LOCAL NEWS
Daily News Brief | March 22, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
Climate Change 101: A Town Hall Meeting
Annapolis Green and Presenting Sponsor Hannon Armstrong are offering a year-long series of talks entitled, “Tread Lightly on the Earth,” to address these essential questions and other related issues. The first talk, “Climate Change 101: What Does it Mean to Me?” will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime […]
WJZ’s Denise Koch returning to host Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause in June
After raising a record $135,000 last year for children in its care, the organizers of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s 11th annual Fashion for a Cause decided to keep the same formula for success. So, they invited back WJZ-TV anchor Denise Koch to serve as the runway show’s emcee and she graciously accepted. Once again, people […]
Cambridge man sentenced to 9 years in prison for dealing drugs in Pasadena and violating probation
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced that Lawrence Nelson Lewis, 40, of Cambridge, was sentenced by Judge Mark W. Crooks to 15 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and an additional 9 years in prison for violating his probation related to a 2015 conviction. “Two years prior […]
CRIME
Cambridge man sentenced to 9 years in prison for dealing drugs in Pasadena and violating probation
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced that Lawrence Nelson Lewis, 40, of Cambridge, was sentenced by Judge Mark W. Crooks to 15 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and an additional 9 years in prison for violating his probation related to a 2015 conviction. “Two years prior […]
Youth soccer referee from Millersville charged with child pornography
On September 26, 2018, the Anne Arundel County Police Child Abuse Unit began an investigation in reference to a report of an email address that was directly associated with uploading child pornographic images to a particular internet site. The information was provided by the “National Center for Missing and Exploited Children” (NCMEC) which is a non-profit […]
Police charge Glen Burnie man with murder and arson
This is an update to a story that was posted earlier this week. Homicide detectives worked in conjunction with the Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal’s Office in sifting through all of the evidence at the fire scene throughout the day. Several interviews were completed and information being obtained indicated the death of the unknown male was […]
Annapolis man arrested in rape and sexual abuse of child
On Monday, March 18th at 10:25 p.m. officers received a report of child sexual abuse from a family member and child victim who were at the police department to report the crime. The adult relative reported that the child confided in her that an adult male sexually assaulted the child. The adult male suspect is […]
EVENTS
Climate Change 101: A Town Hall Meeting
Annapolis Green and Presenting Sponsor Hannon Armstrong are offering a year-long series of talks entitled, “Tread Lightly on the Earth,” to address these essential questions and other related issues. The first talk, “Climate Change 101: What Does it Mean to Me?” will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime […]
WJZ’s Denise Koch returning to host Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause in June
After raising a record $135,000 last year for children in its care, the organizers of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s 11th annual Fashion for a Cause decided to keep the same formula for success. So, they invited back WJZ-TV anchor Denise Koch to serve as the runway show’s emcee and she graciously accepted. Once again, people […]
Baysox FREE Family Fun Fest set for March 30th
The Bowie Baysox will host the 20th annual Free Family FunFest event, presented by Terminix, on Saturday, March 30, at Prince George’s Stadium from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FunFest is FREE to attend for everyone, and features free rides and games in Louie’s Kids Park, live music and dozens of interactive events and activities from many […]
The 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival starts TODAY!
