

Maryland Zika Awareness Week
Maryland Zika Awareness Week Governor Larry Hogan has declared this week “Zika Awareness Week” in Maryland. The CDC recently reported that the Zika virus “is scarier than we initially thought.” […]
Holiday Leftovers: Safe to Eat?
Holiday leftovers: how long are they safe to eat? One in six Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year. Most of them will recover without any lasting effects […]
Neuman introduces increased ambulance fees
[do action=”schuh”/] Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman has announced her administration has put forth legislation to defray the county’s cost of ambulance services by raising ambulance service fees, a change that […]
Neuman signs insurance bill to save County millions
[do action=”schuh”/] County Executive Laura Neuman announced she has signed into law Bill 48-14, which allows the county to take advantage of enabling state legislation (HB772, effective July 1, 2014) […]
Nominations sought for Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2015 Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award, given each year in memory of the county’s first Human Relations Commission Chairman, has been extended through […]
How to legally handle your own Ray Rice situation
Last year, there were 3,287 domestic violence incidents reported in Anne Arundel County. Recently, we all saw the horrific video of Baltimore Ravens star running back Ray Rice allegedly assaulting […]
Anne Arundel County welcomes 58 new firefighters
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman and Fire Chief Michael E. Cox, Jr. proudly announce the graduation of Fire Department Recruit Class 52. The graduates were part of a restructured […]
Arts in Education preview on Friday
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County soon will offer Anne Arundel County school representatives and students brief previews of over 30 artists’ presentations as part of the council’s Arts […]
Arts-In-Education showcases announced
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County administers Art in Education program funding and hosts two Arts In Education showcases. . A number of groups as well as individual artists […]
Do you care? You can this week! Please help!
During 44 combined years of teaching, Leo and Diane Zerhusen had seen so many children coming to school without adequate clothes, school supplies or food to eat that they felt […]
Chesapeake Arts Center adds new Board members
[do action=”schuh”/] The Chesapeake Arts Center, a non-profit art organization located in Northern Anne Arundel County, just inside the Baltimore beltway, just announced one new board member and four new […]
Providence Center fall gala scheduled for October
[do action=”schuh”/] Providence Center will honor “The Inspiration in All of Us” at its annual fall gala on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. The event raises […]
Spalding student helps deliver backpacks
[do action=”schuh”/] This August, rising Senior Matt Binder of Archbishop Spalding High School helped deliver backpacks to over 6 schools in Anne Arundel County with Walk the Walk Foundation. Walk […]
Bello Machre announces Hertha and Jesse Adams Ray of Hope Program
[do action=”schuh”/] The Hertha and Jesse Adams Charitable Trust helps many individuals and families in need of emergency respite care and in-home support services. In recognition of their generosity, Bello […]
Department of Aging and Disabilities wins prestigious award
[do action=”schuh”/] The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities today announced that its Making the Link program recently received recognition from the National Association of Area Agencies on […]
Neuman appoints new Public Information Officer
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman has announced the appointment of Meredith L. Thompson to the position of Public Information Officer. Thompson previously served as Public Affairs Specialist, where she assisted […]
Arts Council seeking entries for RELATIONships
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is pleased to announce the theme and title of their Fall Exhibit is “RELATIONships.” Opening November lst at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, […]
County seeks nominees for Dallas G. Pace Award
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman is seeking nominations for the 2015 Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award, given each year in memory of the county’s first Human Relations Commission Chairman. […]
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County makes grants for 2014
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County is proud to announce the 2014 Ladders to Success Education and Youth Development Grants. The awards totaling 55,875 aim to improve educational outcomes […]
“ART-chitecture” Exhibit at BWI now available online
If you’re not planning a trip to the BWI airport to see the latest Arts Council exhibit, you can still see work of Anne Arundel County artists paintings, drawings, and […]
Junior League to host 2 new member open houses
Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. invites women in the community who are interested in learning more about joining the Junior League to attend one of its New Member Open Houses. […]
AAWDC earns grant to train veterans
Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) has been awarded the Veteran Pathways Out of Homelessness (VPOH) grant for the third year to provide training for veterans to help them transition […]
More than 2 dozen campers sickened by pool chemicals at Camp Letts in Edgewater
Anne Arundel County Fire officials are currently dealing with a mass casualty incident at Camp Letts in Edgewater. Shortly before 10am, crews were dispatched for a number of children who […]
Arundel Christian Church sponsors seminar for seniors and adult children
“There are more than 50,000 senior citizens in Anne Arundel County and that number is growing every year, requiring more services for this population,” said lead pastor Brian Hamilton. “We are pleased […]
Leadership Anne Arundel shuffles positions
Leadership Anne Arundel has adopted a new business model that consolidates the positions of executive director and development and public relations director, while bringing back a well-respected program facilitator who […]
Neuman announces grant recipients
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman has announced that the Video Lottery Facility Local Development Council (VLFLDC) has selected 12 recipients to receive a total of $249,344 in community grants, derived […]
ART-chitecture opens at BWI
“ART-chitecture” is the name of the summer art exhibition, sponsored by the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County opening June 28th at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The juried group […]
Anne Arundel finance office recognized as leader
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman announced the county’s Office of Finance has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report. This […]
Free HIV testing from Anne Arundel Department of Health
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health will provide free testing for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, on National HIV Testing Day, Friday, June 27, 2014. Free HIV testing […]
Last Mile Logistics relocates to Anne Arundel
County Executive Laura Neuman today joined local leaders, chamber representatives and officials from Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation in welcoming Last Mile Logistics to Anne Arundel County. The company, which […]
County seeks volunteers for boards and commissions
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today announced there are several openings for residents to serve on the county’s boards and commissions. For those interested in becoming involved in county […]
Fire chief defends Neuman’s claim on reduced 911 response times
Anne Arundel County Fire Chief Michael E. Cox, Jr. today clarified specific information regarding the 911 call response time reduction or Rapid Dispatch Protocol (RDP) program that was instituted in […]
ACCA Summer Choral Festival scheduled for June 26th
This month a two-day Summer Choral Festival, organized by The All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis (ACCA) is being held on June 26th for musically gifted singers entering 4th, 5th, and […]
County Executive, Councilman announce Complete Streets program
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman and County Councilman Chris Trumbauer have announced the county is developing a Complete Streets program to improve the safety and accessibility of county roads for […]
EZ Tenant permit program launched in county
The Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits today announced its new EZ Tenant permit program, which improves the process of obtaining interior tenant permits in existing buildings. “I’m […]
Neuman to hold second tele-town hall meeting Wednesday
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today announced she will host the county’s second Tele-Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 28 from 6-7 p.m. “As the Fiscal Year 2015 budget […]
Schuh fires back at Neuman
Schuh for County Executive Campaign Manager Diane Croghan has responded to Laura Neuman’s press release claiming she didn’t spend taxpayer money on trips and politically connected staff. “Laura Neuman just can’t […]
Neuman refutes Schuh’s allegations of spending
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman responded to allegations made by her opponent in the upcoming primary claiming that she increased spending, staffing and travel expenses. “I am a conservative steward of […]
Great Give pulls in $675,000 in 24 hours
A year ago, Bess Langbein, the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County was riding high after raising $606,000 in 24 hours in an inaugural event. He […]