LOCAL NEWS
DOUBLE FEATURE: Spring Fests this weekend in downtown Annapolis
Start your Sunday morning in downtown Annapolis at the Maryland Avenue Earth Day Festival or the Spring Boat Show. Then head to the Spring Festival on Market Space from noon to 6pm .This street party is hosted by the restaurants on Market Space and the Downtown Annapolis Partnership to show appreciation to all the locals […]
Wanna go sailing? Head to the Spin Sheet Crew Party and find your perfect match!
Do you know someone who would love to go sailing this year? If so, you need to come out to a SpinSheet’s Crew Party coming to Annapolis (April 28). SpinSheet Magazine, the Chesapeake Bay’s free monthly for sailors, has been hosting Crew Parties for 24 years. The public is invited to our parties, and they […]
Acting Secretary of Defense to speak at USNA Graduation on May 24th
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan will speak at the graduation and commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2019, Friday, May 24, at 10 a.m. This event is not open to the public, however, it will be streamed. Patrick M. Shanahan became the Acting Secretary of Defense on January 1, 2019. […]
The Blue Ribbon Project’s Open House is this Sunday
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. And there is no better way to close it out than The Blue Ribbon Project‘s Third Annual Open House to be held on Sunday, April 28th from 11am until 4pm. Last year was an incredible experience with a wonderful turnout and this year’s event is on track to be even […]
CRIME
2 suspects open fire on private security guard in Severn
On April 23, 2019 Anne Arundel County Police Officers responded to a discharge of a firearm that occurred near the intersection of Meade Village Circle and Meade Village Road in Severn, Maryland. The incident took place at approximately 7:40 PM. The victim is a private security officer assigned to patrol the community of Meade Village […]
Annapolis Police investigating daylight shooting on Bens Drive
UPDATE 2: 4:23pm. From the Annapolis Police Department: On April 24th at 2:18 p.m. officers responded for reports of a shooting in the unit block of Bens Drive. Officers located an adult male victim suffering from injuries consistent with being shot. The man was transported to an area hospital for treatment. A man was seen […]
Annapolis’ Surrogacy Group runs afoul of Attorney General Frosh
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that his Consumer Protection Division has filed two actions against Greg Blosser, DBA as The Surrogacy Group, LLC (Surrogacy Group), an Annapolis-based company that sold surrogacy services to consumers in Maryland and other states and countries. The case is scheduled for a hearing in the Maryland Office of […]
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday!
On Saturday, April 27, 2019, The Anne Arundel County Police Department will again participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative. This initiative, supervised by DEA, will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. This 17th national “take-back day” […]
EVENTS
DOUBLE FEATURE: Spring Fests this weekend in downtown Annapolis
Start your Sunday morning in downtown Annapolis at the Maryland Avenue Earth Day Festival or the Spring Boat Show. Then head to the Spring Festival on Market Space from noon to 6pm .This street party is hosted by the restaurants on Market Space and the Downtown Annapolis Partnership to show appreciation to all the locals […]
Wanna go sailing? Head to the Spin Sheet Crew Party and find your perfect match!
