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Grab a bottle of Galway Bay’s egg nog for your Thanksgiving table. And Ice cream too!
The annual shipment of Galway Bay Egg Nog has just arrived from Ireland, and is now available at four locations; Galway Bay in Annapolis, Brian Boru in Severna Park, Pirates Cove in Galesville, and Killarney House in Davidsonville. This year the restaurants have also added the convenience of ordering and paying for egg nog online, for quick […]
Annapolis hires retired Baltimore Police Major as Director of Fiscal Services for APD
Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson is pleased to announce the hiring of Ronda McCoy to a top leadership position in the Annapolis Police Department. McCoy began on November 12, 2020 as the incoming Director of Fiscal Services and Professional Standards, a newly created position within the department. “Last year, when we brought on Chief Jackson, […]
November 25, 2020 | Daily News Brief | Guilty plea. Expanded COVID warm line. Food drive. Gift list.
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, […]
Monarch Academy Annapolis receives $50K to provide meals to local families
Monarch Academy Annapolis, a public contract school with Anne Arundel County Public Schools, received a $50,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Maryland Nonprofit Recovery Initiative to fund healthy meal distributions free to school families and Annapolis residents. The school partners with the Maryland Food Bank and Bridge Church of Annapolis […]
CRIME
Annapolis hires retired Baltimore Police Major as Director of Fiscal Services for APD
Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson is pleased to announce the hiring of Ronda McCoy to a top leadership position in the Annapolis Police Department. McCoy began on November 12, 2020 as the incoming Director of Fiscal Services and Professional Standards, a newly created position within the department. “Last year, when we brought on Chief Jackson, […]
Stolen bike: 7-year old knocked off bike by three teens in Victor Haven neighborhood
The Annapolis Police Department is investigating the robbery of a 7-year old’s bicycle in the City’s Victor Haven community. On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at approximately 4:30pm, Annapolis Police responded to the 100 blok of Dogwood Road for a strong armed robbery. The victim, a 7-year old boy, was riding his bicycle when three unknown […]
Two arrested in Glen Burnie home invasion
Two men, from Annapolis and Severna Park, were arrested over the weekend for a home invasion that happened in Glen Burnie. On November 21, 2020 at approximately 10:15 p.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded for a report of a home invasion in the 7800 block of Bruton Drive in Glen Burnie. The adult female […]
Frosh warns about utility slamming scams
Maryland law gives consumers the right to choose a third-party energy supplier and give the suppliers the green light to market directly to consumers. Many of these companies make promises that switching from a public utility such as BG&E or PEPCO will save you money or help the environment by offering “cleaner energy.” These suppliers […]
EVENTS
Grab a bottle of Galway Bay’s egg nog for your Thanksgiving table. And Ice cream too!
The annual shipment of Galway Bay Egg Nog has just arrived from Ireland, and is now available at four locations; Galway Bay in Annapolis, Brian Boru in Severna Park, Pirates Cove in Galesville, and Killarney House in Davidsonville. This year the restaurants have also added the convenience of ordering and paying for egg nog online, for quick […]
Watermark’s Queen of All Food Drives goes virtual for 2020 with a matching contribution
Watermark’s annual fundraiser for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, on Harbor Queen during Eastport Yacht Club’s Parade of Lighted Boats, is going virtual in 2020. “Even before we heard the news that the Parade was cancelled, we had determined that welcoming spectators on to Harbor Queen was just not going to work this year”, […]
27 amazing LOCAL gifts for everyone on your list!
We can’t go a week without hearing about another business casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. If we are honest, there has never been a year when it is more important to support our local stores. When you shop local, more money stays in our local economy; but more importantly, shopping local allows our locally-owned stores […]
How to park for FREE in Annapolis this holiday season
The City of Annapolis is once again offering free parking this holiday season to support our local businesses and reminding downtown visitors to shop safely during their visit. From Black Friday, November 27 until January 2, 2021, parking at meters in downtown Annapolis will include three hours of free parking. Use the ParkMobile app to […]
AREA BUSINESSES
Grab a bottle of Galway Bay’s egg nog for your Thanksgiving table. And Ice cream too!
The annual shipment of Galway Bay Egg Nog has just arrived from Ireland, and is now available at four locations; Galway Bay in Annapolis, Brian Boru in Severna Park, Pirates Cove in Galesville, and Killarney House in Davidsonville. This year the restaurants have also added the convenience of ordering and paying for egg nog online, for quick […]
Watermark’s Queen of All Food Drives goes virtual for 2020 with a matching contribution
Watermark’s annual fundraiser for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, on Harbor Queen during Eastport Yacht Club’s Parade of Lighted Boats, is going virtual in 2020. “Even before we heard the news that the Parade was cancelled, we had determined that welcoming spectators on to Harbor Queen was just not going to work this year”, […]
27 amazing LOCAL gifts for everyone on your list!
