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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. […]

Cremation Versus Burial: Which is the Better Option?
This is perhaps one of the biggest life decisions you’re going to make concerning funeral plans. So, what’s the better – cremation or burial? The truth is, there’s no simple answer. Choosing between the two is a personal decision and one that many people struggle with. Often, this decision may involve factors like faith, personal […]

February 26, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Home Invasion and Abduction. Relaxed Restrictions. Pironis Officially Named Exec Director for VAAAC.
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, […]

Police Investigating Home Invasion, Possible Abduction
On February 24, 2021 at approximately 10:00 p.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded for a home invasion and possible abduction at an apartment located in the 300 block of Baldwin Avenue in Odenton. The three occupants of the residence reported four unknown male suspects armed with handguns entered the apartment through a rear sliding […]
CRIME

Police Investigating Home Invasion, Possible Abduction
On February 24, 2021 at approximately 10:00 p.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded for a home invasion and possible abduction at an apartment located in the 300 block of Baldwin Avenue in Odenton. The three occupants of the residence reported four unknown male suspects armed with handguns entered the apartment through a rear sliding […]

Police Investigating Suspicious Death as Homicide
On Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 8:10 a.m. officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 300 block of Church Street, Baltimore, Maryland for an adult male suffering suspicious injuries. The victim, identified as thirty-five-year-old Bayron Randolfo Calderon Moran from the 300 block of Church Street was transported to a local trauma center. Medical […]

Anne Arundel County Sheriff Launches Safe Surrender Program
Sheriff Jim Fredericks is pleased to announce the start of a new warrant initiative to make warrant service safer, improve transparency through public access to information, and ultimately reduce the number of outstanding warrants in Anne Arundel County. The new program is called Safe Surrender, and combines online availability of warrant information, with a safe […]

Mayor Buckley Swears in New Deputy Chief of Police Department
Mayor Gavin Buckley swore in Deputy Police Chief Stan Brandford on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, in City Council Chambers. The Mayor and Deputy Chief were joined by Annapolis Police Department Chief Edward Jackson and members of Brandford’s immediate family in the socially-distanced event. “We are fortunate to be able to bring this talent to our […]
EVENTS

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. […]

World Artists Experiences presents 13th Annual Bridges to the World Int’l Film Festival
The 13th Annual Bridges to the World International Film Festival is moving from local screens to Zoom Webinars this year. The festival, sponsored by World Artists Experiences, features five films from five countries. It will run for five weeks on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time, beginning February 2 and ending March 2. A film […]

Mission Escape Rooms to Donate All March 3rd Sales to the Barstool Fund
Mission Escape Rooms, Maryland’s largest operator of escape rooms, announced that it will donate 100% of the sales of escape room experiences booked for Wednesday, March 3rd to the Barstool Fund. The Barstool Fund was started by Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to help small businesses across America impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the […]

Annapolis Oyster Fest Coming From March 1st to 21st
The Downtown Annapolis Partnership has launched a new event called the Annapolis Oyster Fest to help boost sales for local restaurants, Maryland’s watermen, and a Maryland-based brewery this March 1st to 21st. This event has also partnered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to raise funds for Chesapeake Bay restoration projects, shell recycling, and oyster restoration […]
AREA BUSINESSES

Visit Annapolis Names Kristen Pironis as New Executive Director
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) has announced the appointment of its next Executive Director, Kristen Pironis. VAAAC Chairman of the Board Gary Jobson says he is confident VAAAC has hired the right person for the job. “Kristen brings a wealth of strategic planning, operations, and governance experience to the organization. Her collaborative skills […]

Mission Escape Rooms to Donate All March 3rd Sales to the Barstool Fund
Mission Escape Rooms, Maryland’s largest operator of escape rooms, announced that it will donate 100% of the sales of escape room experiences booked for Wednesday, March 3rd to the Barstool Fund. The Barstool Fund was started by Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to help small businesses across America impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the […]

Come Meet the Arundel Ambasador on March 6th
At a time when many individuals are considering the possibility of a safe, socially distanced spring getaway, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is launching a mobile visitor information center to bring the destination to them. Wrapped with images promoting the entire destination, the 8.5’ x 20’ Arundel Ambassador trailer features two 65” televisions […]

