Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief

When Peter Chang announced he was coming to Annapolis, the excitement was real. And since opening in February at 918 Bay Ridge Road, the acclaimed chef's latest restaurant has been introducing locals to authentic Sichuan cuisine, from bold, spicy dishes to delicate dim sum and its signature Peking duck. We stopped by to chat with general manager Yan about the restaurant, the menu, and what makes Peter Chang different from the Chinese restaurants most Americans grew up with. Yan has an interesting story herself. A former stay-at-home mom and devoted customer of Peter Chang's Bethesda restaurant, she was invited to join the team despite having no restaurant experience. Today, she manages the Annapolis location and is passionate about introducing diners to new flavors. We talked about the restaurant's made-to-order weekend dim sum and tapas brunch, the dedicated duck chef, locally sourced Chesapeake blue catfish, and why the whole branzino is one of Yan's personal favorites. And yes, we cleared up the confusion between Peter Chang and P.F. Chang's! There's plenty more to discover, including weekday happy hours, private dining rooms, catering, and special culinary events. Whether you're already a fan or haven't made it through the doors yet (like me), Yan has some suggestions for where to start. Have a listen! LINKS: Peter Chang Annapolis (Website) Peter Chang Annapolis (Facebook) Peter Chang Annapolis (Instagram)

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Coming up, Annapolis has a nominee for police chief, but does his experience match the demands of the job? Navy unveils its special Army-Navy Game uniforms honoring the SEALs and Naval Special Warfare; nineteen local schools share more than $20,000 in donations; and comedian Paul Mecurio talks comedy, cancer, Paul McCartney, and why raisins have absolutely no business being in apple pie. All that and more on the Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, CovingtonAlsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Coming up: a tragic Annapolis house fire claims the lives of three dogs; Fish For A Cure breaks another fundraising record; a local roofing company gives back to the youth sports program that helped raise a family; and Galway Bay is going all out for the holidays. Those stories and more on the Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is here with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Coming up: four Anne Arundel principals are competing for a top honor; the Army-Navy Game is moving dates, but don't change this year's plans; a longtime downtown Annapolis bar property has a new owner; and nine months after removing the police chief, Annapolis is still waiting for a replacement. Those stories and more on the Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, CovingtonAlsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  The latest election returns flip a County Council race and leave another hanging by just 14 votes. Navy football nearly blows a 28-point lead before pulling off a wild win over Temple. Brown Mustache Coffee is moving across Maryland Avenue, and there's a new owner at Naptown Scoop. All that and more in today's Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief! DAILY NEWS EMAIL LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is also here with her Monday Money Report! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

What exactly does a public relations firm do these days? A lot more than write press releases! This week, we caught up with Matthew Pugh, co-founder of Annapolis-based Pugh & Tiller, over coffee at Rise Up to talk about the changing world of PR, marketing, and communications. Matthew and his business partner, Jessica Tiller, launched the firm in 2020, building on decades of experience in the industry. Today, Pugh & Tiller works with businesses across the country and internationally, helping them reach the right audiences through public relations, branding, marketing, website development, and crisis communications. We talked about everything from the challenges of breaking into the American market to why companies should consider their communications strategy long before a crisis hits. We also got into artificial intelligence, the shrinking media landscape, the importance of authenticity, and those painfully predictable press releases that begin with "We are thrilled to announce." Matthew shares some valuable advice for businesses of all sizes, explains why relationships still matter, and even works a little Joe Walsh into the conversation. Have a listen! LINKS: Pugh & Tiller (Website) Pugh & Tiller (Facebook) Pugh & Tiller (X) Pugh & Tiller (LinkedIn)

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Two major criminal cases conclude with guilty verdicts and pleas, a rabid raccoon prompts a health warning in Arnold, and Maryland's new Bay Bridge takes a major step forward. Plus, when the city didn't maintain the red curbs, Ward One residents picked up their paintbrushes and did it themselves! All that and more on today's Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, CovingtonAlsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Two children are injured in an ATV incident in Pasadena, and Anne Arundel County election results are taking shape, with some races still incredibly close. Plus, an AACC survey nearly nailed the election results, and Navy football looks to get back on track against Temple this Saturday. All that and more on today's Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief! Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is back with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

A long-forgotten manuscript discovered beneath bales of hay in a Colorado barn has brought an extraordinary chapter of World War II history back to life. In this Eye On Annapolis bonus podcast, author Bruce McCandless III shares the remarkable story behind Iron and Fire: The Pacific War Story of Destroyer Captain Bruce McCandless, a firsthand account of his grandfather's experiences in some of the war's fiercest naval battles. Rear Admiral Bruce McCandless had deep roots at Annapolis, entering the U.S. Naval Academy at just 16. He was at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, and later earned the Medal of Honor for his actions aboard the heavily damaged USS San Francisco during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. With senior officers killed or incapacitated, McCandless suddenly found himself responsible for the ship and its crew in the middle of a chaotic nighttime battle. Years later, McCandless dictated his wartime memories to his daughter, but the manuscript was tucked away and largely forgotten. His grandson's wife discovered it decades later, opening the door to a remarkable family history that also includes NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless II, famous for making the first untethered spacewalk. The conversation explores the manuscript's discovery, the realities of combat, the family's connections to Annapolis, and the importance of preserving firsthand accounts as the remaining World War II veterans grow fewer. McCandless III also shares some surprisingly personal stories about his grandfather and what he learned about courage while bringing the book to publication. McCandless III will be in Annapolis on Tuesday, November 10, for the U.S. Naval Institute's Life of Courage panel discussion, just ahead of Veterans Day. While the in-person event has reached capacity and is no longer accepting reservations, the discussion will be livestreamed on the U.S. Naval Institute's YouTube channel. It's a fascinating conversation about naval history, family discoveries, and an extraordinary story that might otherwise have been lost forever. Have a listen!

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and Hospice of the Chesapeake.  A 15-year-old is charged in the Royal Street shooting that left a young woman critically injured, and we're tracking the latest Anne Arundel County election results. Plus, a $64,000 grant will help Food 4 Thought reach more families, and a major furniture brand is moving into Annapolis Town Center. All that on today's Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief! Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.