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Midnight Madness is here!
The Midnight Madness shopping event returns this year on the first three Thursday evenings of December. This is a fun annual shopping tradition in Historic Downtown Annapolis, Maryland that fills downtown with local shoppers.. This local holiday shopping tradition encompasses the charm and character of our most beloved memories of Norman Rockwell and Charles Dickens. […]
SHA warns of potential for challenging morning commute
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is closely monitoring a storm forecast to bring cold temperatures and precipitation throughout most of Maryland later tonight into Wednesday morning. MDOT SHA winter storm managers are tracking the storm and will deploy resources as needed later tonight and throughout the morning tomorrow. Motorists are […]
How to get free parking in Annapolis this holiday season
Headed to Downtown Annapolis this holiday season? You can park free for 3 hours at downtown meters starting Thursday, November 29th (Black Friday) through New Year’s Eve. For an additional hour, download the free ParkMobile app to your mobile phone (available on iOS and Android) and enter the code ParkDTA (not case sensitive) to receive and […]
Glen Burnie man gets 12 years in prison for death caused while DUI
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess recently announced that the Honorable J. Michael Wachs sentenced Christopher Thomas, 40, of Glen Burnie to 12 years in prison for one count of negligent manslaughter and lesser charges. The maximum sentence for manslaughter is 10 years. Thomas entered a guilty plea to the charges on September […]
MVA offers tips for older drivers
Maryland has nearly 4.5 million licensed drivers, and among them is a rapidly growing older population. As we age, changes in physical, cognitive and sensory skills can impact a person’s ability to drive. During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, from December 2 through 6, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is […]
December 10, 2019 | Daily News Brief | (A PLANE FOR AACPS, HOGAN NAMES NEW TRANSPORTATION CHIEF, A HUGE HOLIDAY BONUS)
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. And make sure you know all the ways to connect with us—> bit.ly/EOAConnect Today…Anne Arundel County Public Schools now own a 2-engine jet. Governor Hogan has named a new Secretary […]
President Trump to attend 120th Army Navy football game on Saturday in Philadelphia
President Trump is scheduled to attend the 120th match between Army and Navy football this weekend in Philadelphia. Trump attended the game in 2016 when he was president-elect and spoke with Verne Lundquist during the broadcasters final game. He also attended the game last year in 2018. The attendance of a sitting President usually entails […]
One week left to sign up for health insurance through the Maryland Health Connection
“Start Here” will be the theme for 2020 health care open enrollment season that began Nov. 1 with Maryland Health Connection. The “Start Here” campaign appears on social media, print, online and other venues, including gas station TVs, to emphasize where Marylanders can go to enroll and use the free, expert advisers located throughout Maryland. […]
Hogan appoints Greg Slater to replace Pete Rahn as Secretary of Transportation
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointment of Gregory Slater as secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation. Slater currently serves as Administrator of the State Highway Administration, a role in which he spearheaded the Traffic Relief Plan—the largest P3 project in the world—and led the negotiations for the Beltway Accord with Virginia to fix […]
Northrop Grumman donates jet to Anne Arundel County schools
If you’re going to start an Aviation Technician Maintenance Program to train future aircraft mechanics, it stands to reason you need an aircraft on which students can do hands-on work. Thanks to Northrop Grumman Corporation, Anne Arundel County Public Schools now has just that. Northrop Grumman officials today officially transferred ownership of a 1972 Sabreliner […]
Queen of All Food Drives scheduled for December 14th
Watermark® and the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce are excited to host the 8th Annual “Queen of All Food Drives” once again during the Annual Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade on Saturday, December 14 from 5:30-8:30 p.m on Harbor Queen. The “Queen of All Food Drives” benefits the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. For […]
Anne Arundel County Schools improve in statewide report card
Seventy-three county schools – nearly 65 percent of those assessed under the Maryland Report Card five-star accountability system – increased their rating in the 2018-2019 school year, with 20 of those moving up two stars, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education today. Overall, 62 percent of AACPS schools earned four […]
December 9, 2019 | Daily News Brief | (JUVENILES ROB MAN IN ANNAPOLIS, BUCKLEY BUYS PUBLIC WORKS LOT, NAVY TO LIBERTY BOWL)
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. And make sure you know all the ways to connect with us—> bit.ly/EOAConnect Today…Annapolis police are investigating two instances where a gang of juveniles assaulted and robbed citizens. Annapolis Mayo […]
The Graduate Hotel officially opens in Annapolis
The Graduate Annapolis officially opened its doors on October 11, 2019. The 215-room hotel is located in the heart of the Annapolis Arts District, a short walk from the Chesapeake Bay and nearby United States Naval Academy and St. John’s College. The hotel will feature Poindexter, Graduate Hotels’ signature café concept; and Camp Severn Shore, […]
North Carolina and Temple to face off in Military Bowl in Annapolis
The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, today announced that the University of North Carolina and Temple University have accepted invitations to play in this year’s game on Friday, Dec 27 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. The game will be televised on ESPN. This will be […]
Navy Football headed to the Liberty Bowl on December 31st
The AutoZone Liberty Bowl announced today that the #21 / #23 Navy Midshipmen (9-2) and the Kansas State Wildcats (8-4) have accepted invitations to play in the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn. Kickoff is set for 3:45 PM (ET), 2:45 PM local time and the […]
AAMC to receive more than $500K in Citibank settlement
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that two Maryland medical systems will receive nearly $2 million in restitution as part of a $100 million multi-state settlement with Citibank. Bon Secours Health System will receive $1,130,230.15 and Anne Arundel Medical Center will receive $580,899.04 following an investigation into fraudulent conduct by major banks involving the […]
Abbarama, Robyn Hitchcock, and Martin Barre all coming to 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 […]
A Holiday Market is coming to West Annapolis for this weekend and next
The West Annapolis Business Affiliation will host a European-style holiday market on Giddings Avenue in West Annapolis for two weekends in December. “I fondly remember the Christmas markets of my childhood in Belgium”, said WABA President and local business owner Frederik de Pue. “The markets were filled with all the smells, the tastes and the […]
AG’s Builder Guaranty Fund pays out $388K to MD homeowners for losses
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced today that in FY 2019, the Home Builder Guaranty Fund (the Guaranty Fund), administered by his Consumer Protection Division, paid a total of $388,160.39 to claimants as reimbursement for losses resulting from acts or omissions by registered home builders related to new home construction. In addition, the registrations […]
City of Annapolis receives State grant to renovate historic lodge
The City of Annapolis received a $200,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to restore the exterior of the historic Universal Lodge #14 on Clay Street in Annapolis. The renovation is expected to take about ten months. Mayor Gavin Buckley applauded DHCD’s decision to award the funds for this project. […]
K&B True Value’s School Donation Program exceeds $34,000
K&B True Value is proud to announce that it has donated over $34,448 to local schools through its 11-year-old School Donation Program including $10,440 in this year’s donations. K&B True Value asked its customers for donations to local schools and then matched all donations dollar for dollar. The following are the participating schools, total donations […]
