LOCAL NEWS

Pasadena man charged with home invasion after breaking into basement apartment of own home
On January 21, 2021 at approximately 7:15 a.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to the 8800 block of Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena for a family disturbance with one party reported to be under the influence of suspected CDS. When officers arrived on scene they were advised the suspect broke into the lower level […]

County vaccines limited, Health Department to focus on residents 75 years old and older
Due to the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines, County Executive Steuart Pittman and Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman, M.D., announced that the Anne Arundel County Department of Health will focus on providing vaccines to senior adults age 75 and over as it works through the state’s Phase 1B category. There are an estimated 40,000 residents age […]

January 22, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Child neglect in Lothian. School calendar news. Vaccine shortage. A Zoom embarassment. A Marylander wins Powerball
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 to the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, […]

Coalition of local hardware stores lobby Governor to reinstate vaccination tier for employees
A coalition of independent retail hardware stores in Maryland today asked Governor Larry Hogan and Acting Health Department Secretary Dennis R. Schrader to reinstate hardware store employees as “essential” employees who qualify for COVID-19 vaccinations in upcoming Phase 1 C of the state’s rollout plan. Under the Governor’s current plan, Phase 1 C will provide vaccination access to residents […]
CRIME

Pasadena man charged with home invasion after breaking into basement apartment of own home
On January 21, 2021 at approximately 7:15 a.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to the 8800 block of Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena for a family disturbance with one party reported to be under the influence of suspected CDS. When officers arrived on scene they were advised the suspect broke into the lower level […]

Lothian couple charged with child endangerment after infant ingests opioid
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to an address located in the area of Jaguar Drive, Lothian Maryland in reference to a sick or injured child. Prior to arrival, Anne Arundel County Fire Department EMS were treating the victim who was identified as a 10-month-old-male. Investigation indicated that the victim was […]

Senior citizen in medical distress nearly drives into Pasadena Walmart
On January 18, 2021 at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the Walmart parking lot located at 8107 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena for a report of an elderly person crying and appearing to be in distress while inside of their vehicle. As officers located the citizen seated in […]

Police searching for missing Glen Burnie teen
On Thursday, January 7, 2021 at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Police took a Missing Persons Report in regards to sixteen year old female, Maya Foad Fares. Family members advised she was last seen at her residence at approximately 2:30 p.m. on January 7, 2021 but had not been seen or heard from since. […]
EVENTS

Budget time. Pittman schedules series of town halls for public input
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will host seven online Budget Town Halls over the next month to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Due to the COVID pandemic, the town halls will be conducted by videoconference this year. As with past years, each meeting will focus on an individual County Council district and […]

January 27th: Athletes for the Arts to celebrate arts education at Maryland Hall
Athletes for the Arts brings together athletes, artists and students for an inaugural fundraising event to benefit Maryland Hall, the region’s cultural core based in Annapolis, Maryland. On January 27, 2021, an exciting team will share their stories of artistic and athletic success at a TED talk inspired event livestreamed to audiences worldwide from the […]

The 15th Annual SOUPer Bowl is coming … virtually of course!
Since 2007, Heritage Baptist Church has set aside a day to serve bowls of soup in exchange for donations to the Light House Homeless Prevention Center, raising over $34,000 cumulatively. Using the connection between “soup” and the NFL championship game, the donation-only SOUPer Bowl Lunch caught community attention and launched what has become a tradition […]

Summer camp registration is underway at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
Summer camps are a blast at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. Campers in grades kindergarten through 6th grade will get wet and muddy while exploring their Park Campus with wooded trails, secluded coves, and marsh habitats along Back Creek. Come play in the woods and water, discover our maritime heritage, and become environmental stewards. […]
AREA BUSINESSES

Coalition of local hardware stores lobby Governor to reinstate vaccination tier for employees
A coalition of independent retail hardware stores in Maryland today asked Governor Larry Hogan and Acting Health Department Secretary Dennis R. Schrader to reinstate hardware store employees as “essential” employees who qualify for COVID-19 vaccinations in upcoming Phase 1 C of the state’s rollout plan. Under the Governor’s current plan, Phase 1 C will provide vaccination access to residents […]

Crosby adds three to digital and technology teams
Crosby Marketing Communications has hired Samantha Borowy, Rob Brulinski and Katy Struse to support its continued growth. Borowy has been hired as a Director, Digital Design, Brulinski as a Senior Multimedia Designer, and Struse as a Senior Technology Project Manager. As a Director, Digital Design, Borowy plays a lead creative and UX/UI design role in […]

