Seven Bancorp Under Federal Supervision

Written by Jesse Barron from on November 24th, 2009 | 18 Comments

Annapolis based Severn Bankcorp, Inc., the parent of Seven Bank, has joined the growing list of banks that are now under federal supervision.
The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) announced that it has supervisory agreements in place and that the bank must revise its policies regarding its problem assets, including revising its allowance for losses and [...]

Worst Area Doctor: Dr. Harold C. Thomas, MD at BWMC

Written by Jesse Barron from on May 25th, 2009 | 149 Comments

Over the past few days I have been reflecting on the major surgery I had late last year.
Dr. Harold C. Thomas, MD at Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC)
One thing that still disgusts me is the “service” I received from Dr. Harold C. Thomas, MD, a doctor in the emergency department at Baltimore Washington Medical Center.
I [...]

I Vote Confident Smiles Dentistry as Annapolis’ Best Dentists Office

Written by Jesse Barron from on May 14th, 2009 | 391 Comments

Every once in awhile you come across one of those small business owners that blow you away with their stellar products or services.
For me, Dr. Creamer, of Confident Smiles Dentistry, is now one of those small business owners.  She is also an all around friendly person.
On May 5th I posted about someone in my family [...]

New Whole Foods Opened Yesterday

Written by Jesse Barron from on May 6th, 2009 | 32 Comments

The new Whole Foods in Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole opened yesterday to much fanfare.
The 56,000 square foot store is the largest on the East Coast.  Original plans called for it to be an even bigger 70,000 SF before they were scaled back.
At 10 AM, when the store opened, 400 shoppers were ready with their [...]

Annapolis Dentist: Confident Smiles Dentistry

Written by Jesse Barron from on May 5th, 2009 | 12 Comments

Confident Smiles Dentistry is a great family dentist located in the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis. Dr. Tara Creamer provides area residents with a wide range of dental services — all offered at affordable prices.

PSC: BGE May Resume Gas and Electric Shutoffs

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 28th, 2009 | 55 Comments

The PSC has authorized BGE and other utility providers in Maryland to begin shutting off the utilities for past due accounts.  
There had been a moratorium on shutoffs due to an usually high number of customers with past due accounts.  More than 80,000 customers of BGE alone faced risked shutoffs before the PSC intervened.
but…

Before Baltimore [...]

Shannon Lee Photography: Maryland Wedding Photographer

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 26th, 2009 | 349 Comments

Shannon Lee Zirkle is not only a friend of mine, but an amazing photographer.  Flipping through the Zirkle family photo album is like flipping through a catalog filled with perfect shots.
Her photography skills are not just for family.  She is available to photograph your Maryland, Delaware, DC or Northern Virginia wedding or special event.
If you [...]

Where to Go: Candles Off Main in Downtown Annapolis

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 26th, 2009 | 28 Comments

Yesterday was the perfect Spring day!
Wanting to take advantage of the weather, we headed to downtown Annapolis and were finally able to visit one of the stores we have been wanting to visit for quite some time: Candles Off Main.
Sure they’ve been in the same location for more than two years, but hey, I’m a little [...]

Annapolis Painting Services Owner Pleads Guilty

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 25th, 2009 | 41 Comments

Robert Bontempo, the owner of Annapolis Painting Services, plead guilty — to knowingly hiring illegal immigrants and then laundering proceeds from that activity — in federal court on Friday.  He is a resident of the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Annapolis.
Mr. Bontempo faces up to 15 years in prison and $500,000 in fines when he is [...]

JetBlue Coming to BWI

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 23rd, 2009 | 112 Comments

Today, a nice day became a great day when I saw that JetBlue is coming to BWI in September.
I know a lot of people who work for JetBlue and I am very good at talking airline employees out of their buddy passes, so it is great that I can now take that many more free [...]