVID has thrown everyone for a loop and right now, there are many people still looking for work. There are many that are looking to change up their work. There […]

Once upon a time, there was a theater company in Annapolis called the Annapolis Shakespeare Company. But in 2021, they changed things up to better reflect who they had become! […]