LOCAL NEWS
The Graduate Hoel officially opens in Annapolis
The Graduate Annapolis officially opened its doors on October 11, 2019. The 215-room hotel is located in the heart of the Annapolis Arts District, a short walk from the Chesapeake Bay and nearby United States Naval Academy and St. John’s College. The hotel will feature Poindexter, Graduate Hotels’ signature café concept; and Camp Severn Shore, […]
North Carolina and Temple to face off in Military Bowl in Annapolis
The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, today announced that the University of North Carolina and Temple University have accepted invitations to play in this year’s game on Friday, Dec 27 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. The game will be televised on ESPN. This will be […]
Navy Football headed to the Liberty Bowl on December 31st
The AutoZone Liberty Bowl announced today that the #21 / #23 Navy Midshipmen (9-2) and the Kansas State Wildcats (8-4) have accepted invitations to play in the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn. Kickoff is set for 3:45 PM (ET), 2:45 PM local time and the […]
AAMC to receive more than $500K in Citibank settlement
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that two Maryland medical systems will receive nearly $2 million in restitution as part of a $100 million multi-state settlement with Citibank. Bon Secours Health System will receive $1,130,230.15 and Anne Arundel Medical Center will receive $580,899.04 following an investigation into fraudulent conduct by major banks involving the […]
CRIME
AG’s Builder Guaranty Fund pays out $388K to MD homeowners for losses
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced today that in FY 2019, the Home Builder Guaranty Fund (the Guaranty Fund), administered by his Consumer Protection Division, paid a total of $388,160.39 to claimants as reimbursement for losses resulting from acts or omissions by registered home builders related to new home construction. In addition, the registrations […]
Man assaulted and robbed by group of juveniles while walking in Eastport
The Annapolis Police Department is investigating an assault and robbery that occurred just before 9:00pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in the Eastport section of Annapolis. According to a police report the adult male victim reported that he was walking on Bay Ridge Avenue near the intersection of Springdale avenue around 8:45pm on Thursday evening. […]
12-year old assaulted, robbed in Annapolis
At 1:35pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Annapolis Police Department responded to the 1200 block of Tyler Avenue for a robbery. The 12 year old male victim reported that he was walking in the area when a group of juvenile suspects assaulted him and stole his cell phone. A passing motorist yelled at the […]
Queenstown man sentenced to 21 years after fatal accident while using heroin
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess recently announced that the Honorable Robert J. Thompson sentenced Christopher Dillehunt, 29, of Queenstown to 21 years in prison for one count of negligent manslaughter in the death of Laurel Zeiler and two counts of second degree assault for two surviving victims. “This is another tragic case […]
EVENTS
Abbarama, Robyn Hitchcock, and Martin Barre all coming to Rams Head On Stage
Rams Head On Stage is a little taste of Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin all rolled up in one! A small, intimate venue where no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage. A small venue that packs a big punch with top national acts 364 days a year. Check out the latest shows […]
A Holiday Market is coming to West Annapolis for this weekend and next
The West Annapolis Business Affiliation will host a European-style holiday market on Giddings Avenue in West Annapolis for two weekends in December. “I fondly remember the Christmas markets of my childhood in Belgium”, said WABA President and local business owner Frederik de Pue. “The markets were filled with all the smells, the tastes and the […]
25th Annual Lights on the Bay continues through the New Year
The Anne Arundel County SPCA’s 25th annual holiday light show, Lights on the Bay, will open to the public on Sunday, November 24th and run through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Taking place at Sandy Point State Park, the event features a two-mile scenic drive along the Chesapeake Bay with approximately 60 animated and stationary displays […]
Eastport Yacht Club’s Lights Parade scheduled for December 14th
