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03/04/10
Signs of increased consumer confidence and commercial recovery were on display in the Parole area yesterday, as two stores along Solomons Island Road - a family clothing store and an upscale grocer - officially opened their doors to crowds of eager customers. 
Joshua McKerrow — The Capital
TOP: A customer eyes the selection of cut fruits and vegetables at The Fresh Market in Annapolis Harbour Center during its grand opening Wednesday. The Parole store is the 94th location for the national grocer, which has an old-world, general-store ambience.BOTTOM: Customers gather outside in the cold at about 7 a.m. Wednesday, waiting for the doors to open at the new Kohl’s store in Parole. Once inside, many loaded their carts with bargains, saying they were happy to finally have a discount department store back in the area. Find Us On Facebook
The stores have moved into spaces that have been vacant for more than a year. Kohl's Department Stores took the spot of the Value City in the Shoppers Food-anchored retail strip, while The Fresh Market replaced the old Whole Foods Market in Annapolis Harbour Center. Both of the new stores combined provided about 240 jobs to local residents, store officials...
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Annapolis - 2010-03-05 16:26:06
Mary Ann, Guess you don't know boats,a checkmate is a boat!
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Jim - 2010-03-05 15:35:23
Now how would I know why they choose not to stop here. This is an International Race. They may only make one stop on each continent. What the heck is your "checkmate".
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Annapolis - 2010-03-05 15:01:48
Mary Ann, If Annapolis is called the so-so sailing capital of the world,why did they not stop?
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annapolis - 2010-03-05 14:40:53
Ok, The volvo never stopped there but, the sail boaters did, now they go to west river and stop at the west river fuel dock.thats why there are 30 or so on an average weekend morning.Oh In know they never stopped but they stayed out on the water so people could see and take pictures.And as far as I am concerned, I will keep my Checkmate!
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Jim - 2010-03-05 13:35:32
Volvo never stopped there.
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Annapolis - 2010-03-05 13:20:48
I think KOHLS is a great addition to parole people can get clothes and other things w/o out going to the mall,and as far as Annapolis downtown, it will never be the same as it was 30yrs ago ,they ran everyone out except the thrift shops,and if I remember the volvo does not even stop there now,they go to Baltimore.I also have to ask what is left in downtown except parking meters! what a concept.
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Cohen should focus on downtown - 2010-03-05 07:56:49
Anybody else find it odd that while Market house again is put on the back burner, Mayor Cohen is issuing press releases inviting people to the grand opening of Kohls? While I'm glad Parole is doing well in this economy, if Annapolis as a destination is to thrive, the mayor needs to put some effort improving and encouraging people to come to downtown. And why does Kohls get an official press release? If I were the Fresh Market or the handful of other new businesses and restaurants in Annapolis I'd wonder why Cohen seems to be giving Kohls so much attention.
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