LOCAL NEWS
Miles River motion ages vinegar on skipjack Rosie Parks
In cooperation with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Olivins Fine Olive Oils and Vinegars of St. Michaels, MD is producing a new balsamic vinegar with a Chesapeake connection. On July 10, a small barrel of specially blended balsamic vinegar was placed in the hull of the 1955 skipjack, Rosie Parks, where it will remain for […]
AACC’s Flexible Virtual Writing Center wins national innovation award
Students who need help with writing assignments can get the assistance they need – even at night and on weekends – with just a few clicks on the Internet to the tutors at the Virtual Writing Center at Anne Arundel Community College – one of the first such centers in the nation. The idea for […]
Free vaccination clinics for 7th graders
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health will provide five vaccination clinics around the County to help all students entering the seventh grade meet the new Maryland State requirements for the 2014-2015 school year. All students will be required to have had one Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/whooping cough) vaccination and one MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccination upon […]
3rd Annual Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival – September 13
The date for the third annual Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival has been announced for Saturday, September 13, 2014, at The Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The festival hours are Saturday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. The Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival — the only craft beer festival of its size in […]
Man leaves 98-year old mother in car while at Maryland Live! casino
On July 21, 2014, at 6:37 p.m., officers responded to the parking garage at the Maryland Live! Casino for a 911 call to check the well-being of an elderly female, who was located inside of a truck. A concerned citizen contacted police after seeing the victim inside of the vehicle. The officers located a red Ford […]
Gang of boys attacks two men in Annapolis
From the Annapolis Police Department: Last night, just before midnight in the first block of Franklin Street, two men were walking separately in the area when they were approached from behind by five to seven boys and assaulted. The boys took a brown leather tri-fold wallet from one man and a brown leather bi-fold wallet, […]
CRIME
Man leaves 98-year old mother in car while at Maryland Live! casino
On July 21, 2014, at 6:37 p.m., officers responded to the parking garage at the Maryland Live! Casino for a 911 call to check the well-being of an elderly female, who was located inside of a truck. A concerned citizen contacted police after seeing the victim inside of the vehicle. The officers located a red Ford […]
Gang of boys attacks two men in Annapolis
From the Annapolis Police Department: Last night, just before midnight in the first block of Franklin Street, two men were walking separately in the area when they were approached from behind by five to seven boys and assaulted. The boys took a brown leather tri-fold wallet from one man and a brown leather bi-fold wallet, […]
Police seek help in Severna Park strong arm robbery
On July 19, 2014, at approximately 3:32 a.m., officers from the Eastern District responded to the 500 block of Jumpers Hole Road in Severna Park for a report of a citizen robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the 17-year-old and 18-year-old male victims, who reported that they were in their vehicle and stopped their vehicle […]
Police make arrests in December’s murder in Odenton
Anne Arundel County police have announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with the murder of Shar-Ron Charles Mason who was shot and killed on December 10, 2013 in his home in Odenton, Maryland. At the time witnesses described a black male in his mid 20s wearing a blue coat and jeans running from the scene. In 2013 […]
Police warn local businesses of pre-planted bombs
The City’s Main Streets Annapolis Partnership issued a frightening warning to local businesses in this morning’s email. From Anne Arundel County Police: Commercial businesses across the country have been plagued by threats of pre-planted bombs being in their businesses. In the last 18 months, Anne Arundel County has seen approximately six of these incidents. The callers […]
Annapolis cabbie robbed at knifepoint
After picking up two passengers outside of the Robinwood community at Tyler Ave near Forest Dr, they requested a ride to the Annapolis Mall. While on West Street driving towards the Mall, one of the subjects asked the cab driver to turn onto Gibralter Ave. As they neared Moreland Parkway, one subject grabbed the collar […]
EVENTS
Junior League to host 2 new member open houses
Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. invites women in the community who are interested in learning more about joining the Junior League to attend one of its New Member Open Houses. Two New Member Open House events are available for prospective members. The first will take place on August 16, 2014 from 11-12:30 p.m. in Davidsonville. […]
Free vaccination clinics for 7th graders
