Annapolis Vending Machine Company Offers Healthier Snacks

Vend Natural, a vending machine company based in Annapolis, aims to give people on-the-go healthier snacking options–and their profits are almost 3 times higher than those of traditional vending machines.

Live Blog of Medical Marijuana Legalization Hearing

On Friday afternoon, legislators will discuss several bills that would legalize medical marijuana in Maryland. Capital News Service reporter Mike Bock is attending the hearing and will live blog the debate.

Hybrid technology takes to the water

Hybrid engines aren’t just for cars anymore. The hybrid systems are slowly catching on with environmentally-conscious sailors, replacing less-fuel efficient diesel motors on sailboats.

Annapolis Tween Earns Extra Cash with Duct Tape Wallets

Key School seventh-grader sells his colorful accessories at a downtown Annapolis toy store.

Coalition Formed to Fight Same-Sex Marriage in Md.

A number of organizations announced the creation of a new interfaith coalition on Wednesday that will oppose same-sex marriage during the 2012 legislative session in Annapolis.

Snakeheads, If You Can’t Beat ’em, Eat ’em

If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em. That was the slogan behind the snakehead cook-off event at Rockfish Restaurant in Annapolis. Nine chefs from Maryland and D.C. teamed up to prepare a six-course meal of snakehead dishes to help raise money for the Annapolis-based non-profit, Oyster Recovery Partnership.

Workers Repainting Flaking State House Dome

The scaffolding that has concealed the towering dome on top of the State House since the legislative session ended last April will be taken down in the coming weeks.

Officials Debate Painting Statehouse Dome Yellow

The statehouse dome in Annapolis, which has been painted white for the last 180 years, is closed for a new paint job. Officials are now debating whether to keep the dome white, or re-paint it yellow.

Artists Paint Annapolis

Artists from several states converged on Annapolis Thursday for the Paint Annapolis competition. They are painting the city’s architecture, plants and docks to submit to the Maryland Hall for Creative Arts on Sunday.