LOCAL NEWS
Police make arrest in Halloween murder
On October 31, 2013, at approximately 7:45 p.m.., officers from the Western District responded to a parking lot in the 7400 block of Railroad Avenue in Harmans for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers and fire personnel located a male victim in his 40’s suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper […]
Annapolis releases results of residents’ survey
In an on-going effort to better serve City residents, results of a citizen survey were released to the public regarding the City’s services, priorities and responsibilities. “While this survey was planned before I came into office, the results will be very useful in evaluating the wants and needs of our citizens,” Mayor Mike Pantelides said. […]
St. Patrick’s Day parade draws thousands (PHOTOS)
The Second Annual St. patrick’s Day Parade in Annapolis drew thousands to line the streets dressed in green and celebrating all things Irish. From Irish Wolfhounds, to Irish bands like Dublin 5, Emerald Societies from Baltimore and Anne Arundel, you name it, this parade had it all. Nearly 100 organizations participated in the parade that […]
Separate fires damage home, barn in Anne Arundel
Two separate fires yesterday injured 4 people, damaged a home and a barn. Glen Burnie Just before 1:20 am on March 9, 2014, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department received calls reporting a dwelling fire in the 7300 block of Dotson Lane in Glen Burnie. Initial arriving units found heavy smoke and fire coming from […]
Laurel motorcycle accident on stolen bike kills teen
On March 8, 2014 at approximately 10:39 p.m., officers of the Western District were dispatched to the area of MD. Rt. 198 and Race Track Road for a report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a SUV. Due to the severity of the injuries officers from the Traffic Safety Section responded to the scene […]
Shots fired at the mall? No so fast Twitter
Late last evening, Twitter and Facebook came alive with reports of shots fired at the Cinemark Egyptian Cinemas at Arundel Mills Mall. We found the first report of a shooting: NIGGAS SHOOTING AT ARUNDEL MILLS !!! — Chris Huie ⛄ (@ItsThatKid_Huie) March 9, 2014 And it was quickly retweeted and shared by many. Shots fired […]
CRIME
Police make arrest in Halloween murder
On October 31, 2013, at approximately 7:45 p.m.., officers from the Western District responded to a parking lot in the 7400 block of Railroad Avenue in Harmans for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers and fire personnel located a male victim in his 40’s suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper […]
Separate fires damage home, barn in Anne Arundel
Two separate fires yesterday injured 4 people, damaged a home and a barn. Glen Burnie Just before 1:20 am on March 9, 2014, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department received calls reporting a dwelling fire in the 7300 block of Dotson Lane in Glen Burnie. Initial arriving units found heavy smoke and fire coming from […]
Laurel motorcycle accident on stolen bike kills teen
On March 8, 2014 at approximately 10:39 p.m., officers of the Western District were dispatched to the area of MD. Rt. 198 and Race Track Road for a report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a SUV. Due to the severity of the injuries officers from the Traffic Safety Section responded to the scene […]
Shots fired at the mall? No so fast Twitter
Late last evening, Twitter and Facebook came alive with reports of shots fired at the Cinemark Egyptian Cinemas at Arundel Mills Mall. We found the first report of a shooting: NIGGAS SHOOTING AT ARUNDEL MILLS !!! — Chris Huie ⛄ (@ItsThatKid_Huie) March 9, 2014 And it was quickly retweeted and shared by many. Shots fired […]
3 teens arrested in assault, robbery
On February 28, 2014, the School Resource Officer assigned to Annapolis High School received a video from an anonymous source showing an Annapolis High School student being assaulted in the community. SRO Gamble located and interviewed the victim, confirming the victim attends Annapolis High School. The investigation determined the victim was assaulted and robbed on […]
Fire Department seeks public’s help in auto arson case
Around 1:00 a.m. this morning, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 300 block of Old Riverside Road in the Brooklyn area of Anne Arundel County. Upon arrival, firefighters found a 2003 Cadillac SUV at that location fully engulfed in fire. It took less than 15 minutes to […]
EVENTS
Wines around the world at St. Michaels WineFest
