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Annapolis' First Family: The Carrolls

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.

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The Life of a Milkman at 3 a.m.

By Ann Jensen

Fresh milk in glass bottles, bootleggers, and a horse named Sally Mike

Annapolis History Prohibition Milk Man

12th Annual What’s Up? Overnight Camp Guide

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.

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Frederick Douglass

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

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Report Card for Mid-Shore Public High Schools

A statistical overview of the high schools of the Mid-Shore

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Senate Sense & House Talk

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.

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Report Card for Anne Arundel County Public High Schools

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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Private School Guide 2010 | Eastern Shore

Click here to find useful information about private schools on the Eastern Shore.

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Private School Guide 2010 | Western Shore

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.

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Cambridge Comes Together After Devastating Fire

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.

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Minimalist Artist Anne Truitt

By Ellen Berlow

For artist Anne Truitt, Easton was more than home.

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Howard R. Ernst, Ph.D.

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.

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Election Day 2009: City Council Races in Annapolis

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.

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The Race for Mayor of Annapolis

By Mark Croatti

Josh Cohen replaces Zina Pierre in the 2009 Annapolis Mayoral Race.

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Nuturing the Arts that Sustain Community

By Anne McNulty

The first installment in a series on arts councils on the Shore: Queen Anne's County.

Queen Anne County Art Councils

Editor's Father's Day Reflections

By Nadja Maril

Opportunity Thrives, Smiles Result: Opportunity Builders' New Building

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.

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Ritchie Havens: The Unabridged Interview

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.

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How Battle of the Bands XI Was Judged

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.

Battle of the Bands

Retracing George Washington's Travels

By Anne McNulty

From Chestertown to Annapolis, follow the path of our first President through Chesapeake country.

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