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EOA Staff
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EOA Staff's Latest Posts
County urges residents to help stop spread of COVID over Thanksgiving
With just over a week before Thanksgiving Day, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman are reminding residents to not let their guard down when it comes to protecting themselves against COVID-19. With surging COVID rates, County officials are encouraging residents to proceed with extreme caution when celebrating with […]
Watermark has plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday season this year
Celebrate the holidays with Watermark®! Join the team at Watermark, and enjoy the charm, cheer, and spirit of Annapolis during the sparkly season. In addition to their holiday regulars, they are offering some new ways to enjoy the fresh air. All of the holiday offerings are small-group and may be “bought out” as a private […]
Grab a bottle of Galway Bay’s egg nog for your Thanksgiving table. And Ice cream too!
The annual shipment of Galway Bay Egg Nog has just arrived from Ireland, and is now available at four locations; Galway Bay in Annapolis, Brian Boru in Severna Park, Pirates Cove in Galesville, and Killarney House in Davidsonville. This year the restaurants have also added the convenience of ordering and paying for egg nog online, for quick […]
Annapolis hires retired Baltimore Police Major as Director of Fiscal Services for APD
Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson is pleased to announce the hiring of Ronda McCoy to a top leadership position in the Annapolis Police Department. McCoy began on November 12, 2020 as the incoming Director of Fiscal Services and Professional Standards, a newly created position within the department. “Last year, when we brought on Chief Jackson, […]
November 25, 2020 | Daily News Brief | Guilty plea. Expanded COVID warm line. Food drive. Gift list.
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Watermark’s Queen of All Food Drives goes virtual for 2020 with a matching contribution
Watermark’s annual fundraiser for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, on Harbor Queen during Eastport Yacht Club’s Parade of Lighted Boats, is going virtual in 2020. “Even before we heard the news that the Parade was cancelled, we had determined that welcoming spectators on to Harbor Queen was just not going to work this year”, […]
Pittman consolidates all COVID resources into one single phone line
County Executive Steuart Pittman has announced an expanded warmline where Anne Arundel residents can connect to all COVID-related resources through a single phone call. The Food Access Warmline, 410-222-FOOD (3663), was launched in June and will now provide counseling on an array of options to all callers, including but not limited to assistance with energy […]
November 24, 2020 | Daily News Brief | More COVID enforcement. 7-year old robbed. Free parking. Shop local.
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Two AACS teachers honored with “Teacher of the Year” award by SHAPE Maryland
Caitlin Keegun of Meade High School and David Kellett of Maryland City Elementary School have been named Health Education Teacher of the Year and Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, respectively, by SHAPE Maryland. The awards are given annually to teachers who, in addition to possessing outstanding teaching skills, are positive role models […]
Frosh secured debt relief for former students of for-profit Brightwood College
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has announced an agreement to obtain approximately $2,622,877 in debt relief for approximately 1,200 former Maryland students of Brightwood College as part of a settlement between his Consumer Protection Division and Elevation Capital Partners, LLC. The settlement also provides that a significant portion of the payments made by Marylanders […]
AACPS’ Nicole Deming honored with Maryland Dance Education Association award
Those who participate in Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ dance programs already know what an exceptional leader Nicole Deming is. Now, the state knows it as well. For her many efforts to promote dance education in AACPS and throughout the state, Deming, who has worked in the school system since 2005 and served as the […]
Stolen bike: 7-year old knocked off bike by three teens in Victor Haven neighborhood
The Annapolis Police Department is investigating the robbery of a 7-year old’s bicycle in the City’s Victor Haven community. On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at approximately 4:30pm, Annapolis Police responded to the 100 blok of Dogwood Road for a strong armed robbery. The victim, a 7-year old boy, was riding his bicycle when three unknown […]
Two arrested in Glen Burnie home invasion
Two men, from Annapolis and Severna Park, were arrested over the weekend for a home invasion that happened in Glen Burnie. On November 21, 2020 at approximately 10:15 p.m. Anne Arundel County Police officers responded for a report of a home invasion in the 7800 block of Bruton Drive in Glen Burnie. The adult female […]
How to park for FREE in Annapolis this holiday season
The City of Annapolis is once again offering free parking this holiday season to support our local businesses and reminding downtown visitors to shop safely during their visit. From Black Friday, November 27 until January 2, 2021, parking at meters in downtown Annapolis will include three hours of free parking. Use the ParkMobile app to […]
35th annual Excellence in Education Awards to honor 43 top teachers
Anne Arundel County Public Schools will continue its strong tradition of paying tribute to the country’s outstanding educators 43 teachers are honored at the 35th annual Excellence in Education Awards hosted by the 21st Century Education Foundation. The Excellence in Education event will take place on Thursday, April 15, 2021, and will culminate with the […]
November 23, 2020 | Daily News Brief | Deadly weekend on roads. Fire in Annapolis. Holiday decorations going up.
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Frosh warns about utility slamming scams
Maryland law gives consumers the right to choose a third-party energy supplier and give the suppliers the green light to market directly to consumers. Many of these companies make promises that switching from a public utility such as BG&E or PEPCO will save you money or help the environment by offering “cleaner energy.” These suppliers […]
Do you have what it takes to be the next Executive Director at Visit Annapolis?
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC), the official Destination Marketing Organization for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, is launching a nationwide search for a new executive director. VAAAC Chairman of the Board Gary Jobson says the organization has retained the Ellicott City-based recruiting firm, HR Strategy Group, LLC, to conduct the search to fill […]
Pittman gives $400K to county volunteer fire departments
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced $400,000 of federal CARES Act funding to support county volunteer fire companies. The county is establishing a new grant program designed to help volunteer fire companies whose operations have been impacted by COVID-related restrictions. “Anne Arundel Volunteer Fire Companies are an important part of our Fire Department and […]
Police investigating second fatal pedestrian accident in past 24 hours
Less than 24 hours after a bicyclist was killed in Pasadena, the Anne Arundel County Police are investigating another fatal pedestrian accident which occured this evening in Glen Burnie. On November 21, 2020, at approximately 5:51 p.m., officers responded to the area of Ritchie Hwy southbound and 6th Ave in Glen Burnie Maryland for a […]
Crosby Marketing adds Megan Humphries as Executive Vice President
Crosby Marketing Communications has announced that Megan Humphries has joined the firm as an Executive Vice President. She will lead teams to develop campaign strategy, messaging, crisis communications and stakeholder engagement programs that inspire action on behalf of prominent health organizations, nonprofits and federal agencies. Humphries has more than two decades of experience across the […]
Construction worker serioulsy injured after being struck by car on College Parkway
The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a serious accident that occured this morning on College Parkway in Arnold that sent a pedestrian to the R. Adams Cowley Shock-Trauma Center with serious injuries. On Saturday, November 21, 2020, at approximately 7:56 a.m., officers responded to the area of College Parkway and Green Holly Drive in […]
