Tag: philadelphia
USNA’s 13th Company runs Army-Navy game ball to Philadelphia (PHOTOS)
Midshipmen of the 13th Company gathered at 7am this morning, for a motivational kick-off to begin the 128 mile trek from Bancroft Hall to Philadelphia for the 38th running of the Army-Navy game ball. The first relay team of Midshipmen was joined by the Naval Academy’s Superintendent, VADM Walter E. “Ted” Carter and CAPT Robert […]
USNA Commissioning Week: Blue Angels flight demonstration (Photos)
Today at 2pm, the Blue Angels took to the skies over the Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland as part of the Commissioning Week festivities at the United States Naval Academy. Michael Finn was on hand for Eye On Annapolis on the USNA grounds capturing these images! The Naval Academy Superintendent VADM Ted Carter flew in the lead […]
Blackwall Hitch opening 3rd location in Rehoboth
Keeping their connection to water and all things nautical, locally-owned restaurant Blackwall Hitch announced the opening of a third location in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Mid-States Management Group, the Crofton-based parent company of the original Blackwall Hitch concept, will open a new location at 52 Rehoboth Avenue, approximately 2 blocks from the boardwalk, in late May […]
Shamrock Stroll this weekend
If the Shamrock Stroll is something you’ve never heard of, get ready to be in for the crawl of your life. Shamrock Stroll is a day time celebration of St. Patrick’s Day that captivates Annapolis and other cities all over the country every first Saturday of March. This year, they are looking to break into the […]
Navy Football tickets now on sale
Tickets for the 2016 Navy football season are now on sale. Navy will play five games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and will play host to Notre Dame in Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday, Nov. 5. The Mids kick off the season on Sept. 3 against Fordham and will host an opponent from the American Athletic […]
Boo, take a haunted walk with Annapolis Tours
[do action=”fringe”/] Last week, amid the chaos of the US Power Boat Show, my girlfriend and I took in one of Annapolis Tours’ Historic Ghost Walks. Annapolis Tours is run by the folks at Watermark that operate the tour boats, history tours, and the water taxis in Annapolis. But this was not a “make you […]
SPCA of Anne Arundel County celebrating 95 years!
[do action=”fringe”/] On Saturday, September 26th the SPCA will celebrate their 95th birthday with a major milestone celebration. On the SPCA property from 3pm to 5pm, guests can enjoy food, soda, beer, and wine. Of course, no birthday party would be complete without cake, balloons, and a moon bounce which will make all the kids, […]
Local Buddhist center to host class on the Buddha of Compassion
The Gampopa Center will host a Chenrezig: Buddha of Compassion class from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, September 16 through October 21. The center is located at 424 Fourth Street in Annapolis. The class will be led by Lama Phurbu Tashi Rinpoche. Born in Tibet in 1973, he is an accomplished scholar, author […]
Treaty of Paris Center: July 4th special presentation
On Saturday, July 4, the Treaty of Paris Center at the Maryland Inn on Main Street in Annapolis presents “After the Declaration of Independence: Congress on the Run,” featuring a lecture by Mark Croatti at 2:30pm in the Treaty of Paris Restaurant on Congress fleeing Philadelphia for Baltimore, including who was serving in Congress and […]
3rd Military Bowl scheduled for December 28th in Annapolis
The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO, today announced that its 2015 game will kick off on Monday, Dec. 28 at 2:30 p.m. ET at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. It will be televised nationally on ESPN. The game once again will match a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference […]
USNA Class of 2015 Graduation images (Part 2 of 2)
On Friday morning, the United States Naval Academy graduated 1070 midshipmen under a refreshingly cool Friday to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. 790 were commissioned as Navy Ensigns and 264 as Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenants. There were 11 foreign national students graduating from Bangladesh, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Maldives,Mexico, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Tunisia . All images © […]
USNA Class of 2015 Graduation images (Part 1 of 2)
On Friday morning, the United States Naval Academy graduated 1070 midshipmen under a refreshingly cool Friday to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. 790 were commissioned as Navy Ensigns and 264 as Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenants. There were 11 foreign national students graduating from Bangladesh, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Maldives,Mexico, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Tunisia . All images © […]
VP Biden addresses USNA Class of 2015
On Friday morning, the United States Naval Academy graduated 1070 midshipmen under a refreshingly cool Friday to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. 790 were commissioned as Navy Ensigns and 264 as Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenants. There were 11 foreign national students graduating from Bangladesh, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Maldives,Mexico, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Tunisia . Vice President […]
Blue Angels from the water (PHOTOS)
Yesterday, Eye On Annapolis was stationed to capture the Blue Angels from every vantage point. Michael Finn was on the United States Naval Academy yard, Glenn Miller was across the river at a private residence and Mark Dignen was aboard Watermark Cruises’ Harbor Queen in the Annapolis harbor. The Blue Angels dedicated today’s performance to U.S. Naval […]
Blue Angels 2015 from the USNA
Today at 2pm, the Blue Angels took to the skies over the Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland as part of the Commissioning Week festivities at the United States Naval Academy. Michael Finn was on hand for Eye On Annapolis on the USNA grounds capturing these images! The Blue Angels dedicated today’s performance to U.S. Naval Academy […]
USNA announces color company, parade on Thursday
The academy’s annual Color Parade, honoring the fall and spring color companies will be held on Worden Field, Thursday, May 21, at 11 a.m. The parade is free and open to the public, however seating is limited to the families of the Class of 2015. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Walter E. “Ted” Carter, Jr., U.S. […]
Herndon conquered by Javarri Beachum in 1:38.36 (PHOTOS – VIDEO)
Near ninety degree temperatures, a brief storm, fifty pounds of lard, and a 20 foot tall obelisk were no match for the United States Naval Academy class of 2018. Plebe Javarri Beachum from Port St. Joe, Florida was the one to place a midshipman’s cover atop the monument this afternoon. The victory was sealed with a […]
3rd Class Midshipman from USNA reportedly died in Amtrak 188 crash
UPDATE: The USNA has issued a statement: The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to report that a midshipman was named as one of the passengers who lost their life in the AMTRAK train which crashed in north Philadelphia at approximately 9:30 p.m. last night. The midshipman was on leave and enroute to their home of […]
Early registration for Truxtun Youth Triathalon this Sunday
Annapolis Recreation and Parks will host its 9th annual Truxtun Youth Triathlon (TYT) for Sunday, June 21. The early registration deadline is this Sunday, May 10. The TYT is an annual event that challenges kids (ages 7-17) to complete a swim, bike and run event in a highly supportive and motivating community environment. This event has grown […]
From teammates, to rivals. Philly friends will meet again tomorrow on the field.
Four years ago, Jake Zuzek and Raymond Maples, of Philadelphia were playing football together at West Catholic High School in Philadelphia. Both were all PA-state selections, Catholic League and Philadelphia City Champions. And then they graduated–each going their separate ways. Until tomorrow at the 115th Army-Navy Game. Jake Zuzek is a starting guard for Navy […]
Many events planned for Army-Navy Game this weekend
One of America’s most popular football games returns to Baltimore with free activities for residents and visitors taking place Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13, culminating with the 115th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA, which kicks off at 3 p.m. Saturday from M&T Bank Stadium. The Army-Navy Baltimore Celebration is presented by the State of Maryland, […]
A Cappella Holiday Show at Maryland Hall
Get in the holiday spirit! Bring your family and friends to Maryland Hall for an evening of holiday themed a cappella songs performed by Philadelphia-based group KeyStone on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature a variety of family-friendly holiday classics and contemporary favorites. Tickets are $12 for Non-Members and $9 for […]
