Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Royal Farms gets the green light on Forest Drive—but with a lot fewer pumps; Key School breaks ground on a major campus expansion; the EYC Foundation helps a dozen students pursue marine and maritime careers; and an acclaimed Iraq War drama with some strong Annapolis connections is coming to Maryland Hall. It's all ahead on the Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief. DAILY NEWS EMAIL LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is also here with her Monday Money Report! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

The Annapolis Yacht Club may be one of the best-known institutions in the sailing capital, but many people may not know much about another side of the club. In this Local Business Spotlight, we sit down with Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation President Kathy Parks and board member Rob Flaherty to learn how the independent charitable foundation is helping people throughout the community get onto—and into—the water. Founded 26 years ago by 20 Annapolis Yacht Club members, the foundation supports local maritime programs rather than operating its own, with a mission Flaherty sums up as taking people from "water wings to Olympic rings." That means funding everything from swimming lessons and sailing scholarships to adaptive boating programs and grants for competitive sailors. Last year alone, the foundation awarded 27 need-based sailing scholarships, while partnerships with organizations including Seafarers Yacht Club, Box of Rain and Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating help expand access to the water throughout the community. We also talk about the foundation's High Performance Fund and its support for local sailor Leo Boucher as he pursues his goal of reaching the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, as well as some of the young people whose lives have changed simply because someone gave them an opportunity to get on a boat. It's a side of the Annapolis Yacht Club that reaches well beyond its membership and into the broader Annapolis community. Have a listen. LINKS: Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation (Website) Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation (Instagram) Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation (Facebook) Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation (LinkedIn) Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation (Donate) Leo Boucher (Website) Leo Boucher 2028 Olympic Fund (GoFundMe)

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today: a major change in the federal government's approach to cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, possible financial help for businesses caught up in the Empire Towers mess, bourbon and cigars return to the Paca Garden, and the Naptown Philharmonic gets ready to launch a new season Saturday night. Those stories are coming up on today's Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief. DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Covington Alsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Luminis Health restores phone service as its cyberattack recovery continues, Annapolis narrows its police chief search to three finalists, a former Annapolis deputy fire chief makes Maryland history, and the Annapolis Powerboat Show prepares to bring more than 400 boats back to City Dock in October. Stick around — we've got all of that coming up on today's DNB. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is back with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Coming up, Luminis Health is still recovering nearly two weeks after a cyberattack; housing is proposed for the old WNAV property; Annapolis considers a much steeper fine for illegal short-term rentals; Navy reaches back 100 years for some very cool Notre Dame uniforms; and we have two bonus podcasts featuring mentalist Dan Gaffney and Boatyard Beach Bash founder Dick Franyo. Those stories are coming up on today's DNB — have a listen. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

The Homeowners Expo returns to Annapolis September 26 and 27, and amid the remodeling experts, home improvement displays and demonstrations will be something a little unexpected: mind reading. Mentalist and mind-reading magician Dan Gaffney brings his interactive "Mind Mysteries" show to the Expo at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Gaffney has been performing for more than 20 years, using audience members—and their thoughts—as the props for a show that mixes classic mentalism, psychology and plenty of fun. In this bonus podcast, Gaffney talks about his fascination with magic as a kid, what separates a mentalist from a traditional magician, how he handles skeptics, and what visitors can expect when he takes the stage in Annapolis. The Homeowners Expo will be held at the Byzantium Event Center, 2747 Riva Road, and admission—including Gaffney's performance—is free. Have a listen. LINKS: The Homeowners Expo (Website) Dan Gaffney (Website)

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake, Coming up, police identify the victim and suspected gunman in Friday night's deadly Hanover shooting; NEO Pizza is abruptly closing after nearly a decade at Annapolis Town Center; Dock Street businesses have a deal that can cut your Annapolis Boat Show tickets in half; and Third Eye Comics is firing up the Bat-Signal for National Batman Day. Those stories and more on the Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief. Today is also Ticket Tuesday from Rams Head On Stage and a historical message from Historic Annapolis! Daily Newsletter Subscription Link: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Coming up: a deadly shooting in Hanover, another troubling year for Osprey on the Severn River, four local names on the Baltimore Business Journal's Forty Under 40 list, Navy's furious comeback that fell just short at Florida Atlantic, and a look ahead to the 21st annual Boatyard Beach Bash at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. All that and more on today's DNB! DAILY NEWS EMAIL LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is also here with her Monday Money Report! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

