A USNA research team that includes a Naval Academy professor and four midshipmen recently noted more than 70 items on the floor of the North Sea that might be part of the Bonhomme Richard, the John Paul Jones’ famous Revolutionary War ship. The USNA professor, Peter Guth, and the four midshipmen, presented their discoveriess at [...]
US SAILING’s Olympic Sailing Committee has chosen two exemplary sailing coaches for the 2010 Coaches of the Year Awards. Based on nominations from the public, the OSC has named Greg Wilkinson, of Rockport, Massachusettes, the National Coach of the Year and Jay Kehoe, of Annapolis, MD, the Developmental Coach of the Year. These [...]
Some of us spent this past Sunday enjoying the beautiful Indian Summer weather. More than 400 others though attended a special auction of the GrandView condominiums, located in the heart of Annapolis Towne Centre in Parole. The successful auction, which brought the developer millions of dollars in sales, was held at the Westin Annapolis. Bids [...]
Annapolis.com just launched our newly redesigned site that is feature packed and full of information for locals and visitors alike. Articles and Information: We have articles on the City Dock, Holidays in Annapolis, day trip information as well as information on local news, events, shopping, and restaurants. Look for our restaurant review column that will [...]
The Market House in Annapolis may be more than half empty now, but hopes are still alive that this centerpiece of Annapolitan life could once again be bringing residents and visitors to the historic City Dock structure. Gone To Market LLC, developers of the property, recently met with the Annapolis City Council to unveil new [...]
The old Fawcett building is a prominent structure in downtown Annapolis. Controversy is surrounding the building due to a push for a zoning change. The current owner’s of the building would like to launch a seafood chain restaurant in the idyllic location at City Dock. Some are anxious for the building to come to life [...]
“The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope.†- Wendell Berry Fall is here and the Annapolis Freshfarm Market is filled with apples, pears, cider, pumpkins, squash, parsnips, leeks, [...]
Annapolis officials are considering installing speed cameras near local schools. There is also discussion about installing speed cameras in road construction zones. Mathew Silverman, an county police officer and city Alderman says that bringing cameras to Annapolis would not cost the city any money if the right contractor is selected. Several contractors will need to [...]
October is Seafood Month in Maryland! In conjunction with National Seafood Month, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is recognizing the celebration of Maryland’s delectable seafood and had declared October “Maryland Seafood Monthâ€. Maryland is known for their seafood. Generations of hard-working watermen make their living from the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries and people come from [...]
This winter may be a bit tough for our local watermen. Since last winter, new rules were set for this year’s oystering season. The state has limited the amount of oyster beds that harvesters are permitted to collect oysters from. Watermen are expecting about a 10% decrease in available oysters and their incomes. State officials [...]