#FamousFund is doling out the dollars to save Baltimore restaurants and bars
The Famous Fund was founded by Jimmy’s Famous Seafood co-owner John Minadakis in January 2021 as restrictions were placed on restaurants, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Baltimore restaurant industry has been hit hard with COVID restrictions since March. The restrictions in Baltimore went further than many other counties, which significantly impacted small restaurants as they were forced […]
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February 26, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Home Invasion and Abduction. Relaxed Restrictions. Pironis Officially Named Exec Director for VAAAC.
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, […]

February 25, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Eviction Help. Visit Annapolis News. Harbaugh is a Great Guy. Scholarships!
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, […]

February 24, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Grants for Main St. Annapolis Sues Big Oil. Mass Vaccination Center in Southern MD
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, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]

February 23, 2021 | Daily News Brief | COVID Quick Hits. Homicide Update. Annapolis Book Festival is On. How to Feed 438 People Per Day!
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, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS

OPINION: It’s Time for the Government to Deliver
“In the present crisis, government is not the solution to the problem; government is the problem.” Ronald Reagan. It’s about saving lives. Follow the science. We’re all in this together. For almost a year, state and county governments have chanted this COVID-19 mantra to justify closing or restricting businesses, classrooms, churches and individual freedoms. But […]

OPINION: The Painful Truth
Will Rogers famously noted that, “A remark generally hurts in proportion to its truth.” This became apparent last week, when Governor Larry Hogan said that County Executive Steuart Pittman’s Health Officer, Nilesh Kalyanaraman, “Didn’t know what he was talking about,” regarding public school reopening. Pittman’s indignation was an indication of the remark’s painful truth, as […]

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 […]
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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. […]

Cremation Versus Burial: Which is the Better Option?
This is perhaps one of the biggest life decisions you’re going to make concerning funeral plans. So, what’s the better – cremation or burial? The truth is, there’s no simple answer. Choosing between the two is a personal decision and one that many people struggle with. Often, this decision may involve factors like faith, personal […]

February 26, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Home Invasion and Abduction. Relaxed Restrictions. Pironis Officially Named Exec Director for VAAAC.
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, […]

Police Investigating Home Invasion, Possible Abduction
On February 24, 2021 at approximately 10:00 p.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded for a home invasion and possible abduction at an apartment located in the 300 block of Baldwin Avenue in Odenton. The three occupants of the residence reported four unknown male suspects armed with handguns entered the apartment through a rear sliding […]

Basic Requirements to Qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance
Whether or not you can qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance will depend on a number of things, including your age, work history, and physical or mental health. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that provides monthly cash benefits to people who can’t work for at least a year due to a disability. […]

Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Septic System
A septic tank system is an integral part of some homes. While the system usually goes unseen, it is hard at work twenty-four hours a day handling and disposing of your wastewter. Many homeowners neglect or fail to arrange regular septic tank maintenance. Over time, the extent of sludge and residue in a septic tank […]

Visit Annapolis Names Kristen Pironis as New Executive Director
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) has announced the appointment of its next Executive Director, Kristen Pironis. VAAAC Chairman of the Board Gary Jobson says he is confident VAAAC has hired the right person for the job. “Kristen brings a wealth of strategic planning, operations, and governance experience to the organization. Her collaborative skills […]

World Artists Experiences presents 13th Annual Bridges to the World Int’l Film Festival
The 13th Annual Bridges to the World International Film Festival is moving from local screens to Zoom Webinars this year. The festival, sponsored by World Artists Experiences, features five films from five countries. It will run for five weeks on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time, beginning February 2 and ending March 2. A film […]

Mission Escape Rooms to Donate All March 3rd Sales to the Barstool Fund
Mission Escape Rooms, Maryland’s largest operator of escape rooms, announced that it will donate 100% of the sales of escape room experiences booked for Wednesday, March 3rd to the Barstool Fund. The Barstool Fund was started by Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to help small businesses across America impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the […]