Do you know someone who would love to go sailing this year? If so, you need to come out to a SpinSheet’s Crew Party coming to Annapolis (April 28). SpinSheet Magazine, the Chesapeake Bay’s free monthly for sailors, has been hosting Crew Parties for 24 years. The public is invited to our parties, and they […]
Acting Secretary of Defense to speak at USNA Graduation on May 24th
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan will speak at the graduation and commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2019, Friday, May 24, at 10 a.m. This event is not open to the public, however, it will be streamed. Patrick M. Shanahan became the Acting Secretary of Defense on January 1, 2019. […]
The Blue Ribbon Project’s Open House is this Sunday
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. And there is no better way to close it out than The Blue Ribbon Project‘s Third Annual Open House to be held on Sunday, April 28th from 11am until 4pm. Last year was an incredible experience with a wonderful turnout and this year’s event is on track to be even […]
AREA BUSINESSES
Homestead Gardens’ Girls Night Out scheduled for tomorrow
Grab your gal pals and head over to Homestead Gardens for their Annual Spring Girls Night Out! It all gets underway at the Severna Park store at 6pm on Thursday, April 25th. Sip, Shop and Stroll through their iconic showroom, greenhouse, and nursery, bursting with the colors of spring. Enjoy live music, and samples from […]
Blackwall Barn and Lodge wants to give one lucky couple a free $20K wedding
One 60-second video could win a lucky couple the wedding of their dreams, courtesy of Blackwall Barn and Lodge and partners. Now through April 30, Blackwall Barn and Lodge is accepting entries for a dream wedding giveaway that includes food, flowers, cake, entertainment, photography, videography and venue for a total value of $20,000. To enter, […]
Kris Valerio Shock named as President and CEO for Leadership Anne Arundel
Kris Valerio Shock, an experienced business development and organizational leader, has been named President & CEO of Leadership Anne Arundel. “As we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Leadership Anne Arundel, we are thrilled to have someone as passionate and knowledgeable about value driven member engagement as Kris Shock sign on to lead the organization into […]
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi to participate in worldwide celebration on April 27th
Over the past two decades, a special celebration of tai chi and qigong has quietly grown across the planet. Each year, on the “last Saturday of April,” in hundreds of cities in over 80 nations… World Tai Chi & Qigong Day events have been held in every time zone around the world. Starting at 10:00 […]
PODCAST
Daily News Brief | April 25, 2019 (ANNAPOLIS SHOOTING, SHOPPERS CLOSING, DELEGATE CHOOSING)
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 | April 24, 2019 (ARMED ROBBERY AT SHELL, HOGAN IS PROBABLY IN THE RACE)
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 | April 23, 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 | April 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 […]
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
GUEST COLUMN: Busch’s replacement should prioritize the wishes of voters
We recently lost a great leader in Speaker Mike Busch, just a few short months after reelecting him. We must now begin the process of filling his seat in the House of Delegates. The 13 members of the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee will meet on April 25th to interview candidates and forward one […]
OPINION: Just how smoky are the backrooms that will select the next Delegate for 30-A?
When former Delegate Herb McMillan decided to not run for re-election, he minced no words about why. He was no longer willing to put up with the political machines on both sides of the aisle—with Steve Schuh and Nic Kipke on the republican side and Mike Miller and Mike Busch on the democratic side. One […]
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 […]
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DOUBLE FEATURE: Spring Fests this weekend in downtown Annapolis
Start your Sunday morning in downtown Annapolis at the Maryland Avenue Earth Day Festival or the Spring Boat Show. Then head to the Spring Festival on Market Space from noon to 6pm .This street party is hosted by the restaurants on Market Space and the Downtown Annapolis Partnership to show appreciation to all the locals […]
Wanna go sailing? Head to the Spin Sheet Crew Party and find your perfect match!
Do you know someone who would love to go sailing this year? If so, you need to come out to a SpinSheet’s Crew Party coming to Annapolis (April 28). SpinSheet Magazine, the Chesapeake Bay’s free monthly for sailors, has been hosting Crew Parties for 24 years. The public is invited to our parties, and they […]
Acting Secretary of Defense to speak at USNA Graduation on May 24th
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan will speak at the graduation and commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2019, Friday, May 24, at 10 a.m. This event is not open to the public, however, it will be streamed. Patrick M. Shanahan became the Acting Secretary of Defense on January 1, 2019. […]
The Blue Ribbon Project’s Open House is this Sunday
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. And there is no better way to close it out than The Blue Ribbon Project‘s Third Annual Open House to be held on Sunday, April 28th from 11am until 4pm. Last year was an incredible experience with a wonderful turnout and this year’s event is on track to be even […]
Library to hold Trade School Fair at Glen Burnie Library Saturday
