LOCAL NEWS
Man Drowns Near Mayo Marina
Anne Arundel County Fire and EMS are on the scene of a fatal drowning in Mayo. Details have not been released but crews were called to the Holiday Hill Marina in the Mayo area of Edgewater for a possible open water drowning. Upon arrival crews determined that the unidentified male had fallen off a sailboat [...]
Board Of Education Seeking Committee Members
The Board of Education is now accepting applications for openings on the Executive Committee of its countywide Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a 29-member panel that provides input and advice on specific issues surrounding education throughout the county. The panel consists of two representatives from each of the 12 high school clusters, one representing elementary schools [...]
Regional Recap, May 22, 2013
Anne Arundel Modifies Stormwater Fees. Anne Arundel County property owners are getting a break on a new stormwater fee. The County Council voted Monday to limit commercial property owners’ fees at 25 percent of their property tax bill and phase in homeowners’ fees. The Capital of Annapolis reported that property owners with bills of $500 or more will [...]
AACPS School Board Nomination Applications Due May 24
This year the School Board Nominating Commission (SBNC) of Anne Arundel County must nominate candidates for two seats on the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. Candidate applications are due by the close of the business day on May 24. Hearings for the candidates will be held May 29 and May 30 at 7:30 pm [...]
Woman Rescued From Crofton Townhome
At around 1:40 p.m. today, Anne Arundel County Firefighters were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire in the 1800 block of Foxdale Court in Crofton. The first unit to arrive on the scene reported smoke showing from the second floor of a two-story, end unit, townhome. During a search of the building, firefighters located and [...]
AAMC Foundation Awards $75K In Support Of Nursing
At the Annual Nursing Celebration Dinner held May 9 at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC), the AAMC Foundation awarded 14 scholarships totaling $70,000 to deserving AAMC nurses to further their education and careers. Scholarship recipients were selected based upon several criteria, including academic achievement, letters of recommendation, community involvement and financial need. The dinner celebrates [...]
CRIME
Bomb Threat At Old Mill High School
UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in this incident. From the Anne Arundel County Police Department: On May 16, 2013, at approximately 8:46 a.m. the School Resource Officer assigned to Old Mill High School received information from school officials that an individual posted information on social media indicating that he was planning to plant bombs [...]
Breaking: Dwyer Sentenced To 30 Days
UPDATE: According to ABC2, Dwyer has already appealed the sentence and his jail sentence has been postponed for 30 days while the appeal is heard. UPDATE: Dwyer has 48 hours to appeal the sentence. Absent an appeal, he is to report to jail on Thursday. Dwyer’s lawyer requested a probation before judgment (PBJ) sentence because it [...]
MSP Arrest Baltimore City Police Officer On Human Trafficking Charges
The Maryland State Police Child Recovery Unit arrested a 31 year-old man and a 19-year old woman from Baltimore last night on criminal charges including prostitution and human trafficking. The accused are identified as Lamin Manneh, 31, and Marissa Braun, 19, both of the 2400 block of Marbourne Avenue in Baltimore. After consultation with the [...]
Police Probing Sexual Abuse Allegations At Monsignor Slade Catholic School
UPDATE 5:32pm May 8, 2013: According to online court records, Ritz has been charged with various drug offenses and was released on his own recognizance. Ritz is listed as being 60 years old and a resident of Brooklyn, MD. Our media partner WBAL-TV is reporting that police are investigating an incident of inappropriate contact by [...]
Police Issue Warning On Violent Phone Threats
The Anne Arundel County Police Department would like to make its citizens aware of a phone scheme and provide tips to avoid becoming a victim. During the past week, the agency has been made aware of several incidents involving telephone harassment and threats being made during phone calls to residents in Anne Arundel County. The [...]
Annapolis Woman Charged With DUI After Hitting Annapolis Police Officer
On April 27th at approximately 10:15pm, Annapolis City police officers were on a traffic stop of Forest Drive near Forest Hills Avenue when a Honda Pilot hit one of the police cars at the traffic stop. Officer Ralph DeFalco, an eight year veteran of the department, was in the vehicle at the time and was flown to [...]
