The online edition of the popular printed What's Up? Annapolis, What's Up? Eastern Shore, and What's Up? Central Maryland publications.
07/23/2025
Seeing our very own Kathy Sauvé give back to the community at the Annapolis Police Foundation’s 'Shop with a Cop' event truly warms our hearts. We're so proud to have her on the What's Up? Media team! 💙
Read More: https://whatsupmag.com/news/shop-with-a-cop-a-success/
07/22/2025
Huge shoutout to Annapolis Ice Cream Company for being named the #1 ice cream shop in the U.S. by Fodor’s Travel!
Celebrated for over 20 years as a local favorite, they’re now getting national attention for their one-of-a-kind flavors (yes, they really put whole apple pie in their Apple Pie Ice Cream 🍏🥧). With over 200 flavors in rotation and locations across Maryland under the Always Ice Cream name, it’s no surprise they’ve scooped up the top spot.
Meet ✨Kate Slayton ✨ the creative hand behind every custom acrylic sign at Kate Slayton Lettering 🎨✨ Based in Annapolis, Kate turned a DIY wedding project into a boutique lettering business that now helps bring personality and charm to weddings and events across the region 💍🖌️ From welcome signs to seating charts, each piece is designed with care, creativity, and a whole lot of heart 💕📋
P.S. She’s also one of our 2024 Best of Weddings winners for event décor—and we totally see why! 🏆🌸🎉
07/19/2025
Have you visited “Beauty Is What We’re Fighting For” at Cade Art Gallery yet? ✨ This stunning national juried exhibit, curated by Philippa Pham Hughes, explores how beauty can be a radical act—one that inspires awe, fosters connection, and reimagines the future.
From folded paper garlands to layered installations, the work on display speaks to the power of beauty as resistance and resilience. It's not just a visual experience—it’s an emotional one.
Long before the Chesapeake Bay became a peaceful playground, it was the stage for epic turf wars, pirate raids, and religious-fueled conflict. 🏴☠️💣 From William Claiborne and Lord Baltimore’s feud over Kent Island to Protestant pirates torching lavish estates, this region’s past is as dramatic as any Netflix series.
Ready to dive into centuries of salty chaos? Read the full article now in our digital magazine!
After a long-awaited comeback, horse racing returns to Fair Hill for the first time since 2019! 🐎💥 Join the celebration on August 30 at the newly upgraded turf track inside the Fair Hill Special Event Zone.
This free, family-friendly event will feature live racing, community fun, and a proud nod to Maryland’s equestrian roots. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just love a good day outdoors—this one’s for you.
Ever hit that reading wall where no book feels right? That was me—until I picked up this perfectly tense, character-driven mystery and couldn’t put it down. 📖🔥
Whether you're into thrillers, summer drama, or fast-paced fiction, we've got five book picks that might just break your slump and reignite your love for reading.
Your wedding day should feel like magic—and sound like it too. 💍🎶 With professional DJs, custom lighting, photo booths, and seamless event coordination, iDJ Entertainment transforms special moments into epic celebrations. Whether you're planning a wedding, private party, or corporate event, their team brings the vibe and the vision to life.
📲 Visit idj-entertainment.com to get the party started.
07/16/2025
How hot is too hot for your pet? ☀️🐶 Dr. Lisa Beagan, DVM, breaks down the signs of heat stress, when to walk your pet, and other must-know summer safety tips in this month’s Ask the Doc.
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Established in 1997, What’s Up? Media is the publisher of renowned regional publications What’s Up? Annapolis, What’s Up? Eastern Shore, What’s Up? West County, What’s Up? Weddings, Services for Seniors, and Guide to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. We are proud to produce unique, sought after content that has value to our readers and delivers results for our advertisers.
What’s Up? Annapolis, What’s Up? Eastern Shore, and What’s Up? West County are glossy print publications covering entertainment, sports, home & garden, health, dining and lifestyle interests of Annapolis, the Eastern Shore, and West County regions. The publications are the only lifestyle magazines in the area with an extensive calendar of local events.
What’s Up? Weddings is the exclusive bridal magazine to the central Chesapeake region and covers the latest trends in stylish gowns, innovative caterers, unique wedding locations, bouquet trends, real local weddings and more.
The Services for Seniors guide is published once a year in conjunction with the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging to provide area seniors and their families a resource directory of services.
The Annual Guide to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis is the primary information source provided to the tens of thousands of people who live, work or visit the Naval Academy complex.
We have expanded our company to include Special Events including: Wedding Expo, The Look, Best Of Party, Whiskey and Spirits, and The Nutcracker Tea.
What’s Up? Tix is a recent addition to the What’s Up? Media Family. What’s Up? Tix is What’s Up? Media’s local ticketing service for events in the Chesapeake region.
Starting in 2018, What’s Up? Digital provides additional platforms to help our clients reach more customers and deploy successful advertising campaigns on tablets, smartphones and other devices around the region or anywhere in the world.