Annapolis was formally established in the early 1700s and ever since then, both the town and the reliance on and significance of boating have grown. Most of us now deem boating sheer enjoyment rather than a means of travel and making a living. Regardless of activities conducted on the open water, the need for trusty [...]
Summer is arguably the best season for road tripping. The warm summer nights invite a top-down ride (or at least all the windows down), exploratory stops to small, potentially unknown towns, and an easygoing spirit that is required for traveling without time constraints. You may have a different view of road trips thanks to the [...]
Annapolis features some eclectic and quite anticipated entertainment this week: from the Irish Festival on Maryland Avenue to Watermark and Schooner Woodwind’s specialty cruises. Also enjoy new musicals and green events all put on right in your area. Annapolis Entertainment Summer welcomes the prospect of road trips, and the United States Naval Academy’s Band invites [...]
Stormwater runoff is the biggest source of pollution of Annapolis’ creeks. Rain barrels are good for our creeks, our bay, and our waterways. Come and learn how to install and maintain your very own rain barrel on Saturday, March 26th, 2011. The City of Annapolis will be holding a “Sustainable Annapolis†rain barrel and compost [...]
The Annapolis Winter Farmers Market will be open from 11 am to 2 pm on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. The local farmers market graciously moves to the mall from January 2nd – April 17th for business. The market is located on the 1st floor level of the Blue Parking Garage facing [...]
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that its online store surpassed one million dollars in sales in October since going online in May 2004. “It’s really exciting to see our customers connecting with us one-to-one online,†said Gene Deems, DNR’s eGov and online services manager. “When we first went online our goals were [...]
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 [...]
What happens in Annapolis rarely ever stays in Annapolis. Elections are over and now attention is turned to the Maryland General Assembly Legislative session that starts in January. The decisions made by the Legislature affect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we call home. What will your state legislators be [...]