The 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival (AFF) reveals its full slate of more than 70 films from over 25 countries. The festival will be held March 21-24, 2019, with screenings at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Elementary School, St John’s College and Asbury United Methodist Church. This year’s festival theme: Truth in Storytelling, […]
AREA BUSINESSES
Liquified Creative expands with new Communications Associate
Shelby Collinson has recently joined Liquified Creative as the new Communications Associate. Liquified Creative is a PR, branding, marketing and web design agency located in Eastport. Shelby is a recent graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, specifically focusing on Strategic Communications and a Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. […]
K&B True Value beats out 4,500 stores to be one of the top hardware stores in the nation
K&B True Value Hardware of Annapolis has come out on top. True Value selected the local business as one of the top 13 stores in the US. To receive the award, the stores go through a series of selection processes and then the top candidates are narrowed down by the regional managers. Mystery shoppers then […]
Mimi Shea of Caring Traditions earns national award
Caring Transitions has announced that Mimi Shea, the local owner of Caring Transitions of Annapolis, has earned the Caring Transitions’ Rising Star Award. This national recognition is given to new franchisees who have demonstrated strong leadership and business growth in their first year of operation. The Rising Star Award was presented on February 19, 2019, […]
Davidsonville Green Expo this weekend at Homestead Gardens
Presented by the Davidsonville Area Civic Association (DACA) and hosted by Homestead Gardens, the Annual Davidsonville Green Expo features exhibitors offering information, education and demonstrations on environmentally- friendly products, sustainable lifestyle, lawn and garden techniques, agricultural practices, energy use, water conservation and preservation, recycling, land use and conservation. Sponsored by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center […]
PODCAST
Daily News Brief | March 22, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
Daily News Brief | March 21, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
Daily News Brief | March 20, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
Daily News Brief | March 19, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
OPINION: “Move Over Law,” more tools needed to keep law enforcement safe
Every day more than 16,000 Maryland law enforcement officers say goodbye to their families and head out to protect and serve their communities. As a police officer, both you and your family know the risks of the job when you’re sworn in to wear the badge – impaired drivers, weapons, domestic incidents gone wrong, vehicular […]
OPINION: Merck and HPV: We must hold our legislators accountable
In a completely predictable turn of events, Merck has been formally accused of fraud and a host of other serious charges relating to the approval and marketing of the troubled, liability free Gardasil vaccine. This is the same vaccine our Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has accepted over $100 million since 2011 to […]
How many casinos are too many for Maryland?
There are only eight states smaller than Maryland, yet the Old Line State gets a big chunk of change ($57.4 million a year) from casino revenues. On average, each American casino creates employment opportunities for 787 people, either directly or indirectly. This ultimately means Maryland’s six land-based casinos employ somewhere in the region of 4,000 […]
UPDATED: THREE longtime Main Street businesses to shutter after the holidays
UPDATE: We just learned of a third business that will be closing. Brown Eyed Girl — A Funky Boutique. Please see the notice below. We have updated this article accordingly. Three longtime fixtures on Main Street in Annapolis will be dark in 2019. Eye On Annapolis has learned that the Annapolis Running Shop (10 years), […]
MORE RECENT ARTICLES
Daily News Brief | March 22, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
Climate Change 101: A Town Hall Meeting
Annapolis Green and Presenting Sponsor Hannon Armstrong are offering a year-long series of talks entitled, “Tread Lightly on the Earth,” to address these essential questions and other related issues. The first talk, “Climate Change 101: What Does it Mean to Me?” will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime […]
WJZ’s Denise Koch returning to host Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause in June
After raising a record $135,000 last year for children in its care, the organizers of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s 11th annual Fashion for a Cause decided to keep the same formula for success. So, they invited back WJZ-TV anchor Denise Koch to serve as the runway show’s emcee and she graciously accepted. Once again, people […]
Cambridge man sentenced to 9 years in prison for dealing drugs in Pasadena and violating probation
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced that Lawrence Nelson Lewis, 40, of Cambridge, was sentenced by Judge Mark W. Crooks to 15 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and an additional 9 years in prison for violating his probation related to a 2015 conviction. “Two years prior […]
Baysox FREE Family Fun Fest set for March 30th
The Bowie Baysox will host the 20th annual Free Family FunFest event, presented by Terminix, on Saturday, March 30, at Prince George’s Stadium from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FunFest is FREE to attend for everyone, and features free rides and games in Louie’s Kids Park, live music and dozens of interactive events and activities from many […]
Liquified Creative expands with new Communications Associate
Shelby Collinson has recently joined Liquified Creative as the new Communications Associate. Liquified Creative is a PR, branding, marketing and web design agency located in Eastport. Shelby is a recent graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, specifically focusing on Strategic Communications and a Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. […]
K&B True Value beats out 4,500 stores to be one of the top hardware stores in the nation
K&B True Value Hardware of Annapolis has come out on top. True Value selected the local business as one of the top 13 stores in the US. To receive the award, the stores go through a series of selection processes and then the top candidates are narrowed down by the regional managers. Mystery shoppers then […]
The 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival starts TODAY!
