The Famous Fund was founded by Jimmy’s Famous Seafood co-owner John Minadakis in January 2021 as restrictions were placed on restaurants, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Baltimore restaurant industry has been hit hard with COVID restrictions since March. The restrictions in Baltimore went further than many other counties, which significantly impacted small restaurants as they were forced […]

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Mayor Gavin Buckley has announced the search for the next Poet Laureate for the City of Annapolis. The Poet Laureate for the City is an honorary role with responsibility to promote the literary arts and literacy within the Annapolis community. The Art in Public Places Commission (AIPPC) is in charge of selecting the Poet Laureate. […]

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The Rotary Club of Annapolis will proudly celebrate its 100th birthday on February 11, 2021. To mark the Centennial, an entertaining history of the Club is being written, outlining characters who have shaped the Club and Annapolis for 100 years. During the year, the Club will erect and dedicate a flagpole to honor the City, […]

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Since 1903 Maryland has had an official day of celebrating its history on Maryland Day.  In the Four Rivers Heritage Area of Anne Arundel County, the organization will be honoring Maryland’s history, heritage, and culture, using a theme “Better Together”  with events at 20 area locations. Most of the events will be held the weekend of […]

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As Downtown Annapolis is expanding indoor capacity and evening hours at many of its restaurants and other businesses, plans are underway to welcome those wishing to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb 14th.  This year Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend which gives people more options to celebrate throughout the weekend. With COVID still on everyone’s […]

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Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will host seven online Budget Town Halls over the next month to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Due to the COVID pandemic, the town halls will be conducted by videoconference this year. As with past years, each meeting will focus on an individual County Council district and […]

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The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is making it easier than ever to keep up with vehicle-related correspondence without sorting or digging through mail. Customers can now look up all notices, letters and receipts related to their vehicle on the MDOT MVA website. By simply selecting View My MDOT MVA Correspondence […]

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The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) CEO Ben Birge announced that the Hotel Relief Grant (HRG) program aimed at helping hotels, inns and bed-and-breakfast establishments in Anne Arundel County, will be accepting applications soon. Five million dollars of funding from the State of Maryland supports the program that will begin to take applications on […]

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Comptroller Peter Franchot wants Marylanders to fall in love this Valentine’s Day Weekend — with a qualifying ENERGY STAR appliance that will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax as part of Shop Maryland Energy Weekend. From February 13 through February 15, the following products bearing the ENERGY STAR label, purchased in-store or […]

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The Rotary Club of Annapolis is accepting scholarship applications from graduating seniors attending Annapolis area high schools in zip codes 21401, 21403, 21409, and 21144, and home-schooled students.  Up to four cash scholarship awards of $1,500 each are available to area students who plan to attend an accredited college or university and who have demonstrated […]

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Warm up this winter in the comfort of your own home with the enlightening Winter Lecture Series hosted by the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) began on Thursday, January 7, 2021. The popular educational and informative series of eight wintertime talks provides rich and stimulating topics from an esteemed group of scholars, photographers, and […]

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The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks in cooperation with the Anne Arundel County Food Bank and Right Away Storage  have donation trailers in place for park visitors to donate non-perishable food items. All donations are distributed by the Anne Arundel County Food Bank to residents in need. COVID-19 has affected many of […]

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Experience a new kind of date night this Valentine’s Day at Cupid’s Drive-In at Annapolis Town Center. On February 13, the property is welcoming guests to their drive-in movie lot for a special event featuring two showings. Purchase tickets for a 5:30 pm showing of Casablanca or an 8:30 pm showing of La La Land. […]

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Summer camps are a blast at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. Campers in grades kindergarten through 6th grade will get wet and muddy while exploring their Park Campus with wooded trails, secluded coves, and marsh habitats along Back Creek. Come play in the woods and water, discover our maritime heritage, and become environmental stewards. […]

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The Chinese New Year of the Ox begins this Friday, February 12. People around the world will ring in the Lunar New Year with celebrations of feasting, family reunions, and other festivities. The Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi will celebrate the Lunar New Year with a series of events that will […]

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A local Annapolis woman  is helping people find love, hope and a little fun during these uncertain times. This Valentine’s Day Anna Nardone Hayden founder of the One Million Hearts Challenge asks people to look for love in the most unexpected places…..potato chips, rocks, leaves, clouds, pets, pickles and more. These naturally shaped hearts are […]

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With travel plans on hold for the time being and virtual trips not fulfilling, people are itching to get away from the hectic world and stresses of everyday life. What if there was a way to transcend without having to pack your bags? Paradise Float Spa is a local, female-owned and operated business that offers […]

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The Bowie Baysox have officially accepted the invitation from the Baltimore Orioles to remain their Class Double-A Affiliate. The affiliation became official after the Baysox signed Major League Baseball’s Professional Development License (PDL). The 10-year agreement assures that Baltimore’s Double-A team will call Maryland home through the 2030 season. “We are proud to continue our […]

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