LOCAL NEWS
Lifeline 100 donates $33K to area causes
The fifth annual Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Bicycle Event on October 7, 208 attracted more than 800 registrants, was supported by more than 100 volunteers and over 25 sponsors. The event hosted by Anne Arundel County Police Department, Anne Arundel Department of Recreation & Parks and Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis & Anne Arundel County […]
LIVE BLOG: Navy Football Vs University of Tulsa | November 17, 2018, 3:30pm
NOTE: This is a live blog and will updated throughout the game. Updates will be at the bottom. There is no need to refresh your browser to see updates. Navy (2-8) and Tulsa (2-8) will meet for the sixth time in series history and for the fourth time as American Athletic Conference foes as they […]
Tourists to Maryland spending more dollars
Visitors to Maryland spent more than $17 billion in calendar year 2017, up 2.1 percent from the previous year, officials announced today at the Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit. The study, conducted by Tourism Economics, also showed that $2.4 billion in state and local taxes were generated by visitors, which saved every Maryland household $1,100. “Maryland […]
BONUS PODCAST: The Commissioning of the USS Sioux City
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. This morning we had the honor of attending the commissioning of the USS Sioux City in Annapolis at the US Naval Academy. This episode is the entire ceremony (we […]
CRIME
Cabbie rapes passenger in Glen Burnie
On November 13, 2018, at approximately 11:00 am, officers responded for a sex offense that occurred in the Glen Burnie area. The adult female victim advised that she contacted and utilized a local taxi service earlier in the morning. She stated during her transport the driver turned onto a secluded road in the area of […]
Stolen car recovered in Annapolis; suspect also charged with drug possession
Annapolis Police arrested Rodney Dorsey, 31, of Annapolis last night after officers stopped the vehicle he was driving which had been reported stolen in Anne Arundel County. At about 5pm yesterday (November 13), an alert officer say a stolen 2018 VW SUV being driven on Newtowne Drive. Dorsey was the sole occupant. When searched, police […]
Police charge two with robbery and assault; lured victims via dating app
The Anne Arundel County Police Department received multiple complaints of citizen robberies during the dates of November 10-13, 2018. The victims were lured to locations in the Odenton and Glen Burnie areas via various dating apps and then robbed at gunpoint by two unknown suspects. Through an in depth investigation detectives were able to identify […]
Pedestrian killed in Maryland City near Russett Green
On November 11th 2018 at approximately 630p, Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to a pedestrian struck on Laurel Fort Meade Road (MD-198) at Russett Green W. in Maryland City. Investigation showed that a Ford minivan was traveling westbound on Laurel Fort Meade Road when the pedestrian began crossing the roadway southbound from the nearby […]
EVENTS
Christopher Cross, Graham Parker and Pat Metheny at 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 peek inside the soon-to-be USS Sioux City (PHOTOS)
Today, we got a chance to board the soon-to-be-commissioned USS Sioux City for a look behind the hull on a guided tour by the ship’s Executive Officer. The USS Sioux City will be commissioned in a ceremony at 9am on Saturday. Tickets are no longer available for the commissioning ceremony; however, public tours of the […]
Save the dates for Annapolis’s Midnight Madnesses
Midnight Madness is a fun shopping event in Historic Downtown Annapolis, Maryland. This local holiday shopping tradition encompasses the charm and character of our most beloved memories of Norman Rockwell and Charles Dickens. The streets and storefronts will be adorned with holiday decorations, trees, garland, snowflakes, bows and lights along with performers in the streets […]
Ignite 4 coming to Maryland Hall in March. Will you speak?