The Anne Arundel County Public Library will hold its second Trade School Fair. The event, geared toward teens and people looking for second careers, will feature representatives from area trade schools and community college programs. These options can offer job seekers a less expensive alternative to four-year degree programs as well as a shorter time […]
2 suspects open fire on private security guard in Severn
On April 23, 2019 Anne Arundel County Police Officers responded to a discharge of a firearm that occurred near the intersection of Meade Village Circle and Meade Village Road in Severn, Maryland. The incident took place at approximately 7:40 PM. The victim is a private security officer assigned to patrol the community of Meade Village […]
2019 Walk for the Woods scheduled for this Saturday
The Scenic Rivers Land Trust is excited to once again partner with AAC Dept. of Recreation and Parks to host a day of guided hikes and public access to the Bacon Ridge Natural Area, which is County owned but currently not completely open to the public. This is a relaxing day of enjoying our local woods! As […]
A homestand preview for the Bowie Baysox
After a six-game trip to Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, the Baysox return home for seven games, beginning Thursday, April 25, with a four-game series against the Akron RubberDucks, Double-A Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The homestand continues with three games against the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, from April 29 […]
Daily News Brief | April 25, 2019 (ANNAPOLIS SHOOTING, SHOPPERS CLOSING, DELEGATE CHOOSING)
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 […]
Autism and Special Needs resource fair this weekend in Severna Park
We Rock the Spectrum announces its Developmental Resource Fair — a day for families with children of all abilities to come together in awareness, understanding, and support. The event will be held at 160 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146 on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be local special […]
14 12 Candidates vie for the seat left open by the late Delegate Michael Busch
UPDATE: Patrick Armstrong, Chairman of the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee just informed us (9am, April 25) that there are two additional names in the running. Their applications were submitted on time, but were overlooked in the deluge of email the committee has received over the past few days. And then there were fourteen twelve. […]
Baysox shut out in 4-0 rubber match
Marcos Molina recorded his second quality start of the season, but the Erie SeaWolves earned a series win with a 4-0 no-hit victory over the Bowie Baysox at UPMC Park Wednesday afternoon. The right-hander held the host Wolves (9-7) to three hits and two earned runs over 6 1/3 stellar innings. A two-run home run […]
Annapolis Police investigating daylight shooting on Bens Drive
UPDATE 2: 4:23pm. From the Annapolis Police Department: On April 24th at 2:18 p.m. officers responded for reports of a shooting in the unit block of Bens Drive. Officers located an adult male victim suffering from injuries consistent with being shot. The man was transported to an area hospital for treatment. A man was seen […]
Homestead Gardens’ Girls Night Out scheduled for tomorrow
Grab your gal pals and head over to Homestead Gardens for their Annual Spring Girls Night Out! It all gets underway at the Severna Park store at 6pm on Thursday, April 25th. Sip, Shop and Stroll through their iconic showroom, greenhouse, and nursery, bursting with the colors of spring. Enjoy live music, and samples from […]
Colonial Players: A New Brain
A New Brain is an autobiographical musical by William Finn, of Falsettos and Spelling Bee fame, concerning his bout with an arteriovenous malformation in his brain and the healing power of art through the character of songwriter Gordon Schwinn. The show opens with Gordon working at his piano to meet a deadline, irritated because he must write a […]
Annapolis’ Surrogacy Group runs afoul of Attorney General Frosh
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that his Consumer Protection Division has filed two actions against Greg Blosser, DBA as The Surrogacy Group, LLC (Surrogacy Group), an Annapolis-based company that sold surrogacy services to consumers in Maryland and other states and countries. The case is scheduled for a hearing in the Maryland Office of […]
6th Annual Burritos for Beds coming up on May 1st!
Samaritan House, a state-certified residential addiction recovery facility founded in Annapolis in 1971, is hosting the 6th Annual Burritos for Beds Breakfast Wednesday, May 1, from 7-10 am, at Chevy’s Fresh Mex (2436 Solomons Island Rd, Annapolis). The public is invited to enjoy a delicious complimentary breakfast, have an opportunity to learn more about the […]
Naval Academy to host Special Olympics this weekend
The U.S. Naval Academy will host the annual Maryland Special Olympics competition from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in MacDonough Hall’s Scott Natatorium and Sunday, April 28, on Ingram Track. The event is a collaboration between the Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group, the Maryland Special Olympics, and the Annapolis Jaycees. This weekend […]
Daily News Brief | April 24, 2019 (ARMED ROBBERY AT SHELL, HOGAN IS PROBABLY IN THE RACE)
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 […]
Valentin’s blast leads Baysox to a win over Erie
Jesmuel Valentin’s eighth-inning solo home run proved to be the difference as the Bowie Baysox took down the Erie SeaWolves 2-1 Tuesday night. Fans were treated to a tremendous pitcher’s duel between Baysox starter Bruce Zimmermann and Erie right-hander Matt Manning. Both pitchers tossed six innings and allowed just one run. The game was scoreless […]
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday!
