Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Greater Annapolis Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families with weekly topics.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Moms Talk is a new feature on Greater Annapolis Patch that is part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families. Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Greater Annapolis. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children. Moms Talk will also be the place to drop in for a talk about the latest …
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Annapolis businessman Bill Murphy is taking on an adventure of a lifetime in the Marathon des Sables.
As I watch my son and his friends climb up to the top of the jungle gym at the playground, lean precariously out and grab for that fireman’s pole, I am struck by the fact that they don’t know they should be scared. They don’t shy away from the heights or what could be an accident. Without the fear that adults have developed, they grasp that pole and jump, hitting the ground below without missing a beat. When I met Bill Murphy of Annapolis, founder of Beyond Limits Magazine, last year after he had completed the Louisville Ironman in scorching temperatures that most people don’t even venture outside in, I was reminded of these fearless children. Having come to know him better over the past several months I have realized that he is not …
Vendors offer fresh milk, produce, homemade jams, maple syrup and meat.
It's not big—just a handful of vendors tucked into a corner of the parking deck adjacent to Nordstrom at the Westfield Annapolis mall. There aren't any tomatoes, corn or freshly picked strawberries. But that doesn't stop people from lining up to get their hands on fresh milk, Eastern Shore produce, homemade jams, Allegheny County maple syrup and Maryland meat. The winter farmers market is held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Sunday of the month from January to April. From May to October, the market at the mall moves to an outside area near Sears. Brad Bennett stopped by Sunday morning with his 3-year-old son, Aidan Cunningham-Bennett, to pick up some jam from Brenda Conti, the market manager. Bennett said he goes to the summer …
John Wilfong, Greater Annapolis Patch's new editor, looks to build strong, local relationships.
My family and I first came to the Greater Annapolis area as I imagine many who now call themselves Annapolitans first arrived here–with Navy orders in hand. That was nearly five years ago now. My wife, a lieutenant commander, began teaching at the Naval Academy and I continued my journalism career as an assistant city editor at The Capital. Within a few months, I took over as business editor and served in that position for more than four years. In that time I worked with some of the best journalists I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside. I also quickly became attuned to the Greater Annapolis community and more importantly the people that bring it to life. I left the paper last year to spend more time with my two young boys, now 5 and …
County schools delay opening for two hours on Feb. 1 due to icy road conditions.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Anne Arundel County Public Schools announced on Tuesday morning that offices and schools will open two hours late. There will be no morning half-day pre-kindergarten classes. According to the Key School and St. Anne’s School of Annapolis websites, both schools will have a two-hour delayed opening. For other closings, delays and weather-related information in Anne Arundel County, check the county's website. The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) advises that commuters check road conditions on the website by clicking on “CHART” to see live traffic cameras and incident updates. UPDATE: 9:40 a.m. According to the National Weather Service, Greater Annapolis should expect a light, freezing rain, and possibly even a light snow and sleet …
Monday, January 31, 2011
The Panthers beat the Bruins, 71-66 on Friday, and improve overall record to 11-3.
The snow may have had something to do with it … Both Broadneck and Annapolis came off of two days rest due to the thick blanket of cold, white stuff (that has apparently engulfed the entire northeast) to play Friday night’s game, and neither team was better for it. To most of us, two days of rest and relaxation may sound like a good thing. In the basketball world, it’s two days of inactivity in which to lose the stamina and muscle memory needed to beat defenders, drive the lane and find the hoop. Not that either team had an advantage because of this, or that the field wasn’t level, just that the result was a game that didn’t live up to either of the team’s standards. John Brady, head coach for the Panthers, emphasized that his team’s lack …
John Wilfong takes over the site on Jan. 31.
Last summer, when I started to build a team of freelance reporters to help me cover Greater Annapolis, I met John Wilfong. At the time, there weren't any live Patch sites in Maryland. After I explained everything I was doing in anticipation of the September 2010 launch of the site, he told me he was interested in being part of it. John also said something that makes us both laugh now. "I sure don't want to do your job," he said. As of Jan. 31, John is the new editor of Greater Annapolis Patch. He's a Hillsmere resident and a top-notch journalist with high standards. John knows the area well and is committed to covering the things that matter most to locals. He has more than 15 years of experience as a journalist, most recently as the …
Sunday, January 30, 2011
The Anne Arundel County High School Battle of the Bands featured local talent, including Annapolis High School's "The Banned."
"We all love music," said David Blackstone, 16, of "The Banned," a group that represented Annapolis High in the Anne Arundel County High School Battle of the Bands on Saturday night. Blackstone, 16, who plays drums, just joined the group about a month ago. He and the other members of "The Banned" are in the school marching band together. Josh Andrucyk, 16, a bassist for the band, said performing in front of a crowd of hundreds at Maryland Hall was probably one of the best things he’s ever experienced. “The Banned" was one of 12 county rock bands chosen to compete in the 13th annual battle. The competition was hosted by Danny Mays, marketing manager of the event and a bassist for Gold Mind Squad. The Maryland State Education Association …
Saturday, January 29, 2011
The Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis attracted crowds and raised money for Special Olympics Maryland.
Annapolitans headed to Sandy Point State Park to take the plunge into the Chesapeake Bay and be part of one of the area's most popular fundraisers. Despite the chilly weather on Saturday, participants happily embraced the cold for the Maryland State Police-sponsored Polar Bear Plunge to support Special Olympics Maryland. Mickey Cucchiella of Baltimore's 98Rock morning show, an event sponsor, told the crowd that the energy of the crowd would warm them up. “It’s unbelievable how this has grown to an event this size in the five years I’ve been doing it," Cucchiella said. This year an estimated 12,000 plungers were expected to have participated, with another 13,000 attending the festivities. There were two plunges on Saturday—the first at 1 p.…
Local kids try new flavors while parents learn to shop smart and prepare healthy meals.
Madison Chick, 5, loves to help her parents cook. She has her own apron, utensils and even a cupcake maker—chocolate is her favorite. So when her dad, Ray Chick, read about the Kids in the Kitchen event sponsored by the Junior League of Annapolis (JLA) at Whole Foods Market, he thought it sounded right up her alley. Madison was one of dozens of children who sampled fun foods like berry smoothies and English muffin pizzas Saturday, part of a joint effort by Whole Foods and the JLA to teach kids about healthy eating and show parents easy ways to get kids involved. JLA volunteers set up stations around the store, making recipes from their Junior Leagues In the Kitchen with Kids cookbook and helping children make their own necklaces from dry …
Kristin Mowry
12:36 pm on Thursday, February 3, 2011
Keeping the romance alive with parents has got to be purposeful. This is definitely needs to be a priority for parents. I think that parents need to be conscious not to fall into habits, otherwise known as the daily routine. We have got to love each other on purpose EVERY single day. This also teaches the children well. Let your significant other know how much you appreciate them. Leave a note … more ›