NEWS
TOMORROW–APD’s Spring Fling!
Spring Fling 2019 will be held Wednesday, March 20th at Market House on City Dock. Some of Annapolis’ finest eateries including Caliente Grill, Mission BBQ, Lemongrass, Iron Rooster, Vin 909, and Market House will provide complimentary bites. A Silent Auction will feature fun and uniquely “Annapolis experiences” including the much sought after Tailgate Package for […]
Bello Machre receives $20K from Dimensional Health Care Associates
Bello Machre proudly announces its Every Step Counts Presenting Event Sponsor – Dimensional Health Care Associates. Headed by Denise and Howard Schuffman, Dimensional Health Care will generously donate $20,000 to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities in Maryland. Every Step Counts will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Anne Arundel Community College in […]
Public meetings scheduled for input on new Annapolis Police Chief
Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley has announced the schedule for upcoming community meetings to gather resident input on priorities for hiring a new City of Annapolis Police Chief. The public is welcome to attend. These community meetings, facilitated by community leader Bishop Craig Coates, will all be in Annapolis and begin promptly at 7 p.m. Meeting […]
Schools implement STAR program to help students with substance abuse
Students who are seeking help with substance use issues now have another place to turn, thanks to the latest partnership between the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. The STAR (Screening Teens to Access Recovery) Program allows school nurses to utilize technology to connect high school students in […]
Daily News Brief | March 19, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
City Dock mega-committee to meet on Wednesday evening, public encouraged to attend
On Wednesday, March 20, the newly appointed City Dock Action Committee and Working Teams will hold their kickoff meeting at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center in Annapolis. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. The City of Annapolis and Historic Annapolis are partnering on guiding the implementation of key […]
Police investigating burned body discovered in Glen Burnie
On March 18, 2019 at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Fire Department received notification of a brush fire in the area of Sycamore Drive and Ritchie Highway South. Upon arrival they discovered an RV style vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Once they extinguished the fire they located male human remains. Homicide detectives, fire […]
The Luck of the Irish was not with 89 people this past weekend
Maryland State Police arrested close to 100 people for driving while impaired and issued close to 1,000 speeding citations over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. From March 16 to 18, troopers arrested 89 people for driving under the influence, issued 999 speeding citations, 3,039 additional citations and 3,933 warnings and conducted 5,843 traffic stops. State […]
UPDATE: Body of missing man found near Jennifer Road Detention Center
This is an update on a missing adult we originally reported yesterday. The body of Michael Millard was discovered yesterday afternoon near the Jennifer Road Detention Center. Anne Arundel County Police were called to the scene by detention center personnel and positively identified the body as that of Millard. Police do not suspect any foul […]
BONUS CONTENT: Annapolis Pride
It’s a breath of fresh air to see Annapolis becoming more accepting of everyone! Sure we have some work to do, but this is a big step. Annapolis Pride! It’s a relatively new organization that has burst on the scene in a big way. Last year they had a Pride March for the LBGTQ+ community. […]
Verda’s Place now open at the Banneker-Douglass Museum
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC), Banneker-Douglass Museum (BDM) launched a new exhibition,Verda’s Place: An Homage to a Valiant Woman on Friday. In 1962, Verda Freeman Welcome became the first Black woman in the country to be elected to a State Senate. Seven years […]
Daily News Brief | March 18, 2019
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. Many thanks to today’s sponsor…. Mac Medics, located conveniently in Severna Park and Lanham. Check them out–you’ll never go back to the mall! And make sure you know all […]
Are you ready for the Annapolis Film Festival?
The 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival (AFF) reveals its full slate of more than 70 films from over 25 countries. The festival will be held March 21-24, 2019, with screenings at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Elementary School, St John’s College and Asbury United Methodist Church. This year’s festival theme: Truth in Storytelling, […]
Comptroller blocks returns from 2 dozen tax preparers
As part of his continued efforts to combat tax fraud and identity theft, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced that the agency has stopped processing electronic tax returns from 24 tax preparers at locations in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia. The immediate suspensions were due to a high volume of questionable returns received. During the 2018 […]
MISSING: Family searching for missing, diabetic, adult
Friends and relatives of Mike Millard have been searching for Mike Millard, 25, of Annapolis and Stevensville. He was last seen on Thursday, March 14th about 10:30pm in Severna Park, MD. Millard is a Type 1 diabetic who is insulin dependent. He is described as 5’7″ tall and about 140 pounds. His car was found […]
35 CAT students finish in top 3 at regional SkillsUSA competition
Thirteen Anne Arundel County Public Schools Career and Technology Education students won their respective categories, 12 more finished second, and 10 others placed third at the recent SkillsUSA Region 3 championships, earning the right to compete in the upcoming state competition. The following AACPS students won their respective categories: Charles Canter, CAT-South, Automotive Service Technology […]
Annapolis Symphony presents “Cosmic Depth”
The U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra this month for “Cosmic Depth,” the fourth Masterworks concert of the season, taking place at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on March 29 & 30, 2019. Dr. Aaron Smith, Chairman of the Naval Academy Music Department, will serve as guest conductor for Eric […]
You know it is almost Spring when the Harbor Queen is back at City Dock
Watermark® has launched their 2019 season of daily walking tours kick this weekend on March 16th. Colonial tour guides are back on the streets leading walking tours every day at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Annapolis’ iconic Harbor Queen and Miss Anne Spa Creek Tours return to City Dock next Saturday, March 23rd. The familiar […]
Hogan swings by Annapolis MVA for SPCA adoption event
Governor Larry Hogan today joined the SPCA of Anne Arundel County (AACSPCA) in hosting the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) first ever Adopt-A-Pet Day. Governor Hogan was joined by MDOT MVA Administrator Chrissy Nizer, SPCA of Anne Arundel County President Kelly Brown, and SPCA Volunteer and Event Coordinator Lynn Gill for […]
AAMC installs drop boxes for expired, unused medicine
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has installed two medication disposal drop boxes to offer the public a place to dispose of unused or expired medications. The new drop boxes can be found at MedPark Professional Pharmacy, located in the AAMC Sajak Pavilion, suite 170, 2002 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, Md., and at Arnold Professional Pharmacy, 1460 […]
Chesapeake Bay Trust remembers Governor Harry Hughes
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is remembering the legacy of one of its founders, former Board, and Trustees’ Council member. Governor Harry Hughes was the inspiration, along with Dr. Torrey Brown, for the establishment of the Trust, an entity they saw necessary to provide the resources that enable community groups, schools, homeowners associations, civic associations, scout […]
Light House investigating unexpected death of resident
The Light House, A Homeless Prevention and Support Center in Annapolis, is investigating the unexpected death of a resident of the shelter. In a statement the shelter said “We are deeply saddened by a tragedy that occurred this morning. One of our clients has died unexpectedly while in residence. At this time, we are primarily […]
