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LOCAL NEWS
Hospice of the Chesapeake Stands Out on a National Level
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization recently announced that Hospice of the Chesapeake has earned two of four rings in the first quarter of the Quality Connections program. Only six other hospice organizations in the United States have achieved this feat with the program that began Jan. 27. With this new program the NHPCO, […]
Banneker-Douglass Museum Announces Anti-Racism Coalition
Banneker-Douglass Museum has announced the formation of the 2021 Anti -Racism Coalition (ARC). This coalition is made up of expert educators, community leaders, and activists who advise the Banneker-Douglass Museum and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture(MCAAHC) on the development of relevant programs, exhibitions, and visitor experiences to promote anti-racism in Maryland. […]
Health Department Releases Updated Community Health Report
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health has released an updated edition of its 2020 Report of Community Health Indicators(PDF). The 47-page online report outlines the county’s standing in 10 key health areas while meeting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The key areas are demographic trends; health outcomes; health equity and social determinants of health; COVID-19; […]
2022 Navy-Notre Dame Football Game To Be Played in Baltimore
Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk and Baltimore Ravens President Dick Cass announced on Monday that the 2022 Navy-Notre Dame game will be played on Nov. 12 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The game will be televised by ABC or ESPN as part of the American Athletic Conference television deal. “Every time we […]
CRIME
Two Officers Injured In Early Morning Pursuit in Severna Park
On May 15, 2021 at approximately 7:15 a.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to a residence in the 8000 block of Ritchie Highway for an unknown vehicle parked in the resident’s driveway. Upon arrival, officers located an occupied vehicle with a driver and passenger who were asleep inside the car. Officers awakened the driver, […]
Brooklyn Park Homicide: County’s 8th of 2021
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police responded to the 400 block of Townsend Avenue, Brooklyn Park, Maryland for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male lying in the roadway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s). Officers immediately began rendering aid until relieved by fire department […]
15 Indicted in Drug, Gun Organization Operating in Anne Arundel County
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Anne Arundel Police Chief Amal Awad today announced the indictments of 7 defendants for multiple charges including participation in a criminal organization, assault, and conspiracy to distribute drugs, and firearm-related counts. An additional 8 defendants were charged with drug and firearm-related counts in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, […]
Anne Arundel County Police Make Arrest in Glen Burnie Rape
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at approximately 10:00 p.m. officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 6300 block of Ritchie Highway for a rape that just occurred. The adult female victim stated she had a ride arranged for her where she was picked up by an adult male in the 800 […]
EVENTS
IMPACT100 Has $81,000 to Give Away, Non-Profits Apply Now!
The Board of Directors of Impact100 Greater Chesapeake, Inc. (Impact100) has announced that it will be offering the largest grant in its 4-year history, and is now seeking non-profit applicants for an $81,000 competitive grant to be awarded in October 2021. Nonprofit organizations in the greater Anne Arundel County area are invited to submit a […]
6 things you should know about Eye On Annapolis!
OK so the title is a bit click-baity (Buzz Feed eat your heart out) but recently several people have mentioned that they were unaware of some of the other perks for being a reader of Eye On Annapolis. So, in case you did not know, here you are. We Have A Weekly Newsletter We publish […]
Vaccines For Students 12 and Older Begin at High Schools on May 19th
The school-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics jointly operated by Anne Arundel County Public School and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health will be open to students age 12 and older beginning on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Clinics will offer the Pfizer vaccination and will run from noon to 3 p.m. according to the following schedule: […]
Tuition-Free, Premier Youth Orchestra Launches in September. Apply Now!
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra will launch a tuition-free, high-level youth orchestra led by Maestro José-Luis Novo, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director, in September 2021. Applications are now being accepted for talented, driven young strings, winds, brass, percussion, harp, and keyboard musicians. The $100 administrative fee will be waived on all applications received before May 31, 2021. This amazing opportunity […]
AREA BUSINESSES
Hospice of the Chesapeake Stands Out on a National Level
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization recently announced that Hospice of the Chesapeake has earned two of four rings in the first quarter of the Quality Connections program. Only six other hospice organizations in the United States have achieved this feat with the program that began Jan. 27. With this new program the NHPCO, […]
Snap Fitness To Open at Annapolis Town Center
Snap Fitness, a global gym franchise, will join the list of new tenants at the Annapolis Town Center later this year. Snap Fitness is a fitness club offering 24-7 access to high-intensity interval training at an affordable price. The 8,187-square-foot gym will feature top-of-the-line cardio and strength equipment, functional training, and more. Snap Fitness which […]
Bank of America Donates PPE to Light House and Other Community Partners
The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center recently received a large donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Bank of America, which will be used to keep their residents, staff, volunteers, local partners, and community safe. For over 30 years, The Light House has served individuals and families who are impacted by homelessness and poverty. […]
SPHS Leadership Students Partner with Maryland Therapeutic Riding
Severna Park High School Students, led by Senior Leadership 3 students Olivia Abboud and Kimberly Williams, partnered with Maryland Therapeutic Riding to spread awareness about physical and mental health within the Severna Park Community. The Leadership Institute at Severna Park High School serves as a stepping stone “to develop a positive attitude and spirit among students and to […]
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May 17, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Two Officers Injured. No More COVID Restrictions. Schools Expand Graduation Guests.
