LOCAL NEWS
Hogan announces college affordability and student debt relief initiatives
Governor Larry Hogan today announced a comprehensive series of initiatives to make a college education more affordable and provide relief to Marylanders burdened by student debt. Governor Hogan made the announcement at the Universities at Shady Grove campus in Rockville, Md. The governor was joined by University System of Maryland Chancellor Dr. Robert Caret, Maryland […]
Rotary’s Crab Feast tickets now on sale
It’s time to get your tickets to the World’s Largest Crab Feast, set for Friday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The Rotary Club of Annapolis and Annapolis Green Inc again are working together to make this a Zero Waste Event in the city, with everything […]
Malcolm Perry named to watch list for 2018 Maxwell Award
Navy junior quarterback Malcolm Perry has been named to the Watch List for the 2018 Maxwell Award, which has been awarded to the College Football Player of the Year every year since 1937. Navy has had four different players win the award with end Ron Beagle winning it in 1954, tackle Bob Reifsnyder in 1957, […]
Baltimore reaching out to help Capital-Gazette on July 31
Headed up to Baltimore the week after next? Make sure it is on the 31st and you can help out the Capital-Gazette employees just by eating and drinking. Weller Development and The Port Covington Development Team today announced a fundraiser for the victims and families impacted by the tragedy at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis. […]
CRIME
Capital shooter, Jarrod Ramos, indicted on 23 counts
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams announced today that Jarrod Ramos, 38, of Laurel was indicted by an Anne Arundel County Grand Jury on 23 counts related to the June 28, 2018 shooting at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland. Counts 1-5 of the indictment charge Ramos with the first degree murder of Wendi […]
Gambrills man found guilty of 1st degree murder in 2013 slaying
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams announced today that Bashunn Phillips, 24, of Gambrills was found guilty by Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Ronald A. Silkworth of the 2013 murder of Shar-Ron Mason. “Police and prosecutors worked diligently for years to pull together every piece of evidence and prove that Mr. Phillips was […]
Man charged with dragging dog behind car to “discipline” dog, drugs also seized
On July 14, 2018 at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Charles Road in Linthicum Heights for a citizen’s complaint of animal abuse. The citizen reported they observed the suspect dragging a dog behind his vehicle. When the citizen confronted the suspect, a verbal argument ensued and the suspect stated he […]
Police make another arrest in MS-13 slaying near Quiet Waters Park
This is an update on another arrest made in the MS-13 slaying of Neris Bonilla-Palacios whose body was discovered near Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis back in October 2017. Since the discovery of Neris Bonilla-Palacios’ body, homicide detectives investigated several leads in the case and have identified a second suspect as being 22 year-old Brandon […]
EVENTS
Rotary’s Crab Feast tickets now on sale
It’s time to get your tickets to the World’s Largest Crab Feast, set for Friday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The Rotary Club of Annapolis and Annapolis Green Inc again are working together to make this a Zero Waste Event in the city, with everything […]
Annapolis based Third Eye Comics is expanding yet again!
At first they were a small store in a nondescript West Street shopping center and in Lexington Park. And business was good. And then they moved to a much larger store on Chinquapin Round Road. And business was so good they opened a sister business next door– Third Eye Games & Hobbies. And business continued […]
Kristen and the Noise headlining 7th Annual Kegs and Corks Festival
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Kegs and Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18, 2018. This event draws large crowds to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds for a unique festival featuring craft beer and Maryland wine together. Guests sample over 80 exceptional Maryland wines and over 40 craft brews from […]
Benefit Concert details are beginning to emerge
Annapolis Rising–A Benefit Concert for The Capital-Gazette and Freedom of the Press is happening on July 28th from noon to 10pm. Details are still evolving as Mayor Buckley and the City of Annapolis put it all together. What we currently know: The benefit will be from noon to 10pm. The cost for tickets will be […]
AREA BUSINESSES
Baltimore reaching out to help Capital-Gazette on July 31
Headed up to Baltimore the week after next? Make sure it is on the 31st and you can help out the Capital-Gazette employees just by eating and drinking. Weller Development and The Port Covington Development Team today announced a fundraiser for the victims and families impacted by the tragedy at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis. […]
Annapolis based Third Eye Comics is expanding yet again!
