Benjamin Rothstein

Benjamin Rothstein is the Capital Gazette's business and general assignment reporter. He graduated from the University of Delaware, after which he worked as a digital producer for NBC Coast TV in southern Delaware before moving on to the Delaware State News, where he covered the state capital, Dover. He joined the Capital Gazette in early 2025.

Juan Francisco Moreno Arreaza is turning Memo’s Bar and Grill into Don Chico’s, a restaurant serving authentic Venezuelan cuisine. (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

New Annapolis Venezuelan eatery Don Chico’s already turning heads

July 14, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.

The restaurant formerly known as Memo's Bar and Grill in the Annapolis Technology Park has become Don Chico's, a Venezuelan eatery.

A 175-unit active living apartment complex is under construction at Annapolis Town Center, developer Greystar has confirmed. (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

New details revealed about planned apartments at Annapolis Town Center

July 14, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

The construction site across from J. Alexander's in Annapolis Town Center is set to become a 175-unit active adult apartment community following reports back in April.

The Dirty Grass Players headlines Maryland Hall’s Bloomhaven Outdoor Concert Series, Sunday July 19, 2025. (Courtesy File Photo)

Maryland Hall to kick off ‘jazzed up’ summer concert series

July 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

BloomHaven, Maryland Hall's outdoor concert series, returns Sunday, and this year's event is an upgrade.

A volunteer waves a sign to get people to stop at The Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church, in Brooklyn Park. The church distributed free produce from the Maryland Food Bank.

Maryland Food Bank’s new CEO is a familiar face

July 8, 2025 at 5:20 p.m.

Meg Kimmel is the Maryland Food Bank's new chief executive officer and president after being its chief operating officer since 2023.

A letter from Thomas Jefferson, written from Annapolis towards the end of the Revolutionary War, advocating for the right to bear arms, will go on sale on Independence Day for $90,000. (The Raab Collection/Courtesy)

Thomas Jefferson letter sent from Annapolis on sale, advocates gun rights

July 4, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

An original letter from Thomas Jefferson sent from Annapolis in 1783, which advocates for the right to bear arms, will go up for sale July 4 with a price of...

Anne Arundel County Police officers were at the scene the morning after the Severn neighborhood shooting in the area of the 8100 block Meade Village Road. According to two residents, one victim found on the basketball courts shown and one victim was found in the parking area.

Teens arrested after crashing stolen car into pole in Glen Burnie, police say

June 30, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.

Two teens crashed a stolen car into a pole, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

An Italian sub in Capo Italian Deli’s new location in Annapolis. Capo Italian Deli, on Main Street, in Annapolis, recently held their soft opening, with their grand opening celebration slated for early July. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

After nearly 7 months, Capo Deli in Annapolis opens but permit woes remain

July 3, 2025 at 2:39 p.m.

Capo Deli, a sandwich chain, finally opened on Main Street in Annapolis, but it was actually meant to open nearly seven months ago.

Be With Me Playseum has opened in the Annapolis Mall. (Annapolis Mall/Courtesy)

Annapolis Mall aims for younger audience with new Be With Me Playseum

June 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Be With Me Playseum recently opened in the Annapolis Mall, adding yet another entertainment-based option to its evolving lineup.

File photo of a Maryland Natural Resources Police officer patrolling the waters around the Bay Bridge.

25-year-old woman’s body found in Magothy River

June 26, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

The body of a 25-year-old woman was recovered by the Maryland Natural Resources Police from the Magothy River, the agency said.

Cracker Barrel is building a new location at 175 Jennifer Road, in Annapolis, and is set to open this winter. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Cracker Barrel brings the old country to the Annapolis Mall later this year

June 26, 2025 at 5:02 a.m.

The company says the location will be around 10,500 square feet and is expected to open this winter. Construction is already underway.

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