LOCAL NEWS
Daily News Brief | July 20, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
White, Grenier and Zadra promoted at Crosby
Crosby Marketing Communications has announced the promotion of three staff members. Debbie White has been promoted to Digital Program Supervisor, Bobby Grenier to Senior Web Developer and Danielle Zadra to Visual Designer. As a Digital Program Supervisor, White strategizes and oversees large-scale digital programs that integrate web, mobile, search, email and social media. Her expertise […]
Gambrills man found guilty of 1st degree murder in 2013 slaying
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams announced today that Bashunn Phillips, 24, of Gambrills was found guilty by Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Ronald A. Silkworth of the 2013 murder of Shar-Ron Mason. “Police and prosecutors worked diligently for years to pull together every piece of evidence and prove that Mr. Phillips was […]
Kristen and the Noise headlining 7th Annual Kegs and Corks Festival
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Kegs and Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18, 2018. This event draws large crowds to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds for a unique festival featuring craft beer and Maryland wine together. Guests sample over 80 exceptional Maryland wines and over 40 craft brews from […]
CRIME
Gambrills man found guilty of 1st degree murder in 2013 slaying
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams announced today that Bashunn Phillips, 24, of Gambrills was found guilty by Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Ronald A. Silkworth of the 2013 murder of Shar-Ron Mason. “Police and prosecutors worked diligently for years to pull together every piece of evidence and prove that Mr. Phillips was […]
Man charged with dragging dog behind car to “discipline” dog, drugs also seized
On July 14, 2018 at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Charles Road in Linthicum Heights for a citizen’s complaint of animal abuse. The citizen reported they observed the suspect dragging a dog behind his vehicle. When the citizen confronted the suspect, a verbal argument ensued and the suspect stated he […]
Police make another arrest in MS-13 slaying near Quiet Waters Park
This is an update on another arrest made in the MS-13 slaying of Neris Bonilla-Palacios whose body was discovered near Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis back in October 2017. Since the discovery of Neris Bonilla-Palacios’ body, homicide detectives investigated several leads in the case and have identified a second suspect as being 22 year-old Brandon […]
Armed Ninja on the loose in downtown Annapolis
UPDATE: Here is more information and detail from the Annapolis Police Department: Burglary – 201800002879 – 100-199 East St – 07/16 at 6pm to 07/17 at 12:15am: The adult female resident reported that her dog started growling, so she started checking her home and discovered some items had been moved. When she checked her closet she […]
EVENTS
Kristen and the Noise headlining 7th Annual Kegs and Corks Festival
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Kegs and Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18, 2018. This event draws large crowds to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds for a unique festival featuring craft beer and Maryland wine together. Guests sample over 80 exceptional Maryland wines and over 40 craft brews from […]
Benefit Concert details are beginning to emerge
Annapolis Rising–A Benefit Concert for The Capital-Gazette and Freedom of the Press is happening on July 28th from noon to 10pm. Details are still evolving as Mayor Buckley and the City of Annapolis put it all together. What we currently know: The benefit will be from noon to 10pm. The cost for tickets will be […]
Plebe Parade this Friday
The members of the USNA Class of 2022, known now as “plebes,” will present several formal parades on Worden Field as part of Plebe Summer, their six week-long indoctrination to the Naval Academy. All parades are free of charge and open to the public, and subject to change due to weather conditions. Parades will be […]
Tickets selling fast for Twist & Stout
On September 29th, Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks will presentTwist & Stout, a fine wine and craft beer festival that also features live music from some of the region’s best bands, food trucks serving innovative cuisine, and local artists and artisans, all set at the picturesque Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland. Produced in partnership with the Maryland Wineries Association, […]
AREA BUSINESSES
White, Grenier and Zadra promoted at Crosby
Crosby Marketing Communications has announced the promotion of three staff members. Debbie White has been promoted to Digital Program Supervisor, Bobby Grenier to Senior Web Developer and Danielle Zadra to Visual Designer. As a Digital Program Supervisor, White strategizes and oversees large-scale digital programs that integrate web, mobile, search, email and social media. Her expertise […]
Music & Arts opens new location in Crofton