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health will provide five vaccination clinics around the County to help all students entering the seventh grade meet the new Maryland State requirements for the 2014-2015 school year. All students will be required to have had one Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/whooping cough) vaccination and one MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccination upon […]
3rd Annual Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival – September 13
The date for the third annual Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival has been announced for Saturday, September 13, 2014, at The Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The festival hours are Saturday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. The Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival — the only craft beer festival of its size in […]
Edgewater Liquors participates in CANnapolis
CANnapolis (“Because we CAN make a difference!”) is a summer-long canned food drive, providing area restaurants and liquor stores an opportunity to support the Maryland Food Bank in the fight against hunger. Katcef Brothers and radio partner, WRNR Radio will be promoting nine CANnapolis events throughout the Annapolis, Severna Park and Pasadena areas, May 31 through […]
Navy Football FanFest scheduled for August 2nd
Navy fans are invited to the 2014 Navy Football Fan Fest/Media Day on Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Navy players will sign autographs on the blue side (press box side) concourse from 10:00-11:00 AM., before moving down to the field to interact with the fans on the field. […]
Annapolis Green, Bud Light, and Keep America Beautiful teaming up to clean up
Annapolis Green is organizing a cleanup at the Ellen O. Moyer Back Creek Nature Park on Saturday, July 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cleanup is a partnership with Keep America Beautiful, and one of a series of 60 projects across the country sponsored by Bud Light called “Do Good. Have Fun.” Consumers […]
NON-PROFIT NEWS
Junior League to host 2 new member open houses
Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. invites women in the community who are interested in learning more about joining the Junior League to attend one of its New Member Open Houses. Two New Member Open House events are available for prospective members. The first will take place on August 16, 2014 from 11-12:30 p.m. in Davidsonville. […]
Miles River motion ages vinegar on skipjack Rosie Parks
In cooperation with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Olivins Fine Olive Oils and Vinegars of St. Michaels, MD is producing a new balsamic vinegar with a Chesapeake connection. On July 10, a small barrel of specially blended balsamic vinegar was placed in the hull of the 1955 skipjack, Rosie Parks, where it will remain for […]
Tiny House about to debut at Key School
From July 7th – 28th this summer, 50+ middle and high school students from Annapolis, Baltimore and surrounding areas will join forces with military veterans, building experts, educators and the sustainability leaders from SustainaFest to take on the unique and exciting challenge of building a mobile hi-tech, hyper-efficient and sustainable “Tiny House”. This 210 square […]
Moran Classic raises $60K for Providence Center
Providence Center, a non-profit organization that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Anne Arundel County, announced today that its 22nd Annual Moran Golf Classic, presented by Severna Park-based Moran Insurance and Chiron Technology Services, Inc., a Columbia-based cyber security and technology company, raised $60,000 for the organization’s programs and services. The Classic was […]
Book fair for the animals
On Friday, August 1st the SPCA of Anne Arundel County is partnering with the Barnes & Noble on Solomon’s Island Road in Annapolis for their national event Frozen Friday: Cool off with Olaf. All are invited to attend this exciting and family friendly event! A portion of sales by mentioning the SPCA at checkout or […]
Celebrity chef Carla Hall coming to Wellness House
On Friday, August 1st Wellness House of Annapolis will kick-off its Celebrity Chef Series with Carla Hall, co-host of ABC’s popular lifestyle series “The Chew”. The event kicks off at 6:00pm at the Wellness House property located on a scenic horse farm on Mas Que Farm Road in Annapolis. The evening will include cooking demonstrations, […]
AREA BUSINESSES
Annapolis Maritime Antiques opens in Eastport
On Thursday, June 26th, Tony Kime opened the doors of Annapolis Maritime Antiques in Eastport to the public, after a lengthy and extensive renovation process. The location is the former Raven’s Studio on the corner of Severn Avenue and 2nd Street. The new owners of the renovated building, Dome Chartering Inc., kept the improvements true […]
AAMC named ‘Most Wired’ hospital for 5th time
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) was recently honored on the national “Most Wired” hospitals and health systems list for a fifth time. AAMC was recognized for its use of technologies, such as electronic medical record tools that assist physicians, nurses, and patients communicating efficiently. Hospitals & Health Networks sponsors the annual Most Wired Survey, an […]