On Saturday, April 27, 2019, The Anne Arundel County Police Department will again participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative. This initiative, supervised by DEA, will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. This 17th national “take-back day” […]
Annapolis Shell station robbed at gunpoint
The Shell gas station at Bay Ridge and Forest/Hillsmere Drives was robbed early this morning. Annapolis Police responded just after 430am for an armed robbery that had just occurred. The clerk advised that he was outside of the attendant booth when he was approached by a male suspect who displayed a gun and threatened to […]
Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show this weekend!
The three-day Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show opens Friday, April 26th at 10:00AM. This year in addition to nearly one hundred sailboats, exhibitors will demonstrate small boats and water toys including small personal and teaching sailboats, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, easy kayak docking and launching platforms, electric motors, and more. Annapolitans may observe the demos […]
Chesapeake Bay Trust to host 21th Annual Treasure the Chesapeake on May 2nd
The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Annual Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Last year more than 600 Chesapeake Bay friends, colleagues and supporters joined us for a night to remember and helped raise more than $100,000 to fund the Trust’s restoration, […]
Blackwall Barn and Lodge wants to give one lucky couple a free $20K wedding
One 60-second video could win a lucky couple the wedding of their dreams, courtesy of Blackwall Barn and Lodge and partners. Now through April 30, Blackwall Barn and Lodge is accepting entries for a dream wedding giveaway that includes food, flowers, cake, entertainment, photography, videography and venue for a total value of $20,000. To enter, […]
7,000 hits and 1,000 arrests! Thank you Maryland DNA database
Colonel William M. Pallozzi, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, today announced two more milestones for Maryland’s DNA database, supporting its role as an invaluable tool to law enforcement in the ongoing effort to reduce crime, apprehend criminals, and exonerate the innocent. Maryland’s DNA database, housed at the State Police Forensic Sciences Division laboratory, has […]
Daily News Brief | April 23, 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 […]
GUEST COLUMN: Busch’s replacement should prioritize the wishes of voters
We recently lost a great leader in Speaker Mike Busch, just a few short months after reelecting him. We must now begin the process of filling his seat in the House of Delegates. The 13 members of the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee will meet on April 25th to interview candidates and forward one […]
Baysox shut out in Erie
Bowie Baysox pitchers struck out 15 batters in Erie on Monday evening, but it was not enough to overcome a struggling offense, as the Baysox lost the series opener 5-0. Starter Tyler Herb struck out a season-high seven and did not walk a batter in his outing, but he did yield five runs on the […]
Baltimore woman killed in morning accident on West Street
A Baltimore woman was killed this morning in an accident in front of 2004 West Street in Annapolis. Just before 8am, Annapolis Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to an accident with entrapment. According to police, Kimberly Kiriou, 59, of Baltimore was making a left turn out of the Dunkin’ Donuts store onto West Street. […]
Navy Football co-captains named for 2019 season
Navy head football coach Ken Niumatalolo announced that raider Nizaire Cromartie, linebacker Paul Carothers, center Ford Higgins and quarterback Malcolm Perry have been named team captains for the 2019 season. The captains are elected by a team vote of returning players. This will mark the first time in 139 seasons of Navy football that the […]
J Roddy Walston and the Business to headline 8th Annual R2hop2 Beer & Music Festival
Tickets are now available for Fordham & Dominion’s 8th Annual R2hop2 Beer and Music Festival in the backyard of the brewery on April 27, 2019 from 12p-6p. This year there will be performances by J Roddy Walston and the Business, Skribe, and the Ruen Brothers! This event is fun for all ages. In addition to […]
Brendan Sailing Program presents awards to local residents
The Brendan Sailing Program for Youth with Learning Differences recently honored the accomplishments of the three students and four volunteers who participated in the 2018 program at its annual awards brunch held at Navy-Marine Corps. Memorial Stadium. Program founder and Chairman of the Board of Director’s James Muldoon noted that summer camp registration is now […]
Daily News Brief | April 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 […]
Kris Valerio Shock named as President and CEO for Leadership Anne Arundel
Kris Valerio Shock, an experienced business development and organizational leader, has been named President & CEO of Leadership Anne Arundel. “As we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Leadership Anne Arundel, we are thrilled to have someone as passionate and knowledgeable about value driven member engagement as Kris Shock sign on to lead the organization into […]
English Beat, Crystal Gayle and more Gordon Lightfoot all coming to Annapolis!
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 […]