Wine aficionados and novices alike can experience the historic, waterfront town of St. Michaels, MD with more than 300 international, domestic, and Maryland wines during the 5th annual WineFest at St Michaels this April 26 and 27. “Wines from Around the World” is this year’s theme, and will be carried out among the historic district’s specialty […]
Hillsmere Elementary 5K run coming up
Save March 29th on your calendar as Hillsmere Elementary School’s annual 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, as recognized by the National Youth 5K School Series, kicks off. The event is untimed, so every participant is a fitness winner! There will be four individual prizes awarded to the first male and female adult and student to […]
Polar Bear Plunge 2014 in photos
We were ready to freeze on January 25th, but the Weather Gods had other plans and the 18th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge was postponed until yesterday! While the air temperatures were a lot warmer, the water remained very cold and we were there (as always) to capture the freezing moments! All images © 2014 Kevin […]
MSP Polar Bear Re-Plunge a success
It may not have happened on January 25th, but it sure did on March 8th! The 18th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge went off without a hitch–a little less attended, but a success all the same. As of this writing, organizers had raised nearly $1.75 million to support the programs of Special Olympics Maryland. We […]
Floating Fleet Day at CBMM May 31st
On Saturday, May 31, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD will host Floating Fleet Day, where visitors can experience the Miles River aboard an authentic Chesapeake wooden workboat. For a nominal fee, 30-minute boat rides will be offered between noon and 3 p.m. aboard many of CBMM’s floating fleet, including the […]
Black male initiative summit to be held at AACC
Students, faculty, staff and community members focused on helping black male students succeed are invited to attend the Fourth Annual Black Male Initiative Summit on Thursday, March 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Anne Arundel Community College. The summit is free and includes dinner, a guest moderator and panelists, who will discuss pathways and […]
NON-PROFIT NEWS
Wines around the world at St. Michaels WineFest
Wine aficionados and novices alike can experience the historic, waterfront town of St. Michaels, MD with more than 300 international, domestic, and Maryland wines during the 5th annual WineFest at St Michaels this April 26 and 27. “Wines from Around the World” is this year’s theme, and will be carried out among the historic district’s specialty […]
St. Patrick’s Day parade draws thousands (PHOTOS)
The Second Annual St. patrick’s Day Parade in Annapolis drew thousands to line the streets dressed in green and celebrating all things Irish. From Irish Wolfhounds, to Irish bands like Dublin 5, Emerald Societies from Baltimore and Anne Arundel, you name it, this parade had it all. Nearly 100 organizations participated in the parade that […]
MSP Polar Bear Re-Plunge a success
It may not have happened on January 25th, but it sure did on March 8th! The 18th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge went off without a hitch–a little less attended, but a success all the same. As of this writing, organizers had raised nearly $1.75 million to support the programs of Special Olympics Maryland. We […]
Floating Fleet Day at CBMM May 31st
On Saturday, May 31, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD will host Floating Fleet Day, where visitors can experience the Miles River aboard an authentic Chesapeake wooden workboat. For a nominal fee, 30-minute boat rides will be offered between noon and 3 p.m. aboard many of CBMM’s floating fleet, including the […]
Greenberg Gibbons and Reliable Contracting donate $1 million
Hospice of the Chesapeake announced today it has received a $1 million gift from Greenberg Gibbons Commercial and Reliable Contracting. This gift is an important first step towards funding a new 14-bed, Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, which the nonprofit organization will begin constructing this year on its new 7-acre campus. Long-time supporters of Hospice […]
MSP Polar Bear Plunge to happen on warmest day of week
Another snowstorm and record-setting cold will seem a distant memory on the Polar Bear Plunge make-up day this weekend, predicted to be the warmest day of the week. The 2014 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics has been rescheduled for this Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis. […]
AREA BUSINESSES
Annapolis based Alpha Energy launches new wind energy project in Crisfield