EVENTS
Truxtun Youth Triathlon Open For Registration
Annapolis Recreation and Parks continues to accept registrants for the 7th annual Truxtun Youth Triathlon for Sunday, June 16. The registration deadline is Friday, June 7. The Truxtun Youth Triathlon is an annual event that challenges kids (ages 7-17) to complete a swim, bike and run event in a highly supportive and motivating community environment. [...]
Oriole Pride At Baysox
The Bowie Baysox have announced Orioles Pride Day at Prince George’s Stadium, Sunday, May 26, as the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder at 2:05 p.m. Save money by wearing your Orioles gear and get a free T-shirt presented by the City of Bowie. While the Orioles are on the road in Toronto, come out to [...]
First Sunday Arts Festival: June 2nd
Join us in Annapolis, Maryland for the 2013 First Sunday Arts Festival on June 2. For five hours – from noon until five — a portion of historic West Street above State Circle is closed to cars and transforms into a fun festival of live music, dance, art and crafts. The Festival, which continues around [...]
Expectant Moms Rule In Bowie
The Bowie Baysox have announced Bellies & Baseball Night, an Expectant Mother’s Celebration, at Prince George’s Stadium, Friday, May 24, as the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder at 7:05 p.m. The Baysox want to treat new and expecting mothers to a fun night of baseball with a special ticket package. For $12, new and expecting [...]
Herndon Climb 2013: Images
The 2013 Herndon Monument Climb by the class of 2016 was completed in 1 hour, 32 minutes and 43 seconds and the midshipman’s cover was placed atop the obelisk by MIDN Pat Lien of Orlando, Florida. All images © 2013, Kevin Carroll for Eye On Annapolis
Photos: Day 2 Of The Chesapeake Bay Blues Fest
The Rain Gods smiled upon the Blues on Sunday. While the perpetually-wrong weather forecasters stuck with their 60% chance of rain, the show went on under cloudy skies that gave way to glorious sunshine, Mavis Staples and Bonnie Raitt who closed out the 2013 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival. All Images © 2013, Wendy Marxen for Eye [...]
NON-PROFIT NEWS
War Of 1812 Exhibit Opens At CBMM
A new major exhibit entitled “Navigating Freedom: The War of 1812 on the Chesapeake” opened May 11 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD. This exhibit explores the impact of the War of 1812 on the people of the Chesapeake––black and white Americans, militiamen, Baltimore merchants, and British sailors—who found opportunity [...]
American Chopper’s Call Before You Dig Motorcycle At Bello Machre’s Every Step Counts 2013
Bello Machre is honored to announce that the unique 811 – Call Before You Dig motorcycle, constructed by Paul Teutel on Discovery Channel’s American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior will be at Every Step Counts Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Anne Arundel Community College. Dr. Robert T. Ireland, President and CEO, stated, “We are so excited [...]
Annapolis Maritime Museum: Boats Of The Bay
At a recent reception to open the show, two local artists tied for the People’s Choice award. Artist Lee Boynton with his winning entry At Rest and artist Carolyn Councell with her winning entry Force 3. The show at the Annapolis Maritime Museum features the works of 13 local artists with their interpretation of boats on the [...]
5th Annual Paca Girlfriend’s Flower Power Party
Spring is beginning to bloom across Annapolis, which means the Paca Girlfriends’ Flower Power Party is just around the corner. Now in its fifth year, the gala party is set for Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the historic William Paca House and Garden in downtown Annapolis. The annual event draws women from across the greater [...]
Watermen’s Appreciation Day And Crab Feast At CBMM
Come to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD on Sunday, August 11 to celebrate Chesapeake watermen and their heritage at the 4th Annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day. Festival-goers will enjoy hot crabs, cold beer, celebrity appearances, a boat docking contest, and live music beginning at noon with Bird Dog and the Road [...]
Zonta Hosts 10th Annual Chocolate Festival
The Zonta Club of Annapolis is thrilled to announce the success of their 10th annual Swinging Sweets Chocolate Festival, which staged on Thursday, April 25th from 7-9pm at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. This year marked a major milestone for the event and will serve as a catalyst to support women via scholarship throughout the Annapolis [...]