For the fourth time, Annapolis will play host to Ignite Annapolis, a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. Organizers are excited to announce the fourth Ignite Annapolis event, scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 9:00 pm […]
AREA BUSINESSES
Save the dates for Annapolis’s Midnight Madnesses
Midnight Madness is a fun shopping event in Historic Downtown Annapolis, Maryland. This local holiday shopping tradition encompasses the charm and character of our most beloved memories of Norman Rockwell and Charles Dickens. The streets and storefronts will be adorned with holiday decorations, trees, garland, snowflakes, bows and lights along with performers in the streets […]
Watermark steps up to welcome the USS Sioux City with a Crew’s Cruise and special tours
Watermark is celebrating the commissioning of a United States Naval ship in Annapolis by hosting a Crew’s Cruise onboard Catherine Marie for the crew of USS Sioux City. The Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship will be commissioned as a United States Ship (USS) on November 17th, 2018, hosted by the U S Naval Academy. The USS […]
Watermark awarded Heritage Tourism Collaboration of the Year Award
Annapolis Tours by Watermark® is pleased to have participated in the 2018 Heritage Tourism Collaboration of the Year Award awarded to Anne Arundel County Commemoration of the Year of Frederick Douglass. As a partner in the collaborative program, Watermark offered special African American Heritage Tours which highlighted Frederick Douglass, the first African American to gain […]
AAMC gets an “A” from The Leapfrog Group
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes AAMC’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey collects and transparently reports hospital performance, empowering consumers to find the highest-value care and […]
PODCAST
BONUS PODCAST: The Commissioning of the USS Sioux City
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. This morning we had the honor of attending the commissioning of the USS Sioux City in Annapolis at the US Naval Academy. This episode is the entire ceremony (we […]
Daily News Brief | November 16, 2018
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. Today…Ice and snow case dozens of accidents and one fatality. Several Midshipmen were evaluated after a noxious odor came from a chem lab. Trial of accused Capital killer Jarod […]
Daily News Brief | November 15, 2018
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. Today… Employees of The Capital are looking to unionize. An Annapolis man arrested on car theft and drug charges while on probation is released on his own recognizance, AACoPD […]
Daily News Brief | November 14, 2018
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. Today… KKK fliers found in Prince George’s neighborhood. Tony McConkey’s lead is dwindling as absentee ballots are counted. Tour the USS Sioux City. Amazon is going to shake up […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
Predictions for today’s election in Anne Arundel County
The following is a transcript of a podcast released last night at midnight. You can read it here, or listen! I wanted to get it published to hold myself accountable! OK…I do not do endorsements…first of all…what the hell does my opinion count for? Your vote should not be influenced by anything other than what […]
Guest Column: Equal Representation in District 30. Is it possible?
We continue to dismiss the racial disparities in political participation that persist election cycle, after cycle. As a die-hard Democrat, I never really thought about the racial imbalances within our party until recently (I grew up with an African American President). A photo of seven white candidates running on both the state and local level […]
Guest Column: Why I am running for Clerk of the Court
At the Clerk’s office, where I’ve worked for 27 years, we are passionate about serving our community. Our mission is fair, equitable and accessible justice. Our goal is to ensure that each and every person has access to justice and to the services of the court. Each year in Maryland there are over 30,000 acts […]
GUEST COLUMN: Torrey Snow–My hesitancy with ACT
Editor’s Note: A new organization, ACT, recently held an event with candidates for public office. They asked for commitments from each candidate to meet with the organization monthly. Torrey Snow declined, but offers his reasoning here. As County Councilman, I have a responsibility to evaluate the various ideas and organizations that seek to play an […]
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Lifeline 100 donates $33K to area causes
The fifth annual Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Bicycle Event on October 7, 208 attracted more than 800 registrants, was supported by more than 100 volunteers and over 25 sponsors. The event hosted by Anne Arundel County Police Department, Anne Arundel Department of Recreation & Parks and Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis & Anne Arundel County […]
LIVE BLOG: Navy Football Vs University of Tulsa | November 17, 2018, 3:30pm
NOTE: This is a live blog and will updated throughout the game. Updates will be at the bottom. There is no need to refresh your browser to see updates. Navy (2-8) and Tulsa (2-8) will meet for the sixth time in series history and for the fourth time as American Athletic Conference foes as they […]
Tourists to Maryland spending more dollars
Visitors to Maryland spent more than $17 billion in calendar year 2017, up 2.1 percent from the previous year, officials announced today at the Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit. The study, conducted by Tourism Economics, also showed that $2.4 billion in state and local taxes were generated by visitors, which saved every Maryland household $1,100. “Maryland […]
BONUS PODCAST: The Commissioning of the USS Sioux City
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. This morning we had the honor of attending the commissioning of the USS Sioux City in Annapolis at the US Naval Academy. This episode is the entire ceremony (we […]
