By Anne Jensen
Charles Carroll of Carrollton was one of four Marylanders, and the only Catholic, to sign the Declaration of Independence. He was also one of the wealthiest men in the colonies, described by George Washington as “the most monied man” he knew.
By Ann Jensen
Fresh milk in glass bottles, bootleggers, and a horse named Sally Mike
Compiled by Bekah Oester
Yes, it’s time to start planning for your child’s summer camp fun. And once again the editors of What’s Up? have started the research ball rolling. Our Overnight Camp Guide includes names, locations, contact info, websites, special affiliations, age and gender specifics, length of sessions, and costs.
By Janice Hayes Williams
As We Celebrate Black History Month, We Look Back on the Legacy of One of Maryland’s Favorite Sons | Frederick Douglass
A statistical overview of the high schools of the Mid-Shore
By Mark Croatti
As Maryland’s Senate and House of Delegates reconvenes in Annapolis on January 13th for the 2010 General Assembly—a 90 day period to act on 2,300 bills including the State’s annual budget—What’s Up? Annapolis sits down with Senate President Mike Miller and Speaker of the House Mike Busch to discuss the hot-button issues affecting the 427th session in Maryland’s history.
By Wendi Winters
In 2008, the latest year for which information is available, the Anne Arundel County Public School system (AACPS) was named one of the top ten school systems in the region in terms of preparing students for college-level exams.
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Welcome to our Fourth Annual What's Up? Private School Guide. If you and your family are considering choosing a private school for your child, our guide is the best place to start.
By Jen Wagner
Downtown Cambridge was devastated last January when Shore Bid Auction & Antiques and the William G. Willikers antiques store caught fire. Crews from 10 area fire companies worked for over six hours to bring the fire under control. An estimated $1.5 million worth of damage was caused.
By Ellen Berlow
For artist Anne Truitt, Easton was more than home.
By James Houck
Howard R. Ernst, Ph.D. explains the "Dark Green" vs. "Light Green" movements toward restoring the Chesapeake Bay in his new book Fight for the Bay.
By Mark Croatti
Annapolitans will soon be going to the polls on September 15th, to cast their votes for the next City Council and our new Mayor.
By Mark Croatti
Josh Cohen replaces Zina Pierre in the 2009 Annapolis Mayoral Race.
By Anne McNulty
The first installment in a series on arts councils on the Shore: Queen Anne's County.
By Mary Lou Baker
Opportunity Builders is all about smiles, and there are even more happy faces these days as staffers settle into new quarters outside Annapolis.
By James Houck
Managing editor James Houck talks music past, present, and future with the legendary performer who'll be at Rams Head OnStage March 22.
By James Houck
What's Up? Annapolis Editor James Houck gives us an inside look at the judging of this years Battle of the Bands.
By Anne McNulty
From Chestertown to Annapolis, follow the path of our first President through Chesapeake country.