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.

Epping Forest Club House and marina, at left, on the Severn River. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Epping Forest residents clash over proposed $1.5M marina expansion

July 28, 2025 at 11:35 a.m.

The Epping Forest neighborhood is divided over a proposed $1.5 million marina refurbishment, partly because the residents will have to pay for it.

Sequel (Sandy) and Jules Kanarek (Annie) in the musical “Annie” at Compass Rose Theater at Maryland Hall. (Photo by Joshua Hubbel/Courtesy Compass Rose Theater)

Compass Rose Theater’s new season packed with name brands: ‘Annie,’ ‘Rent’

July 24, 2025 at 6:22 a.m.

Compass Rose Theater, a professional teaching theater in Annapolis, unveiled its 2025-26 season at Maryland Hall.

Naz’s Halal will soon join the Shoppes at Rivas (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

Naz’s Halal Food to join Honeygrow, Quickway Hibachi on Riva Road in Annapolis

July 23, 2025 at 5:54 a.m.

Naz's Halal Food, a chain that got its start in Queens, New York, as a food truck, will soon open a location in Annapolis at the Shoppes at Riva.

Southwest Airlines, which uses BWI Marshall as a major hub, said its flights will have assigned seating starting Jan. 27. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

Southwest, major carrier at BWI Marshall, switching to assigned seating in January

July 22, 2025 at 4:41 p.m.

Southwest Airlines, which uses BWI Marshall as a major hub, said its flights will have assigned seating starting Jan. 27.

Trailblazer Award honoree Tim Dewitt with Neilye Garrity, former executive director of Play Annapolis. Feb. 3, 2025. (Keniera Wagstaff/PlayAnnapolis)

Youth sports charity PlayAnnapolis on the hunt for new executive director

July 22, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

PlayAnnapolis is looking for its new executive director after the departure of its founding executive director, Neilye Garrity.

The building that formerly held Fitzsimmons Design is expected to become home to a Peter Chang restaurant. (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

Details scarce on Peter Chang’s mystery restaurant coming to Annapolis

July 21, 2025 at 6:09 p.m.

Chef Peter Chang, a James Beard award winner, is expected to open a new restaurant in Annapolis.

A Southwest Airlines flight flies over Dorsey Road and lands at BWI Marshall Airport, March 10, 2022.

Departure of airlines from BWI Marshall highlights battle for bargain hunters

July 23, 2025 at 9:35 a.m.

BWI's focus on passengers looking for bargains is what has allowed BWI and Dulles International Airport to coexist.

Nico's Bagels' owner Jerry Osuna in the Gambrills store. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Nico’s Bagels and Brunch bringing second spot to Edgewater

July 17, 2025 at 4:41 p.m.

Nico's Bagels and Brunch, which opened in Gambrills last year, will soon be opening another location in Edgewater.

Madeline Iazzetta and Connor Robinson assemble baked potatoes for a rush of construction workers on Wednesday. (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

Potato Valley Cafe celebrates 30 years of serving spuds on State Circle

July 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The menu includes combinations like garlic butter with cheddar and worldwide-inspired toppings, including chicken curry, Cuban chicken, and spinach, feta and roasted garlic.

Timber Pizza Co.’s new location in Edgewater. (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

Timber Pizza in Edgewater marks chain’s seventh location

July 15, 2025 at 1:06 p.m.

Timber Pizza Co. is opening its seventh location in Edgewater at the Market at South River Colony.

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