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’s signature events for more than 30 years, is back again this holiday season! This year’s generous sponsor is Long and Foster Real Estate, Eastport Office. The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront with up to 40 boats of all shapes and sizes, power and sail, brightly […]
AREA BUSINESSES
The Graduate Hoel officially opens in Annapolis
The Graduate Annapolis officially opened its doors on October 11, 2019. The 215-room hotel is located in the heart of the Annapolis Arts District, a short walk from the Chesapeake Bay and nearby United States Naval Academy and St. John’s College. The hotel will feature Poindexter, Graduate Hotels’ signature café concept; and Camp Severn Shore, […]
A Holiday Market is coming to West Annapolis for this weekend and next
The West Annapolis Business Affiliation will host a European-style holiday market on Giddings Avenue in West Annapolis for two weekends in December. “I fondly remember the Christmas markets of my childhood in Belgium”, said WABA President and local business owner Frederik de Pue. “The markets were filled with all the smells, the tastes and the […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Mills Fine Wine & Spirits
Shortly after prohibition ended in 1933, Billy Mills opened a liquor and general store in Annapolis. Mills sold it to the Donners in 1946, and now the Main Street icon rests safely in the hands of Jennifer and Jerry Donohue. Today, Mills Cut Rate Liquors is better known as Mills Fine Wine & Spirits! Today, […]
K&B True Value’s School Donation Program exceeds $34,000
K&B True Value is proud to announce that it has donated over $34,448 to local schools through its 11-year-old School Donation Program including $10,440 in this year’s donations. K&B True Value asked its customers for donations to local schools and then matched all donations dollar for dollar. The following are the participating schools, total donations […]
PODCAST
Legacy Business Spotlight: Mills Fine Wine & Spirits
Shortly after prohibition ended in 1933, Billy Mills opened a liquor and general store in Annapolis. Mills sold it to the Donners in 1946, and now the Main Street icon rests safely in the hands of Jennifer and Jerry Donohue. Today, Mills Cut Rate Liquors is better known as Mills Fine Wine & Spirits! Today, […]
BONUS PODCAST: Holiday shopping woes cured at the Annapolis Towne Centre
As they celebrate 10 years, the Annapolis Towne Centre is going full bore for the holiday season! Come along with us as we pick up some gifts at Scout & Molly’s, South Moon Under and About Faces Day Spa & Salon. With nearly 30 retail shops, 18 dining options, and 4 fitness and beauty businesses, […]
December 6, 2019 | Daily News Brief | (INFANT HOMICIDE, ARMY-NAVY UNIFORMS, JULEP IS OPEN )
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. And make sure you know all the ways to connect with us—> bit.ly/EOAConnect Today…A 17 year old mother and HER mother are charged with killing her infant son by an […]
December 5, 2019 | Daily News Brief | (HOMICIDE IN ANNAPOLIS, PEDESTRIAN STRUCK, SCHOOL REPORT CARDS, MIDNIGHT MADNESS)
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. And make sure you know all the ways to connect with us—> bit.ly/EOAConnect Today…The Annapolis Police Department is investigating the murder of an 18 year old a shooting of a […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
OPINION: HPV vaccine incentive payments need to stop.
The Maryland Prevention and Health Promotion Agency (PHPA) has received millions — $123 million just between 2012–2017 — as part of an effort to require public schools to force children to get the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination. Those funds came in the form of grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […]
It’s okay to be complicated
“It’s okay to be complicated,” is the lesson I learned, reading the introduction to “Frederick Douglass -Prophet of Freedom.” This ambitious biography, written by Douglass enthusiast, David W. Blight, skillfully soars past the heroic image most people have of the Maryland abolitionist. It captures the human element of Douglass, carving away the preconceived notions many […]
GUEST COLUMN: Busch’s replacement should prioritize the wishes of voters
We recently lost a great leader in Speaker Mike Busch, just a few short months after reelecting him. We must now begin the process of filling his seat in the House of Delegates. The 13 members of the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee will meet on April 25th to interview candidates and forward one […]
OPINION: Just how smoky are the backrooms that will select the next Delegate for 30-A?