We can’t go a week without hearing about another business casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. If we are honest, there has never been a year when it is more important to support our local stores. When you shop local, more money stays in our local economy; but more importantly, shopping local allows our locally-owned stores […]
Do you have what it takes to be the next Executive Director at Visit Annapolis?
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC), the official Destination Marketing Organization for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, is launching a nationwide search for a new executive director. VAAAC Chairman of the Board Gary Jobson says the organization has retained the Ellicott City-based recruiting firm, HR Strategy Group, LLC, to conduct the search to fill […]
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November 25, 2020 | Daily News Brief | Guilty plea. Expanded COVID warm line. Food drive. Gift list.
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, […]
November 24, 2020 | Daily News Brief | More COVID enforcement. 7-year old robbed. Free parking. Shop local.
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, […]
November 23, 2020 | Daily News Brief | Deadly weekend on roads. Fire in Annapolis. Holiday decorations going up.
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, […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Liquified Creative (Encore Presentation)
Liquified Creative in Eastport, is on the move. What started out as a small company has blossomed into an all-in-one shop for your marketing, advertising, web design, and creative needs. Today, we sit down with Shawn and Jessica Noratel, Caitlin Wiggins, and Jamie Czajkowski to learn what local non-profits like the Anne Arundel Medical Center […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
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 […]
OPINION: Back to class-a prudent risk
“All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoiding all danger (it’s impossible), but calculating risk and acting decisively.” Niccolo Machiavelli Anne Arundel kids are headed back to classrooms in November. That’s a win for children, parents, and science over the teacher’s union, the Pittman administration, and politics. It should’ve happened in […]
LETTER: County needs to relax payment deadlines for property tax
The timely mail-in payment of county residents’ property tax bills during the COVID-19 pandemic has become more difficult. County residents are being told by the county billing office that payments not received by one of the county cashiers by September 30 will be “delinquent on October 1,” and that “Anne Arundel County cannot be responsible for delays […]
LETTER: Let’s keep pedestrians safe
Maryland has averaged more than 500 traffic fatalities annually over the past five years, and despite reduced traffic volumes during the past six months due to the COVID-19 emergency, fatalities on our roadways have increased compared to 2019. Maryland also has experienced several pedestrian deaths recently, and over the same five years the state averaged […]
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27 amazing LOCAL gifts for everyone on your list!
We can’t go a week without hearing about another business casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. If we are honest, there has never been a year when it is more important to support our local stores. When you shop local, more money stays in our local economy; but more importantly, shopping local allows our locally-owned stores […]
Grab a bottle of Galway Bay’s egg nog for your Thanksgiving table. And Ice cream too!
The annual shipment of Galway Bay Egg Nog has just arrived from Ireland, and is now available at four locations; Galway Bay in Annapolis, Brian Boru in Severna Park, Pirates Cove in Galesville, and Killarney House in Davidsonville. This year the restaurants have also added the convenience of ordering and paying for egg nog online, for quick […]
Annapolis hires retired Baltimore Police Major as Director of Fiscal Services for APD
Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson is pleased to announce the hiring of Ronda McCoy to a top leadership position in the Annapolis Police Department. McCoy began on November 12, 2020 as the incoming Director of Fiscal Services and Professional Standards, a newly created position within the department. “Last year, when we brought on Chief Jackson, […]
November 25, 2020 | Daily News Brief | Guilty plea. Expanded COVID warm line. Food drive. Gift list.
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, […]
Monarch Academy Annapolis receives $50K to provide meals to local families
Monarch Academy Annapolis, a public contract school with Anne Arundel County Public Schools, received a $50,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Maryland Nonprofit Recovery Initiative to fund healthy meal distributions free to school families and Annapolis residents. The school partners with the Maryland Food Bank and Bridge Church of Annapolis […]
Preventing muscle loss when the gym is closed
In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, we are all faced with a number of restrictions that may be keeping us from our best health. Some gyms have closed and others have restricted capacities. And often, people are not comfortable returning just yet. It can be difficult to imagine keeping up or improving our levels […]
Watermark’s Queen of All Food Drives goes virtual for 2020 with a matching contribution
Watermark’s annual fundraiser for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, on Harbor Queen during Eastport Yacht Club’s Parade of Lighted Boats, is going virtual in 2020. “Even before we heard the news that the Parade was cancelled, we had determined that welcoming spectators on to Harbor Queen was just not going to work this year”, […]
Pittman consolidates all COVID resources into one single phone line
County Executive Steuart Pittman has announced an expanded warmline where Anne Arundel residents can connect to all COVID-related resources through a single phone call. The Food Access Warmline, 410-222-FOOD (3663), was launched in June and will now provide counseling on an array of options to all callers, including but not limited to assistance with energy […]
Tips for avoiding danger on treacherous roads
As fewer Marylanders are flying, the great American roadtrip is gaining popularity. Going on adventures and traveling can be a great way to spend your youth [or whatever age you decide to travel, frankly]. Travelling, however, can be dangerous, especially when you need to cross dangerous roads, perilous routes, and mountains. Before heading out, you […]
November 24, 2020 | Daily News Brief | More COVID enforcement. 7-year old robbed. Free parking. Shop local.