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! And, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]
Local Business Spotlight: ADU – Your Appliance Source
Ever been in the grocery store and forget if you needed milk or eggs? Running late from work and wish someone would pre-heat the oven for that pizza you are toting? Well, apparently now, your appliances have your back. We spoke with Christy Oliff who is the VP of Marketing for ADU–Your Appliance Source. All […]
May 14, 2021 | Daily News Brief | CDC: No Masks For Vaccinated. Free Pizza For Vaccinated. Fatal Shooting in Brooklyn Park.
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! And, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]
May 13, 2021 | Daily News Brief | COVID Restrictions Lift on Saturday! Fuel is Flowing. Last Day of School!
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! And, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
Opinion: Reopen Government Now!
Since Governor Hogan ended the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, Maryland and Anne Arundel County businesses, restaurants, bars, and churches have been open to the public at reduced capacity. When Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman ordered another restaurant lockdown last December, Governor Hogan literally rolled his eyes and said there was, “ no scientific basis […]
LETTER: Hospice Lauds Volunteers During Volunteer Appreciation Week
This year’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 18 to 24) has special meaning. Since COVID-19 hit our communities, we have spent the last 13 months learning to adapt. As we grappled with necessary changes during the pandemic, there were times when we were not sure how we would keep the spirit of the volunteers at […]
Guest Column: Anchors Aweigh! Why I’m Running for County Executive
I’m running for Anne Arundel County Executive because I love this county, and the people who live here; I can’t bear to watch it systematically destroyed by either an incompetent ideologue, or a political machine with its own selfish agenda. We can do better, and I’ll do a better job for you than anyone else. […]
OPINION: It’s Time for the Government to Deliver
“In the present crisis, government is not the solution to the problem; government is the problem.” Ronald Reagan. It’s about saving lives. Follow the science. We’re all in this together. For almost a year, state and county governments have chanted this COVID-19 mantra to justify closing or restricting businesses, classrooms, churches and individual freedoms. But […]
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Visit Annapolis to Team Up With AAWDC to Expedite Tourism Recovery
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) and Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) are teaming up to host a Thursday, June 10 virtual hiring event to help hospitality industry employers connect with qualified workers as they gear up for increased business following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. VAAAC Executive Director Kristen Pironis and AAWDC […]
Hospice of the Chesapeake Stands Out on a National Level
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization recently announced that Hospice of the Chesapeake has earned two of four rings in the first quarter of the Quality Connections program. Only six other hospice organizations in the United States have achieved this feat with the program that began Jan. 27. With this new program the NHPCO, […]
Banneker-Douglass Museum Announces Anti-Racism Coalition
Banneker-Douglass Museum has announced the formation of the 2021 Anti -Racism Coalition (ARC). This coalition is made up of expert educators, community leaders, and activists who advise the Banneker-Douglass Museum and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture(MCAAHC) on the development of relevant programs, exhibitions, and visitor experiences to promote anti-racism in Maryland. […]
Health Department Releases Updated Community Health Report
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health has released an updated edition of its 2020 Report of Community Health Indicators(PDF). The 47-page online report outlines the county’s standing in 10 key health areas while meeting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The key areas are demographic trends; health outcomes; health equity and social determinants of health; COVID-19; […]
2022 Navy-Notre Dame Football Game To Be Played in Baltimore
Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk and Baltimore Ravens President Dick Cass announced on Monday that the 2022 Navy-Notre Dame game will be played on Nov. 12 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The game will be televised by ABC or ESPN as part of the American Athletic Conference television deal. “Every time we […]
Snap Fitness To Open at Annapolis Town Center
Snap Fitness, a global gym franchise, will join the list of new tenants at the Annapolis Town Center later this year. Snap Fitness is a fitness club offering 24-7 access to high-intensity interval training at an affordable price. The 8,187-square-foot gym will feature top-of-the-line cardio and strength equipment, functional training, and more. Snap Fitness which […]
May 17, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Two Officers Injured. No More COVID Restrictions. Schools Expand Graduation Guests.