This week, we sit down with Tony Aquilino of Annapolis Makerspace, a community workshop on Hudson Street where members have access to everything from traditional woodworking equipment to 3D printers, laser engravers, and CNC machines. Aquilino describes it as a "gym membership except for tools," but the real value may be the community of makers who share their skills, help solve problems, and teach one another along the way. We talk about the incredible variety of projects that come through the shop, including restoring a generations-old rocking chair, building sailboat parts, creating one-of-a-kind gifts and prototyping equipment for Chesapeake Bay research. We also talk about how Annapolis Makerspace stepped up to produce thousands of PPE face shields during COVID, the growing mix of traditional craftsmanship and new technology, and how someone with an idea—but not necessarily the tools or know-how—can get started. Have a listen. LINKS: Annapolis Makerspace (Website)

Today, we head to the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park with Dick Franyo, owner of the Boatyard Bar & Grill and the driving force behind the 21st annual Boatyard Beach Bash(and 1 through 20 as well). What started after Tropical Storm Isabel as a way to help the Maritime Museum recover has grown into one of Annapolis' signature parties, raising $1.7 million over the years to support the Museum and its educational programs. We talk with Franyo about how his love of Jimmy Buffett helped shape the event, his personal connection with Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, and what makes the Beach Bash such a special night. This year's event is September 19 and features an incredible lineup of musicians with deep Buffett connections, six hours of music, Boatyard food, an open bar and a new raw and grilled oyster bar. And Franyo points out that the musicians don't disappear backstage—they hang around, giving guests a chance to meet them and hear some stories about life on the road with Jimmy Buffett. Tickets are limited, the event typically sells out, and every ticket helps support the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park and its work educating thousands of students about the Chesapeake Bay. Get your Boatyard Beach Bash tickets here. Have a listen.

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Annapolis has a new harbormaster; a local musician is headed to one of the country's major rock festivals; more than 115 artists are taking over downtown for the Annapolis Songwriters Festival; and I checked out Paul Gillespie's new photography exhibition — and I'm telling you, this one is worth seeing. Those stories are coming up on today's Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief. DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Covington Alsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Some significant changes are coming to parking in Annapolis — Metropolis has new terms involving arbitration, class actions, and biometric data, while the city has unveiled its own plans to make parking less confusing and less punitive. Also, the next Anne Arundel County Council is getting a raise, and the Mitchell Art Museum is revisiting Annapolis' historic Liberty Tree through a new exhibition. Stick around — we've got all of that coming up on today's DNB. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is back with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Airbags are disappearing from Hondas across Anne Arundel County; Storm Bros. is brewing up a new plan to survive the challenges at City Dock; apparently, running the Federal Reserve can help you afford some pretty nice Gibson Island real estate; and Naptown Philharmonic is kicking off a new season at Maryland Hall. Those stories are coming up on today's DNB — have a listen. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake, Coming up today, a Laurel man is killed in a commercial truck crash in West River; Navy runs all over Towson in a big season-opening win; Annapolis wants residents to weigh in on how the city spends its money; and bourbon, cigars and good food return to the William Paca Garden. Those stories and more on the Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief. Today is also Ticket Tuesday from Rams Head On Stage and a historical message from Historic Annapolis! Daily Newsletter Subscription Link: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

This week, we sit down with Christa Welch, founder of Betty Center in Annapolis, a therapy practice built around connection, resilience and helping people navigate life's transitions. Named for Welch's mother, Betty Ann, the center works with individuals, couples, families, and children, while also connecting clients with trusted professionals, including financial planners, attorneys, parenting coaches, educational advocates, and others. We talk about the story behind Betty Center, how Welch's own experiences shaped the business, why accepting help can sometimes be harder than asking for it, and the importance of finding the right support when life gets complicated. Welch also explains the center's workshops, support groups and community space — all designed to help people feel heard, connected and ready to move forward. Have a listen. LINKS: Betty Center (Website) Betty Center (Facebook) Betty Center (Instagram) Betty Center (YouTube) Betty Center (Linked In)  