AREA BUSINESSES
AAMC Foundation Awards $75K In Support Of Nursing
At the Annual Nursing Celebration Dinner held May 9 at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC), the AAMC Foundation awarded 14 scholarships totaling $70,000 to deserving AAMC nurses to further their education and careers. Scholarship recipients were selected based upon several criteria, including academic achievement, letters of recommendation, community involvement and financial need. The dinner celebrates [...]
Bowtie Cinemas Offers Free Summer Flicks
Bow Tie Cinemas invites all area moms, dads, caregivers and children to their annual 2013 Kids FREE Summer Film Series. The series will run from June 25th to August 21st at the Harbour 9 theater in the Harbour Center on Route 2. Doors open at 9 a.m. The 9 week series schedule is below: June [...]
5th Annual Paca Girlfriend’s Flower Power Party
Spring is beginning to bloom across Annapolis, which means the Paca Girlfriends’ Flower Power Party is just around the corner. Now in its fifth year, the gala party is set for Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the historic William Paca House and Garden in downtown Annapolis. The annual event draws women from across the greater [...]
Self-Defense Workshop For Women & Teen Girls
Starting May 16, Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi (www.jingying.org),will be holding a 3-class self-defense session for women and teen girls interested in learning important skills for protecting themselves. For effective self-defense, much more than fighting skills are needed. A personal protection plan is needed to avoid trouble, easily escape a bad [...]
Congratulations To Post Haste Mailing For 30 Years
30 years ago today, Jack Ellis founded Post Haste Mailing on Church Circle on May 15, 1983. As the organization grew, they moved to various locations within Annapolis before ending up on Russell Street (behind the old Gold’s Gym) in 1997. They are the largest mailer in Anne Arundel County and have been servicing businesses, [...]
Providence Center Announces Annual Golf Tourney
Providence Center, a non-profit organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities, announced today that Severna Park-based Moran Insurance will once again serve as presenting sponsor for Providence Center’s 2013 Golf Classic. Chiron Technology Services, Inc., a Columbia-based cyber security and technology company, will also serve as presenting sponsor. This will be Providence Center’s 21st Annual [...]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
Oriole Pride At Baysox
The Bowie Baysox have announced Orioles Pride Day at Prince George’s Stadium, Sunday, May 26, as the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder at 2:05 p.m. Save money by wearing your Orioles gear and get a free T-shirt presented by the City of Bowie. While the Orioles are on the road in Toronto, come out to [...]
Expectant Moms Rule In Bowie
The Bowie Baysox have announced Bellies & Baseball Night, an Expectant Mother’s Celebration, at Prince George’s Stadium, Friday, May 24, as the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder at 7:05 p.m. The Baysox want to treat new and expecting mothers to a fun night of baseball with a special ticket package. For $12, new and expecting [...]
Ward Leads Baysox To Extra Inning Win
After giving up a two-run ninth inning lead, the Bowie Baysox (20-21) scored a run in the 12th to beat the Akron Aeros (20-24) 4-3 on Monday night. With two outs, in the 12th inning Brian Ward hit his first home run of the season to give the Baysox a 4-3 lead. The Aeros took [...]
Baysox Pitch Their Way To Series Win
Behind another strong pitching performance and three two-out runs, the Bowie Baysox (19-21) wrapped up a series win by beating the Trenton Thunder (22-21) 3-2 on Sunday afternoon. For the second straight outing Devin Jones went seven innings to pick up the win. He allowed just two runs on five hits with four strikeouts and [...]
Thunder Wash Away Baysox Winning Streak
Amidst on and off rain on Saturday night, the Bowie Baysox (18-21) had their four-game winning streak snapped when they fell to the Trenton Thunder (22-20) 6-1. Caleb Joseph got the scoring started in the second inning with his second home run in as many nights to give the Baysox a 1-0 lead. In the [...]
Thunder Wash Away Baysox Winning Streak
Amidst on and off rain on Saturday night, the Bowie Baysox (18-21) had their four-game winning streak snapped when they fell to the Trenton Thunder (22-20) 6-1. Caleb Joseph got the scoring started in the second inning with his second home run in as many nights to give the Baysox a 1-0 lead. In the [...]