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, […]
Two AACS teachers honored with “Teacher of the Year” award by SHAPE Maryland
Caitlin Keegun of Meade High School and David Kellett of Maryland City Elementary School have been named Health Education Teacher of the Year and Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, respectively, by SHAPE Maryland. The awards are given annually to teachers who, in addition to possessing outstanding teaching skills, are positive role models […]
Frosh secured debt relief for former students of for-profit Brightwood College
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has announced an agreement to obtain approximately $2,622,877 in debt relief for approximately 1,200 former Maryland students of Brightwood College as part of a settlement between his Consumer Protection Division and Elevation Capital Partners, LLC. The settlement also provides that a significant portion of the payments made by Marylanders […]
AACPS’ Nicole Deming honored with Maryland Dance Education Association award
Those who participate in Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ dance programs already know what an exceptional leader Nicole Deming is. Now, the state knows it as well. For her many efforts to promote dance education in AACPS and throughout the state, Deming, who has worked in the school system since 2005 and served as the […]
Stolen bike: 7-year old knocked off bike by three teens in Victor Haven neighborhood
The Annapolis Police Department is investigating the robbery of a 7-year old’s bicycle in the City’s Victor Haven community. On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at approximately 4:30pm, Annapolis Police responded to the 100 blok of Dogwood Road for a strong armed robbery. The victim, a 7-year old boy, was riding his bicycle when three unknown […]
Two arrested in Glen Burnie home invasion
Two men, from Annapolis and Severna Park, were arrested over the weekend for a home invasion that happened in Glen Burnie. On November 21, 2020 at approximately 10:15 p.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded for a report of a home invasion in the 7800 block of Bruton Drive in Glen Burnie. The adult female […]
How to park for FREE in Annapolis this holiday season
The City of Annapolis is once again offering free parking this holiday season to support our local businesses and reminding downtown visitors to shop safely during their visit. From Black Friday, November 27 until January 2, 2021, parking at meters in downtown Annapolis will include three hours of free parking. Use the ParkMobile app to […]
35th annual Excellence in Education Awards to honor 43 top teachers
Anne Arundel County Public Schools will continue its strong tradition of paying tribute to the country’s outstanding educators 43 teachers are honored at the 35th annual Excellence in Education Awards hosted by the 21st Century Education Foundation. The Excellence in Education event will take place on Thursday, April 15, 2021, and will culminate with the […]
What car brand is the most sought after in the USA
Owning a car is something that we all aim for since we are teenagers. Each one of us is always on the lookout for our dream car. Data shows that car manufacturers sold more than 17 million automobiles across the USA. Although we have different preferences, we all want a quality car we can fall […]
November 23, 2020 | Daily News Brief | Deadly weekend on roads. Fire in Annapolis. Holiday decorations going up.
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, […]
Frosh warns about utility slamming scams
Maryland law gives consumers the right to choose a third-party energy supplier and give the suppliers the green light to market directly to consumers. Many of these companies make promises that switching from a public utility such as BG&E or PEPCO will save you money or help the environment by offering “cleaner energy.” These suppliers […]
Do you have what it takes to be the next Executive Director at Visit Annapolis?