At first they were a small store in a nondescript West Street shopping center and in Lexington Park. And business was good. And then they moved to a much larger store on Chinquapin Round Road. And business was so good they opened a sister business next door– Third Eye Games & Hobbies. And business continued […]
White, Grenier and Zadra promoted at Crosby
Crosby Marketing Communications has announced the promotion of three staff members. Debbie White has been promoted to Digital Program Supervisor, Bobby Grenier to Senior Web Developer and Danielle Zadra to Visual Designer. As a Digital Program Supervisor, White strategizes and oversees large-scale digital programs that integrate web, mobile, search, email and social media. Her expertise […]
Music & Arts opens new location in Crofton
Music & Arts proudly announces the unveiling of their newest musical instrument store and lessons facility, located in Crofton, MD. The new store joins three nearby Music & Arts locations to offer a strong private and group lessons program, instrument rentals, repairs and a wide assortment of instruments and accessories to the D.C. Metro community. […]
PODCAST
Daily News Brief | July 20, 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. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Daily News Brief | July 19, 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. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Daily News Brief | July 18, 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. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Daily News Brief | July 17, 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. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
First Look: Kitchen on West Street
Got the chance to check out the new Kitchen on West Street for dinner the other night. Kitchen is the full service restaurant located in the new Hilton Garden Inn & Suites (formerly O’Callaghan Hotel) in Annapolis. I wish I could say that it is more than an OK hotel restaurant, but I can’t. At […]
9 things not to say to the NRP after you’ve been boating, drinking and fighting (NSFW)
On July 1, 2018, Joseph Ireland was arrested and charged by Maryland Natural Resources Police after an altercation at Dobbins Island in the Magothy River. In a nutshell, a fight ensued, he allegedly tried to run over people with a jet ski, he fled the scene, failed a sobriety test, resisted arrest, and then it […]
PRIMARY 2018: Predictions Vs. Reality
11:30pm: Be sure to tune into the Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief tomorrow morning at 7am (or whenever you want because it’s a podcast and delivered on demand for free) for an election recap and all the news. Here’s the scorecard: 66 races predicted, 50 were spot on, 16 were spot off. So a […]
GUEST COLUMN: Current Assistant State’s Attorney supports Wes Adams
I was hired by the late Frank Weathersbee, so I was around for all of the people quoted in a recent article in The Capital and still call many of them friends. Frankly, anyone who knows me would be surprised at me saying anything, but I am finding myself annoyed, because either the commenters were […]
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Hogan announces college affordability and student debt relief initiatives
Governor Larry Hogan today announced a comprehensive series of initiatives to make a college education more affordable and provide relief to Marylanders burdened by student debt. Governor Hogan made the announcement at the Universities at Shady Grove campus in Rockville, Md. The governor was joined by University System of Maryland Chancellor Dr. Robert Caret, Maryland […]
Rotary’s Crab Feast tickets now on sale
It’s time to get your tickets to the World’s Largest Crab Feast, set for Friday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The Rotary Club of Annapolis and Annapolis Green Inc again are working together to make this a Zero Waste Event in the city, with everything […]
Malcolm Perry named to watch list for 2018 Maxwell Award
Navy junior quarterback Malcolm Perry has been named to the Watch List for the 2018 Maxwell Award, which has been awarded to the College Football Player of the Year every year since 1937. Navy has had four different players win the award with end Ron Beagle winning it in 1954, tackle Bob Reifsnyder in 1957, […]
Baltimore reaching out to help Capital-Gazette on July 31
Headed up to Baltimore the week after next? Make sure it is on the 31st and you can help out the Capital-Gazette employees just by eating and drinking. Weller Development and The Port Covington Development Team today announced a fundraiser for the victims and families impacted by the tragedy at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis. […]
Health Department announces first heat related death of 2018
Anne Arundel County’s first heat-related death of 2018 has been reported by the Maryland Department of Health and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The death was an adult male in the 45-64 age range. In 2017, there were two heat-related deaths reported in the county. Both were over age 65 without air conditioning […]
Navy Football Fan Fest set for August 4th
Navy fans are invited to the 2018 Navy Football Fan Fest / Media Day on Saturday, August 4 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Navy players will sign autographs on the blue side (press box side) concourse from 10:00-11:00 AM., before moving down to the field to interact with the fans on […]
Capital shooter, Jarrod Ramos, indicted on 23 counts
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams announced today that Jarrod Ramos, 38, of Laurel was indicted by an Anne Arundel County Grand Jury on 23 counts related to the June 28, 2018 shooting at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland. Counts 1-5 of the indictment charge Ramos with the first degree murder of Wendi […]
Annapolis based Third Eye Comics is expanding yet again!
