U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Juliet O’Brien, 20, of San Francisco, Calif., was recently selected as a 2019 Truman Scholar. Sixty-two students from 58 U.S. colleges and universities were selected for this year’s Truman Scholarship. O’Brien will receive her award during a ceremony held at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in [...]
As the weather continues to warm, sailing and sunshine draw many residents and visitors to Annapolis’ public and private sailing locales. According to Annapolis Fire Chief David Stokes, “It can be very challenging to respond to emergencies out on the water. A small amount of preparation and prevention are invaluable.” The Annapolis Fire Department urges [...]
The City of Annapolis Mayor’s office will host the first “Safe Spring Break” event at “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center during Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ 2019 Spring Break on April 18, 19 and 20. The initiative will provide a safe space for children during the break from school, but will also provide enriching activities. “We [...]
On Saturday, April 6 from 5 to 10 p.m., the City of Annapolis will host a “Flowers Festival” at “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center. The event is for all ages and is free to the public. At the event, guests can enjoy a beautiful show of folkloric dance from Hispanic countries including Spain, Mexico, Panama and [...]
A late Easter this year means that all the trees and flowers in Annapolis should be fully in bloom by the time the spring holiday rolls around. The air might even be warm enough for us to stroll around downtown, by the water and on our way to all the egg hunts and brunches in [...]
The flowers are blooming, the weather is finally warming up and everyone's ready to get outside and sail away. And then sail right back to Annapolis, of course, because April marks the start of outdoor festival season in the region. There's a little something here for everyone, from books to chicken wings to a friendly [...]
Tickets are on sale now for the Naval Academy’s 53rd annual International Ball and ceremony to be held Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. in Alumni Hall; doors will open at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public, ages 18 and up. Tickets are required and can be purchased for $21 each until [...]
Annapolis, MD (March 5, 2019) – The City’s biggest parade of the year – the Annapolis St. Patrick’s Parade – will take place on Sunday, March 10 beginning at 1 p.m. starting at Amos Garrett Blvd. and West Street. The parade includes more than 100 entrants and is expected to draw up to 7,000 people [...]
The 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival (AFF) has revealed its full slate of more than 70 films from over 25 countries. The festival will be held March 21-24, 2019, with screenings at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Elementary School, St. John’s College and Asbury United Methodist Church. This year’s festival theme: Truth in [...]
They say that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, and it's certainly been lion-like here in Annapolis with gray skies, chilly temps and a bracing wind chill; our fingers are crossed that the lamb arrives soon with sunnier days and warmer weather. But regardless of what it's like outside, March [...]