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! And, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]
Baysox Complete Sweep With Walkoff Home Run in Extra Innings
For most of the game, it looked like the Baysox five-game win streak was coming to an end. But in the tenth inning, after four hours and 17 minutes, J.C. Escarra hit a double to right-center that brought all three runners home to complete a three-run comeback. Bowie scored seven runs in the final two […]
IMPACT100 Has $81,000 to Give Away, Non-Profits Apply Now!
The Board of Directors of Impact100 Greater Chesapeake, Inc. (Impact100) has announced that it will be offering the largest grant in its 4-year history, and is now seeking non-profit applicants for an $81,000 competitive grant to be awarded in October 2021. Nonprofit organizations in the greater Anne Arundel County area are invited to submit a […]
6 things you should know about Eye On Annapolis!
OK so the title is a bit click-baity (Buzz Feed eat your heart out) but recently several people have mentioned that they were unaware of some of the other perks for being a reader of Eye On Annapolis. So, in case you did not know, here you are. We Have A Weekly Newsletter We publish […]
Rutschman Delivers in Clutch for Fifth Straight Baysox Win
The Baysox offense started slow, but a couple of clutch hits in the seventh made the difference. Adley Rutchman’s two-RBI double gave Bowie the lead as the Baysox held on to win 7-5 Saturday night. His eight RBI are currently second-best for Bowie. After scoring two runs in the first, the Baysox offense was shut […]
Bank of America Donates PPE to Light House and Other Community Partners
The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center recently received a large donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Bank of America, which will be used to keep their residents, staff, volunteers, local partners, and community safe. For over 30 years, The Light House has served individuals and families who are impacted by homelessness and poverty. […]
SPHS Leadership Students Partner with Maryland Therapeutic Riding
Severna Park High School Students, led by Senior Leadership 3 students Olivia Abboud and Kimberly Williams, partnered with Maryland Therapeutic Riding to spread awareness about physical and mental health within the Severna Park Community. The Leadership Institute at Severna Park High School serves as a stepping stone “to develop a positive attitude and spirit among students and to […]
Brendan Sailing Receives $20K Grant From the Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation
Brendan Sailing has announced it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from The Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation. This grant will support camper scholarships for youth for this summer and beyond who would otherwise not have these opportunities. The cost to provide specially tailored, educational and growth opportunities to students with learning differences continues to […]
Two Officers Injured In Early Morning Pursuit in Severna Park
On May 15, 2021 at approximately 7:15 a.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to a residence in the 8000 block of Ritchie Highway for an unknown vehicle parked in the resident’s driveway. Upon arrival, officers located an occupied vehicle with a driver and passenger who were asleep inside the car. Officers awakened the driver, […]
Local Business Spotlight: ADU – Your Appliance Source
Ever been in the grocery store and forget if you needed milk or eggs? Running late from work and wish someone would pre-heat the oven for that pizza you are toting? Well, apparently now, your appliances have your back. We spoke with Christy Oliff who is the VP of Marketing for ADU–Your Appliance Source. All […]
SEVEN12 Management Welcomes New Communications Manager
SEVEN12 Management (SEVEN12), a full-service association management company, welcomes the addition of Jason Vaughan as Communications Manager. With more than ten years of marketing and planning experience, he is an invaluable addition to the team. Jason is responsible for shaping the message for all client communications and ensuring the tone is accurate and consistent […]
Vaccines For Students 12 and Older Begin at High Schools on May 19th
The school-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics jointly operated by Anne Arundel County Public School and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health will be open to students age 12 and older beginning on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Clinics will offer the Pfizer vaccination and will run from noon to 3 p.m. according to the following schedule: […]
Baysox Bash Reading 11-5 With Grand Slam
After falling behind early, the Baysox got into Reading’s bullpen again, with Patrick Dorrian’s soaring grand slam punctuating a five-run rally to lift Bowie to an 11-5 win Friday night. Dorrian’s momentous home run was his fifth of the season in just eight games played. Trailing 4-3 heading into the fifth inning, the Baysox went […]
Tuition-Free, Premier Youth Orchestra Launches in September. Apply Now!