Edgewater Liquors participates in CANnapolis
CANnapolis (“Because we CAN make a difference!”) is a summer-long canned food drive, providing area restaurants and liquor stores an opportunity to support the Maryland Food Bank in the fight against hunger. Katcef Brothers and radio partner, WRNR Radio will be promoting nine CANnapolis events throughout the Annapolis, Severna Park and Pasadena areas, May 31 through […]
Annapolis Smokehouse and Tavern named top barbecue by Open Table
Congrats to the Annapolis Smokehouse and Tavern for being named one of the top 30 barbecue restaurants in the United States. Open Table published the list today which was culled from over 19,000 different restaurants and determined by votes by their verified diners. The only other semi-local place was Hill Country Barbecue Market in DC. […]
Annapolis School of Seamanship announces courses
The Annapolis School of Seamanship has announced the upcoming course dates and topics for their classes scheduled for Summer/Fall 2014. The courses are designed to educate and empower mariners with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed, safe decisions when operating and maintaining a vessel. Master Mariner Captain’s License up to 100-Gross Tons August 4-15: […]
Annapolis moves to regulate the Uber app
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that the City will work with Uber Technologies to get the company in compliance with City Code in order to continue its services in Annapolis. “I am happy to know there is another means of transportation that will help increase our City’s mobility efforts, but I must also be diligent […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
Baysox one-hit in loss to Altoona
Altoona starter Adrian Sampson took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before it was spoiled by a one-out Baysox double by CF Mike Yastrzemski Bowie was one-hit in a 3-0 loss Friday night. The Baysox had a runner reach on a first inning error on a dropped throw to first base allowing 3B Niuman Romero […]
Yaz fuels late inning rally for Baysox debut
In his Eastern League debut, Baysox CF Mike Yastrzemski dazzled, going 4-for-5 with two runs scored in a come from behind 8-6 win in the series opener in Altoona. Bowie lost middle of the order stalwarts Christian Walker and Dariel Alvarez to promotion to Triple-A Norfolk. Big shoes to fill, but for one night Yastrzemski […]
Squirrels shutout Baysox to take series
The Baysox offense never got going Monday afternoon as they managed just three hits in a 4-0 shutout loss to the Richmond Flying Squirrels. The Baysox now head into the All-Star break seven games behind first-place Richmond having lost seven of their last nine games. Pitching with the Baysox to stay on regular rest during […]
Baysox have trouble finding runs
Despite outhitting the Flying Squirrels Sunday evening, the Baysox found runs hard to come by in a 7-2 loss to Richmond. The Baysox grounded into three double plays despite picking up 10 hits to nine for Richmond. Richmond struck first in the top of the second inning against Baysox starter Jake Pettit. Mario Lisson hit […]
Davies dazzles Flying Squirrels
Bowie starter Zach Davies came out ahead in a pitcher’s duel with Richmond’s Jack Snodgrass Saturday night as the Baysox prevailed over the Flying Squirrels 2-0. Davies tossed seven shutout innings for the Baysox, allowing seven hits and striking out four while Snodgrass threw seven one-run innings and allowed just four hits in the loss. […]
Squirrels hit Baysox bullpen in win
The Richmond Flying Squirrels snagged their first lead of the game with three runs in the top of the eighth inning to go ahead 5-3 in a win over the Baysox Friday night. The Baysox were unable to take advantage of five Richmond errors in the loss, hitting just 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position. […]
MORE RECENT ARTICLES
Annapolis Maritime Antiques opens in Eastport
On Thursday, June 26th, Tony Kime opened the doors of Annapolis Maritime Antiques in Eastport to the public, after a lengthy and extensive renovation process. The location is the former Raven’s Studio on the corner of Severn Avenue and 2nd Street. The new owners of the renovated building, Dome Chartering Inc., kept the improvements true […]
Junior League to host 2 new member open houses
Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. invites women in the community who are interested in learning more about joining the Junior League to attend one of its New Member Open Houses. Two New Member Open House events are available for prospective members. The first will take place on August 16, 2014 from 11-12:30 p.m. in Davidsonville. […]
Miles River motion ages vinegar on skipjack Rosie Parks
In cooperation with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Olivins Fine Olive Oils and Vinegars of St. Michaels, MD is producing a new balsamic vinegar with a Chesapeake connection. On July 10, a small barrel of specially blended balsamic vinegar was placed in the hull of the 1955 skipjack, Rosie Parks, where it will remain for […]
AACC’s Flexible Virtual Writing Center wins national innovation award
Students who need help with writing assignments can get the assistance they need – even at night and on weekends – with just a few clicks on the Internet to the tutors at the Virtual Writing Center at Anne Arundel Community College – one of the first such centers in the nation. The idea for […]