At first they were a small store in a nondescript West Street shopping center and in Lexington Park. And business was good. And then they moved to a much larger store on Chinquapin Round Road. And business was so good they opened a sister business next door– Third Eye Games & Hobbies. And business continued […]
First Look: Kitchen on West Street
Got the chance to check out the new Kitchen on West Street for dinner the other night. Kitchen is the full service restaurant located in the new Hilton Garden Inn & Suites (formerly O’Callaghan Hotel) in Annapolis. I wish I could say that it is more than an OK hotel restaurant, but I can’t. At […]
Daily News Brief | July 20, 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. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
White, Grenier and Zadra promoted at Crosby
Crosby Marketing Communications has announced the promotion of three staff members. Debbie White has been promoted to Digital Program Supervisor, Bobby Grenier to Senior Web Developer and Danielle Zadra to Visual Designer. As a Digital Program Supervisor, White strategizes and oversees large-scale digital programs that integrate web, mobile, search, email and social media. Her expertise […]
Gambrills man found guilty of 1st degree murder in 2013 slaying
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams announced today that Bashunn Phillips, 24, of Gambrills was found guilty by Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Ronald A. Silkworth of the 2013 murder of Shar-Ron Mason. “Police and prosecutors worked diligently for years to pull together every piece of evidence and prove that Mr. Phillips was […]
Kristen and the Noise headlining 7th Annual Kegs and Corks Festival
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Kegs and Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18, 2018. This event draws large crowds to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds for a unique festival featuring craft beer and Maryland wine together. Guests sample over 80 exceptional Maryland wines and over 40 craft brews from […]
Benefit Concert details are beginning to emerge
Annapolis Rising–A Benefit Concert for The Capital-Gazette and Freedom of the Press is happening on July 28th from noon to 10pm. Details are still evolving as Mayor Buckley and the City of Annapolis put it all together. What we currently know: The benefit will be from noon to 10pm. The cost for tickets will be […]
Music & Arts opens new location in Crofton
Music & Arts proudly announces the unveiling of their newest musical instrument store and lessons facility, located in Crofton, MD. The new store joins three nearby Music & Arts locations to offer a strong private and group lessons program, instrument rentals, repairs and a wide assortment of instruments and accessories to the D.C. Metro community. […]
Daily News Brief | July 19, 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. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Orioles deal Machado to Dodgers, prospects assigned to Bowie and Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired OF YUSNIEL DÍAZ, INF RYLAN BANNON, INF BREYVIC VALERA, RHP DEAN KREMER, and RHP ZACH POP from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for INF MANNY MACHADO. Valera has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, while Díaz, Bannon, Kremer, and Pop have been assigned to Double-A Bowie. Díaz, […]
Plebe Parade this Friday
The members of the USNA Class of 2022, known now as “plebes,” will present several formal parades on Worden Field as part of Plebe Summer, their six week-long indoctrination to the Naval Academy. All parades are free of charge and open to the public, and subject to change due to weather conditions. Parades will be […]
Solo HR not enough for Baysox in 5-3 defeat
Ryan Mountcastle and Aderlin Rodriguez launched solo home runs, but the Altoona Curve defeated the Bowie Baysox Wednesday afternoon, 5-3, in front of 4,440 at People’s Natural Gas Field. Having clinched the three-game series by earning wins in the first two games, the Baysox (43-52) jumped out to a quick lead in the series finale. […]
Schuh announces $30M investment in area roadways
Keeping with his commitment to improve the quality of life for our communities, County Executive Steve Schuh has announced a $30 million annual investment to improve the more than 4600 miles of local roads in Anne Arundel County. “No citizen should have to drive on substandard roads littered with potholes,” said Schuh. “This $30 million […]
Live! Hotel — NOW OPEN
The Cordish Companies and Live! Casino & Hotel celebrated the Grand Opening of the flagship, luxury LIVE! HOTEL, the first hotel in the world to carry the renowned Live! brand. The Live! Hotel adds 310 rooms, including 52 suites; two new restaurants, a luxury day Spa and Salon, a 4,000-seat Event Center, and Club 21, […]
Man charged with dragging dog behind car to “discipline” dog, drugs also seized
On July 14, 2018 at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Charles Road in Linthicum Heights for a citizen’s complaint of animal abuse. The citizen reported they observed the suspect dragging a dog behind his vehicle. When the citizen confronted the suspect, a verbal argument ensued and the suspect stated he […]
