We all need a system. And when systems work well, it's a beautiful thing. Today we sit down with Susie Salinas from Systems by Susie, a professional organizer!

From the required junk drawer to that hallway closet to the cluttered kitchen,m we can all use some organization in our lives. But stuff happens, and it gets ignored — at least in my house it does! This is where Susie and her team come in.

Imagine an expert setting up your home, with everything in its proper place. Now, all of a sudden, keeping it organized is a breeze. We talk about a 20-minute reset, the key areas that need organization, whether to do an area or a whole house, and why you might need an organizer. Spoiler: the best reason is to regain time! And yes, we do ask about that junk drawer. Could your kitchen, garage, or basement use a bit more organization?

Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Systems By Susie (Website)
• Systems By Susie (Facebook)
• Systems By Susie (Instagram) -- with great before and after photos!

back! The 14th Annual Annapolis Film Festival will return to Annapolis for four days from March 26th through the 29th.

Like we do each year, we sit down with the movers and shakers who make all the magic happen. Today, we are speaking with Patti White and Lee Anderson, who founded the festival 14 years ago.

Sit back and listen as we discuss the more than 70 films coming to Annapolis and share a sneak peek at some of them!

Learn how to fest--from the new and returning venues to the showcases, coffee talks, panels, and more! Oh, and of course, the parties, the directors, the stars, and the red carpet at Maryland Hall!

Passes (recommended) are on sale now, as are individual tickets. Don't delay! Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Annapolis Film Festival (Website)
• Annapolis Film Festival (Facebook)
• Annapolis Film Festival (X)
• Annapolis Film Festival (Instagram)
• Annapolis Film Festival (YouTube)

#AFF2026

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Today...

A BOLO goes out after a man is reported photographing Naval Academy Gate 3, firefighters knock down a Crows Nest Court house fire and 2 adults are displaced, Anne Arundel County launches a major oral history project to preserve the complicated legacy of Crownsville Hospital, Chesapeake Life Center sets a free pet loss workshop for April, and Annapolis lines up a full St. Patrick's Day weekend with book bargains, Navy lacrosse, two separate downtown "Irish experience" pub crawls, and the big parade on Sunday. — that's the mix, and it's all coming up on today's DNB.

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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.

The Eastport Oyster Boys are turning 30, and if you've lived anywhere near Annapolis for more than 5 minutes, you've probably heard their "music and mirth" drifting across the water at least once.

Today, Kevin Brooks — the band's lead troubadour and chief storyteller — joins us to talk about three decades of Chesapeake Bay songs, Eastport legends, and how the Oyster Boys became the self-appointed (and officially appointed) Musical Goodwill Ambassadors for the City of Annapolis and the Maritime Republic of Eastport. We dig into the band's origin story, the "good hat, good dog, good boat" philosophy, and why the Oyster Boys have always mixed laughs with a little love for the Bay and the culture that surrounds it.

We also preview the big 30th anniversary "Shuck It Tour Celebration" show at Maryland Hall on March 22, featuring founding member and Annapolis Poet Laureate Jeff Holland, plus a lineup of Oyster Boys alumni musicians. Proceeds benefit Annapolis Musicians For Musicians, which provides scholarships and emergency support for local working artists — so it's a party with a purpose. We cover tickets, the VIP option, and the post-concert reception, and Kevin shares what fans can expect when the band hits the stage for this hometown milestone.

If you want Eastport stories, Chesapeake music, and a reminder that not everything in the world has to be taken so seriously — this one delivers.

LINKS:

• Eastport Oyster Boys (Website)
• Eastport Oyster Boys (Facebook)
• Eastport Oyster Boys (YouTube)
• Eastport Oyster Boys (Spotify)
• Shuck It Tour Celebration (Tickets)

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Today...

An armed carjacking in Pasadena after a breakdown on Catherine Avenue, Peter Chang Annapolis taking reservations ahead of a hoped-for opening this week, Dominik Prokop jumping into the County Council District 6 race, and Davis' Pub celebrating 40 years in Eastport with a weekend anniversary party — that's the mix, and it's all coming up on today's DNB.

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Trevor from Annapolis Makerspace is here with your Maker Minutes!

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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.

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Today...

Police are investigating an Odenton family violence incident that ended with a shot being fired and an adult male taken to a trauma center, while the Rotary Club of Annapolis is now taking applications for 2026 Foundation Grants for local nonprofits. We've also got a purse bingo night coming up with designer prizes, and a preview of Sunday's St. Patrick's Parade with a brand-new route through Annapolis—catch it all in today's DNB.

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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!

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Today...

Police are searching for a suspect after a handgun assault in Glen Burnie, and detectives also arrested a 55-year-old Severn man in an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation tied to alleged online solicitation of a minor. We've also got a new podcast episode on The Village at Providence Point with leaders and future residents, a new Historic Annapolis exhibit marking 50 years of women at the Naval Academy, and a preview of the Bay Bridge Boat Show returning to Kent Narrows with boats, sea trials, training, and seminars—catch it all in this morning's DNB.

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The Village at Providence Point is taking shape in Annapolis, and the people behind it — and the people preparing to call it home — are already feeling the momentum.

In this episode, we sat down with Cyndi Walters, president of National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS), and Chill Hotchkiss, NLCS director of sales, to talk about how The Village at Providence Point moved from vision to reality. Walters walks through the long road to get here — planning, approvals, legal challenges, and what it takes to bring a project of this size and scope to the finish line.

Hotchkiss gives a closer look at the property itself, the lifestyle being built, and what prospective residents are looking for as they consider their next chapter. He also explains how he develops relationships to ensure a pre-built community!

And then we hear from three future residents who are ready to make the move: Phil, Ilse, and Carol. Phil and Ilse are married and will be moving in together, and Carol will be moving in independently. They share their personal "why," what drew them to Providence Point, and the parts of this transition that feel exciting — from community and convenience to peace of mind. They also offer fascinating insights into their lives and what they're looking forward to most once the doors open.

Is The Village at Providence Point for you?

Have a listen.

LINKS:

• The Village at Providence Point (Website)
• The Village at Providence Point (Facebook)
• The Village at Providence Point (X)

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Today...

The Naval Academy just tightened access to the Yard due to world events, the long-empty Edgewater Kmart is turning into a fitness-and-family fun hub, Zachary's is letting fifth graders design real Mother's Day jewelry, there's a bonus podcast with songwriting legend Karla Bonoff ahead of her March 19 show at Rams Head On Stage, and Anne Arundel Women Giving Together is hosting a free Woman in Leadership event with Fire Chief Tricia Wolford and Police Chief Awad on March 4 —plenty to catch up on, so give the podcast a listen.

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Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is also here with her Monday Money Report!

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Today, we're slowing it down a bit with one of the greatest singer-songwriters, Karla Bonoff — a writer and performer whose songs helped define a generation of West Coast folk-rock and soft rock, even if a lot of people first fell in love with them through other artists.

In this bonus pod, we talk about Karla's songwriting, the stories behind some of those timeless songs, and what it's like to have music live so many different lives over the years. Her catalog has been recorded by artists like Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt, but hearing these songs from Karla herself is a completely different experience — intimate, honest, and beautifully direct.

And on March 19 at 8:00 p.m., she's bringing that music to Annapolis for one night at Rams Head On Stage. We get into the craft, the career, and what fans can expect from a night with one of the most enduring voices in American songwriting.

Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Karla Bonoff (Website)
• Karla Bonoff (Facebook)
• Karla Bonoff (Instagram)
• Karla Bonoff (YouTube)
• Karla Bonoff (Spotify)
• Karla Bonoff (Tickets)