Free vaccination clinics for 7th graders
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health will provide five vaccination clinics around the County to help all students entering the seventh grade meet the new Maryland State requirements for the 2014-2015 school year. All students will be required to have had one Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/whooping cough) vaccination and one MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccination upon […]
3rd Annual Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival – September 13
The date for the third annual Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival has been announced for Saturday, September 13, 2014, at The Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The festival hours are Saturday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. The Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival — the only craft beer festival of its size in […]
Man leaves 98-year old mother in car while at Maryland Live! casino
On July 21, 2014, at 6:37 p.m., officers responded to the parking garage at the Maryland Live! Casino for a 911 call to check the well-being of an elderly female, who was located inside of a truck. A concerned citizen contacted police after seeing the victim inside of the vehicle. The officers located a red Ford […]
Gang of boys attacks two men in Annapolis
From the Annapolis Police Department: Last night, just before midnight in the first block of Franklin Street, two men were walking separately in the area when they were approached from behind by five to seven boys and assaulted. The boys took a brown leather tri-fold wallet from one man and a brown leather bi-fold wallet, […]
Police seek help in Severna Park strong arm robbery
On July 19, 2014, at approximately 3:32 a.m., officers from the Eastern District responded to the 500 block of Jumpers Hole Road in Severna Park for a report of a citizen robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the 17-year-old and 18-year-old male victims, who reported that they were in their vehicle and stopped their vehicle […]
Annapolis once again without a City Manager
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that Brian Woodward will step down as Acting City Manager, effective July 30, and has also submitted his letter of resignation as the City’s Recreation and Parks Director. Mr. Woodward cited heath issues as his reason for leaving the City. “I have asked Mr. Woodward, and he has agreed, to […]
AAMC named ‘Most Wired’ hospital for 5th time
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) was recently honored on the national “Most Wired” hospitals and health systems list for a fifth time. AAMC was recognized for its use of technologies, such as electronic medical record tools that assist physicians, nurses, and patients communicating efficiently. Hospitals & Health Networks sponsors the annual Most Wired Survey, an […]
Police make arrests in December’s murder in Odenton
Anne Arundel County police have announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with the murder of Shar-Ron Charles Mason who was shot and killed on December 10, 2013 in his home in Odenton, Maryland. At the time witnesses described a black male in his mid 20s wearing a blue coat and jeans running from the scene. In 2013 […]
AACC athletes score in the classroom as well as on field
Anne Arundel Community College showed its athletics program scored just as high in the classroom when six student-athletes were named National Junior College Athletic Association Academic Student Athletes. Three AACC teams also were recognized as top NJCAA Academic Teams with at least a 3.0 grade-point average. Winning the Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence was sophomore […]
Tiny House about to debut at Key School
From July 7th – 28th this summer, 50+ middle and high school students from Annapolis, Baltimore and surrounding areas will join forces with military veterans, building experts, educators and the sustainability leaders from SustainaFest to take on the unique and exciting challenge of building a mobile hi-tech, hyper-efficient and sustainable “Tiny House”. This 210 square […]
Meet the artist at Aloft by Chesapeake Arts Center
The Aloft BWI hotel and The Chesapeake Arts Center is holding a Free Meet the Artist Reception featuring Brennan Kizer-Ball on Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Aloft BWI Hotel located at 1741 W. Nursery Rd, Linthicum, Maryland, 21090. Brennan is a student at The Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program in […]
AACC hires former student as new Athletic Director
Anne Arundel Community College has named Duane P. Herr of Glen Burnie as director of Athletics. A former scholar-athlete on both AACC’s and Towson’s baseball teams, Herr has been serving as interim coordinator of Athletics since last August. Herr says he looks forward to creating an atmosphere that fosters not only continued success of athletic […]
Moran Classic raises $60K for Providence Center
