About Kristin

Kristin is a writer and photographer from the Annapolis area who spends her time between there and Ocean City, Maryland. She loves getting reader-submitted stories and photos, so send her an email anytime. She also works part-time at the Art League of Ocean City and the Ocean City Film Festival and lives just off the peninsula with her dog and fiancé. Her photos can be found on Instagram @oc_kristin.

Mayor announces Annapolis Sailor’s Triathlon to take place July 28

By |2018-05-17T14:18:02-04:00May 9th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Annapolis, MD (5-8-18) – Today, Mayor Gavin Buckley and the City of Annapolis announced the inaugural Annapolis Sailor’s Triathlon will take place on Saturday, July 28. The event, which will be coordinated in partnership with the United States Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Athletic Association, begins at City Dock’s Susan Campbell Park and traveling [...]

The Colonial Players presents community theater premiere of Tony award-nominated play ​“Casa Valentina.”

By |2018-05-08T15:16:33-04:00May 8th, 2018|Annapolis Things to Do|

ANNAPOLIS, MD -- (May 6, 2018): The Colonial Players of Annapolis present the regional premiere and non-professional national premiere of Harvey Fierstein's critically-acclaimed play Casa Valentina.  Set in an inconspicuous bungalow colony of the Catskills in 1962, the land of dirty dancing and Borscht Belt comedy, heterosexual men delight in dressing and acting as women. [...]

There’s No Boat Show Like a Bay Bridge Boat Show

By |2018-04-26T17:48:05-04:00April 26th, 2018|Annapolis Boating & Fishing, Boating|

Ever been to a boat show? What about a Bay Bridge Boat Show? Now, can you say that five times fast?  The 2018 spring boat show is coming up this weekend at the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, Md. The springtime convention has been bringing powerboats, now over 400 of them, to the Annapolis area [...]

Green Drinks: Local Hospitality Industry is Greener than Ever

By |2018-04-26T12:47:29-04:00April 26th, 2018|Going Green Annapolis, Hotels|

Annapolis Green returns to Baroak Cookhouse & Taproom at the Loews Annapolis Hotel on Tuesday, May 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a night of learning how the local hospitality industry is stepping up to embrace “Clean and Green” initiatives.  Admission to Green Drinks Annapolis is free, with a $10 suggested donation to Annapolis Green. “This month’s Green [...]

Naval Academy Midshipman Awarded Marshall Scholarship

By |2017-12-06T15:23:48-05:00December 6th, 2017|Local School|

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Christopher Cantillo of Sarasota, Fla., has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship. This highly-competitive academic scholarship provides two years of postgraduate study at a United Kingdom university. Cantillo is an Aerospace Engineering major with a minor in Spanish. He intends to pursue a Master’s in Engineering for Sustainable [...]

Buckley Sworn In As 137th Mayor of Annapolis

By |2017-12-06T15:29:20-05:00December 4th, 2017|Annapolis News|

Annapolis, MD (12-4-17) – Gavin Buckley was sworn into office today as the 137th mayor of the City of Annapolis by Clerk of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County Robert Duckworth. Following his swearing in, Mayor Buckley swore in the eight incoming members of the Annapolis City Council: Eleanor “Elly” Tierney, Ward 1; Fred Paone, [...]

A little history behind the Navy’s October holidays

By |2017-10-16T16:50:01-04:00October 16th, 2017|Navy Birthday|

We're right in between two very important dates for the U.S. Navy: October 13 is the Navy's "birthday" and October 27 is Navy Day. They sound similar, but these two holidays (okay, technically birthday and former holiday) are conveniently and coincidentally spaced 14 days apart, allowing us two weeks of Navy commemoration and festivities.  Here's [...]

A rainy morning in downtown Annapolis

By |2017-10-16T09:34:18-04:00October 16th, 2017|Downtown Annapolis|

Downtown Annapolis is beautiful in any weather, even on a misty October morning when the harbor is gated-off for the U.S. Powerboat Show. Here are a few photos from an early morning walk around DTA.  All the remnants of the Powerboat Show, soon to be taken down until next year. The brick [...]

September 11 Remembrance Events at USNA

By |2017-09-06T18:58:46-04:00September 6th, 2017|USNA|

ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Naval Academy midshipmen will participate in the following events as a remembrance to 9-11.  These midshipmen are working in conjunction with the Midshipman Action Group, which volunteers thousands of hours in the local community and beyond each year. Flags on Stribling:  When: Friday, Sept. 8 beginning at 12:45 p.m. Where: Stribling Walk at the Naval [...]

Maryland Seafood Festival turns 50

By |2017-09-05T12:43:02-04:00September 5th, 2017|Annapolis Things to Do|

This year is a big one for Annapolis' annual Seafood Festival. On September 9th and 10th, the event--once known as the Maryland Clam Festival--will celebrate its 50th year running at Sandy Point State Park. Here's what you have to look forward to. The food (of course)  While there will be tons of activities going on [...]

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