Alpha Energy, in cooperation with the town of Crisfield, Md., and Bearing Construction, has announced plans to break ground this spring on the Eastern Shore’s first community scale wind turbine. The 300 foot tall American made wind turbine will be installed at Crisfield’s Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF). The Aeronautica 750 will offset 100% of […]
Greenberg Gibbons and Reliable Contracting donate $1 million
Hospice of the Chesapeake announced today it has received a $1 million gift from Greenberg Gibbons Commercial and Reliable Contracting. This gift is an important first step towards funding a new 14-bed, Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, which the nonprofit organization will begin constructing this year on its new 7-acre campus. Long-time supporters of Hospice […]
Annapolis based eco-armour launches new product
After two years of exhaustive research Robert and Zoe Benzinger, founders of eco-armour, have launched their advanced botanical serum for face, neck and nails. Blending mango butter with some of the finest botanical oils, this super moisturizing serum contains vitamins A,B, C, D & E: along with Omega 3,6 & 9 Fatty acids. Added are hyaluronic acid butyrate […]
10 Top Annapolis restaurants
If you ask ten people their favorite restaurant, you are likely to get ten different answers. But if you ask Yelp that same question, it is a little more black and white! Yelp, for the uninitiated is a crowd-sourced review website. Reviews are based on readers actual experiences, not a fabricated one because a critic […]
Fado Annapolis to raise funds for St. Baldrick’s Foundation
It takes a community to cure childhood cancer. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at Fado Irish Pub on March 8th, where more than 125 will shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer and raise money […]
Odyssey Massage opens in Annapolis
Annapolis Mayor Mike Pantelides and Annapolis Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) President and CEO Lara Fritts are pleased to welcome Odyssey Massage to Annapolis. Odyssey Massage, located at 31 Maryland Avenue, is committed to taking each of its clients on their own journey into wellness. Founded by Martina Ferret and Tim McClennen, the clinic focuses on […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
An open letter to the Anne Arundel County GOP leaders
Dear Anne Arundel County and GOP Leaders: I write to you this morning in absolute disgust and embarrassment for our Party, our County, and our State, and call upon you to take immediate action that publically condemns the latest irresponsible action and publicity stunt by Del. Don Dwyer (R-Pasadena) and demands either his immediate resignation […]
Our Highly Politicized Board of Education
Members of our Board of Education love to pretend that they are above politics; that such behavior is reserved for County Council, General Assembly, and other public officials. As for themselves, they claim all they care about is what’s best for Anne Arundel County Public School (AACPS) students. But their track record running for higher […]
Baysox Host National Anthem Auditions
The Bowie Baysox will host live auditions at Prince George’s Stadium Saturday, March 15, to sing the national anthem before a 2014 Baysox home game. Stadium gates open for registration at 9 a.m. and auditions begin at 9:30 a.m. The team has a live performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before all 71 home games. Baysox […]
Court Likely to Let Leopold Run for Public Office
In January 2013, a local court convicted former County Executive John Leopold on two counts of misconduct in office. In addition to requiring him to serve jail time, it banned him from running for elective office for five years. In September, Leopold appealed the lower court’s ruling, and last week Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals […]
Beach Haus Now Available In Maryland
Over the course of the last five years, Jersey Shore-based East Coast Beer Co. has been building its distribution channels outside of its home market. Now, through a new partnership with Chesapeake Distributing, LLC, the beer company’s Beach Haus® brand of beer will be available throughout the state of Maryland, marking the seventh state where […]
Can The Annapolis Market House Survive?
When the Annapolis Market House re-opened for the most recent time this past September, the looming question in everyone’s mind was “can it survive?” The building sat vacant for so many years and went through so many failed renovations in 12 years and two Mayors, it was a reasonable question. The mix of merchants in […]
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