When former Delegate Herb McMillan decided to not run for re-election, he minced no words about why. He was no longer willing to put up with the political machines on both sides of the aisle—with Steve Schuh and Nic Kipke on the republican side and Mike Miller and Mike Busch on the democratic side. One […]
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The Graduate Hoel officially opens in Annapolis
The Graduate Annapolis officially opened its doors on October 11, 2019. The 215-room hotel is located in the heart of the Annapolis Arts District, a short walk from the Chesapeake Bay and nearby United States Naval Academy and St. John’s College. The hotel will feature Poindexter, Graduate Hotels’ signature café concept; and Camp Severn Shore, […]
North Carolina and Temple to face off in Military Bowl in Annapolis
The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, today announced that the University of North Carolina and Temple University have accepted invitations to play in this year’s game on Friday, Dec 27 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. The game will be televised on ESPN. This will be […]
Navy Football headed to the Liberty Bowl on December 31st
The AutoZone Liberty Bowl announced today that the #21 / #23 Navy Midshipmen (9-2) and the Kansas State Wildcats (8-4) have accepted invitations to play in the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn. Kickoff is set for 3:45 PM (ET), 2:45 PM local time and the […]
AAMC to receive more than $500K in Citibank settlement
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that two Maryland medical systems will receive nearly $2 million in restitution as part of a $100 million multi-state settlement with Citibank. Bon Secours Health System will receive $1,130,230.15 and Anne Arundel Medical Center will receive $580,899.04 following an investigation into fraudulent conduct by major banks involving the […]
Abbarama, Robyn Hitchcock, and Martin Barre all coming to Rams Head On Stage
Rams Head On Stage is a little taste of Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin all rolled up in one! A small, intimate venue where no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage. A small venue that packs a big punch with top national acts 364 days a year. Check out the latest shows […]
A Holiday Market is coming to West Annapolis for this weekend and next
The West Annapolis Business Affiliation will host a European-style holiday market on Giddings Avenue in West Annapolis for two weekends in December. “I fondly remember the Christmas markets of my childhood in Belgium”, said WABA President and local business owner Frederik de Pue. “The markets were filled with all the smells, the tastes and the […]
AG’s Builder Guaranty Fund pays out $388K to MD homeowners for losses
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced today that in FY 2019, the Home Builder Guaranty Fund (the Guaranty Fund), administered by his Consumer Protection Division, paid a total of $388,160.39 to claimants as reimbursement for losses resulting from acts or omissions by registered home builders related to new home construction. In addition, the registrations […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Mills Fine Wine & Spirits
Shortly after prohibition ended in 1933, Billy Mills opened a liquor and general store in Annapolis. Mills sold it to the Donners in 1946, and now the Main Street icon rests safely in the hands of Jennifer and Jerry Donohue. Today, Mills Cut Rate Liquors is better known as Mills Fine Wine & Spirits! Today, […]
City of Annapolis receives State grant to renovate historic lodge
The City of Annapolis received a $200,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to restore the exterior of the historic Universal Lodge #14 on Clay Street in Annapolis. The renovation is expected to take about ten months. Mayor Gavin Buckley applauded DHCD’s decision to award the funds for this project. […]
K&B True Value’s School Donation Program exceeds $34,000
K&B True Value is proud to announce that it has donated over $34,448 to local schools through its 11-year-old School Donation Program including $10,440 in this year’s donations. K&B True Value asked its customers for donations to local schools and then matched all donations dollar for dollar. The following are the participating schools, total donations […]
Union: Annapolis Shoppers Market to be sold to Lidl by January 2
In the continuing grocery wars in Annapolis, the union representing the employees of the Shoppers Market on Solomon’s Island Road have said that Lidl will be taking over the property by January 2, 2020. This morning, we were contacted by a representative from Shoppers’ parent company, UNFI, and informed that 13 Shoppers locations are being […]
25th Annual Lights on the Bay continues through the New Year