33rd Excellence in Education banquet to honor 46 County teachers
Forty-six public school teachers and seven independent school teachers will be honored on Thursday, April 25, 2019, as Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the 21st Century Education Foundation celebrate the 33rd annual Excellence in Education banquet at the BWI Marriott in Linthicum. This event will also honor local businesses that have forged critical partnerships with schools […]
IMPORTANT: Temporary changes coming to BWI to handle holiday traffic
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today announced several steps that will be in place during the holiday season to help mitigate traffic congestion along the terminal roadway. “Our goal each holiday season is to offer a pleasant, efficient, travel experience for our customers,” said Ricky Smith, Executive Director of BWI Marshall Airport. “We suggest that […]
Morning accident along I-97 injures woman
A two vehicle crash sent a woman to to a local hospital with serious injuries earlier this morning. Around 730am, a crash on I-97 Southbound near the Crownsville Road overpass tied up rush-hour traffic for miles. According to Captain Russ Davies from the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, a 29-year old woman was briefly trapped […]
Veterans support Hospice’s “We Honor Veterans” program with visit to elementary school
For the fourth year, local active duty and veteran military personnel volunteering on behalf of Hospice of the Chesapeake visited the fifth-grade class at Hilltop Elementary School in Glen Burnie, Maryland, on Nov. 7 to talk and read to fifth-grade students about their military service and why the nation celebrates Veterans Day. The three Navy […]
Cabbie rapes passenger in Glen Burnie
On November 13, 2018, at approximately 11:00 am, officers responded for a sex offense that occurred in the Glen Burnie area. The adult female victim advised that she contacted and utilized a local taxi service earlier in the morning. She stated during her transport the driver turned onto a secluded road in the area of […]
Christopher Cross, Graham Parker and Pat Metheny at 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 […]
Daily News Brief | November 16, 2018
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. Today…Ice and snow case dozens of accidents and one fatality. Several Midshipmen were evaluated after a noxious odor came from a chem lab. Trial of accused Capital killer Jarod […]
A peek inside the soon-to-be USS Sioux City (PHOTOS)
Today, we got a chance to board the soon-to-be-commissioned USS Sioux City for a look behind the hull on a guided tour by the ship’s Executive Officer. The USS Sioux City will be commissioned in a ceremony at 9am on Saturday. Tickets are no longer available for the commissioning ceremony; however, public tours of the […]
Save the dates for Annapolis’s Midnight Madnesses
Midnight Madness is a fun shopping event in Historic Downtown Annapolis, Maryland. This local holiday shopping tradition encompasses the charm and character of our most beloved memories of Norman Rockwell and Charles Dickens. The streets and storefronts will be adorned with holiday decorations, trees, garland, snowflakes, bows and lights along with performers in the streets […]
Ignite 4 coming to Maryland Hall in March. Will you speak?
For the fourth time, Annapolis will play host to Ignite Annapolis, a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. Organizers are excited to announce the fourth Ignite Annapolis event, scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 9:00 pm […]
8 Midshipmen being evaluated after haz mat response to chemistry lab
Eight midshipman are being medically evaluated after they reported a chemical odor coming from a classroom in Michelson Hall, which houses the chemistry department. As a precaution, Michelson and Chauvenet halls were evacuated and have since re-opened except for the classroom which was the source of the odor. According to a spokesperson at the Academy, […]
Sounds of the Season to be presented by Glen Burnie United Methodist Church
The Glen Burnie United Methodist Church will present Sounds of the Season on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the 8:30 am and 11:00 am services. The Chancel Choir and an 8 piece orchestra will be conducted by Dr. Anna Binneweg. The program includes a mixture of contemporary as well as classical Christmas songs. All […]
Daily News Brief | November 15, 2018
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. Today… Employees of The Capital are looking to unionize. An Annapolis man arrested on car theft and drug charges while on probation is released on his own recognizance, AACoPD […]
Watermark steps up to welcome the USS Sioux City with a Crew’s Cruise and special tours
Watermark is celebrating the commissioning of a United States Naval ship in Annapolis by hosting a Crew’s Cruise onboard Catherine Marie for the crew of USS Sioux City. The Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship will be commissioned as a United States Ship (USS) on November 17th, 2018, hosted by the U S Naval Academy. The USS […]
Paul Reed Smith Band to perform and teach at Maryland Hall
Maryland’s own legendary guitar maker Paul Reed Smith brings his namesake band, The Paul Reed Smith Band, to Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts for Master Classes for aspiring musicians and an all-ages concert performance on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Tickets are $30 and concertgoers are invited to take a complimentary pre-show Master Class with […]
The Capital and other community papers move to unionize
Employees of The Capital are pressing to unionize. Citing low wages and underinvestment in the newsroom, the employees of The Capital, Carroll County Times, and the Baltimore Sun Media Group (BSMG) are asking parent company Tribune Publishing to voluntarily recognize the Chesapeake News Guild as a unit of the Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild. A letter to […]
Baysox to host their 12th Louie’s Holiday Hope Project