Reliable Group acquires Annapolis based Hyatt Commercial
The Reliable Group, a full service commercial real estate firm recently formed under The Reliable Companies, has acquired and restructured Hyatt Commercial, a subsidiary of Severn Bank. Hyatt Commercial, founded by Louis Hyatt in 1961, is a commercial real estate firm based in Anne Arundel County Maryland specializing in leasing, sales, and management of commercial […]

Legacy Business Spotlight: Zeskind’s Hardware & Millwork (Encore Presentation)
They may be new to Arnold, but Zeskind’s Hardware & Millwork has been a name in the area for nearly 100 years! Today, we speak with Rick Miller who is the third generation to own the company that started as a small hardware store in Baltimore. Today, they still have that same store (where you […]
PODCAST

January 22, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Child neglect in Lothian. School calendar news. Vaccine shortage. A Zoom embarassment. A Marylander wins Powerball
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 to the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, […]

January 21, 2021 | Daily News Brief |Inauguration. AACPS info. Hogan’s budget. Jimmy’s Famous Seafood. Summer camps.
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 to the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, […]

January 20, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Quick thinking cops. State budget. Vaccines at Live Casino & Hotel. New Dant. And Maryland Hall news.
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 to the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, […]

January 19, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Opioid deaths increase. Governor and posse get vaccine. BikeAAA releases new website.
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 to the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS

The other protest in Washington
They came from all over America. Tens of thousands of them. They had been wronged. They wanted justice. Many of the states they lived in violated or ignored election laws. Courts had ignored or dismissed their law suits repeatedly. They wanted their votes to be counted. They wanted Congress to listen to them, and fix […]

A Perfect Christmas
There’s a lot of stress during the Holidays, especially this year. I think, in large measure, it’s because most of us want to make Christmas as perfect as a Hallmark movie for those we love. We worry about details that take on an importance far beyond their significance; we literally can’t see the forest for […]

OPINION: “Division Delays Recovery”, Pittman wants it both ways
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman recently chastised those who challenged his December 10th lockdown order in court with the admonition, “Division delays recovery.” Pittman seems to have forgotten that disagreement with a County Executive who’s dictated every facet of our lives by decree for nine months is not “division”; it’s democracy. Pittman got a […]

LETTER: Some thoughts on National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
The last nine months have shone a spotlight on the importance of advanced care planning as families struggled to care for loved ones suddenly facing a life-limiting illness and unable to express their healthcare wishes. That makes this November, which is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, an important opportunity to encourage our community to […]
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Pasadena man charged with home invasion after breaking into basement apartment of own home
On January 21, 2021 at approximately 7:15 a.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to the 8800 block of Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena for a family disturbance with one party reported to be under the influence of suspected CDS. When officers arrived on scene they were advised the suspect broke into the lower level […]

County vaccines limited, Health Department to focus on residents 75 years old and older
Due to the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines, County Executive Steuart Pittman and Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman, M.D., announced that the Anne Arundel County Department of Health will focus on providing vaccines to senior adults age 75 and over as it works through the state’s Phase 1B category. There are an estimated 40,000 residents age […]

January 22, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Child neglect in Lothian. School calendar news. Vaccine shortage. A Zoom embarassment. A Marylander wins Powerball
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 to the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, […]

Coalition of local hardware stores lobby Governor to reinstate vaccination tier for employees
A coalition of independent retail hardware stores in Maryland today asked Governor Larry Hogan and Acting Health Department Secretary Dennis R. Schrader to reinstate hardware store employees as “essential” employees who qualify for COVID-19 vaccinations in upcoming Phase 1 C of the state’s rollout plan. Under the Governor’s current plan, Phase 1 C will provide vaccination access to residents […]

Governor Hogan: All schools in Maryland should open by March 1 for in-person hybrid learning
Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon today called on all Maryland school systems to return to hybrid instruction—a combination of in-person and virtual learning—no later than Monday, March 1. “Every single Maryland student must have at least the opportunity to return to attending school in some form or fashion,” said […]

Anne Arundel County Schools restore week-long spring break for 2021-22
At its Wednesday night meeting, the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County adopted a 2021-2022 School Year Calendar that calls for classes to start on September 8, 2021, end on June 21, 2022, and restores a weeklong Easter/Spring break. The calendar was proposed by Board President Melissa Ellis and Board Member Robert Silkworth as […]

