




Maryland’s Assateague Island National Seashore to be featured on “Forever Stamp”
Wild horses of Maryland’s and Virginia’s Assateague Island National Seashore were previewed today as the third of 16 Forever Stamp images to be revealed over a three-week period to celebrate […]
Corkran Middle School named AVID National Demonstration School
Corkran Middle School joined the nation’s elite today when it was named an AVID National Demonstration School, joining about 140 other schools across the nation to have earned the honor. […]

Charity Football Bash for Autism scheduled for April 15th
On Friday, April 15, the Bowen Foundation for Autism will host the 2nd Annual Charity Football Bash at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD. This event is expected to […]

AP essay causes concern at North County High
UPDATE: Eye On Annapolis was sent an excerpt of the essay. An essay in an AP class has caused concern amongst faculty and some students. The […]
Using geneaology to find your identity: a free AACC lecture
You may have seen the TV shows – “Finding Your Roots,” “Genealogy Roadshow” or “Who Do You Think You Are?” In those series, researchers help both famous and ordinary people […]

Charity Football Bash for Autism scheduled for April 15th
On Friday, April 15, the Bowen Foundation for Autism will host the 2nd Annual Charity Football Bash at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD. This event is expected to […]

Meade Principal, John Yore, named as finalist in Washington Post’s Principal of the Year
Meade High School Principal John Yore has been named a finalist for the 2016 Washington Post Principal of the Year Award. Yore will represent Anne Arundel County Public Schools, and is […]
South River High School to hold Play-A-Thon this Friday
The Orchestra and Concert Band of South River High School are holding a 6-hour Play-A-Thon on Friday, March 11, 2016. The event will begin at 2:30 PM and culminate in […]
AACC names new Dean of Student Services
Anne Arundel Community College has named Tiffany Boykin, Ph.D., J.D., as the new assistant dean of student services, effective March 1. She will be part of AACC’s Student Services team […]
Key School to host 14th Annual Annapolis Book Festival
Radio talk show host Diane Rehm of WAMU’s the Diane Rehm Show, Pulitzer Prize-winners David E. Hoffman, Amy Ellis Nutt and Tim Weiner, as well as former Maryland Governor Parris […]

Library hosts several events for Black History Month
The Anne Arundel County Library system will be hosting several events county-wide to celebrate Black History Month. Saturday, February 13 – 23, 2016 Get Schooled with Mr. Root Jamaal […]

Don’t let dry skin get you down
Can dry skin be beautiful skin? Of course it can be! To start, it helps to understand the most common causes of skin drying and know how to prevent it. […]

Thieves make off with community mailbox
Annapolis Police are reporting that a large community mailbox was stolen. The theft was reported at the Reserve at Quiet Waters at the corner of Quiet Waters Place at Forest […]
Free burgers for first 100 people at BGR on February 9th
Burger lovers, rejoice – the award-winning BGR the Burger Joint is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Annapolis by giving away 100 free burgers. Located at 2101 Somerville Road, the restaurant […]

Watermark wins Couples Choice Award from WeddingWire
Wedding on the Bay by Watermark is named by WeddingWire, the leading global online wedding marketplace, as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2016 for Wedding Venues […]
3 students charged with making bomb threat against Anne Arundel County schools
On January 21, 2016 at approximately 11:24 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department was notified of a Twitter post to “@AACountySchools” referencing a bomb threat at “CMS” or Crofton […]
Man craps pants, eludes police and is captured after stealing a pair of shorts
[do action=”fringe”/] On November 23, 2015 at approximately 06:50 am, officers responded to the area of South Carolina Ave near Mountain Road., Pasadena, for a report of a subject sleeping […]

America’s hottest illusionist coming to Maryland Hall
[do action=”fringe”/] Jason Bishop will perform stunning, state of the art magic and illusions at Maryland Hall on Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 pm. The Jason Bishop Show features amazing […]
6 women to be honored at Fannie Lou Hamer Award reception
The 20th annual Fannie Lou Hamer Awards Reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 4 at the Frances Scott Key Auditorium at St. John’s College (60 […]

Schuh seeks nominations for Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award
Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh is seeking nominations for the 2016 Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award, given each year in memory of the county’s first Human Relations Commission Chairman. […]

Exhibit: Baltimore Protests 2015 by Devin Allen
Devin Allen: Awakenings, In a New Light, the first solo show of Baltimore photographer Devin Allen, exhibits images of the 2015 Baltimore protests and debuts a new community space inside the Reginald F. […]
Jury finds Glen Burnie man guilty in 2014 attempted murder case
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams announced today announced that 23-year-old Ronnie Rashid Downs was found guilty by and Anne Arundel County jury today of attempted second degree murder […]

A garden of quilts in Oxford
Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore, Inc. will hold its biannual quilt show in the picturesque waterfront town of Oxford, Maryland. The title of the June 2015 show is “A […]
St. John’s celebrates 3 centuries of silver in Annapolis
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College, the community is invited to the special event “Three Centuries of Silver in Annapolis: Creating, Collecting, Cherishing.” […]

Buy a lady a drink this Thursday at Annapolis Maritime Museum for clean water
On April 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the beautiful vantage point of the Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis Green, Katcef Brothers, and invited guests will celebrate the 45th annual […]
Man arrested for indecent exposure along B&A trail
On March 25, 2015, at approximately 11:02 a.m., officers from the Northern District responded to the area of Oak Lane NW and Greenway Street NW in Glen Burnie for a […]
Love Will See You Through this Friday at ArtFarm
Come on out on Friday, March 13th from 6:30-9PM for an Annapolis Arts District Event hosted by Art at Large, Inc. & ArtFarm to celebrate the book release of Love Will See You Through illustrated by […]
Tricorns and Tennis Shoes for Maryland Day, a free tour by Watermark
Lace up your tennis shoes and prepare to learn some history on-the-go through “Tricorns and Tennis Shoes,” a free tour by Annapolis Tours℠ by Watermark®. Offered to the public for […]
Fundraiser for Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival
Kunta Kinte Celebrations, Inc. will be holding a spectacular fundraising event to raise funds to ensure the future preservation of the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival. Kunta Kinte Celebrations, Inc. is […]
Explore local African American history with Annapolis Tours
Annapolis Tours by Watermark happily announces its first special event tour of 2015! Annapolis Tours’ African American Heritage Tour, a two-hour walking tour of Annapolis’ historic district is offered in […]

PHOTOS: 4-Alarm fire destroys mansion in Annapolis
A 4-alarm fire tore through an Annapolis waterfront mansion on Childs Point Road early this morning. Fire department officials have not been able to determine if there were any people […]
ChesAdventures begins February 7th at CBMM
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s ChesAdventures program begins February 7 and continues each Saturday in February, bringing age-appropriate, Chesapeake themed, hands-on activities and a take-home art project to children four […]
Ordinance Road Correction Facility scores 100
In late October, Anne Arundel County’s second of its two detention centers earned 100 percent compliance during an audit conducted by the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards. The Ordnance Road […]
21-year old shot to death in Pasadena murder
On Friday, November 14, 2014 at approximately 8:32 p.m., members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 7800 block of Huff Court, Pasadena, Maryland for the report […]
Kendra Creasy Dean: What the faith of our teenagers is telling the American Church
On Sunday evening, November 16, First Presbyterian Church welcomes Pastor and Professor Kenda Creasy Dean to talk about and discuss her insights on the “nones” – and why American teenagers […]
Kunta Kinte children’s festival
[do action=”schuh”/] Travel in your imagination to the childhood home of Kunta Kinte to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of west Africa. The Chesapeake Children’s Museum will host a festival just […]