Maryland health officials are urging residents to stay home this Thanksgiving season to help slow the spread of COVID-19, and have issued a travel advisory regarding non-essential trips outside the state. At Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, officials also recommend everyone do their part by limiting air travel to essential trips only, and closely adhere […]

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The City of Annapolis is once again offering free parking this holiday season to support our local businesses and reminding downtown visitors to shop safely during their visit. From Black Friday, November 27 until January 2, 2021, parking at meters in downtown Annapolis will include three hours of free parking. Use the ParkMobile app to […]

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Due to the increased spread of COVID, the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks has decided to not open the ice rink at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis this winter. The announcement was made on their website: Quiet Waters Park Ice Rink will not open for the 2020/21 season due to the recent […]

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The Anne Arundel County SPCA’s 26th annual holiday light show, Lights on the Bay, will run through Tuesday, January 2, 2021.  Taking place at Sandy Point State Park, the event features a two-mile scenic drive along the Chesapeake Bay with approximately 60 animated and stationary displays illuminating the roadway. Tickets can (and should) be purchased […]

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Over the last six months Maryland Special Olympics has worked hard to find a way to have an In-Person Plunge and an on-site Super Plunge in January. Given the recent spikes in COVID-19 and anticipated escalation of the COVID-19 cases in January, Special Olympics Maryland made the decision to not proceed with any In-Person Plunge or on-site […]

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Rams Head On Stage is a little taste of Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin all rolled up in one!  A small, intimate venue where no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage. A small venue that packs a big punch with top national acts 364 days a year.  Check out the latest shows […]

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The Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce is Keepin’ the Cheer Here this year by sponsoring a wreath decorating contest that will not only support local small businesses but raise funds for the  Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Fourteen local businesses are participating in the contest which will culminate with a display of all the wreaths at the […]

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The Military Bowl presented by Perspecta, benefiting USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, today announced that the eighth annual Military Bowl Parade will have a new twist in 2020. Due to the global health crisis, this year’s parade will be held virtually. “It is unfortunate to have to take this step, but this is the best way […]

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The Ballet Theatre of Maryland is bringing their classic holiday performance of The Nutcracker to the Annapolis Town Center. For two evenings in a row, guests can enjoy a live stream of the production at the Town Center’s popular drive-in movie lot. Known for its fun and alternative events, this space has continued to provide […]

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Rotarians are “ringing the bells,” the sound of the season, to support the Salvation Army’s traditional holiday fundraiser.  Rotarians Jim Dolezal and Carole Brown have managed the Rotary’s Red Kettle site at the foot of Main Street downtown for the last 10 years. They have engaged numerous Rotarians, friends, local companies, and community organizations to […]

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Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA), the premier leadership training and networking institute in Anne Arundel County, has announced the call for applications for the Neighborhood Leadership Academy Class of 2021. The purpose of the Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) is to ensure that grassroots emerging leaders can access leadership training and development needed to have an impact […]

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Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, Inc. (AMFM), a nonprofit organization that supports professional Annapolis-area musicians and music programs for youth, will be streaming its 22nd annual “AMFM Annapolis Christmas Show” in two free online programs, premiering on Monday December 14th and Tuesday December 15th. The two programs, which include pre-recorded performances by area musicians, will […]

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When COVID-19 precautions ramped up in early November, Edgar Herrera was faced with a difficult decision. “We launched our virtual concert series in September,” said Herrera, executive director of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. “The first two performances exceeded our wildest dreams, but as we prepared for December, pandemic-related rules changed and our 70-member orchestra could […]

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Books for International Goodwill, the signature project of the Parole Rotary Club, will hold another book sale on Saturday, December 12, from 8 am to 2 pm at 451 Defense Highway in Annapolis. Over 70,000 books covering all categories will be on the shelves. Books will be priced at $3 for hardbacks, $2 for trade […]

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In response to record numbers of COVID-19 cases reported within the last week, County Executive Steuart Pittman announced new actions today aimed at protecting public health and reducing community spread of the disease. Pittman made the announcements on a video livestream, and was joined remotely by Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman and leading medical officials […]

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Maryland Health Connection, the state’s health insurance marketplace, has opened the enrollment season on Nov. 1. The online marketplace, MarylandHealthConnection.gov, will provide a one-stop shop for Marylanders to compare and select private health plans through Dec. 15 for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2021. Last year, 9 out of 10 who enrolled got financial help […]

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The annual shipment of Galway Bay Egg Nog has just arrived from Ireland, and is now available at four locations; Galway Bay in Annapolis, Brian Boru in Severna Park, Pirates Cove in Galesville, and Killarney House in Davidsonville. This year the restaurants have also added the convenience of ordering and paying for egg nog online, for quick […]

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Watermark’s annual fundraiser for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, on Harbor Queen during Eastport Yacht Club’s Parade of Lighted Boats, is going virtual in 2020. “Even before we heard the news that the Parade was cancelled, we had determined that welcoming spectators on to Harbor Queen was just not going to work this year”, […]

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