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Gunfire erupts in Revell Downs killing one teen and sending another to shock-trauma
The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the murder of a 19-year old North Carolina man after a shooting erupted at a party in the Revell Downs community outside of Annapolis. On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at approximately 12:40 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 1600 block of Cananaro Drive, Annapolis, […]
Here’s the scoop on this year’s 74th Rotary Crab Feast
The Rotary Club of Annapolis will hold “Rotary Crabs To Go!” a drive-through crab and corn fundraiser at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 7, 2020. This year, “Rotary Crabs To Go!” will replace the Club’s traditional crab feast held annually at the stadium on the first Friday in August. While the coronavirus crisis […]
Head-on crash sends Crofton teen to hospital with life threatening injuries
The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a serious crash early this morning that sent two people to a local hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. On July 5, 2020, at approximately 5:07 am, Anne Arundel County officers responded to Davidsonville Road and Gerstanhal Road in Gambrills for a multi-vehicle crash. A Hyundai Elantra, operated by […]
Annapolis man to paddle 240 miles in Chesapeake Bay to benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership
Annapolis native Chris Hopkinson announced that he will attempt an ambitious 240-mile journey from Havre de Grace, MD to Virginia Beach, VA atop a 14-foot paddleboard over the course of just nine days.The Bay Paddle, presented by Flying Dog Brewery, will take place September 18-26, 2020 to raise awareness and funds for the Oyster Recovery […]
Jeanneau America adds Crusader Yacht Sales to its North American sailboat dealer network
Crusader Yacht Sales, owned and operated by Mike Titgemeyer, is now the exclusive distributor of Jeanneau sailboats and yachts for the mid-Chesapeake region. “Partnering with Jeanneau was a great decision for us,” said Mike. “Jeanneau builds innovative, high-quality boats that are in demand and we’re looking forward to providing sales and service in the Annapolis […]
Crosby names a Top 25 PR Firm by O’Dwyer’s Magazine
Crosby Marketing Communications has joined the elite ranks of the nation’s top 25 public relations (PR) agencies, rising to #24 on O’Dwyer’s Magazine’s 2020 list of National Public Relations Firms. Crosby is also ranked #7 among companies providing healthcare PR. The annual rankings of independent PR firms, produced by one of the industry’s most-respected industry […]
Stevie Daniels joins WMAR | ABC-2 as new meteorologist
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels has officially joined Scripps-owned WMAR-2 News in Baltimore (DMA 27). Previously, Stevie worked as a weekday and weekend meteorologist at WIVB/WNLO, Buffalo, New York. “Stevie brings with her a great familiarity of the weather patterns that impact Maryland on a daily basis,” said Kelly Groft, news director at WMAR-2 News. “Her local […]
Anne Arundel County CASA receives $35K grant from Community Foundation
Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc. (AACASA) receives a $35,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) to support its mission to advocate for abused and neglected children in foster care. The award comes from the Fund for Anne Arundel, a fund of CFAAC. “The support of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel […]
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, […]
UPDATED: Authorities recover body of man that jumped off Spa Creek bridge
UPDATE: Authorities have identified the victim as John Grider, 33, of Chevy Chase. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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