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Drowning in Waugh Chapel
Shortly after 7pm last night the Anne Arundel County Fire Department was dispatched to 2404 Brandermill Road for a drowning. Fire department dive teams recovered the body of a male from a pond located between the Village of Waugh Chapel and the Waugh Chapel Towne Center. No further information is available, however, Anne Arundel County […]
What do Moms want most for Mother’s Day?
Looking for an inexpensive Mother’s Day gift that provides immeasurable health benefits? Well, here’s a free gift idea that’s right under everyone’s nose— One of the easiest and most inexpensive gifts you can give a loved one that will help boost their health, mood, longevity, and even their success is to give the gift of […]
Carson Scholars Fund awards many AACPS students
The Maryland-based Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) has announced that 11 Anne Arundel County Public Schools students are among its first-time winners as the organization celebrates its 20th year of awarding $1,000 college scholarships for outstanding academic achievement. In addition to the first-time honorees, 17 AACPS students have repeated as Carson Scholars (“recognized winners”), including Elisabeth […]
Villages at Two Rivers top open new club on April 30th
Bethesda based developer, Classic Group, LLC, is thrilled to announce the grand opening event for The Villages at Two Rivers 15,000 square foot Clubhouse, known as “The Villages Club”, on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 11am – 4pm. The event is open to the public. This Clubhouse, located at 1425 Two Rivers Blvd. Odenton, Maryland, […]
Muddy Creek Arts Guild spring show starts tomorrow
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild (MCAG) is pleased to announce its 8th Annual Spring Art Show and Sale featuring original works in a variety of media created by more than 55 local artists who live and work in Southern Anne Arundel County. The show is free and open to the public and will run Thursday, […]
Baltimore Business Journal names ASO a top arts organization in the area
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra was ranked #17 by the Baltimore Business Journal in its annual list of the top 20 arts organizations in the Baltimore region. The only other orchestra on the list is the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. The BSO’s average ticket price is $79 per patron, compared to $44 for the Annapolis Symphony. Founded […]
Health Department seeks grant applications for substance abuse
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Education Program is seeking local organizations to coordinate substance abuse prevention coalitions in Anne Arundel County or the City of Annapolis. Maryland Strategic Prevention Framework Community Implementation Grant(s) of up to $23,350 will be awarded to lead substance abuse prevention coalitions in […]
For The Love of the Library
Officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation today announced that tickets are now on sale for the annual For the Love of the Library fundraiser. This year’s event will be held at the Eastport-Annapolis Neck Community Library. The festive gathering is set for April 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 269 Hillsmere Drive. Guests […]
Get ready for the new and improved 2016 Naptown barBAYq
The 6th Annual NEW AND IMPROVED Naptown barBAYq Contest & Music Festival is coming to town on Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, in Crownsville, MD. The Festival is a family affair and features a barbeque competition sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, two People’s Choice competitions, […]
Genealogy Programs to be offered at area libraries
Anne Arundel County Public Library officials announced five opportunities for local genealogy and ancestry enthusiasts. The library system is offering free classes at the Odenton, Edgewater and Severn Park libraries in the coming months. A workshop on using family trees will be held at the Odenton Library on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. Participants can […]
Mark your calendar: May events from Visit Annapolis
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) wants to make it easy for individuals to enjoy the many exciting events and activities that will be taking place in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland in May 2016. To assist individuals who are making advance plans for business or vacation travel, VAAAC has put together a […]
AAACCC names nominees for business-school partnership award
Each year, the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce nominates businesses across the county for their commitment to education and for providing quality mentorship programs. Nominees are judged on originality, implementation, integration, sustainability and their impact on student achievement. “We congratulate the following Nominees for the 2016 Business Partnership Awards and their commitment […]
36 separate events on tap for Maryland Day Celebration
Maryland Day marks the formal founding of the colony of Maryland, when settlers from England celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving on St. Clement’s Island in what is now St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The Maryland settlement was authorized under a charter granted on June 20, 1632 by Charles I of England to Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron […]
Annapolis Chorale to perform March 11th and 12th
Live Arts Maryland presents The Annapolis Chorale, under the direction of J. Ernest Green, in two performances of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Vespers” on Friday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Annapolis. Written as service music for the Russian Orthodox Church, Rachmaninoff’s “Vespers” transcends its […]
Mayor Pantelides appoints two new HACA directors
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced his two nominations for the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) Board of Commissioners after several months of vacancy. “I took my time and deliberately identified professional qualifications that will benefit both HACA’s board and its residents,” Mayor Pantelides said. “The two men I am nominating bring a […]
800+ children’s books donated to county libraries
Young children and their caregivers throughout the region can now enjoy new copies of their favorite board books at the county’s 15 libraries thanks to a donation from the Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation. The Foundation donated 825 children’s books worth more than $5,500. At a special ceremony at the Edgewater Community Library on […]
Fire destroys Gibson Island garage
One firefighter was injured while fighting a dwelling fire on Gibson Island Monday night. Just after 5:40 Monday afternoon, firefighters responded to a reported house fire in the 600 block of Round Hill Road. Arriving firefighters and Gibson Island Police reported heavy fire from the attached garage of a large two story dwelling. Firefighters requested a second alarm […]
Schuh to host live chat during PBS Frontline’s “Chasing Heroin”
County Executive Steve Schuh is inviting the public to join a “live chat” during the PBS Frontline two-hour special “Chasing Heroin” on Feb. 23. “Awareness is a major part of attacking the plague on our community that is heroin addiction,” County Executive Schuh said. “One of the most important things we need to do is […]
Small Press Expo donates graphic novels worth $6000 to AACPL
Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) cardholders will soon have more graphic novel titles to chose from thanks to a generous donation from The Small Press Expo (SPX). North America’s premier independent cartooning and comic arts festival, The Small Press Expo donated more than 75 graphic novels, worth nearly $6,000, to the library system as […]
Naval Academy Museum launches “Warrior Writers’ exhibit
[do action=”fringe”/] The Naval Academy Museum has opened a new exhibit “Warrior Writers: The U.S. Naval Institute” which runs through Jan. 31, 2016. The exhibit features literary work primarily from junior officers during their active duty service since the 1870’s. The majority of the literature focuses on controversies, issues, and trends of the time and is accompanied by […]
Community Action Agency celebrating 50 years of service
The Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency is celebrating its 50th Anniversary by hosting an event showcasing its history and service to the community. The celebration will be taking place from 6-10 p.m. on May 15th at the Doubletree Annapolis, and will feature national recording artist, Art Sherrod, Jr. Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh […]
Providence Center announces annual golf tournament
Providence Center, a non-profit organization that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Anne Arundel County, announced today that its 23rd Annual Moran Golf Classic will be held on June 1st at Queenstown Harbor in Queenstown. The Classic will once again be presented by Severna Park-based Moran Insurance and Chiron Technology Services, Inc., a […]