Annapolis Oyster Fest Coming From March 1st to 21st
The Downtown Annapolis Partnership has launched a new event called the Annapolis Oyster Fest to help boost sales for local restaurants, Maryland’s watermen, and a Maryland-based brewery this March 1st to 21st. This event has also partnered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to raise funds for Chesapeake Bay restoration projects, shell recycling, and oyster restoration […]

Pittman Quietly Aligns County COVID Policies with State
With the COVID case rate and hospitalization numbers returning to levels last seen before the deadly winter surge, County Executive Steuart Pittman signed Executive Order #43 today to align the county’s COVID restrictions with the State of Maryland. Under the new order, establishments that were previously limited to 25 percent may now open at 50 […]

The Importance of a Holistic Approach to SEO
While SEO is a subjective industry, to some degree it’s also an objective one. Nobody knows the way that Google operates its algorithm in its entirety, and we never will. That said, there are a number of elements that are objective, factual, and have been confirmed as important by the search engine giant themselves. Gone […]

Key Factors That Should Be Considered When Finding a New Job
If you’re feeling like you’ve hit a dead-end in your current job, then maybe it’s time for you to look for a new one. However, it’s important to take a few factors into consideration while doing so. It’s not smart at all to just jump at whatever vacancies you find that appeal to you without […]

February 25, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Eviction Help. Visit Annapolis News. Harbaugh is a Great Guy. Scholarships!
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, […]

What to Do if Your Work Accident Left You Disabled
Accidents and tragedies happen each day, all around us, sometimes they happen at the most unexpected places such as at a workplace. Due to the nature of some jobs, it can be an extremely dangerous environment to work in, with employees being exposed to all sorts and kinds of health hazards. Unfortunately with this being […]

Come Meet the Arundel Ambasador on March 6th
At a time when many individuals are considering the possibility of a safe, socially distanced spring getaway, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is launching a mobile visitor information center to bring the destination to them. Wrapped with images promoting the entire destination, the 8.5’ x 20’ Arundel Ambassador trailer features two 65” televisions […]

Scholarships Available from Annapolis Rotary and Rotaract
Both the Rotary Club of Annapolis and the Rotaract Club it sponsors are offering scholarships to graduating seniors planning to attend an accredited college or university. Both Clubs place a high value on an applicant’s commitment to community service. Rotary Club of Annapolis is offering four cash scholarships of $1,500 each to graduating seniors from […]

Five Finalists Selected for AACPS Teacher of the Year
Three high school teachers, a middle school teacher and an elementary school teacher make up the field of five finalists for 2021 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Superintendent George Arlotto announced today. The finalists and the subjects they teach are: Jing Dai, world languages, Meade High School Kellie Goforth, AVID, North […]

#FamousFund is doling out the dollars to save Baltimore restaurants and bars
The Famous Fund was founded by Jimmy’s Famous Seafood co-owner John Minadakis in January 2021 as restrictions were placed on restaurants, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Baltimore restaurant industry has been hit hard with COVID restrictions since March. The restrictions in Baltimore went further than many other counties, which significantly impacted small restaurants as they were forced […]

Anne Arundel County Steps in to Prevent Evictions of HACA Residents
County Executive Steuart Pittman today announced an initiative to stave off a looming eviction crisis for residents living in City of Annapolis public housing units. The effort will be led by Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) and will pair over 300 households residing in Housing Authority City of Annapolis (HACA)- owned units who are […]

Five Under-$100 Improvements to Get Your Home Sold
The real estate market is hot right now and if you are a homeowner looking to sell, you want to get the best offer possible when it comes to selling the home that you have nurtured for years. So, how do you do it? First, and without question, hire a professional Realtor. Without a Realtor, […]

7 Ways to Make Money as a Photographer
Today, photography is everywhere around us. Every photo we see on the commercials, on our phones, on the street, someone had to make. Today, it is never easier to start earning money online and offline. If you’re someone who loves photography and doesn’t know how to make money out of it, we’ve got you covered. […]

February 24, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Grants for Main St. Annapolis Sues Big Oil. Mass Vaccination Center in Southern MD
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, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]