Providence Center, a non-profit organization that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Anne Arundel County, announced today that its 22nd Annual Moran Golf Classic, presented by Severna Park-based Moran Insurance and Chiron Technology Services, Inc., a Columbia-based cyber security and technology company, raised $60,000 for the organization’s programs and services. The Classic was […]
Edgewater Liquors participates in CANnapolis
CANnapolis (“Because we CAN make a difference!”) is a summer-long canned food drive, providing area restaurants and liquor stores an opportunity to support the Maryland Food Bank in the fight against hunger. Katcef Brothers and radio partner, WRNR Radio will be promoting nine CANnapolis events throughout the Annapolis, Severna Park and Pasadena areas, May 31 through […]
Navy Football FanFest scheduled for August 2nd
Navy fans are invited to the 2014 Navy Football Fan Fest/Media Day on Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Navy players will sign autographs on the blue side (press box side) concourse from 10:00-11:00 AM., before moving down to the field to interact with the fans on the field. […]
Annapolis Green, Bud Light, and Keep America Beautiful teaming up to clean up
Annapolis Green is organizing a cleanup at the Ellen O. Moyer Back Creek Nature Park on Saturday, July 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cleanup is a partnership with Keep America Beautiful, and one of a series of 60 projects across the country sponsored by Bud Light called “Do Good. Have Fun.” Consumers […]
Book fair for the animals
On Friday, August 1st the SPCA of Anne Arundel County is partnering with the Barnes & Noble on Solomon’s Island Road in Annapolis for their national event Frozen Friday: Cool off with Olaf. All are invited to attend this exciting and family friendly event! A portion of sales by mentioning the SPCA at checkout or […]
Music for Strings and Piano — July 25th
On Friday July 25 at 8 pm in Annapolis, Brian Ganz and Friends will present “Music for Strings and Piano” with artists from the International Music Festival at Mt. St. Mary’s University. Pianist Ganz will be joined by four talented string musicians performing works of Schumann and Tchaikovsky. The featured artists are Emmanuel Borowsky, violin; […]
Baysox one-hit in loss to Altoona
Altoona starter Adrian Sampson took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before it was spoiled by a one-out Baysox double by CF Mike Yastrzemski Bowie was one-hit in a 3-0 loss Friday night. The Baysox had a runner reach on a first inning error on a dropped throw to first base allowing 3B Niuman Romero […]
Celebrity chef Carla Hall coming to Wellness House
On Friday, August 1st Wellness House of Annapolis will kick-off its Celebrity Chef Series with Carla Hall, co-host of ABC’s popular lifestyle series “The Chew”. The event kicks off at 6:00pm at the Wellness House property located on a scenic horse farm on Mas Que Farm Road in Annapolis. The evening will include cooking demonstrations, […]
Watch CBMM log canoe races from the Winnie Estelle
From 1-3pm on Saturday, July 26, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD is offering the opportunity to view Chesapeake Bay sailing log canoe races along the Miles River while aboard its 1920 buy boat, Winnie Estelle. During the cruise, CBMM’s Assistant Curator of Watercraft Richard Scofield will share his experiences building, racing, […]
Rockin’ Raffle collects more than $1000 for SPCA
The dog days of summer did not slow down hundreds of music and animal lovers Friday evening at the Rockin’ Raffle for SPCA featuring the Reagan Years at Annapolis Towne Centre. In two hours of selling $1 tickets, volunteers from Cleo’s Fine Oils, organizing merchant of the raffle, collected $1,026 for the SPCA of Anne […]
Are you ready to Brewsic?
Benefiting 77Rescue.org, the Annapolis Jaycees and Make-A-Wish Foundation, mark your calendars now for the Mid-Atlantic Brewsic Festival & Fire Truck Show, Saturday, July 26th County Fairgrounds in Crownsville, MD. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. What is BREWSIC?? | broo-zik | the act of drinking a brew while listening to fabulous music. And what’s better than […]
Local vendors highlight Silopanna Music Festival
Rams Head Promotions and Silopanna Music Festival just announced the vendors that will be serving up the food and drinks as the bands are jamming on the stage. Expect to see favorites like Red Red Wine Bar, Hot Stuff Paninis, and HERE a pop-up shop. Tickets are selling quickly for this event and the VIP […]
Kicked Up Fitness to hold 2nd Annual Fight Night this Saturday
Kicked Up Fitness is excited to announce that their 2nd annual fight night benefiting the Connected Warrior Foundation will be held on Saturday, July 19th. The event will take place at the Kicked Up Fitness facility, located off Chinquapin Round Road at 1927 Lincoln Drive, Annapolis, Maryland. Expecting to draw over 150 people, the event begins […]
Police warn local businesses of pre-planted bombs
The City’s Main Streets Annapolis Partnership issued a frightening warning to local businesses in this morning’s email. From Anne Arundel County Police: Commercial businesses across the country have been plagued by threats of pre-planted bombs being in their businesses. In the last 18 months, Anne Arundel County has seen approximately six of these incidents. The callers […]
