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Rabid raccoon found in Crownsville
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have recently come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Birch Trail and Kyle Road in Crownsville, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on June 20, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 […]
Navigating Independence Day in Annapolis–all you need to know
Annapolis City Mayor Gavin Buckley invites all residents to the celebration of Independence Day with a parade and fireworks on Thursday, July 4th. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Amos Garrett Boulevard and proceed along West Street, around Church Circle, and down Main Street. Following the parade, the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra will perform a […]
3 injured in Harwood golf cart accident
On Sunday evening (June 23,2019) about 6:30pm, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department was dispatched to a report of injured persons at Southern High School in Harwood. While they were responding, they were advised that the injuries were the result of a golf cart overturning and there were several adolescents injured. Firefighters located an overturned […]
Hogan gives State employees another holiday–July 5th
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the July 4 Independence Day holiday for state employees will be extended to include Friday, July 5, 2019. Since the July 4 holiday falls on a Thursday this year, the governor is granting state employees an additional day to gather with their families and enjoy the many celebrations taking […]
Broadneck High School Class of 19 donates $6000 to Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Class officers representing Broadneck High School’s 2019 senior class presented a $6,000 check to Chesapeake Bay Foundation President Will Baker at the Philip Merrill Center in Annapolis Tuesday morning. The seniors had remaining funds left in their class account after their prom and voted as a class to donate a portion of the funds to […]
25 students earn All-County Dance Honors
Twenty-five Anne Arundel County Public Schools high school students have earned 2019-2020 All-County Dance honors for their efforts. All-County dancers are selected by dance company directors at county high schools. To qualify, dancers must perform at an advanced level, show leadership ability, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher through the third marking […]
The Cyphers Agency adds to growing staff
Integrated marketing agency, The Cyphers Agency, announces additions to its public relations, account and creative departments. Danielle “Dani” Merritts has been hired as an account coordinator to support the strategy behind the agency’s diverse client engagements. Dani will join numerous accounts, including: Kay Apartments; the Flexible Packaging Association, which educates consumers on the benefits of […]
11th Annual Paca Girlfriends Party continues to set records
The 11th Annual Paca Girlfriends Flower Power Party kicked off on June 19th with nearly 1000 women descending on the William Paca House and Gardens. Along with the event’s signature cocktail, the PacaTini, the sold out crowd indulged on gourmet food from some of the area’s premier caterers. Paca’s boisterously dressed “girlfriends” mingled throughout the […]
June 24, 2019 | Daily News Brief | (RABIES IN CROWNSVILLE, MONUMENT FOR JOURNALISTS IN DC, BROADNECK HIGH DONATES)
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…The Anne Arundel Health Department has another rabid raccoon. Maryland lost some jobs in May and it […]
Crosby Marketing Communications wins two PRSA Anvil Awards
Crosby Marketing Communications has won two awards in the Silver and Bronze Anvil competition of the Public Relations Society of America. One of the most prestigious awards programs in the communications industry, the Anvils honor public relations programs that address communications challenges with outstanding skill and creativity. Crosby received a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence […]
New ‘Protect the Chesapeake’ license plate wins 2018’s Best Plate Award
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) and the Chesapeake Bay Trust were honored by the Automobile License Plate Collector’s Association (ALPCA) with its Best Plate of 2018 Award for the new Protect the Chesapeake license plate design. The award recognizes how license plates serve an important role in identifying vehicles, and […]
30 Maryland officers complete course designed to reduce impaired driving deaths
Thirty officers from 20 law enforcement agencies across Maryland graduated from the University of Maryland’s DUI Institute, a rigorous 40-hour program that trains officers in alcohol-impaired driving laws and enforcement. “Each year, impaired driving – either from alcohol or drug use – plays a contributing factor in the fatal and serious injury crashes we see […]
Anne Arundel County Police now have liaison on SAO office
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced recently that Det. Matthew Phelan has been assigned to the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office as the Anne Arundel County Police Department Liaison. “Det. Phelan will truly be an asset to the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office,” said Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Zachary’s Jewelers
I did not know that Steve Samaras got his start on Main Street selling jewelry for a store called Alexanders! I knew about the Zachary’s Jewelers that had a bad fire and ultimately rebuilt at the foot of Main Street. But there is a lot more. We talk to Steve Samaras, the owner of Zachary’s […]
AACPS shuffles principals
Ten schools will have new principals in the fall as a result of the latest round of promotions and appointments approved and reassignments reviewed by the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County. Superintendent George Arlotto’s appointments of the following people were approved by the Board of Education at its meeting yesterday: Angela Hopkins, assistant […]
Hey local non-profits…want some terminal exposure at BWI? Read this!
A new program at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is offering local charitable nonprofit organizations the opportunity to increase public awareness among the airport’s millions of travelers. The Community Partners Program provides space throughout the BWI Marshall Airport terminal for nonprofits to display information highlighting their important work. “BWI Marshall Airport is a major transportation […]
No better way to keep cool in July than a sail on the Schooner Woodwind
It’s the official first day of summer and things are heating up. With July coming on keep cool with a sail on the Schooner Woodwind! Visitor or local, we can’t recommend the Woodwind highly enough. Even the salty sailor needs to sit back and let someone else man the helm every now and then. And […]
23rd Annual Eastport a Rockin’ on June 22
Eastport a Rockin’ celebrates its 23rd Anniversary June 22, 2019 on Second Street and Bay Shore Avenue in the Maritime Republic of Eastport from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Founded in 1997 by James Borchelt, former owner of Café Gurus on Second Street (now called Leeward Market), Eastport a Rockin’ has hosted hundreds of bands […]
June 21, 2019 | Daily News Brief | (ANNAPOLIS MURDER ARREST, BUDGET OFFICER NEWS, STATE WORKER WATCHING KIDDIE PORN AT WORK)
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 have made an arrest in the murder of rapper Tre Da Kid. Chase Cook has […]
Annapolis Police make arrest in murder of Edward Montre “Tre Da Kid” Seay
This is an update to a story that was reported earlier. Annapolis police have made one arrest in the murder of Edward Montre “Tre Da Kid” Seay. Annapolis Police Detectives are continuing their investigation into the homicide that occurred on June 7 on Forest Dr near Newtowne Dr. On June 20th Detectives located and arrested […]
One Annapolis Vs Drug-Free All Stars playing at Pip Moyer THIS WEEKEND
The Mayor’s One Annapolis softball team will face off in a “celebrity” game against the Drug-Free All Stars in a day of festivities at “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center and Truxtun Park on June 22, 2019. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., with the softball game first pitch being thrown out at […]
Gary Jobson to speak about new Olympic sailing format at AYC on June 25
Gary Jobson who has served on the boards of World Sailing, US Sailing, the Olympic Sailing Committee and the National Sailing Hall of Fame will talk about the new mixed double handed offshore event coming to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He will also cover the new double-handed distance race hosted by AYC this […]
