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Squisito’s gives back to those on the front lines
During this tough time, Squisito Pizza & Pasta is making sure those on the front lines of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) know how much they are appreciated. The Italian fast casual restaurant is offering all first responders 20% off their entire orders throughout April and May. With seven Baltimore-DC area locations offering curbside pick-up and online […]
Annapolis Towne Centre donates $3000 to help feed students
The Annapolis Towne Centre announces a donation of $3,000 to the 21st Century Education Foundation derived from the success of their Buy a Meal, Give a Meal campaign. The 21st Century Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) established to support the students & teachers of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. In light of recent events, they […]
Queenstown Veterinary Hospital changes policies in response to COVID-19 virus
In an effort to stay open to serve the medical needs of their pet clients, while also taking precautions to comply with newly issued guidelines for veterinary services and Governor Larry Hogan’s recent directives, the Queenstown Veterinary Hospital (QVH) will be making several changes in their daily operations, owner Marianne Bailey, DVM announced today. The […]
Brendan Sailing receives Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation grant for camper scholarships
The Brendan Sailing Program for Youth with Learning Differences was recently awarded $20,000 from local Annapolis foundation, the Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation. The grant funding has been earmarked for camper scholarships and will provide current and prospective students financial opportunities to participate in Brendan Sailing’s Annapolis and St. Mary’s summer programs at little to no cost. […]
Righttime Medical Care remains open to evaluate patients for COVID-19
Righttime Medical Care, an urgent care company with 19 locations in Maryland, continues to work closely with federal, state and county health officials concerning the COVID-19 situation. All locations remain open to care for patients for all symptoms, whether related to the coronavirus or non-emergency medical conditions such as allergies, sprains, cuts, head injuries, broken bones, […]
Annapolis Police make arrest in recent Ben’s Drive murder
The Annapolis Police Department has made an arrest in the shooting death of Leslie Saunders on Ben’s Drive on March 15, 2020. In a press conference shortly following the shooting, Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson indicated that the department had several significant leads they were working on and declined to elaborate for fear of jeopardizing […]
Coast Guard calls off search mother and son canoeists
The US Coast Guard has called off a search and rescue operation undertaken on Thursday afternoon to locate two missing canoeists in the Chesapeake Bay. The Washington Post first reported that the two were the daughter and grandson of former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. The pair, identified as Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean and […]
Open enrollment for Maryland Health Connection now extended until July 15
The Maryland Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program, a partnership between the Office of Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, the agency that runs Maryland Health Connection, will allow uninsured Marylanders to enroll in health insurance through July 15. The extended date coincides with the new state income tax filing and payment deadline, […]
Officer with Anne Arundel County Police arrested on child solicitation and abuse charges, second officer arrest in a week
NOTE: Anne Arundel County Police have issued a correction, the suspect is an officer with the police department, not a Sergeant. This article has been updated to reflect the change. Less than a week after an Anne Arundel County Police Sergeant was arrested on domestic violence charges, a second officer has been arrested and charged […]
Severna Park’s Osprey Cam is back along with the Ospreys
The ospreys are back in town! And, Comcast Business is providing the connectivity that’s giving wildlife enthusiasts an up-close and personal look at these amazing birds in their nest via a live video feed that is available for viewing at severnaparkospreys.com. The ospreys’ nest is atop a Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)-constructed platform outside Severna […]
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s daughter and grandson identified as missing kayakers
Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean and her 8-year old son Gideon Joseph Kennedy McKean have been identified by The Washington Post as the missing kayakers off the coast of Shady Side last night. McKean is the daughter of former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and the granddaughter of former US Senator and US Attorney General […]
MIDN Wiedemann named Barry Goldwater Scholar
Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Joseph Wiedemann, 22, of Bethesda, Maryland was recently selected as a 2020 Barry Goldwater Scholar. This year, over 5,000 candidates competed for one of the 396 scholarships awarded. Wiedemann is a Walt Whitman High School graduate and a Western Reserve Academy alumnus. At the Naval Academy, he is a pure physics […]
2 kayakers missing in Chesapeake Bay near Shady Side
Two kayakers were reported to be in trouble in the waters off Shady Side, Maryland. The kayak was recovered and search ensued for the missing kayakers. The search was called off last night due to darkness. At 4:30pm, the Anne Arundel County 911 center received a call from a concerned citizen about two kayakers in […]
April 3, 2020 | Daily News Brief | (COVID UPDATE FOR AACO, MALL FOOD, OSPREY CAM)
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. […]
While the mall may be closed, many restaurants remain open for carryout or delivery
Westfield Annapolis has closed its center to shoppers to combat the COVID-19 pandemic; however, some retailers that provide essential services and restaurants offering take-out and delivery are still open for the community. Applebee’s | Take Out & Delivery Only Daily, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. California Pizza Kitchen | Take Out & Delivery Only Daily, […]
Special enrollment opens for Maryland Health Connection
The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange has announced a new special enrollment period open to all Marylanders in need of health insurance during the State of Emergency for Coronavirus (COVID-19) declared by Gov. Larry Hogan this week. Uninsured Marylanders may enroll through MarylandHealthConnection.gov, the state’s health insurance marketplace. To ensure residents of the state receive access […]
A COVID-19 update from Anne Arundel County (April 2, 2020)
This morning, County Executive Steuart Pittman led a conference call with an update on the County’s efforts in battling the COVID-19 pandemic in the County. Below are bullet points from that conference call. One Anne Arundel County Police officer has been diagnosed with the Coronavirus and is currently hospitalized. The Anne Arundel County Transportation Department […]
Some more COVID-19 relief for businesses
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) today announced that the 2020 deadline to submit Annual Reports and Personal Property Tax Returns will be automatically extended to July 15 as part of the Hogan administration’s response to COVID-19. Expiration dates for trade names and name reservations, as well as entity forfeiture dates, will also […]
April 2, 2020 | Daily News Brief | (BAY BRIDGE OPEN, HEALTH EXCHANGE EXTENSION, PEE POOP PAPER )
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. […]
REAL-ID deadline extended
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the REAL ID deadline to October 1, 2021, giving states more time to meet federal REAL ID requirements. The one-year extension will allow nearly 300,000 Marylanders to become REAL ID compliant through their standard driver’s license renewal process. Governor Larry […]
RESCHEDULED: Chow 4 a Cause food truck and music festival on July 11th
When charity meets food trucks, you get the best of it all and Seeds 4 Success is bringing it to the Navy Marine-Corps Memorial Stadium on July 11th with Chow 4 a Cause!! What a great way to contribute to a charity, by chowing down on delicious super-sized samples from 10 food trucks, drinking craft […]
MD Department of Human Services secures SNAP waivers to insure continuity
To further support Marylanders during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) has taken a number of steps to expedite services for their customers to lessen the burden of this unprecedented public health emergency. Most recently, the Department’s request to extend certification periods and adjust reporting requirements for Maryland’s SNAP benefit recipients […]