The Bowie Baysox announced on Monday morning that Louie’s Holiday Hope Project returns to brighten the holiday season for local families in need this year. Beginning now and continuing through early December, the team will be accepting nominations for families that need assistance this holiday season. The Baysox will also be collecting gently used coats, […]
Stolen car recovered in Annapolis; suspect also charged with drug possession
Annapolis Police arrested Rodney Dorsey, 31, of Annapolis last night after officers stopped the vehicle he was driving which had been reported stolen in Anne Arundel County. At about 5pm yesterday (November 13), an alert officer say a stolen 2018 VW SUV being driven on Newtowne Drive. Dorsey was the sole occupant. When searched, police […]
Police charge two with robbery and assault; lured victims via dating app
The Anne Arundel County Police Department received multiple complaints of citizen robberies during the dates of November 10-13, 2018. The victims were lured to locations in the Odenton and Glen Burnie areas via various dating apps and then robbed at gunpoint by two unknown suspects. Through an in depth investigation detectives were able to identify […]
Watermark awarded Heritage Tourism Collaboration of the Year Award
Annapolis Tours by Watermark® is pleased to have participated in the 2018 Heritage Tourism Collaboration of the Year Award awarded to Anne Arundel County Commemoration of the Year of Frederick Douglass. As a partner in the collaborative program, Watermark offered special African American Heritage Tours which highlighted Frederick Douglass, the first African American to gain […]
Daily News Brief | November 14, 2018
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. Today… KKK fliers found in Prince George’s neighborhood. Tony McConkey’s lead is dwindling as absentee ballots are counted. Tour the USS Sioux City. Amazon is going to shake up […]
Senator Astle co-chairs new initiative–Hunting Works for Maryland
Hunters in Maryland generate $401 million in economic activity, much of which is spent at locally-owned businesses throughout the state. Business leaders from across the state came together in Annapolis last week to highlight this and other economic successes derived from hunting while announcing the formation of Hunting Works For Maryland. “More than 88,000 people hunt in Maryland each year. Each of these […]
AAMC gets an “A” from The Leapfrog Group
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes AAMC’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey collects and transparently reports hospital performance, empowering consumers to find the highest-value care and […]
Chocolate Binge Festival on December 2nd
Everyone loves chocolate and Annapolis’ has been enjoying chocolate for at least 270 years. A recent dive in the Maryland Gazette newspaper archives revealed an advertisement from December 1748 of chocolate being made and sold on Duke of Gloucester Street in downtown Annapolis. On December 2nd Annapolis will be celebrating by filling West Street with […]
Tour the USS Sioux City in Annapolis as she prepares for Saturday’s commissioning
The Navy’s newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Sioux City (LCS 11) arrived in Annapolis this morning and will be commissioned at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 at the United States Naval Academy. Commissioning is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Free tours of the USS Sioux City will be […]
Daily News Brief | November 13, 2018
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. Today… A pedestrian is killed in Maryland City. KKK fliers distributed in Lothian. The USS Sioux City is here. SHA will tell us what they have done to curb […]
Pedestrian killed in Maryland City near Russett Green
On November 11th 2018 at approximately 630p, Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to a pedestrian struck on Laurel Fort Meade Road (MD-198) at Russett Green W. in Maryland City. Investigation showed that a Ford minivan was traveling westbound on Laurel Fort Meade Road when the pedestrian began crossing the roadway southbound from the nearby […]
NAACP to hold Freedom Fund Banquet on Friday evening
Many are scheduled to gather from across the county to honor local community leaders during the NAACP’S 44th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The dinner will be held at the Double Tree Hotel in Annapolis, MD on Friday, November 16th at 7:00PM. This year’s theme “Unity Power Justice” will highlight the importance of members of the […]
Police investigating distribution of KKK fliers in Lothian
On November 12, 2018 at approximately 1:00 p.m. officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the Iron Stone community in Lothian for a hate/bias incident. A member of the community discovered that an unknown subject/s had distributed Ku Klux Klan fliers around the neighborhood. The fliers were not threatening in nature, but […]
BGE offers tips to get your home and business winter ready
BGE asks customers to prepare for winter weather which can cause heating systems to work harder in order to maintain comfort, increasing energy usage and average bills. To ensure that customers’ energy needs are met this winter, BGE has completed natural gas and electric infrastructure system upgrades throughout its service area. “Our dedicated employees work […]
Central Middle School’s Brady O’Neal selected as first 3M Play To Win finalist for Military Bowl
Brady O’Neal, a seventh grader at Central Middle School in Edgewater, Md., has been selected as the first finalist for the 3M Play to Win Award presented by the Military Bowl and 3M. As a finalist, Brady will receive two complimentary tickets to attend this year’s Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO […]
Daily News Brief | November 12, 2018
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. Today… County Executive Elect Pittman names a few more to his leadership team. Tribune Publishing blames loss on Capital Gazette shooting. Major traffic woes in the works for I-895 […]
