Annapolis Homeless Shelter to Expand

Written by Jesse Barron from on November 29th, 2009 | 45 Comments

With the continued faltering of the economy, coupled with the ongoing housing crisis, it is great and timely news that the Lighthouse Shelter in Annapolis is about to undergo a major expansion.
Located at 206 West Street, the shelter helps those without a home to stay warm during the winter.  Last year, it was forced to turn away [...]

Annapolis Holiday Trash Collection Schedule

Written by Jesse Barron from on November 25th, 2009 | 187 Comments

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and a lot of people have questions about government trash collection and recycling services on holiday’s so here is the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County schedule for Thanksgiving, 2009:
City of Annapolis:
City of Annapolis government offices will be closed on Thursday (11/26) and Friday (11/27).
There will be no type of refuse or recycling [...]

Teenager Missing from Severna Park Has Been Found

Written by Jesse Barron from on May 28th, 2009 | 27 Comments

Alexander Stevens, 17, who was last seen after he left his house on his bike at around 8:30 AM on Saturday morning has been located by police.
He was located at about 1 AM Wednesday morning near a convenience store at Route 2 and Earleigh Heights Road.  He was with his friends when police found him [...]

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 [...]

PLEASE HELP! Do you know ANYONE with extra office space?

Written by Jesse Barron from on May 5th, 2009 | 17 Comments

There seems to be a lot of empty office spaces and storefronts around Annapolis because of the recession we’re in.
This recession is also causing low-income residents to lean on community resources more than ever.
One of those great community resources may cease to exist if a solution is not found soon!
A low-cost pediatric clinic ran out [...]

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 [...]

Gardens with Color Combos and Foliage Factor

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 26th, 2009 | 14 Comments

(ARA) – Lawns and gardens that are eye-catching have harmonious colorful plants in bloom and dramatic foliage varieties patterned in a way that appeals to the senses.
Unifying blooming and foliage plants in gardens has become a popular trend because it allows homeowners to think outside the box of traditional flower beds. If planted with care, [...]

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 [...]

An Invaluable Community Resource Needs Help!

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 21st, 2009 | 13 Comments

On March 17th I posted about a little gem I did not know about right in my own neck of the woods: Shanahan Children’s Clinic — a low cost health clinic serving low-income families in and around Annapolis.
How things have changed in a little over a month…

Eye on Annapolis is reporting that Allen Apartments, the [...]