The January 19 inauguration of Governor Martin O'Malley is taking a low-key turn in recognition of the lean economic times. Among the changes from the Governor's first inauguration--the traditional parade through downtown Annapolis has been canceled, and private donations and ticket sales will be used to pay for the evening's celebration in Baltimore. Lean times [...]
Two explosive packages were found at separate state government buildings in Maryland Thursday, The Capital Newspaper in Annapolis reported. One of the packages was found at the Jeffrey Building in downtown Annapolis, while the second was discovered at the Maryland Department of Transportation building in Hanover. Cabinet secretaries were told to close mailroom operations at [...]
US Naval Academy senior quarterback Ricky Dobbs has received an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine All-Star Game. The game will be televised by ESPN2 and will be played on Saturday, January 22 at 4 p.m. at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Dobbs and Roger Staubach are the only Navy quarterbacks ever to [...]
No plans yet for New Year's Eve? Join us for First Night Annapolis! There's family-friendly entertainment beginning this afternoon, an early-bird fireworks display for those who want to be tucked in before midnight, partying on the Dock, and a midnight fireworks spectacular. Kick off the New Year in style! From your friends at Annapolis.com, best [...]
From your friends at Annapolis.com. Be happy, be well, and be safe. And if you have some time during the holidays, visit Annapolis!
After 40 years, the Historic Annapolis Antiques Show has ended its long-running tradition. The Historic Annapolis Foundation (HAF) announced earlier this year that it wasn’t going to participate in the event, citing a lot of effort for not much return—at least in recent years. That decision led the operator of the show, Bob Armacost, owner [...]
The U.S. Naval Academy has a thriving community relations program, organized and implemented by the Academy's Brigade of Midshipmen. Among the programs are a Speakers Bureau, made up of a team of experts on specific topics. These experts are either members of the staff or faculty at the Naval Academy and are available to speak [...]
Annapolis Pottery would like to share some holiday cheer this Thursday, December 23, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Snack and shop your way throughout the store and pick up some last-minute gifts--don't forget to include yourself in that list! Annapolis Pottery is located at 40 State Circle, at the corner of Francis Street. If [...]
The residents of Annapolis have been cleaning their yards and decorating for the holidays. Local yards and homes look beautiful. If you’re working on your yard, keep this is mind…It’s a great time to evaluate your yard. Are there any evergreens mixed in with their leaf-dropping cousins? Or is your entire yard grey and brown [...]
For the ninth straight time, Navy beat Army in the annual gridiron contest. This year's final score--31-17.in front of 69,223 fans at Lincoln Financial Field. Navy ended its regular season 9-3 and now turns its sights to its contest with San Diego State in the Poinsettia Bowl, on December 23 at Qualcomm Stadium in San [...]