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC), the official Destination Marketing Organization for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, is launching a nationwide search for a new executive director. VAAAC Chairman of the Board Gary Jobson says the organization has retained the Ellicott City-based recruiting firm, HR Strategy Group, LLC, to conduct the search to fill […]
Pittman gives $400K to county volunteer fire departments
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced $400,000 of federal CARES Act funding to support county volunteer fire companies. The county is establishing a new grant program designed to help volunteer fire companies whose operations have been impacted by COVID-related restrictions. “Anne Arundel Volunteer Fire Companies are an important part of our Fire Department and […]
Police investigating second fatal pedestrian accident in past 24 hours
Less than 24 hours after a bicyclist was killed in Pasadena, the Anne Arundel County Police are investigating another fatal pedestrian accident which occured this evening in Glen Burnie. On November 21, 2020, at approximately 5:51 p.m., officers responded to the area of Ritchie Hwy southbound and 6th Ave in Glen Burnie Maryland for a […]
Crosby Marketing adds Megan Humphries as Executive Vice President
Crosby Marketing Communications has announced that Megan Humphries has joined the firm as an Executive Vice President. She will lead teams to develop campaign strategy, messaging, crisis communications and stakeholder engagement programs that inspire action on behalf of prominent health organizations, nonprofits and federal agencies. Humphries has more than two decades of experience across the […]
Construction worker serioulsy injured after being struck by car on College Parkway
The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a serious accident that occured this morning on College Parkway in Arnold that sent a pedestrian to the R. Adams Cowley Shock-Trauma Center with serious injuries. On Saturday, November 21, 2020, at approximately 7:56 a.m., officers responded to the area of College Parkway and Green Holly Drive in […]
‘Tis the season for holiday getaways in St.Michaels
Pack your bag and prepare for the most wonderful time of the year! The Old Brick Inn, St. Michael’s premier lodging, is hosting two weekends of holiday merriment, December 4 – 5 and December 11 – 12. Guests will enjoy a two-night stay in one of the beautifully appointed rooms in downtown St. Michaels where […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Liquified Creative (Encore Presentation)
Liquified Creative in Eastport, is on the move. What started out as a small company has blossomed into an all-in-one shop for your marketing, advertising, web design, and creative needs. Today, we sit down with Shawn and Jessica Noratel, Caitlin Wiggins, and Jamie Czajkowski to learn what local non-profits like the Anne Arundel Medical Center […]
Unidentified bicyclist killed in Pasadena crash
An unidentified bicyclist was killed last night when he was involved in a crash along Catherine Avenue in Pasadena. On November 20, 2020, at approximately 9:45 p.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the area of Catherine Avenue and Fawn Ave in Pasadena Maryland for a vehicle versus bicycle collision. The […]
Leadership Anne Arundel hosting food collection drive TODAY!
Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA), the premier leadership training and networking institute in Anne Arundel County, announced an Alumni Food Collection Event scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Chambers Park located at 14 Dorsey Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401. Working in collaboration with the Greater Parole Community Association, Anne Arundel Food Bank, […]
Maryland’s First Lady, Yumi Hogan, to receive Korea’s highest civilian honor
On Tuesday, November 24, First Lady Yumi Hogan will receive the Order of Civil Merit of the Republic of Korea—the nation’s highest and most prestigious civilian honor—during a ceremony at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Washington, D.C. The First Lady is one of the first Korean Americans from the Washington Metropolitan region […]
County urges residents to help stop spread of COVID over Thanksgiving
With just over a week before Thanksgiving Day, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman are reminding residents to not let their guard down when it comes to protecting themselves against COVID-19. With surging COVID rates, County officials are encouraging residents to proceed with extreme caution when celebrating with […]
Fire on Prince George Street displaces 7 adults
Shortly before midnight on November 20, 2020, the Annapolis Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Prince George Street in the Historic District of Annapolis. Upon arrival, crews were met with fire showing from the two-story home which was built in 1920 and had been converted into apartments. Firefighters discovered […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The City of Annapolis 20 foot Christmas tree was delivered today to downtown Annapolis and the holiday decorations have started going up all over downtown Annapolis. “Over the next 2 weeks downtown Annapolis will be transformed into a holiday winter wonderland, with the largest amount of holiday decorations anyone has ever seen in Annapolis,” says […]
BWI working to keep you healthy if you travel this holiday season
Maryland health officials are urging residents to stay home this Thanksgiving season to help slow the spread of COVID-19, and have issued a travel advisory regarding non-essential trips outside the state. At Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, officials also recommend everyone do their part by limiting air travel to essential trips only, and closely adhere […]
Annapolis Town Center prepares for the Holidays
The Annapolis Town Center successfully and safely brought its community together this year with innovative events and tenant activations. The summer to fall season introduced a new transformation to the property with three of its outdoor areas turning into unique event spaces. Weekly happenings in these new areas provided guests with a safe outlet to […]
Historic Annapolis virtual lecture: Eliza Hamilton: Patriot, Wife, Widow, Warrior
Historic Annapolis will be hosting a virtual lecture Eliza Hamilton: Patriot, Wife, Widow, Warrior given by New York Times bestselling author, and local resident, Laura Kamoie. The lecture will take place on Thursday, December 3, at 7 pm via Zoom. Cost is $15 for the general public and $10 for Members of Historic Annapolis. Registration […]