Budget time. Pittman schedules series of town halls for public input
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will host seven online Budget Town Halls over the next month to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Due to the COVID pandemic, the town halls will be conducted by videoconference this year. As with past years, each meeting will focus on an individual County Council district and […]

January 27th: Athletes for the Arts to celebrate arts education at Maryland Hall
Athletes for the Arts brings together athletes, artists and students for an inaugural fundraising event to benefit Maryland Hall, the region’s cultural core based in Annapolis, Maryland. On January 27, 2021, an exciting team will share their stories of artistic and athletic success at a TED talk inspired event livestreamed to audiences worldwide from the […]

The 15th Annual SOUPer Bowl is coming … virtually of course!
Since 2007, Heritage Baptist Church has set aside a day to serve bowls of soup in exchange for donations to the Light House Homeless Prevention Center, raising over $34,000 cumulatively. Using the connection between “soup” and the NFL championship game, the donation-only SOUPer Bowl Lunch caught community attention and launched what has become a tradition […]

Lothian couple charged with child endangerment after infant ingests opioid
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to an address located in the area of Jaguar Drive, Lothian Maryland in reference to a sick or injured child. Prior to arrival, Anne Arundel County Fire Department EMS were treating the victim who was identified as a 10-month-old-male. Investigation indicated that the victim was […]

January 21, 2021 | Daily News Brief |Inauguration. AACPS info. Hogan’s budget. Jimmy’s Famous Seafood. Summer camps.
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 to the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, […]

Summer camp registration is underway at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
Summer camps are a blast at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. Campers in grades kindergarten through 6th grade will get wet and muddy while exploring their Park Campus with wooded trails, secluded coves, and marsh habitats along Back Creek. Come play in the woods and water, discover our maritime heritage, and become environmental stewards. […]

Crosby adds three to digital and technology teams
Crosby Marketing Communications has hired Samantha Borowy, Rob Brulinski and Katy Struse to support its continued growth. Borowy has been hired as a Director, Digital Design, Brulinski as a Senior Multimedia Designer, and Struse as a Senior Technology Project Manager. As a Director, Digital Design, Borowy plays a lead creative and UX/UI design role in […]

Great news for performance venues with $30M of assistance from Governor Hogan
Governor Larry Hogan today announced $30 million in awards for more than 90 live music and performance venues, live entertainment promoters, and independently-owned local movie theaters whose operations have been impacted by COVID-19. This is part of the more than $700 million in emergency economic relief provided by the State of Maryland. “These awards will […]

Governor Hogan prepares to submit 2022 budget to General Assembly
Governor Larry Hogan today unveiled his Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) recovery budget, which makes investments in K-12 education and public health, provides substantial tax relief to struggling Marylanders and small businesses, expands resources for crime prevention and fighting the opioid epidemic, fully funds Chesapeake Bay restoration, and lays a strong foundation for the state’s […]

Deadline to select online or hybrid learning has been extended through Sunday
The period for families to register choices for their students as they relate to the reopening of schools has been extended through Sunday, January 24, 2021. AACPS is anticipating beginning hybrid learning for as many students as possible no later than March 1. Families need to indicate their choice so that school-based administrators can make […]

January 20, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Quick thinking cops. State budget. Vaccines at Live Casino & Hotel. New Dant. And Maryland Hall news.
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 to the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, […]

Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $1.3 million in new nursing faculty fellowships
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Secretary, Dr. James D. Fielder, announced the Nurse Support Program II (NSP II) will administer more than $1.3 million in faculty funding to continue increasing Maryland’s academic capacity to educate nurses. “This funding has become increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the need for highly educated healthcare professionals […]

Naval Academy has begun vaccinating faculty and staff
The U.S. Naval Academy, in partnership with Naval Health Clinic Annapolis, began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to DoD service members, civilian, and contract volunteers assigned to USNA on Thursday, Jan. 14. Vaccine distribution in the Department of Defense is being conducted in phases, following the DoD population schema which prioritizes protecting our people, maintaining readiness, […]

Senior citizen in medical distress nearly drives into Pasadena Walmart
On January 18, 2021 at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the Walmart parking lot located at 8107 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena for a report of an elderly person crying and appearing to be in distress while inside of their vehicle. As officers located the citizen seated in […]

Two Midshipmen selected for MIT/WHOI oceanography program
Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Cameron Davis, 21, of Battlefield, Mo., and Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Michael Zimmerman, 22, of Monmouth Beach, N.J., were recently selected for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (MIT/WHOI) Joint Master’s in Oceanography Program. The Joint Program offers a deep knowledge of ocean processes, ocean vehicles and instrumentation, acoustics, […]

