The Annapolis City Council is reviewing the leases for Chesapeake Marine Tours (known as Watermark Cruises) and Freshfarm Markets, which operates next to the Fawcett Boat Supplies building during the summer. Public hearings were held last week; there were no opponents to the proposed lease renewals. Watermark Cruises has asked to renew its lease to [...]
JCPenney in the Westfield Annapolis Mall invites shoppers to round-up their purchases to the nearest whole dollar between April 13 - 26. The difference will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (BGCAA) to support quality afterschool programs in their community. BGCAA has partnered with JCPenney to provide [...]
Lauer's Supermarket in Pasadena is hosting a "Good Food for Good Health" event from April 15-17. Get tips from health educators on healthy eating, and take home easy recipes and nutrition tips. For more information, visit LearnToLiveHealthy.org or call 410-222.7979.
Construction of the Maryland Live! casino at Arundel Mills is expected to bring with it approximately 2,500 jobs in the next 12 to 18 months. When the casino is completed in 2010, approximately 1,500 people will be hired to work at the 300,000-square-foot entertainment facility. PPE Casino Resorts Maryland will be responsible for all casino [...]
The United States Naval Academy's schedule for Commissioning Week, to be held May 22-27, 2011, is now available on-line at http://www.usna.edu/SpecialEvents/CommWeek.htm. Included with the program of events is information on stadium parking and free shuttle service.
Annapolis is a little city with a long history - the capital of Maryland, and, according to its residents, the Sailing Capital of the World. Since it was first settled in 1649, the commercial and social life of this beautiful little town has been centered on its picturesque harbor, which is also a major tourist [...]
Explore all that Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts has to offer at ArtFest on Sunday, March 27 from 1- 4 pm! From performances to art demonstrations; hands-on projects to gallery events, this FREE event will be an exciting afternoon full of fun and creativity for children and adults. With showcases by Ballet Theatre of [...]
Add a pair of green socks and lace up for the Fourth Annual St. Patrick's Day Fun Run this Thursday, St. Patrick's Day, being held at Fleet Feet Sports Annapolis. The fun begins at 6pm followed by St. Paddy's Day special drinnks and snacks. Early birds will get free shirts as well. Please bring a [...]
The U.S. Naval Academy will present the 45th annual International Ball on Saturday, April 16, at 8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. This event is open to the public. Tickets are required. The annual International Ball is a formal event to celebrate and honor the international midshipmen and officers at the academy and to broaden international [...]
Restaurateur Gavin Buckley of the Kapow Group, which owns Lemongrass, Tsunami, and Latin Quarter restaurants, wants to bring some life back to Annapolis's West Street corridor, which has suffered in recent years because of the sagging economy and competition from both Annapolis Towne Centre and Annapolis Westfield Mall. Buckley hopes that his idea to hold [...]