The 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival (AFF) reveals its full slate of more than 70 films from over 25 countries. The festival will be held March 21-24, 2019, with screenings at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Elementary School, St John’s College and Asbury United Methodist Church. This year’s festival theme: Truth in Storytelling, […]
Daily News Brief | March 21, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
The Summit School’s Spring Symposium scheduled for Saturday
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, The Summit School will host its spring symposium, Smart but Scattered: Executive Dysfunction at Home and School. Dr. Peg Dawson, co-author of the best-selling books Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents, 2nd Ed. (2010), Smart but Scattered (Guilford, 2009) and Smart but Scattered Teens (2013, Guilford), will examine how executive […]
Don’t Fear the Reaper but Blue Öyster Cult is coming to Maryland Hall
Rams Head Promotions has announced that Blue Öyster Cult will perform at Maryland Hall on Sunday, October 6th. Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 22nd @ 12pm. For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY‐based band […]
Trumpy comes to Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park in new exhibit
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) is excited to announce the opening of a new, temporary exhibit entitled “A Single Goal: The Art of Trumpy Yacht Building” on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The exhibit will focus on wooden boat building, with an emphasis on the historical and very popular Trumpy Yachts. The exhibit will […]
Mimi Shea of Caring Traditions earns national award
Caring Transitions has announced that Mimi Shea, the local owner of Caring Transitions of Annapolis, has earned the Caring Transitions’ Rising Star Award. This national recognition is given to new franchisees who have demonstrated strong leadership and business growth in their first year of operation. The Rising Star Award was presented on February 19, 2019, […]
Youth soccer referee from Millersville charged with child pornography
On September 26, 2018, the Anne Arundel County Police Child Abuse Unit began an investigation in reference to a report of an email address that was directly associated with uploading child pornographic images to a particular internet site. The information was provided by the “National Center for Missing and Exploited Children” (NCMEC) which is a non-profit […]
Police charge Glen Burnie man with murder and arson
This is an update to a story that was posted earlier this week. Homicide detectives worked in conjunction with the Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal’s Office in sifting through all of the evidence at the fire scene throughout the day. Several interviews were completed and information being obtained indicated the death of the unknown male was […]
Annapolis man arrested in rape and sexual abuse of child
On Monday, March 18th at 10:25 p.m. officers received a report of child sexual abuse from a family member and child victim who were at the police department to report the crime. The adult relative reported that the child confided in her that an adult male sexually assaulted the child. The adult male suspect is […]
Davidsonville Green Expo this weekend at Homestead Gardens
Presented by the Davidsonville Area Civic Association (DACA) and hosted by Homestead Gardens, the Annual Davidsonville Green Expo features exhibitors offering information, education and demonstrations on environmentally- friendly products, sustainable lifestyle, lawn and garden techniques, agricultural practices, energy use, water conservation and preservation, recycling, land use and conservation. Sponsored by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center […]
Daily News Brief | March 20, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
TOMORROW–APD’s Spring Fling!