What you actually need to do in case of a car crash
Unfortunately, car accidents are common around the world. They often lead to injuries or even death in the worst-case scenarios. However, some accidents are caused by another driver’s negligence or reckless behavior, like driving under intoxication or breaking the speed limit. If you can prove fault in an accident, you will be eligible to get […]

January 19, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Opioid deaths increase. Governor and posse get vaccine. BikeAAA releases new website.
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 to the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, […]

Invasive species that damage the forests of Maryland
Invasive species are usually non-native organisms that spread from the point of introduction to impact the environment that they grow in negatively. Introduced invasive species can include organisms such as viruses as well as large mammals. They may be animals, plants, microbes, or fungi. Some also include native organisms that invade human habitats such as […]

Reliable Group acquires Annapolis based Hyatt Commercial
The Reliable Group, a full service commercial real estate firm recently formed under The Reliable Companies, has acquired and restructured Hyatt Commercial, a subsidiary of Severn Bank. Hyatt Commercial, founded by Louis Hyatt in 1961, is a commercial real estate firm based in Anne Arundel County Maryland specializing in leasing, sales, and management of commercial […]

Opioid crisis in Maryland intensified in 3rd quarter of 2020
The Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) have released their report on the opioid crisis in Maryland for the third quarter of 2020. The report includes preliminary data detailing further increases in opioid and other substance-related fatalities amid the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to targeted grant funding and ongoing […]

Annapolis-raised NFL coach, icon rejects Presidential Medal of Freedom
Head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick, has spurned the advances of President Trump who was keen to offer him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Belichick, who was raised in Annapolis and graduated from Annapolis High School in 1970, has enjoyed a long and lucrative career in NFL. The 68-year-old has been involved […]

6 new ideas to try in 2021 to make your house a better place to live
Many people wrongly think that upgrading their home is costly and time-consuming. They believe that home improvements are all about buying expensive furniture and taking hours to redecorate with ideas taken from interior design books. This couldn’t be further from the truth as just a few small changes can make such a massive difference in […]

BikeAAA unveils new website and plan for bicycle network across the county
Where can you live in Anne Arundel County without daily use of a car? Can your kids safely walk to school? Can you bike to work? Walk or bike to the grocery store, train station, park or doctor’s office? Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (“BikeAAA”) has developed a vision and a new […]

The other protest in Washington
They came from all over America. Tens of thousands of them. They had been wronged. They wanted justice. Many of the states they lived in violated or ignored election laws. Courts had ignored or dismissed their law suits repeatedly. They wanted their votes to be counted. They wanted Congress to listen to them, and fix […]

January 18, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Senator Miller passes away. Missing teen. Vaccines start rolling. Thoughts on Dr. King
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 to the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, […]

How to improve air quality in senior living residences
Highway traffic. Industrial and factory smokestacks. These are some of the few images that come to mind when we think about air pollution. But have you ever thought about indoor pollution? Do you think about whether the air inside of your home possesses any health hazards? Compared to outdoor pollution, indoor air pollution can be […]

January 27th: Athletes for the Arts to celebrate arts education at Maryland Hall
Athletes for the Arts brings together athletes, artists and students for an inaugural fundraising event to benefit Maryland Hall, the region’s cultural core based in Annapolis, Maryland. On January 27, 2021, an exciting team will share their stories of artistic and athletic success at a TED talk inspired event livestreamed to audiences worldwide from the […]

Commerce and Higher Education Departments work to promote employer student loan repayment assistance
Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly M. Schulz and Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary Dr. James D. Fielder are partnering to help promote one of the key benefits of the new federal stimulus bill, which extends employer student loan repayment assistance until 2025. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March 2020, […]

More work on Route 450 between Annapolis and Crofton to start on Tuesday
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will perform maintenance work on the MD 450 (Defense Highway) bridge between Pebblebrook Court and St. Stephens Church Road in Anne Arundel County beginning Tuesday, January 19. The work will repair deteriorated pipe sections under the roadway, and will continue through late spring, weather permitting. The two-lane bridge structure is […]

Big changes in gambling legislation could be coming to Maryland in 2021
When the November 2020 elections came around, the decision to legalize sports betting in Maryland was left in the hands of the voters. The voters spoke and were heard when the ballots were counted and online sports betting was officially legalized. The next step now is to create a structure and regulations around what Maryland’s […]