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Man Drowns Near Mayo Marina
Anne Arundel County Fire and EMS are on the scene of a fatal drowning in Mayo. Details have not been released but crews were called to the Holiday Hill Marina in the Mayo area of Edgewater for a possible open water drowning. Upon arrival crews determined that the unidentified male had fallen off a sailboat [...]
Truxtun Youth Triathlon Open For Registration
Annapolis Recreation and Parks continues to accept registrants for the 7th annual Truxtun Youth Triathlon for Sunday, June 16. The registration deadline is Friday, June 7. The Truxtun Youth Triathlon is an annual event that challenges kids (ages 7-17) to complete a swim, bike and run event in a highly supportive and motivating community environment. [...]
Oriole Pride At Baysox
The Bowie Baysox have announced Orioles Pride Day at Prince George’s Stadium, Sunday, May 26, as the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder at 2:05 p.m. Save money by wearing your Orioles gear and get a free T-shirt presented by the City of Bowie. While the Orioles are on the road in Toronto, come out to [...]
Board Of Education Seeking Committee Members
The Board of Education is now accepting applications for openings on the Executive Committee of its countywide Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a 29-member panel that provides input and advice on specific issues surrounding education throughout the county. The panel consists of two representatives from each of the 12 high school clusters, one representing elementary schools [...]
Regional Recap, May 22, 2013
Anne Arundel Modifies Stormwater Fees. Anne Arundel County property owners are getting a break on a new stormwater fee. The County Council voted Monday to limit commercial property owners’ fees at 25 percent of their property tax bill and phase in homeowners’ fees. The Capital of Annapolis reported that property owners with bills of $500 or more will [...]
AACPS School Board Nomination Applications Due May 24
This year the School Board Nominating Commission (SBNC) of Anne Arundel County must nominate candidates for two seats on the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. Candidate applications are due by the close of the business day on May 24. Hearings for the candidates will be held May 29 and May 30 at 7:30 pm [...]
First Sunday Arts Festival: June 2nd
Join us in Annapolis, Maryland for the 2013 First Sunday Arts Festival on June 2. For five hours – from noon until five — a portion of historic West Street above State Circle is closed to cars and transforms into a fun festival of live music, dance, art and crafts. The Festival, which continues around [...]
Woman Rescued From Crofton Townhome
At around 1:40 p.m. today, Anne Arundel County Firefighters were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire in the 1800 block of Foxdale Court in Crofton. The first unit to arrive on the scene reported smoke showing from the second floor of a two-story, end unit, townhome. During a search of the building, firefighters located and [...]
AAMC Foundation Awards $75K In Support Of Nursing
At the Annual Nursing Celebration Dinner held May 9 at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC), the AAMC Foundation awarded 14 scholarships totaling $70,000 to deserving AAMC nurses to further their education and careers. Scholarship recipients were selected based upon several criteria, including academic achievement, letters of recommendation, community involvement and financial need. The dinner celebrates [...]
Expectant Moms Rule In Bowie
The Bowie Baysox have announced Bellies & Baseball Night, an Expectant Mother’s Celebration, at Prince George’s Stadium, Friday, May 24, as the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder at 7:05 p.m. The Baysox want to treat new and expecting mothers to a fun night of baseball with a special ticket package. For $12, new and expecting [...]
Annapolis High Student-Teacher Killed In Wisconsin Accident
An Annapolis High School student-teacher with the University of Maryland was killed this weekend in a traffic accident in the town of Deerfield, outside of Madison, Wisconsin. Hanna LeBlanc and her husband, were stopped at an intersection in their vehicle and were hit by another vehicle as they attempted to cross the highway. Both were [...]
Herndon Climb 2013: Images
The 2013 Herndon Monument Climb by the class of 2016 was completed in 1 hour, 32 minutes and 43 seconds and the midshipman’s cover was placed atop the obelisk by MIDN Pat Lien of Orlando, Florida. All images © 2013, Kevin Carroll for Eye On Annapolis
Regional Recap, May 21, 2013
Anne Arundel County Girl Writes Obama, Hears Back. A first-grader from Anne Arundel County is taking on one of the most controversial issues in the country. She wrote a letter to President Barack Obama voicing her concerns about gun control. At 7 years old, Erika Ward isn’t shy about expressing her views on social issues. She was [...]