Music & Arts proudly announces the unveiling of their newest musical instrument store and lessons facility, located in Crofton, MD. The new store joins three nearby Music & Arts locations to offer a strong private and group lessons program, instrument rentals, repairs and a wide assortment of instruments and accessories to the D.C. Metro community. […]
Live! Hotel — NOW OPEN
The Cordish Companies and Live! Casino & Hotel celebrated the Grand Opening of the flagship, luxury LIVE! HOTEL, the first hotel in the world to carry the renowned Live! brand. The Live! Hotel adds 310 rooms, including 52 suites; two new restaurants, a luxury day Spa and Salon, a 4,000-seat Event Center, and Club 21, […]
Severn Bank opens new full-service branch in Lothian
Severn Bank (“Severn”) has announced the opening of a new branch at 5401 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Lothian, Maryland. This is the sixth branch in Anne Arundel County for the bank. The 2,500 square foot branch includes tellers and drive-through teller windows as well as on-site commercial and mortgage bankers. An ATM will also be […]
PODCAST
Daily News Brief | July 20, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Daily News Brief | July 19, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Daily News Brief | July 18, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Daily News Brief | July 17, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
9 things not to say to the NRP after you’ve been boating, drinking and fighting (NSFW)
On July 1, 2018, Joseph Ireland was arrested and charged by Maryland Natural Resources Police after an altercation at Dobbins Island in the Magothy River. In a nutshell, a fight ensued, he allegedly tried to run over people with a jet ski, he fled the scene, failed a sobriety test, resisted arrest, and then it […]
PRIMARY 2018: Predictions Vs. Reality
11:30pm: Be sure to tune into the Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief tomorrow morning at 7am (or whenever you want because it’s a podcast and delivered on demand for free) for an election recap and all the news. Here’s the scorecard: 66 races predicted, 50 were spot on, 16 were spot off. So a […]
GUEST COLUMN: Current Assistant State’s Attorney supports Wes Adams
I was hired by the late Frank Weathersbee, so I was around for all of the people quoted in a recent article in The Capital and still call many of them friends. Frankly, anyone who knows me would be surprised at me saying anything, but I am finding myself annoyed, because either the commenters were […]
GUEST COLUMN: Another letter of support for State’s Attorney Wes Adams
It is beyond question that the real winners of the 2014 election of State’s Attorney Wes Adams are the citizens of Anne Arundel County. We live in safer community as a direct result of his leadership. The recent article in The Capital alleging to portray the current status of the State’s Attorney’s Office was untethered […]
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Daily News Brief | July 20, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
White, Grenier and Zadra promoted at Crosby
Crosby Marketing Communications has announced the promotion of three staff members. Debbie White has been promoted to Digital Program Supervisor, Bobby Grenier to Senior Web Developer and Danielle Zadra to Visual Designer. As a Digital Program Supervisor, White strategizes and oversees large-scale digital programs that integrate web, mobile, search, email and social media. Her expertise […]
Gambrills man found guilty of 1st degree murder in 2013 slaying
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams announced today that Bashunn Phillips, 24, of Gambrills was found guilty by Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Ronald A. Silkworth of the 2013 murder of Shar-Ron Mason. “Police and prosecutors worked diligently for years to pull together every piece of evidence and prove that Mr. Phillips was […]
Kristen and the Noise headlining 7th Annual Kegs and Corks Festival
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Kegs and Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18, 2018. This event draws large crowds to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds for a unique festival featuring craft beer and Maryland wine together. Guests sample over 80 exceptional Maryland wines and over 40 craft brews from […]
Benefit Concert details are beginning to emerge
Annapolis Rising–A Benefit Concert for The Capital-Gazette and Freedom of the Press is happening on July 28th from noon to 10pm. Details are still evolving as Mayor Buckley and the City of Annapolis put it all together. What we currently know: The benefit will be from noon to 10pm. The cost for tickets will be […]
Music & Arts opens new location in Crofton
Music & Arts proudly announces the unveiling of their newest musical instrument store and lessons facility, located in Crofton, MD. The new store joins three nearby Music & Arts locations to offer a strong private and group lessons program, instrument rentals, repairs and a wide assortment of instruments and accessories to the D.C. Metro community. […]
Daily News Brief | July 19, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Orioles deal Machado to Dodgers, prospects assigned to Bowie and Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired OF YUSNIEL DÍAZ, INF RYLAN BANNON, INF BREYVIC VALERA, RHP DEAN KREMER, and RHP ZACH POP from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for INF MANNY MACHADO. Valera has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, while Díaz, Bannon, Kremer, and Pop have been assigned to Double-A Bowie. Díaz, […]