Tickets selling fast for Twist & Stout
On September 29th, Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks will presentTwist & Stout, a fine wine and craft beer festival that also features live music from some of the region’s best bands, food trucks serving innovative cuisine, and local artists and artisans, all set at the picturesque Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland. Produced in partnership with the Maryland Wineries Association, […]
Daily News Brief | July 18, 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. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Baysox rally late and win in 10 innings
The Baysox had them right where they wanted them. Trailing in the ninth for a second consecutive night and a third time in their last six days the Baysox battled back to upend Altoona 7-5 in ten innings on Tuesday evening. Down 4-3 in the ninth inning, the Baysox got hits from Anthony Santander and […]
Police make another arrest in MS-13 slaying near Quiet Waters Park
This is an update on another arrest made in the MS-13 slaying of Neris Bonilla-Palacios whose body was discovered near Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis back in October 2017. Since the discovery of Neris Bonilla-Palacios’ body, homicide detectives investigated several leads in the case and have identified a second suspect as being 22 year-old Brandon […]
Nominations open for Sailing Industry Distinguished Service Award
Nominations for the 2018 Sailing Industry Distinguished Service Award are being accepted as of today. Created by the Annapolis Boat Shows in 2014, the award recognizes members of the sailing industry for their high standards of excellence, service, and commitment. Each year the Annapolis Boat Shows honors someone who has distinguished him or herself through continued and unselfish service to the overall advancement of the sailing industry. […]
Pirate’s Cove to hold fundraiser for cause dear to loved musician’s heart
Pirates Cove Restaurant & Dock Bar will host a very special event to support a local musician and dear friend, Ray Weaver, on Saturday, July 28th, from 2 to 6 pm. The event, featuring performances by Ray Weaver along with an open jam and musical collaboration with local musicians, will benefit Ray and his family […]
Carbon Monoxide from propane saw at Navy Federal Credit Union sends 12 to hospital
Just after 8 a.m. on July 17th firefighters responded to a report of three patients experiencing symptoms related to exposure to carbon monoxide at the Navy Federal Credit Union, located at 1179 Annapolis Road. Firefighters arrived to find 12 construction workers who had been doing renovation work inside the building since 5 a.m. One of […]
Armed Ninja on the loose in downtown Annapolis
UPDATE: Here is more information and detail from the Annapolis Police Department: Burglary – 201800002879 – 100-199 East St – 07/16 at 6pm to 07/17 at 12:15am: The adult female resident reported that her dog started growling, so she started checking her home and discovered some items had been moved. When she checked her closet she […]
Bello Machre’s “Every Step Counts” tops $200K
Every Step Counts, an annual fundraiser hosted by Bello Machre to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities, raised over $200,000 in support of the children and adults served by the organization. The family-friendly event, held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland, hosted over 400 participants who walked, […]
Daily News Brief | July 17, 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. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Thrilling 9th inning rally lifts Baysox
For a second time on during this week-long road trip the Baysox turned a ninth inning deficit into a dramatic victory. This time a four-run ninth inning rally lifted Bowie to a 5-2 win in the series opener in Altoona, PA. Last Thursday the Baysox plated six in the ninth to turn a four-run deficit […]
This Thursday–the Dog Days of Summer return to benefit the SPCA
Welcome the dog days of summer and bring your dog for a cruise of Annapolis to benefit the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Local pet friendly business Cruises on the Bay™ by Watermark® has teamed up again with the AACSPCA to plan a fun evening fundraiser on Harbor Queen for dogs and their humans. The […]
Eastport Oyster Boys + Annapolis Symphony + Maryland Hall + Free Concert = #AnnapolisStrong
The Anne Arundel County Community is coming together for the first time with a free concert to help honor the victims, heal the shaken and strengthen the community after last month’s tragic Capital Gazette shooting which killed five newspaper employees. The live concert is free and open to the public. Be part of the outpouring […]
Board of Education appoints 13 to Citizen’s Advisory Committee
The Board of Education has appointed 13 county residents to two-year terms on the Executive Panel of the countywide Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a 30-member panel that advises the Board on issues affecting the school system. The vacancies filled by today’s appointments came about through resignations or the expiration of terms of former representatives. The […]