Factors to Look for in an RV Power Converter
Without a correctly working power converter, RV appliances and electrical fixtures won’t operate. The converter makes sure that the power is properly distributed through the RV, 12V is supplied to the DC systems once the RV is plugged into shore power or being run off a generator, and the house batteries are kept charged. It […]

OPINION: It’s Time for the Government to Deliver
“In the present crisis, government is not the solution to the problem; government is the problem.” Ronald Reagan. It’s about saving lives. Follow the science. We’re all in this together. For almost a year, state and county governments have chanted this COVID-19 mantra to justify closing or restricting businesses, classrooms, churches and individual freedoms. But […]

Anne Arundel County Police Body-Cam Program on Target for September Implementation
The Anne Arundel County Police Department has announced that its body worn camera (BWC) program is on track for implementation between July and September 2021. Funding for the body-worn camera program was included in the FY2021 budget. Following county procurement protocols, the police department selected the Axon Body 3 model camera. The goals of the […]

Downtown Annapolis Partnership Receives $244K Main Street Grant from Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan today announced $7 million in awards for 41 Main Street programs across the state. The funding will support small businesses and other economic recovery efforts in both the state- and Baltimore City-designated Main Street communities. Through this relief, more than 5,000 businesses will be eligible for support from their local Main Street […]

Telephone Reassurance Program Open to New Clients
The Department of Aging and Disabilities is pleased to announce the Telephone Reassurance Program is open to new clients. The Telephone Reassurance Program at the Department of Aging and Disabilities places daily well-check telephone calls to adults 55 years of age or older and anyone 18 years of age or older with a disability, who […]

City of Annapolis Sues Big Oil for Costs Associated with Climate Change
In a lawsuit filed Monday, the City of Annapolis, Maryland seeks to hold Exxon, Chevron, BP, Shell, the American Petroleum Institute and more than 20 additional fossil fuel companies accountable for the costs and consequences of climate change. Filed in Maryland Circuit Court in Anne Arundel County, the City’s complaint alleges six causes of action, […]

February 23, 2021 | Daily News Brief | COVID Quick Hits. Homicide Update. Annapolis Book Festival is On. How to Feed 438 People Per Day!
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, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]

Key School to Host 18th Annual Annapolis Book Festival (Virtually)
Beloved best-selling children’s author Kate DiCamillo ; Emmy Award-winning journalist Sharyl Attkisson ; Pen/Faulkner Award-winning novelist Ann Patchett ; writer and activist Wes Moore ; best-selling mystery writer Charles Finch ; advocate and recipient of the Helen Keller Achievement Award Haben Girma ; award-winning investigative journalist Ben Westhoff ; best-selling memoirist, speaker and media producer Austin Channing Brown ; chair […]

Baysox Announce 2021 Schedule
The Bowie Baysox are excited to release the club’s long-awaited 2021 schedule* as the team gets set to take the field for its 29th season, presented by Money One Federal Credit Union. The Bowie Baysox will now play in the Southwest Division of the newly created Double-A Northeast League, replacing the Eastern League. The Double-A […]

Get ready… Annapolis Restaurant Week 2021 is coming!
Annapolis Restaurant Week in Annapolis started thirteen years ago to support local restaurants in the off season. It is a fun way to support our local restaurants, save a few dollars, have an amazing meal and get out of the house and enjoy time with friends and family. And last year, it was one of […]

Mesothelioma Patients: You May Benefit From Experimental Treatment
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It is incurable at all stages, and it has a five-year survival rate of only 10 percent. Unfortunately, without an early diagnosis, most patients won’t survive beyond the next 18 months. However, not all hope is lost. Despite these grim statistics, treatment […]

February 22, 2021 | Daily News Brief | Murder in Brooklyn Park. Franchot Gets Payments Out. St. Paddy’s Day Policies. Homestead Expands.
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, the Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give […]

Multi-Car Accident: How Does the Settlement Process Work?
Being involved in a car accident is not only taxing physically, but it can be a lot to deal with mentally as well. In a worst case scenario, you might sustain injuries that are preventing you from working; however, a payout doesn’t seem to be anywhere in sight. Could the settlement process be complicated if […]