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra will launch a tuition-free, high-level youth orchestra led by Maestro José-Luis Novo, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director, in September 2021. Applications are now being accepted for talented, driven young strings, winds, brass, percussion, harp, and keyboard musicians. The $100 administrative fee will be waived on all applications received before May 31, 2021. This amazing opportunity […]
Following CDC Guidelines, Hogan Lifts ALL COVID Restrictions, Pittman Agrees
This afternoon, in a last-minute press conference, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that effective on May 15, 2021, the State of Maryland would be following the CDC guidelines and lift the statewide mask mandate. Initially, the Governor was planning to lift it when the State reached 70% of all adults having received one or more […]
The Book of Delights by Ross Gay Selected for One Maryland, One Book
Maryland Humanities has announced the selection of The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay for the 2021 One Maryland One Book program. The Book of Delights is a collection of lyrical essays. Gay wrote one essay per day over a year and took the time to find “delights” in his everyday life. The essays range […]
Where to Play Poker in Annapolis
Everyone that has had as much as a fleeting interest in poker remembers it reaching its popularity peak during the turn of the millennium. Poker was all the rage back then. However, it slightly fell out of favor over the past decade, only to recently make a comeback. In 2020, gambling giant Flutter Entertainment reported […]
General Development Plan is Now Law for Anne Arundel County
County Executive Steuart Pittman signed Plan2040, Anne Arundel County’s General Development Plan, into law yesterday. The County Executive was joined by County Council Chairwoman Sarah Lacey (District 1), Councilmembers Allison Pickard (District 2), Andrew Pruski (District 4), Lisa Rodvien (District 6), and community leaders from throughout the county to sign the bill in Odenton along […]
Bunmi Omisore Elected to Board of Education
Bunmi Omisore, a junior at Arundel High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2021-2022 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Twitter page, @CRASC_Online. Fletcher Port of Severna Park High School and […]
Brooklyn Park Homicide: County’s 8th of 2021
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police responded to the 400 block of Townsend Avenue, Brooklyn Park, Maryland for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male lying in the roadway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s). Officers immediately began rendering aid until relieved by fire department […]
Schools Change Limits on Graduation Ceremonies and Sports Spectators
Restrictions on the number of spectators at regular season spring high school athletics contests that are held outdoors will be lifted beginning next week and the number of tickets provided to graduating seniors for commencement exercises has been increased from two to four, Superintendent George Arlotto announced today. The changes are in response to the […]
Monarch Academy to Hold Virtual Open House May 19th
Monarch Academy Annapolis, a public contract school with Anne Arundel County Public Schools and operated by The Children’s Guild Alliance, will hold a virtual open house for interested families on Wednesday, May 19, at 4:30 p.m. Monarch Academy Annapolis is a primary performing visual arts school and follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, which […]
New Exhibition Exploring the Social Impact of Memory Opens at Maryland Hall
Patricia Moss-Vreeland’s solo multimedia installation, In Search of Meaning: Memory Becomes Us illuminates the role that memory plays in relation to who we are. The show runs through May 21, at Maryland Hall in Annapolis, Maryland. Since receiving the Art-in-Science XIV Millennial commission in 1999 for her traveling exhibition, Memory-Connections Matter, Patricia Moss-Vreeland has been […]
Bayox on Roll With 9-3 Win Over Fighting Phils
On a chilly night in Bowie, the Baysox’s bats were anything but. Bowie homered three times in another lopsided win over Reading, upending the Fighting Phils 9-3. The Baysox have now won three in a row and six of their first eight to open the season. The home run hitting barrage started early and from […]
May 14, 2021 | Daily News Brief | CDC: No Masks For Vaccinated. Free Pizza For Vaccinated. Fatal Shooting in Brooklyn Park.
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! And, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]
Bitcoin Has Dropped by Up To 15% In Only A Few Days Since Reaching New Highs
Bitcoin fell quite enough as 15% intraday early Sunday, the most significant implied volatility declines since February, only days after reaching new peaks. The reason for the sell-off is unknown, and according to Bloomberg, the fall in the world’s most excellent deposit money was due to rumors that the US Treasury could act decisively against […]
Lifeline 100 Is On! Bike Ride Scheduled for October 3, 2021
The Anne Arundel Department of Recreation & Parks, Anne Arundel County Police and Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County (BikeAAA) have announced that October 3, 2021 is the date for the seventh annual Lifeline 100 Community Bicycle Event! This year will mark the 7th Anniversary of the Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100! What […]
Two Severna Park High Seniors Rally the Community to Aid the Abacos After Dorian
Sophie Pilon and Raquel Smith, two Severna Park High School seniors in Leadership III, a signature program at the school, have been working with the All Hands and Hearts Foundation to raise money and spread awareness for the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian damaged the island in early September 2019. Just one week before the Hurricane […]
Maryland Chicken Wing Festival is ON for June 5, 2021
ABC Events has announced that the 7th annual Maryland Chicken Wing Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds! Tickets will likely sell out, so make sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time. What’s new? Visit more wing vendors with more wing flavors Listen to Live Entertainment on […]
A Guide for Students on How Not to Fall Prey to Distraction
Every student has been there. You tell yourself, “I should really do my homework now”. But then you end up scrolling your Instagram feed or watching a YouTube video, even though you meant to study. These distractions are counterproductive, no matter how long they last. The human mind isn’t designed to multitask. So, it’ll take […]
May 13, 2021 | Daily News Brief | COVID Restrictions Lift on Saturday! Fuel is Flowing. Last Day of School!
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! And, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]