The Anne Arundel County SPCA’s 25th annual holiday light show, Lights on the Bay, will open to the public on Sunday, November 24th and run through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Taking place at Sandy Point State Park, the event features a two-mile scenic drive along the Chesapeake Bay with approximately 60 animated and stationary displays […]
Annapolis unveils Plan C for new Public Works facility
Mayor Gavin Buckley has announced a decision to submit a $2.2 million offer to acquire a 6.88 acre parcel of land on Hudson Street in Annapolis. The site will be used to relocate the Department of Public Works facility which will house street and utilities operations as well as fleet maintenance. “Leadership is keeping an […]
Annapolis Bay Village to host a “grab and go” lunch to benefit seniors in need on December 12
Annapolis Bay Village, the City’s newest retirement community focused on memory care will be hosting a Holiday Open House and “Grab & Go Lunch” fundraiser on December 12th. Stop by their new sales office at 979 Bay Village Drive (across from the Giant on Bay Ridge Road) and get a cup of soup a sandwich, […]
Eastport Yacht Club’s Lights Parade scheduled for December 14th
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’s signature events for more than 30 years, is back again this holiday season! This year’s generous sponsor is Long and Foster Real Estate, Eastport Office. The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront with up to 40 boats of all shapes and sizes, power and sail, brightly […]
Annapolis Green has their famous Christmas Crab Compost for you
Long-awaited, Annapolis Green’s Christmas Crab Compost is here. Made primarily from the 14.5 tons of waste from the Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast last August, this sweet-smelling, fluffy soil amendment is the “secret sauce” of fruitful gardens as it returns the bounty of the Bay to the Earth, completing the circle of life. “That compost is […]
Man assaulted and robbed by group of juveniles while walking in Eastport
The Annapolis Police Department is investigating an assault and robbery that occurred just before 9:00pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in the Eastport section of Annapolis. According to a police report the adult male victim reported that he was walking on Bay Ridge Avenue near the intersection of Springdale avenue around 8:45pm on Thursday evening. […]
12-year old assaulted, robbed in Annapolis
At 1:35pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Annapolis Police Department responded to the 1200 block of Tyler Avenue for a robbery. The 12 year old male victim reported that he was walking in the area when a group of juvenile suspects assaulted him and stole his cell phone. A passing motorist yelled at the […]
Board of Education elects Corkadel as President and Ellis as Vice President
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today elected Michelle Corkadel as president and Melissa Ellis as vice president. Corkadel was elected to a six-year term to represent District 7 on the Board in November 2018 and took part in her first Board meeting on December 3 of that year. She has served as […]
BONUS PODCAST: Holiday shopping woes cured at the Annapolis Towne Centre
As they celebrate 10 years, the Annapolis Towne Centre is going full bore for the holiday season! Come along with us as we pick up some gifts at Scout & Molly’s, South Moon Under and About Faces Day Spa & Salon. With nearly 30 retail shops, 18 dining options, and 4 fitness and beauty businesses, […]
December 6, 2019 | Daily News Brief | (INFANT HOMICIDE, ARMY-NAVY UNIFORMS, JULEP IS OPEN )
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. And make sure you know all the ways to connect with us—> bit.ly/EOAConnect Today…A 17 year old mother and HER mother are charged with killing her infant son by an […]
Arlotto presents his redistricting plan for the Broadneck cluster of schools
Superintendent George Arlotto has delivered to the Board of Education his recommendation regarding the redistricting of school boundaries in the Broadneck cluster in order to best utilize, to the extent possible, the space available at the cluster’s five elementary schools and two middle schools. Dr. Arlotto is recommend shifting four neighborhoods north of College Parkway […]
Queenstown man sentenced to 21 years after fatal accident while using heroin
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess recently announced that the Honorable Robert J. Thompson sentenced Christopher Dillehunt, 29, of Queenstown to 21 years in prison for one count of negligent manslaughter in the death of Laurel Zeiler and two counts of second degree assault for two surviving victims. “This is another tragic case […]
Maryland Black Bears and Ft. Meade USO team up for Military Appreciation Night this Saturday
The Maryland Black Bears will be partnering with Fort Meade USO for the Second Annual Military Appreciation Night on December 7th, 2019. This commemorative game will be in honor of all the brave men and women who have selflessly served to protect the freedoms and principles that these United States are built on. As the […]