Plebe Parade this Friday
The members of the USNA Class of 2022, known now as “plebes,” will present several formal parades on Worden Field as part of Plebe Summer, their six week-long indoctrination to the Naval Academy. All parades are free of charge and open to the public, and subject to change due to weather conditions. Parades will be […]
Schuh announces $30M investment in area roadways
Keeping with his commitment to improve the quality of life for our communities, County Executive Steve Schuh has announced a $30 million annual investment to improve the more than 4600 miles of local roads in Anne Arundel County. “No citizen should have to drive on substandard roads littered with potholes,” said Schuh. “This $30 million […]
Live! Hotel — NOW OPEN
The Cordish Companies and Live! Casino & Hotel celebrated the Grand Opening of the flagship, luxury LIVE! HOTEL, the first hotel in the world to carry the renowned Live! brand. The Live! Hotel adds 310 rooms, including 52 suites; two new restaurants, a luxury day Spa and Salon, a 4,000-seat Event Center, and Club 21, […]
Man charged with dragging dog behind car to “discipline” dog, drugs also seized
On July 14, 2018 at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Charles Road in Linthicum Heights for a citizen’s complaint of animal abuse. The citizen reported they observed the suspect dragging a dog behind his vehicle. When the citizen confronted the suspect, a verbal argument ensued and the suspect stated he […]
Tickets selling fast for Twist & Stout
On September 29th, Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks will presentTwist & Stout, a fine wine and craft beer festival that also features live music from some of the region’s best bands, food trucks serving innovative cuisine, and local artists and artisans, all set at the picturesque Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland. Produced in partnership with the Maryland Wineries Association, […]
Daily News Brief | July 18, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Baysox rally late and win in 10 innings
The Baysox had them right where they wanted them. Trailing in the ninth for a second consecutive night and a third time in their last six days the Baysox battled back to upend Altoona 7-5 in ten innings on Tuesday evening. Down 4-3 in the ninth inning, the Baysox got hits from Anthony Santander and […]
Police make another arrest in MS-13 slaying near Quiet Waters Park
This is an update on another arrest made in the MS-13 slaying of Neris Bonilla-Palacios whose body was discovered near Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis back in October 2017. Since the discovery of Neris Bonilla-Palacios’ body, homicide detectives investigated several leads in the case and have identified a second suspect as being 22 year-old Brandon […]
Nominations open for Sailing Industry Distinguished Service Award
Nominations for the 2018 Sailing Industry Distinguished Service Award are being accepted as of today. Created by the Annapolis Boat Shows in 2014, the award recognizes members of the sailing industry for their high standards of excellence, service, and commitment. Each year the Annapolis Boat Shows honors someone who has distinguished him or herself through continued and unselfish service to the overall advancement of the sailing industry. […]
Pirate’s Cove to hold fundraiser for cause dear to loved musician’s heart
Pirates Cove Restaurant & Dock Bar will host a very special event to support a local musician and dear friend, Ray Weaver, on Saturday, July 28th, from 2 to 6 pm. The event, featuring performances by Ray Weaver along with an open jam and musical collaboration with local musicians, will benefit Ray and his family […]
Carbon Monoxide from propane saw at Navy Federal Credit Union sends 12 to hospital
Just after 8 a.m. on July 17th firefighters responded to a report of three patients experiencing symptoms related to exposure to carbon monoxide at the Navy Federal Credit Union, located at 1179 Annapolis Road. Firefighters arrived to find 12 construction workers who had been doing renovation work inside the building since 5 a.m. One of […]
Armed Ninja on the loose in downtown Annapolis
UPDATE: Here is more information and detail from the Annapolis Police Department: Burglary – 201800002879 – 100-199 East St – 07/16 at 6pm to 07/17 at 12:15am: The adult female resident reported that her dog started growling, so she started checking her home and discovered some items had been moved. When she checked her closet she […]
Bello Machre’s “Every Step Counts” tops $200K
Every Step Counts, an annual fundraiser hosted by Bello Machre to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities, raised over $200,000 in support of the children and adults served by the organization. The family-friendly event, held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland, hosted over 400 participants who walked, […]
Daily News Brief | July 17, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Thrilling 9th inning rally lifts Baysox
