After a year-long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, CoFestCo has announced that the Hops & Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. Now in its fifth year, the festival has quickly become a popular place to enjoy unlimited tastings of beer, wine and spirits while enjoying fresh […]
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Mall in Columbia celebrates 50 years
The Mall in Columbia, one of the most beloved institutions in the community, is celebrating its 50th birthday with a month-long series of events for the public. The focus of the activities, according to Senior General Manager Barbara Nicklas, is showcasing the Mall’s community connections and partnerships of the past 50 years. “The Mall in […]
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Q&A with VAAAC’s Kristen Pironis
It’s only been about four months since Kristen Pironis was named executive director of Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC). For the past 16 years, Pironis worked with the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation, most recently as executive vice president of marketing and communications. Today, she’s laying the groundwork for VAAAC as the […]
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Five trips that keep you close to home
Feeling the need to break out? A day trip around the mid-Atlantic region may be the way to shake off COVID lethargy. Many unique locales are within an hour, give or take, from Central Maryland. All that’s needed is a half-day, or so, to enjoy their plentiful charms. Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Harper’s Ferry lies […]
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Grow & Fortify launches Maryland craft beverages app
The Maryland Craft Beverages app is available in the Apple and Google Play stores. This free app allows craft alcohol drinkers in Maryland to plan future stops, track visited locations, and participate in the integrated industry passports. The directory in the app includes all active members of the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Distillers […]
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Howard County Restaurant Weeks run through July 25
Howard County Restaurants Weeks are underway and run through Sunday, July 25. To learn more and see the list of participating restaurants, go to Howard County Restaurant Weeks | Restaurants & Menus 2021 (visithowardcounty.com).
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Maryland grants $5M for heritage projects
The Hogan administration announced that 116 matching grants totaling $5.03 million were awarded to Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions and other heritage tourism organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). These grant funds support heritage tourism projects and activities that draw visitors and expand economic development and tourism-related job creation throughout Maryland. Organizations receiving grant awards include […]
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Southwest Airlines opens new route to Syracuse
Southwest Airlines (SWA) has announced new three-times per day roundtrip flights from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to Syracuse, NY. It will begin on Nov. 14, 2021. The new service announced is the eighth new SWA destination recently announced or started for BWI Marshall. New service between BWI Marshall and Miami started on Nov. 15; to Chicago O’Hare International […]
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Turf Valley Resort to host Italian Open on July 12
The Mangione family has announced the 37th Annual Italian Open is set for Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, on July 12. The event will benefit the Loyola College Maryland Scholarship Fund. Two scholarships will be awarded in the names of Louis Grimmel, Jr., and Nick Mangione, Sr., and will benefit students who are in need […]
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Allegiant begins nonstop route From BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to Florida
Allegiant has begun a new nonstop route to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Florida from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new route as low as $59. The new nonstop route via BWI Marshall will operate twice weekly. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only […]