Annapolis Towne Centre ramps up for fantastic holiday celebrations
The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner, and the Annapolis Towne Centre is proud to introduce their three new signature holiday events: Tree Lighting, Santa’s Cottage, and Fire & Ice. Mark your calendars because these festivities are guaranteed to make the season merry and bright. Be sure you check out […]
Mother, teen daughter arrested in death of infant after autopsy reveals morphine and fentanyl
On Saturday, July 27, 2019 at approximately 9:28 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Police and Fire Departments responded to the 7900 block of Chesapeake Drive, Orchard Beach, Maryland for a nine month old male infant in medical distress. The infant was transported to the Baltimore Washington Medical Center for further medical treatment. Life saving measures were continued […]
Under Armour and Navy unveil throwback uniforms for the 2019 Army-Navy Game
The Navy football team will wear Under Armour throwback uniforms for the 2019 Army-Navy Game presented by USAA on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. at 3:00 p.m. on CBS. The Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen have a deep-rooted rivalry that goes back more than 100 years. Each year, this […]
Lights of Kindness at Homestead Gardens by Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County
The Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County invites the public to view and vote for their favorite trees entered into the Fourt h Annual Lights of Kindness, a unique holiday tree decorating contest taking place at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, MD Friday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 8. Admission is free. In the spirit […]
CONTEST: Let Visit Annapolis know what kids like to do in Annapolis
Calling all parents and their kids that love Annapolis! Visit Annapolis needs your help in letting other families know just how great Annapolis is for families of all ages. What do you love to do when your friends come to town? In a short video (no more than 30 seconds), tell us what you love to […]
December 5, 2019 | Daily News Brief | (HOMICIDE IN ANNAPOLIS, PEDESTRIAN STRUCK, SCHOOL REPORT CARDS, MIDNIGHT MADNESS)
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. And make sure you know all the ways to connect with us—> bit.ly/EOAConnect Today…The Annapolis Police Department is investigating the murder of an 18 year old a shooting of a […]
Midnight Madness is here!
The Midnight Madness shopping event returns this year on the first three Thursday evenings of December. This is a fun annual shopping tradition in Historic Downtown Annapolis, Maryland that fills downtown with local shoppers.. This local holiday shopping tradition encompasses the charm and character of our most beloved memories of Norman Rockwell and Charles Dickens. […]
Holiday events around Annapolis
The City of Annapolis is always an exciting place during the winter holiday season and 2019 is no exception. Here are some of the events and activities happening around the City in the month of December. Holiday Open House at City Hall – Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A Holiday Open House […]
Historic Annapolis to host a Colonial Holiday this weekend
Historic Annapolis will be celebrating a colonial holiday on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Visit both the William Paca House (186 Prince George Street) and Hogshead (43 Pinkney Street) for a variety of activities to celebrate the season with a touch of history. The cost to visit both sites is […]
Annapolis man struck, killed on West Street
The Annapolis Police Department is investigating a fatal accident which occurred last night, December 3, 2019, just before 6:30pm. The accident claimed the life of an Annapolis man and another Annapolis man has been arrested in the incident. At 6:23 p.m. officers responded to the report of a pedestrian struck in the 1900 block of […]
December 4, 2019 | Daily News Brief | (BULLETS FLY IN HARBOR HOUSE, PARENTS DEMAND INVESTIGATION IN STUDENT’S DEATH)
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. And make sure you know all the ways to connect with us—> bit.ly/EOAConnect Today…The Annapolis Police Department is investigating a barrage of bullets fired in HACA’s Harbor House property as […]
One dead, one injured in overnight shooting in Annapolis
On December 4th just before 2am, the Annapolis Police Department was notified that emergency medical services were responding to the 600 block of Skipjack Court for a male victim shot in the leg. While officers were responding dispatchers received a call reporting gunshots heard in the same area. Officers arrived and located the male victim […]