For a second time on during this week-long road trip the Baysox turned a ninth inning deficit into a dramatic victory. This time a four-run ninth inning rally lifted Bowie to a 5-2 win in the series opener in Altoona, PA. Last Thursday the Baysox plated six in the ninth to turn a four-run deficit […]
This Thursday–the Dog Days of Summer return to benefit the SPCA
Welcome the dog days of summer and bring your dog for a cruise of Annapolis to benefit the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Local pet friendly business Cruises on the Bay™ by Watermark® has teamed up again with the AACSPCA to plan a fun evening fundraiser on Harbor Queen for dogs and their humans. The […]
Eastport Oyster Boys + Annapolis Symphony + Maryland Hall + Free Concert = #AnnapolisStrong
The Anne Arundel County Community is coming together for the first time with a free concert to help honor the victims, heal the shaken and strengthen the community after last month’s tragic Capital Gazette shooting which killed five newspaper employees. The live concert is free and open to the public. Be part of the outpouring […]
Board of Education appoints 13 to Citizen’s Advisory Committee
The Board of Education has appointed 13 county residents to two-year terms on the Executive Panel of the countywide Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a 30-member panel that advises the Board on issues affecting the school system. The vacancies filled by today’s appointments came about through resignations or the expiration of terms of former representatives. The […]
Hogan lands more democratic endorsements
The Hogan for Governor campaign has released fifteen current and former Democratic elected officials endorsing Governor Hogan for re-election. These new endorsements, including the current Mayors of Bowie and Gaithersburg and a former Speaker of the House of Delegates, the second to endorse, reinforces the widespread support the governor is receiving from Democrats across Maryland. It also, once […]
9/11 Heroes Run scheduled for September 16th
The 2018 Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run, scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, September 16, at the Navy-Marine Corp Memorial Stadium, is open for registration at www.911heroesrun.org/annapolis. Hosted by Travis Manion Foundation, the Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run includes a 5K and 1M Family Fun Run along with a new 5K GORUCK division that unites the community in […]
Daily News Brief | July 16, 2018
Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the […]
Three homes back Akin in 7-1 Baysox win
Keegan Akin tied the Eastern League lead for wins Sunday afternoon, shutting down the Reading Fightin’ Phils while getting the aid of three home runs to help the Bowie Baysox earn a 7-1 win in front of 5,014 at FirstEnergy Stadium. Akin earned his ninth win of the season after the series finale, tying him […]
Severn Bank opens new full-service branch in Lothian
Severn Bank (“Severn”) has announced the opening of a new branch at 5401 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Lothian, Maryland. This is the sixth branch in Anne Arundel County for the bank. The 2,500 square foot branch includes tellers and drive-through teller windows as well as on-site commercial and mortgage bankers. An ATM will also be […]
Hummer, Gilleland selected to lead Board of Education for another term
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has re-elected Julie Hummer as president and Terry Gilleland as vice president for the 2018-2019 school year. Hummer is an at-large member of theBoard who was appointed in 2015. She has five children, all of whom attend Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Gilleland has represented District 31 […]
You can save energy and money at BGE’s new BGE Marketplace
BGE customers can now purchase energy-saving products online at the BGE Marketplace. The newly-launched retail site offers energy-related products that save them time and money, such as LED lightbulbs, smart thermostats, advanced power strips, and more. The energy savings from these products support EmPOWER Maryland. “The launch of BGE Marketplace provides our customers with more […]
Big inning dooms Baysox in 8-3 defeat
Reading saw their first five batters reach in a six-run fourth inning rally that buried the Baysox on Saturday evening at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Baysox clawed back but fell by an 8-3 final score. Baysox starter Reid Love had a solid and efficient start to the game. He got through the first three innings in […]
K&B True Value gives away more than 2000 flags over Independence Day
Over the Independence Day holiday, K&B True Value gave away more than 2000 US flags. According to Jared Littman, former Alderman for the City of Annapolis and owner of K&B True Value, it generates a ton of heartfelt responses to from the community. One customer wrote: “This most iconic symbol of American freedom reminds us […]
Watershed Stewards Academy announces certification courses
The Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) certification course trains and supports citizens to become Master Watershed Stewards. Master Watershed Stewards take action with their neighbors to address the problem of stormwater pollution and restore local waterways in Anne Arundel County. Prospective Stewards need not have prior knowledge; they will receive training to identify and solve […]
