The Anne Arundel County Board of Elections voted last Thursday to add three additional election day voting sites, bringing the county’s total to 31 sites. Election Director Joe Torre had recommended new sites at Laurel Racetrack, Lindale Middle School in Linthicum Heights, and Van Bokkelen Elementary School in Severn. The Board voted unanimously to approve […]

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Officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library today announced that customers can now set up in-person appointments at any of the system’s 16 locations. Customers can now request access to library buildings to browse the stacks for books, movies and music, use a library computer or get help from highly trained staff. Customers interested […]

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Today the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) launched its “Shop Safe. Shop Local. Shop ArundelBiz.” marketing campaign to highlight the importance of patronizing small businesses in Anne Arundel County. “Many locally owned shops, restaurants, services and organizations have pivoted their operations to help keep their customers and employees safe,” said AAEDC CEO Ben Birge. […]

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OK so the title is a bit click-baity (Buzz Feed eat your heart out) but recently several people have mentioned that they were unaware of some of the other benefits for being a reader of Eye On Annapolis.  So, in case you did not know, here you are. We Have A Weekly Events Newsletter We […]

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The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’s signature events for nearly 40 years, is back again this holiday season! And once again it is sponsored by the Eastport Office of Long & Foster Real Estate. The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront with up to forty boats of all shapes and sizes—both power […]

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We all know about Annapolis Restaurant Week in February and March, but have you heard abot Maryland Restaurant Week? Probably not, because this is the first year! Maryland Restaurant Week is the first-ever statewide restaurant week, taking place Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 27, 2020. Unlike your typical restaurant weeks, the Restaurant Association of […]

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In the era of Covid-19, as we all try to protect our mental health and cope with uncertainty, it’s more important than ever that we be there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. While the Annapolis Out of the Darkness Walk is going to look different this year as we can’t gather […]

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The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is partnering with state and local agencies, nonprofits and communities across Maryland to host Walktober, a monthlong series of activities and virtual webinars in October promoting the state’s official exercise: walking. Walktober features the October 7 celebration of the sixth annual Walk Maryland Day, as well four webinars focusing […]

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On Saturday, September 26, Patriot Point Volunteer Coordinator Mike Mattingly is hosting the Take Home Shrimp Feast Benefiting Patriot Point at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center in Annapolis and Emily’s Produce in Cambridge, Md. Supporters will be able to drive through and pick up a freshly prepared shrimp feast. Like shrimp? $25 (pre-order) or $30 […]

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The world’s most beloved wizard has landed at Maryland Sunrise Farm in Gambrills, Maryland and thousands have flocked to see him. With the help of The MAiZE company – the world’s leading designer of more than 4,000 corn mazes to date, Maryland Corn Maze has worked hard to plant an intricate, challenging maze, in over 8 acres of […]

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The popular Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race is still planning to continue its tradition of showcasing the history and elegance of classically designed wooden sailboats during the weekend of September 19-20, 2020. However, this year the race will include social distancing and other protective measures to ensure the well-being of spectators, participants and race […]

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It is 2020 and virtually all events are…well, virtual. And the Wellness House of Annapolis is no different including their  upcoming Rock N Roll Benefit by the Bay. This benefit will feature the Paul Reed Smith Band on September 24th at 7:00pm. The virtual concert will take place on September 24 at 7:00pm inside of the […]

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UPDATE: THIS RUN IS NOW VIRTUAL!  PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS The 2020 Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.  Participants can register at: 911heroesrun.org/Annapolis “This year’s Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run will have a different look and feel from previous […]

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The other day, The Capital reported that a film company woudl be filming in Ego Alley in October.  Details were vague. Today, Alderwoman Ellie Tierney filled in the blanks. This e-mail is directed towards downtown residents, The Director of Special Events, APD, Harbormaster are currently working with the above group who have submitted a permit […]

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This Friday, September 18, employees from Anheuser-Busch and Katcef Brothers, Inc. will raise their glasses to toast smart and safe drinkers on the eleventh annual Global Beer Responsible Day. On this day each year, Anheuser-Busch employees and partners across the world hit the streets to celebrate the company’s responsible drinking values and recognize those in […]

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County Executive Steuart Pittman has announced plans to protect public health and voting integrity for the November 3 general election. Citing a triple threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal cutbacks to the US Postal Service, and what Pittman referred to as “a state retreat from mail-in voting”, the County Executive encouraged voters to make […]

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The City of Annapolis is expecting that a Saturday protest event may cause traffic delays. The event, a “peaceful protest against racism, The 1,000 Men March,” is organized by United Black Clergy of Anne Arundel County, the Anne Arundel County NAACP, and the Caucus of African American Leaders. Annapolis Police will conduct rolling road closures […]

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