Category: People & Places

Stories about the people and places that make Easton, Maryland great.

Jul 05
Easton, MD First Friday Events, July 7, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com www.eastonedc.com Easton EDC July 5, 2023  For immediate release Things to do on First Friday, July 7, in Easton,MD!  Easton, MD –  Easton will be a whirlwind of exciting events this First Friday, July 7! Most events listed below are free to the public, […]

Jul 03
Van Hollen & Cardin announce their support for over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Key Easton, MD Projects: BAAM & Hope Center

June 30, 2023 Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced the inclusion of $4,240,000 in direct federal funding for projects they requested within the Senate Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Subcommittee’s proposed funding legislation for fiscal year […]

Jun 21
Experience, Engage and Enjoy the 2023 Chesapeake Film Festival

Easton, MD — The 16th Annual Chesapeake Film Festival (CFF) promises to satisfy every film lover’s taste with a smorgasbord of tantalizing films and events.  The two-day LIVE Festival (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1) and the VIRTUAL Festival (Oct. 2 through 8) include over 50 outstanding documentaries, narratives films, and animations, along with thought-provoking conversations […]

May 23
BAAM Celebrates Groundbreaking

May 13, 2023, EASTON, MD — Local officials, planning and construction partners and the leadership of Building African American Minds broke ground Saturday for BAAM’s new academic center. BAAM leaders were joined by Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day, Sen. Johnny Mautz, R-37, Easton Mayor Bob Willey, several members of the Talbot […]

May 22
SUP lovers paddle their way into connecting with others in Easton, MD

Have you been on a stand-up paddleboard yet? In Easton, it is easy to get with the Eastern Shore SUP group and enjoy adventures in our rivers and creeks. Kate Richards, who supports the group events, insists that every paddler who shows up becomes a part of the “Paddle family.” Paddlers of all ages are […]

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May 22
Plastic Bag Ordinance Keeps 1 Million Bags Out of Circulation

Town of Easton leads the Way – Other cities to follow. Easton, MD – The plastic bag ordinance was approved by the Town via Ordinance 784, which passed on 9/6/2022 and went into effect 4/2/ 2023. The Town of Easton’s plastic bag ban prohibits retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags to customers. The ordinance […]

May 08
Easton EDC Receives Main Street Accreditation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com www.eastonedc.com Easton Economic Development Corporation May 8, 2023  For immediate release Easton EDC Receives Main Street Accreditation Easton, MD– The Easton Economic Development Corporation (Easton EDC) has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main […]

Mar 13
Easton’s Spring and Summer Family Friendly Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com     www.DiscoverEaston.com  Easton Economic Development Corporation Mach 13, 2023 For immediate release Announcing DiscoverEaston’s 2023 Family-Friendly Events Series The Easton Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce our spring and summer DiscoverEaston 2023 family-friendly event schedule. All events listed are free, inclusive, and […]

Feb 08
Easton EDC Newsletter

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Feb 08
Chesapeake Fire & Ice Schedule of Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com       www.DiscoverEaston.com  Easton Economic Development Corporation February 6, 2023 For immediate release Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival Schedule of Events Event Date & Time: February 17th – 5pm to 9pm & February 18, 12 – 9 PM Maps will be available during […]

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