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  A former Prince George's County deputy is now charged in the Annapolis explosives case; a Baltimore man is facing attempted murder charges after an alleged road-rage shooting on I-695; Luminis Health is still dealing with major fallout from its cybersecurity incident; and Southwest Airlines is bringing its first airport lounge to BWI. All that, and more, on today's Daily News Brief. DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Covington Alsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  A Maryland audit says more than $818 million in tolls and penalties has gone uncollected; Annapolis is cracking down on boaters lingering too long in Ego Alley, St. John's College has rolled out a full slate of free fall lectures and performances; and Navy Athletic Director Mike Kelly joins us to talk about winning, NIL, 36 varsity sports and his big goals for Navy Athletics. All that and more on the Daily News Brief. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is back with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Valerie June joins us ahead of her Sunday, September 13 performance at Maryland Hall as part of the Annapolis Songwriters Festival, just two days after the release of her new EP, Brighter Blue. The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, and author talks about why she still lets songs come to her rather than forcing the process, how unfinished songs can wait years before they are ready, and why being surrounded by other songwriters in Annapolis is something she is genuinely looking forward to. We're gonna be the ancestors. So do we wanna leave a legacy behind of kindness like Dolly did? I do. The conversation also gets into the blues influences behind "Smokestack," learning electric guitar after two decades of playing, the early years when June was busking and selling records out of the trunk of her car, and the artists who continue to inspire her. She talks movingly about Dolly Parton and the legacy of kindness she left behind, names Bob Dylan without hesitation as the artist she would most like to share a stage with, and explains why "Somebody to Love" still creates a special connection with audiences. Valerie June performs at Maryland Hall at 8 p.m. Sunday, September 13 as part of the Annapolis Songwriters Festival. Tickets are available through the Annapolis Songwriters Festival, Maryland Hall and Rams Head On Stage. Have a listen. LINKS: Valerie June (Website) Valerie June (Facebook) Valerie June (YouTube) Valerie June (Tik Tok) Valerie June (X) Valerie June (Instagram) Valerie June (Spotify) Valerie June (Tickets)

United States Naval Academy Athletic Director Mike Kelly joins us for a conversation about Navy's 36 varsity sports, one of the most successful years in Navy Athletics history, and what makes competing at a service academy different in today's rapidly changing college sports landscape. Kelly talks about Navy football's 11-win season, winning the Star Series and Patriot League Presidents' Cup, and Navy's strong national finish in the Learfield Directors' Cup. Winning matters. Winning with integrity matters even more here at the Naval Academy. — Mike Kelly, USNA Athletic Director  We also get into NIL and the transfer portal — and why Kelly believes Navy's different approach may actually be an advantage — along with improvements at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the financial realities of operating 36 Division I programs, and some of the Navy sports that fans may be overlooking. And yes, we find out whether the former high school basketball player can still knock down a three-pointer. Looking ahead, Kelly talks about his goals for Navy Athletics, including another Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, an American Athletic Conference championship and, ultimately, getting Navy into the College Football Playoff. Want to see the Midshipmen in action? Tickets for Navy Athletics are available at NavySports.com Have a listen. LINKS: Navy Athletics (Website) Navy Athletics (Tickets) Navy Athletics (Facebook) Navy Athletics (X) Navy Athletics (YouTube) Navy Athletics (Instagram)

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Luminis Health is dealing with a cybersecurity incident after a day of major system problems, rabies has been confirmed in a bat in Annapolis and a raccoon in Millersville, the Annapolis Yacht Club may be getting into the marina business in a big way, and Anne Arundel County wants to know just how prepared you are for the next emergency. All that coming up on this morning's Daily News Brief. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake, Coming up, an Anne Arundel County Police sergeant is suspended without pay after serious charges involving a juvenile; police release body-camera video from a May officer-involved shooting in Severn; a new county program offers financial help and scholarships to families impacted by fatal opioid overdoses; Annapolis wants to hear directly from local business owners; and celebrity chef Jet Tila brings a new menu to Live! Casino. Those stories and more are coming up on the Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief. Today is also Ticket Tuesday from Rams Head On Stage and a historical message from Historic Annapolis! Daily Newsletter Subscription Link: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today, we're talking about a quick-thinking response to a fire call at ZIPS Cleaners, a new chapter for 49 West on West Street, Paul Reed Smith's upcoming induction into Guitar Center's Rockwalk, and Watermark's new Harbor Queen mascot, Queenie, celebrating one of Annapolis' most familiar boats. All that and more on today's DNB! DAILY NEWS EMAIL LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is also here with her Monday Money Report! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Most business owners know how they got into business. Far fewer have a plan for how they will eventually get out. This week, we spoke with Joe Markovitch, a certified exit planning professional with Ennis Legacy Partners, about why "turning off the lights" is not much of an exit strategy and why every owner, ready or not, will eventually leave the business they built. Joe walks through the real work behind exit planning, from understanding whether a business is actually sellable to building transferable value, cleaning up financials, strengthening management, reducing owner dependence, and coordinating the accountants, attorneys, brokers, and other advisors who need to be involved. His point is simple: the best exits are planned years before they happen, not after burnout, health issues, or an unexpected offer forces the decision. The conversation also gets into the part of selling a business that does not show up on a balance sheet: identity, purpose, regret, and what comes next. For many owners, the business is not just what they do; it is who they are. Joe explains why a good exit plan is not just about the transaction, but the transition into a meaningful next chapter. Ennis Legacy Partners offers a free exit readiness assessment at nslp.com, designed to help business owners understand how prepared they are financially, personally, and operationally if they had to leave or sell the business sooner than expected. Joe also hosts the Exit Readiness Podcast, another useful resource for owners who know they need to start thinking about the future, even if they are not quite ready to say the word "exit" out loud. Have a listen. LINKS: Ennis Legacy Partners (Website) Ennis Legacy Partners (Facebook) Ennis Legacy Partners (X) Ennis Legacy Partners (YouTube) Ennis Legacy Partners (Podcast)

