What a gorgeous weekend for the Annapolis Home & Garden Expo at the Byzantium Event and Conference Center on Riva Road. The halls were filled with over 70 companies (click here for exhibitor list) exhibiting their services and products. Just in time for the warmer weather, the show gave me some wonderful ideas for remodeling my [...]
You cannot separate the history of Annapolis from the rich history of the African-American community who made up one-third of the city's population during the 19th century, and there is no better way to explore that history than taking a walking tour offered by Annapolis Tours by Watermark. Julie Brasch, Mistress Julie as she has been [...]
Christopher B. Flynn Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announces his two nominations for the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) Board of Commissioners. “I took my time and deliberately identified professional qualifications that will benefit both HACA’s board and its residents,” Mayor Pantelides said. “The two men I am nominating bring a [...]
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announces the city will receive a grant totaling $106,612.50 to update the Annapolis Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and enhance the “Weather it Together” program. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant was presented to the city by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). “We welcome every opportunity to find new ways to [...]
From the City of Annapolis: Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that SP+ Municipal Services has been chosen to manage the city’s comprehensive parking initiative. Under a ten year contract, all city parking services will be managed by SP+ and will offer modern options benefiting city residents, local businesses, and visitors. The scope of services includes: Mobile apps [...]
The following is a press release from the City: Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announces his proposal to reorganize and realign several city offices and departments in an effort to improve the efficiency of services provided to the citizens of Annapolis. “This proposed realignment is based in part on last year’s adoption of the Program Based [...]
You know that feeling you get when you meet someone who is really passionate about their work? Well, that is how I felt after chatting with Sara Bendrick, host of DIY's I Hate My Yard. Sara is all about landscape design and construction. It is obvious from watching her TV show, which takes out of control [...]
Annapolis Tours’ African American Heritage Tour Thurgood Marshall African American HeritageTwo hour walking tour of Annapolis’ historic district in honor of Black History Month Saturday, February 20 at 1 pm Watermark is proud to offer this tour – available year-round to groups – to the general public during this special month. Presented in partnership with [...]
I Hate My Yard host Sara Bendrick By this time of year, cabin fever has really set in, and homeowners have had plenty of time to look at that worn out old kitchen, bath, and dream of a wonderful backyard oasis to enjoy the warmer months. The Annapolis Home and Garden Expo has [...]
Tony Spencer Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announces the February Art Exhibition at City Hall will showcase the creative paintings, prints, and family quilt of Tony J. Spencer. Spencer’s Visual Art Exhibit TRYBE-ALL will include his great-great-grandfather James William Spencer’s quilt and 23-pieces of visual art including six acrylic paintings on canvas and 17 [...]
