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Chesapeake Neighbors, a subsidiary of The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), announces its strategic partnerships with Rivers & Roads and IKIGAI Coaching and Consulting. These partners will create solutions to address the need for affordable housing within the Town of Easton, MD, and the Mid-Shore region. “Rivers & Roads...

The Trippe Gallery is pleased to open a show this weekend featuring the watercolors of Don Hilderbrandt. Trippe and Hilderbrandt co-owned the gallery pre-cursor-Trippe-Hilderbrandt Studios on Harrison St. until 2013 when Hilderbrandt retired from exhibition painting and moved to Colorado. We are happy to report his return to Maryland and,...

Easton Airport Manager Micah Risher has been elected President of the Maryland Airport Managers Association (MAMA). The association was established in 1996 to provide a medium for the exchange of ideas related to airport management. Members encourage legislation advantageous to airports and work closely with the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA),...

Jesse took over as Director of the Academy Art Museum in June 2021. We spoke to her about her time in Easton and what the future holds for AAM.     EEDC: How have these past few months been for you?   Sarah Jesse (SJ): It’s been exciting and wonderful learning...

Wasn’t last weekend’s weather great? Like me, I’m sure you’re looking forward to many more days like that. The Fire and Ice Festival is downtown this weekend, and the Stews and Brews on Saturday is at the Easton Fire House, and both are not to be missed. Then, we are...

National Models and Methods for Achieving Equitable Development (Feb 18th @ 1 PM) – Register here   Community Engagement: Building a Unified Strategy (Feb 22 @ 3 PM) – Register here   Agricultural Outlook Forum (Starts Feb 24th @ 8 AM) – Register here   Minority Made: Minority Enterprise Development...

State Senator Adelaide (Addie) Eckard represents the 37th Legislative District, which includes the Counties of Dorchester, Caroline, Wicomico, and Talbot. She was elected to the Maryland Senate in 2014.   EEDC: What are some areas that have your attention as we begin the New Year?     Sen Addie Eckhardt...

After anticipating snow all season, I think I can say I have seen enough already. I am waiting for Spring. Get ready for Chesapeake Fire + Ice on February 18th and 19th, and make sure you also get to the Stews and Brews event on February 19th. Both are expected...

Chesapeake Ag Innovation Center Virtual presentations (Starting Feb 8th @ 12 PM) – Register here   Learn the Basics of Google Ads (Feb 15 @ 12 PM) – Register here   Introduction to Real Estate Investing (Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM) – Register here   USDA Small Business/New Vendor Quarterly...

Megan Cook is Easton’s Council President, a position she’s held for approximately a year and a half. We spoke to her about issues on the minds of people who live and/or work in Easton.   EEDC:  You’ve been on the council for the past 12 years. What are some of...