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today, we're talking about a $105.8 million redevelopment plan for Robinwood, a re-release of our Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Annapolis podcast following Dolly's death, Patti Smith bringing a rare Annapolis performance to Maryland Hall, and Maryland Hall's BloomHaven summer concert series only has a few dates left. Have a listen! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Covington Alsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today on the DNB, a Glen Burnie carjacking and a fatal scooter crash in Curtis Bay, a court ruling that temporarily blocks Maryland's redistricting ballot question, the return of Anne Arundel County River Days, and a new Chesapeake Arts Center exhibit from longtime Capital Gazette photographer Paul W. Gillespie. Have a listen. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is back with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake.  This morning, we're talking about a City Dock project that may finally be heading toward a less disruptive phase, a major look at Maryland's billion-plus license plate reader scans, the Community Foundation's 2026 philanthropy honorees, and a local F45 bankruptcy filing that affects the Glen Burnie-area studio but not the Annapolis or Severna Park locations. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake, This morning, we're covering the final determination in the deadly Cape St. Claire home explosion, a string of police incidents including airbag thefts and several shootings, the Maryland Renaissance Festival's 50th season in Crownsville, and the return of MD Corn Maze in Gambrills with an eight-acre toy-themed maze and enough fall activities to keep the kids busy—and maybe wear them out before you get home. Today is also Ticket Tuesday from Rams Head On Stage and a historical message from Historic Annapolis! Daily Newsletter Subscription Link: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  School is back, Annapolis has a new speed camera, CRAB's longtime leader is preparing to retire, and a Profs & Pints lecture is digging into license plate readers and privacy. It is a packed local lineup touching traffic, safety, boating, technology, and just enough surveillance anxiety to make you check your rearview mirror. All that and more on today's DNB! DAILY NEWS EMAIL LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is also here with her Monday Money Report! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Compass Rose Theater has been part of the Annapolis arts scene for more than 15 years, and there's plenty happening as it begins another chapter. We caught up with Executive Director Barbara Webber to talk about the professional theater's move to the Live Arts Maryland space at Annapolis Mall, its growing audiences, education programs, and the constant challenge of producing high-quality theater while bouncing between venues. We also preview the upcoming season, beginning with "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" September 18 through October 4, talk about Compass Rose's role as both a professional and teaching theater, and hear about Webber's long-term dream of finally finding a permanent home for the company in Annapolis. Have a listen. LINKS: Compass Rose Theater (Website) Compass Rose Theater (Facebook) Compass Rose Theater (Instagram)