Photos: Day 2 Of The Chesapeake Bay Blues Fest
The Rain Gods smiled upon the Blues on Sunday. While the perpetually-wrong weather forecasters stuck with their 60% chance of rain, the show went on under cloudy skies that gave way to glorious sunshine, Mavis Staples and Bonnie Raitt who closed out the 2013 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival. All Images © 2013, Wendy Marxen for Eye [...]
Ward Leads Baysox To Extra Inning Win
After giving up a two-run ninth inning lead, the Bowie Baysox (20-21) scored a run in the 12th to beat the Akron Aeros (20-24) 4-3 on Monday night. With two outs, in the 12th inning Brian Ward hit his first home run of the season to give the Baysox a 4-3 lead. The Aeros took [...]
MIDN Pat Lien Tops Herndon Climb At 1:32.43
Pat Lein a Fourth Class Midshipman from Orlando, Florida placed a midshipman’s over atop a greased Herndon Monument this afternoon in one hour, 32 minutes and 43 seconds–the fastest time since 2007. The Herndon Monument Climb is the traditional culmination of plebe year at the Naval Academy. Demonstrating the teamwork and perseverance they have learned [...]
War Of 1812 Exhibit Opens At CBMM
A new major exhibit entitled “Navigating Freedom: The War of 1812 on the Chesapeake” opened May 11 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD. This exhibit explores the impact of the War of 1812 on the people of the Chesapeake––black and white Americans, militiamen, Baltimore merchants, and British sailors—who found opportunity [...]
Registration For AACC’s Kids In College Camps Is Under Way
earn to compose your own music, perform basic circus skills or use a computer to make a three-dimensional object in some of the newest camps offered this summer through Kids in College at Anne Arundel Community College. Registration is under way, and camps are filled on a first-come basis. The 237 camps are a mix [...]
American Chopper’s Call Before You Dig Motorcycle At Bello Machre’s Every Step Counts 2013
Bello Machre is honored to announce that the unique 811 – Call Before You Dig motorcycle, constructed by Paul Teutel on Discovery Channel’s American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior will be at Every Step Counts Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Anne Arundel Community College. Dr. Robert T. Ireland, President and CEO, stated, “We are so excited [...]
USNA Music Festival
The Naval Academy Band will present a Commissioning Week Music Festival featuring the Electric Brigade and the Crabtowne Stompers Wednesday, May 22, from 2-3:45 p.m. on Ingram Field. The festival is free and open to the public. Rooted in the original New Orleans jazz music of the early 1900s, the Crabtowne Stompers fuses its music [...]
Preakness Fun For All
Pitbull, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and Oxbow all came out on top in the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in the Triple Crown series of races. Unfortunately, with Oxbow winning, we will go, yet another year without a Triple Crown Winner. Affirmed was the last horse to do it, and that [...]
Regional Recap, May 20, 2013
Burglar Caught Red Handed In Linthicum. Anne Arundel County police said they caught a burglar red-handed in Linthicum. Officers were called to a home in the 6500 block of Englewood Road around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a burglary in progress. A woman told police she heard someone on her roof and then she heard them [...]
Baysox Pitch Their Way To Series Win
Behind another strong pitching performance and three two-out runs, the Bowie Baysox (19-21) wrapped up a series win by beating the Trenton Thunder (22-21) 3-2 on Sunday afternoon. For the second straight outing Devin Jones went seven innings to pick up the win. He allowed just two runs on five hits with four strikeouts and [...]
Annapolis Maritime Museum: Boats Of The Bay
At a recent reception to open the show, two local artists tied for the People’s Choice award. Artist Lee Boynton with his winning entry At Rest and artist Carolyn Councell with her winning entry Force 3. The show at the Annapolis Maritime Museum features the works of 13 local artists with their interpretation of boats on the [...]
Bowtie Cinemas Offers Free Summer Flicks
Bow Tie Cinemas invites all area moms, dads, caregivers and children to their annual 2013 Kids FREE Summer Film Series. The series will run from June 25th to August 21st at the Harbour 9 theater in the Harbour Center on Route 2. Doors open at 9 a.m. The 9 week series schedule is below: June [...]
