EOA Staff
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Annapolis Yacht Club will host 2nd Annual Double-Handed Distance Race on October 3rd
By all accounts, the inaugural Annapolis Yacht Club Double-Handed Distance Race, held in September 2019, was a rousing success. Seventeen entries in two classes exceeded expectations of organizers, while the competitors came away enthused about the event. “What I liked most was the challenge. There were so many facets to the event – planning, preparation, […]
Authorities recover body of man that jumped off Spa Creek bridge
Authorities from the Annapolis Police Department, Annapolis Fire Department, Anne Arundel County Fire Department, and the US Coast Guars have recovered the body of a man that was seen jumping off the Spa Creek bridge last night at about 1:30am. On July 3rd at 1:27 am, officers along with the Annapolis Fire Department, Anne Arundel […]
Annapolis man killed in Glen Burnie motorcycle crash
An Annapolis man was killed last night in Glen Burnie after being hit by a vehicle that failed to yield the right of way to the motorcycle. On July 2, 2020, just before 8:00pm, Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to Crain Highway and 5th Avenue SW in Glen Burnie for a crash involving a […]
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks cancels October’s Lifeline 100 bike ride
The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks has announced the cancelation of the 2020 Lifeline 100 bicycle ride scheduled for October 4th with the exception of a small, free children and family bike safety program. The hosts of the event, Anne Arundel County Police, Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks and Bicycle Advocates […]
Silver Spring man dies after being shot in Odenton
This is an update to a story published yesterday. A Silver Spring man has died from injuries sustained in a shooting in the parking lot adjacent to an apartment building in the Piney Orchard community in Odenton. On July 2, 2020 at approximately 12:45 a.m. officers responded for a shooting in a parking lot in […]
USNA likely to remain on lockdown through the fall semester
According to a newsletter sent to Sponsor Families from CAPT T.R. Buchanan, the Commandant of Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy, the campus (or Yard) will remain on lockdown for the foreseeable future. Not only is this a disappointment to Sponsor Families and Midshipmen that rely on brief respites of a non-military life off the […]
Police investigating destruction of Confederate statue at Lothian Church
The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the destruction of a Confederate statue on the grounds of the Mt. Calvary Methodist Church in Lothian. On July 3, 2020 officers responded to the Mt. Calvary Methodist Church at 812 Mount Zion Marlboro Road in Lothian for a vandalism. A Confederate Statue at the church had been […]
Glen Burnie man charged with possession and distribution of child pronography
The Anne Arundel County Police have arrested a 66-year old Glen Burnie man and charged him with several counts of both possession of and distribution of child pornography resulting from a tip in December 2019. On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, the Anne Arundel County Child Abuse Unit initiated an investigation in reference to a report of […]
MD Health Connection extends enrollment period once again. New deadline-July 15
The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange has announced that it has extended the deadline of its Coronavirus Emergency Special Enrollment Period so that uninsured residents will have until July 15 to enroll in health coverage through Maryland Health Connection, the state’s health insurance marketplace. The deadline extension comes as more than 43,000 residents have received coverage […]
Lafayette College pulls out of playing Navy football on September 12, 2020
Lafayette College has notified the Naval Academy Athletic Association that its football program will not make the trip to Annapolis for the Sept. 12 contest. The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) was notified yesterday that Lafayette will not be able to bring back its football team to campus with enough time to meet medical advisory guidelines […]
First Sunday Arts Festival returns this Sunday
It has been an unusual spring and summer with most events canceled or switching to a virtual online experience. First Sunday Arts Festivals were forced to switch to a virtual experience this spring due to COVID-19. For July the event is starting to transition by offering both a virtual festival for those that are safer […]
Annapolis’ Crusader Yacht Sales is newest dealer for Excess Catamarans
Crusader Yacht Sales in Annapolis, owned and operated by Mike Titgemeyer, is now the exclusive distributor of Excess Catamarans for the Mid-Atlantic area. “Partnering with Excess was a great decision for us,” said Mike. “Excess builds innovative, high-quality catamarans that are in demand and we’re looking forward to providing sales and service here on the […]
Police investigating life-threatening shooting in Odenton’s Piney Orchard community
The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a shooting that happened early this morning in the Piney Orchard community in Odenton. On July 2, 2020 at approximately 12:45 a.m. officers responded for a shooting in a parking lot in the 700 block of Hammond Branch Drive, a residential section of the Piney Orchard community in […]
MDOT reminds holiday travelers to remain safe
The Fourth of July is traditionally a time of summer travel and family gatherings. As Marylanders plan for a long holiday weekend that may stretch from Friday, July 3, to Monday, July 6, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging everyone to travel with safety in mind, remembering not only rules of the road […]
July 2, 2020 | Daily News Brief | (HOGAN CUTS, SCHOOLS PLAN, UNDER ARMOUR WOES)
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. SPONSOR: Many thanks to Solar Energy Services for sponsoring this podcast. If you think solar is in your future, please give Rick Peters and his team a call at 410-923-6090. […]
More rescheduled shows 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 […]
Anne Arundel County Public Libraries gearing up to re-open
In preparation for the opening of its buildings on July 6, officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) today explained how service will differ under current public health and operational restrictions. Additionally, the new Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library is set to open on Wednesday, July 22 at 11 am. Limited services through September 5 include: new hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am – 7 pm, Friday- Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; new curbside pickup hours: Monday – Thursday […]
Community Foundation awards $162K to help support children of Anne Arundel County
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) has announced $162,250 in grants awarded through its Fund for Anne Arundel to six local nonprofit organizations that provide opportunities for children living in Anne Arundel County to be healthy, thriving, and successful. “The Fund for Anne Arundel has long been a dream of the Community Foundation. […]
July 1, 2020 | Daily News Brief | (MACY’S STAYING, BUDGET CUTS COMING, CITY DOCK MOVING FORWARD)
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. SPONSOR: Many thanks to Solar Energy Services for sponsoring this podcast. If you think solar is in your future, please give Rick Peters and his team a call at 410-923-6090. […]
Baysox announce cancellation of 2020 season
The Bowie Baysox announce today that their 2020 season has been cancelled by Major League Baseball due to the pandemic caused by Covid-19. Originally scheduled to begin on April 9, the 2020 season had been delayed indefinitely as the Baysox and all 160 affiliated Minor League Baseball clubs awaited word from Major League Baseball relative […]
New Law: Certain license plates to benefit Maryland veterans
A new law taking effect July 1 benefits Maryland veterans every time certain special vehicle registration plates are purchased from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). House Bill 646 was passed in the 2020 Maryland General Assembly session and allocates$10 from the sale of certain plates to Maryland Veterans Trust Fund, […]
Celebrate July 4th with Historic Annapolis in the William Paca Garden
Join the celebration of the birth of our nation in the picturesque garden of William Paca, Signer of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4 from 10am-2pm (last entry to the garden 1:30pm). Bring along your family and friends and explore the kitchen garden, physic garden, flower parterre and more! You may even encounter several […]