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today on the DNB, we have important new information on the deadly Cape St. Claire home explosion, including the identity of the woman killed and an update on the propane investigation. Annapolis Police make a major drug and gun seizure on Madison Street, City Dock construction fencing becomes a waterfront art gallery, and the Anne Arundel County Fair is getting ready to return — complete with livestock, rides, pig races and, apparently, a roaming T-Rex. Have a llisten! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Covington Alsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today on the DNB, a deadly home explosion in Cape St. Claire leaves one woman dead and a man badly burned, and investigators are looking into a propane delivery made shortly beforehand. Anne Arundel County grabs four of the five spots on a ranking of the region's wealthiest ZIP codes, nearly one in five BGE customers is now behind on their bill as another rate hike is proposed, and Annapolis-area students are being asked to weigh in on local substance misuse prevention efforts. Have a listen. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is back with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today on the DNB, New Village Academy finally cuts the ribbon after an improbable nine-month sprint from groundbreaking to opening day; three people are stabbed in Glen Burnie and a man is facing attempted murder charges; Annapolis residents and businesses join forces to push for parking reform just as City Hall schedules its own business listening session; and the Annapolis Boat Shows are coming back to City Dock this fall with a new construction-friendly layout. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake, This morning, we're covering a string of public safety incidents across Anne Arundel County and Annapolis, the confirmed details after a Luminis Health lockdown and a reminder not to trust every social media rumor, a new local news partnership between WNAV and Eye On Annapolis, and an Annapolis High graduate making her big-screen debut in a film now playing nationwide. Today is also Ticket Tuesday from Rams Head On Stage and a historical message from Historic Annapolis! Daily Newsletter Subscription Link: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Two more Annapolis businesses are saying goodbye, Anne Arundel fire stations have a new tool to reunite lost pets with their owners, WNAV is bringing Washington Commanders football to local radio, and I'll tell you what I thought of my first dinner at Marmo — including a very expensive reminder that downtown parking can sometimes feel like ordering another entrée.   All that and more on today's DNB! DAILY NEWS EMAIL LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is also here with her Monday Money Report! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

This week, we head to Main Street in Annapolis to meet Kristen Umana, co-owner of Local Coast, a homegrown coastal lifestyle and apparel brand that got its start in 2021 and now has stores in Annapolis and Severna Park. Kristen tells us how an idea born during COVID grew from online sales and local pop-ups into two brick-and-mortar stores. We talk about her background with Ralph Lauren and Hermès, the family effort behind Local Coast's original designs, why crabs and Orange Crushes are naturally big sellers, and how the company gives back to organizations including the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Annapolis Maritime Museum. We also get into running a business with your spouse and four kids in the mix, the differences between the Annapolis and Severna Park stores, and where Local Coast might be headed next. It's a truly local brand inspired by the Chesapeake and the people who call this area home. Have a listen. LINKS: Local Coast (Website) Local Coast (Facebook) Local Coast (Instagram) Local Coast (Tik Tok)

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  On today's DNB, a woman is found dead at an Annapolis home previously searched in a major explosives investigation; Annapolis firefighters take two local political battles to the national stage and secure censures against Anne Colt Leitess and Rob Savidge; a fire at a BWI parking garage sends one person to the burn center; and local teens are being asked to help shape future substance misuse prevention efforts. Have a listen. DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Covington Alsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today on the DNB, Annapolis Police are investigating a reported sexual assault downtown, a Crofton woman has been sentenced in two theft schemes totaling more than $185,000, Fitzgerald Mazda and WRNR are giving away 200 backpacks to local students, and Killarney House is getting ready to celebrate 25 years in Davidsonville with a month of food, music, fundraisers, and Irish craic. Have a listen. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is back with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake.  This morning on the DNB, we're talking about a stabbing arrest in Annapolis, a rabies warning in Pasadena, Maryland's record-breaking and deadly heat season, the newly announced Naptown Philharmonic season, and everything you need to know before the Anne Arundel County Fair returns to Crownsville in September. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake, Today, we're talking about a big summer boost for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, Maryland's Tax-Free Week for back-to-school shopping, Navy football getting back on the field with major preseason attention, strong starts for other Navy teams, and Summer Restaurant Week returning to Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. All that and more on today's DNB! Today is also Ticket Tuesday from Rams Head On Stage and a historical message from Historic Annapolis! Daily Newsletter Subscription Link: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Annapolis speed cameras are about to go 24/7, there's progress in the City Dock flooding battle, but Storm Brothers says the financial pain remains, Navy football is embracing some lofty expectations as Fan Fest kicks off the season, and a talented young violin ensemble from Estonia is bringing two free concerts to Anne Arundel County.  All that and more on today's DNB! DAILY NEWS EMAIL LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is also here with her Monday Money Report! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Anne Arundel County may be surrounded by water, but protecting it begins in yards, neighborhoods, and communities across the county. In this week's Local Business Spotlight, Suzanne Etgen, co-founder and founding executive director of the Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy, explains how the nonprofit trains residents to become community leaders who can identify environmental problems and help turn practical solutions into action. The conversation covers the academy's certification program, stormwater management, native plants, tree protection, mosquito control and the small everyday choices that can collectively improve local waterways. Etgen also discusses the academy's growth since 2008, the more than 400 watershed stewards it has trained, and how residents can get involved through classes, volunteer projects and simple changes at home. Have a listen. LINKS: Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy ( Website) Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy ( Facebook) Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy ( Instagram) Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy ( Linked In)