Spring Fling 2019 will be held Wednesday, March 20th at Market House on City Dock. Some of Annapolis’ finest eateries including Caliente Grill, Mission BBQ, Lemongrass, Iron Rooster, Vin 909, and Market House will provide complimentary bites. A Silent Auction will feature fun and uniquely “Annapolis experiences” including the much sought after Tailgate Package for […]
Bello Machre receives $20K from Dimensional Health Care Associates
Bello Machre proudly announces its Every Step Counts Presenting Event Sponsor – Dimensional Health Care Associates. Headed by Denise and Howard Schuffman, Dimensional Health Care will generously donate $20,000 to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities in Maryland. Every Step Counts will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Anne Arundel Community College in […]
Public meetings scheduled for input on new Annapolis Police Chief
Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley has announced the schedule for upcoming community meetings to gather resident input on priorities for hiring a new City of Annapolis Police Chief. The public is welcome to attend. These community meetings, facilitated by community leader Bishop Craig Coates, will all be in Annapolis and begin promptly at 7 p.m. Meeting […]
Schools implement STAR program to help students with substance abuse
Students who are seeking help with substance use issues now have another place to turn, thanks to the latest partnership between the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. The STAR (Screening Teens to Access Recovery) Program allows school nurses to utilize technology to connect high school students in […]
Daily News Brief | March 19, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
City Dock mega-committee to meet on Wednesday evening, public encouraged to attend
On Wednesday, March 20, the newly appointed City Dock Action Committee and Working Teams will hold their kickoff meeting at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center in Annapolis. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. The City of Annapolis and Historic Annapolis are partnering on guiding the implementation of key […]
Nighthawks and Billy Price together 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 […]
Police investigating burned body discovered in Glen Burnie
On March 18, 2019 at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Fire Department received notification of a brush fire in the area of Sycamore Drive and Ritchie Highway South. Upon arrival they discovered an RV style vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Once they extinguished the fire they located male human remains. Homicide detectives, fire […]
The Luck of the Irish was not with 89 people this past weekend
Maryland State Police arrested close to 100 people for driving while impaired and issued close to 1,000 speeding citations over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. From March 16 to 18, troopers arrested 89 people for driving under the influence, issued 999 speeding citations, 3,039 additional citations and 3,933 warnings and conducted 5,843 traffic stops. State […]
UPDATE: Body of missing man found near Jennifer Road Detention Center
This is an update on a missing adult we originally reported yesterday. The body of Michael Millard was discovered yesterday afternoon near the Jennifer Road Detention Center. Anne Arundel County Police were called to the scene by detention center personnel and positively identified the body as that of Millard. Police do not suspect any foul […]
BONUS CONTENT: Annapolis Pride
It’s a breath of fresh air to see Annapolis becoming more accepting of everyone! Sure we have some work to do, but this is a big step. Annapolis Pride! It’s a relatively new organization that has burst on the scene in a big way. Last year they had a Pride March for the LBGTQ+ community. […]
Verda’s Place now open at the Banneker-Douglass Museum
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC), Banneker-Douglass Museum (BDM) launched a new exhibition,Verda’s Place: An Homage to a Valiant Woman on Friday. In 1962, Verda Freeman Welcome became the first Black woman in the country to be elected to a State Senate. Seven years […]
Daily News Brief | March 18, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
Are you ready for the Annapolis Film Festival?
The 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival (AFF) reveals its full slate of more than 70 films from over 25 countries. The festival will be held March 21-24, 2019, with screenings at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Elementary School, St John’s College and Asbury United Methodist Church. This year’s festival theme: Truth in Storytelling, […]
Comptroller blocks returns from 2 dozen tax preparers
As part of his continued efforts to combat tax fraud and identity theft, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced that the agency has stopped processing electronic tax returns from 24 tax preparers at locations in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia. The immediate suspensions were due to a high volume of questionable returns received. During the 2018 […]
MISSING: Family searching for missing, diabetic, adult
Friends and relatives of Mike Millard have been searching for Mike Millard, 25, of Annapolis and Stevensville. He was last seen on Thursday, March 14th about 10:30pm in Severna Park, MD. Millard is a Type 1 diabetic who is insulin dependent. He is described as 5’7″ tall and about 140 pounds. His car was found […]
35 CAT students finish in top 3 at regional SkillsUSA competition
Thirteen Anne Arundel County Public Schools Career and Technology Education students won their respective categories, 12 more finished second, and 10 others placed third at the recent SkillsUSA Region 3 championships, earning the right to compete in the upcoming state competition. The following AACPS students won their respective categories: Charles Canter, CAT-South, Automotive Service Technology […]
Annapolis Symphony presents “Cosmic Depth”
The U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra this month for “Cosmic Depth,” the fourth Masterworks concert of the season, taking place at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on March 29 & 30, 2019. Dr. Aaron Smith, Chairman of the Naval Academy Music Department, will serve as guest conductor for Eric […]