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  On today's DNB, police investigate an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver; Cunningham Falls closes more water access after a second rabid beaver attack; Hello Kitty rolls into Annapolis; Maryland's Tax-Free Week returns; and we preview the Rotary Crab Feast and Navy Fan Fest. Have a listen. DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Covington Alsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today on the DNB, what Maryland shoppers need to know about Tax-Free Week, why Empire Towers tenants may remain locked out for months, the temporary closing and ownership change at Romilo's, and everything you need to know about Friday's Rotary Crab Feast. Have a listen. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is back with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today on the DNB, why a Range Rover on an Eastport sidewalk is not yet the scandal social media wants it to be, the region's highest-rated hospitals, new directors at Leadership Anne Arundel, what to expect at the Annapolis Powerboat Show, and a reminder about free ice cream supporting cleaner Chesapeake Bay waterways. Have a listen. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake, Today, National Night Out events are planned across Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, a new fare-free bus is connecting Annapolis with New Carrollton, four beaches are under no-swim advisories, Navy football is opening preseason camp with high expectations, and local students are being asked to help shape substance misuse prevention efforts. All that and more on today's DNB! Today is also Ticket Tuesday from Rams Head On Stage and a historical message from Historic Annapolis! Daily Newsletter Subscription Link: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Police are searching for two men accused of robbing a pedestrian at knifepoint on West Street, Ryan Cassata is set to lead Annapolis Pride, and Watermen's Appreciation Day returns with crabs and competitive boat docking. Plus, Timber Pizza is collecting school supplies with a sweet incentive, and 10,000 free scoops of Moose Tracks could raise $20,000 for cleaner Chesapeake Bay water. All that and more on today's DNB! DAILY NEWS EMAIL LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is also here with her Monday Money Report! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Holly Hendrickson joins us today to discuss Real BFFs Annapolis, a women's friendship community serving Annapolis, Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas. Hendrickson explains how her own difficulty making new friends as an adult led her to create the group in 2021. What began with a Facebook page and a dinner for 12 women has grown into a network of nearly 4,000 members, with events ranging from brunches and book clubs to craft nights, walks, mixers, and themed dinners.  The conversation also covers the challenges of adult friendship, the importance of social wellness, how new members can ease into the group and the organization's plans to work with more local businesses and eventually create a permanent clubhouse. Have a listen! LINKS: Real BFFs Annapolis (Website)

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  On today's DNB, a parking dispute turns violent in Hanover, Chesapeake Bay Trust President Jana Davis prepares to retire after more than two decades, a $1 million Powerball ticket is waiting to be claimed in Odenton, and Ward One residents want the city to explain the numbers behind higher downtown parking rates. DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Covington Alsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today on the DNB, the City of Annapolis and Storm Brothers disagree over what caused the latest City Dock flooding, Navy football prepares for a highly anticipated season, and DICK'S House of Sport gets ready to open at Annapolis Mall with appearances by Ravens stars Ed Reed and Derrick Henry. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is back with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake.  On today's DNB, Anne Arundel Public Schools' test scores remain largely unchanged, a deadly crash is under investigation in Arnold, downtown Annapolis parking rates are rising—and may still require some detective work—and two local women are preparing to climb to Mount Everest Base Camp to raise money for acts of kindness around the world. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Kristi Neidhardt , a local Realtor, and Rachael Acevedo are preparing to trek through the Himalayas to Mount Everest Base Camp as part of Climb for Love, a fundraiser benefiting Grace Bomb. Today, the pair discusses what inspired the challenge, the physical and mental training involved, and their goal of raising more than $50,000 to help Grace Bomb distribute cards that encourage practical acts of kindness worldwide. The women are covering their own travel expenses, allowing all donations to support the nonprofit's work. To make a donation, click here and select "Climb for Love" in the dropdown! Grace Bomb founder Pat Linnell also joins the conversation to explain how the Annapolis-area initiative grew into a worldwide movement and why even a small act of kindness can have a lasting impact. Have a listen! LINKS: Grace Bomb (Website) Grace Bomb (Facebook) Grace Bomb (Instagram) Grace Bomb (YouTube) Grace Bomb (TikTok) Climb for Love (Website) Kristi Neidhardt (Website)