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Events September 22, 2016 | 5:59 pm

Homestead Gardens Fall Festival opens this weekend

The 2016 Annual Homestead Gardens Fall Festival opens Saturday, September 24 & Sunday, September 25, and continues every weekend, 11am-6pm on Saturdays and 11am-4pm Sundays, through and including Sunday, October 29th. […]

Events December 3, 2015 | 1:49 pm

Blackwall Bash to benefit local families

One great holiday party for you equals a holiday meal to remember for needy local families. Ticket sale proceeds from the Inaugural Blackwall Bash (Saturday, December 5) will provide holiday […]

Events December 3, 2015 | 11:23 am

Congregation Kneseth Israel Hanukkah Celebration

Congregation Kneseth Israel invites you to their annual Hanukkah Celebration being held on December 13 from 4:00-6:30 pm at 1125 Spa Road in Annapolis, MD. The KI Adult Choir and […]

Events December 2, 2015 | 1:14 pm

Low Ticket Warning: Lindsay Mendez with Live Arts Maryland on December 11th

Tickets are almost sold out! Annapolis’ holiday celebrations get some extra star power this year when Broadway star Lindsay Mendez joins Live Arts Maryland for “A Celebration of Christmas” on […]

Events November 28, 2015 | 1:09 pm

Queen of all food drives returns for Lights Parade

[do action=”fringe”/] Annapolis’ favorite sightseeing boat, Watermark’s Harbor Queen will again host “The Queen of All Food Drives” during the Annual Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade on Saturday, December 12th […]

Local News November 27, 2015 | 11:15 am

County releases heroin addiction video

[do action=”fringe”/] Last week County Executive Steve Schuh invited families who have been touched by heroin addiction to preview the “Not My Child” heroin addiction prevention video at the Arundel Center […]

Events November 26, 2015 | 6:15 pm

Fellowship program in Edgewater on December 1 to recognize World Aids Day

[do action=”fringe”/] In observance of World AIDS Day (December 1), the Anne Arundel County World AIDS Day Committee will present a free fellowship program of speakers, artists, dancers, musicians and […]

Local News November 24, 2015 | 2:05 pm

Schuh, Pantelides encourage community volunteerism this hoiliday

[do action=”fringe”/] Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh and Annapolis City Mayor Mike Pantelides this week encouraged all citizens to volunteer their time this holiday season to help the less […]

Local News November 21, 2015 | 9:08 am

Glen Burnie man sentenced to 7 years for drug conspiracy

[do action=”fringe”/] U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced James Maurice McCants, age 42, of Baltimore, today to 92 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for […]

Events November 20, 2015 | 10:41 am

Annapolis seniors hosting a jewelry and bake sale

[do action=”fringe”/] Jewelry, bake sale to be held at senior activity center The public is invited to a jewelry sale which will be held 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dec. […]

Events November 18, 2015 | 4:56 pm

Koons Toyota to sponsor the 2015 Eastport Yacht Club Lights parade

[do action=”fringe”/] The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade sponsored by Koons Toyota, one of Annapolis’ signature events for more than 30 years, is just around the corner! This year, the […]

Local News November 16, 2015 | 4:48 pm

Teen masturbates into refrigerator in Laurel burglary

[do action=”fringe”/] On October 5, 2015, the Anne Arundel County Police Department began investigating a residential burglary in the 3400 block of Old Annapolis Road in Laurel, Maryland where an […]

Life In The Area November 15, 2015 | 4:41 pm

Arts Council celebrates new mural

[do action=”fringe”/] A blue ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the completion of the mural by artist Jeff Huntington, winner of the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Mural Design […]

Events November 14, 2015 | 11:13 am

Events across the County from the AAACCVB

[do action=”fringe”/] The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau (AAACCVB) wants to make it easy for individuals to enjoy the many exciting events and activities that will […]

Life In The Area November 13, 2015 | 10:51 am

Four Rivers awards grants to 8 great organizations

[do action=”fringe”/] Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County announces eight new mini-grant awards to local heritage-related nonprofit organizations as part of our fall mini-grant […]

Local News November 10, 2015 | 11:22 am

Schuh names bicycle advisory board

[do action=”fringe”/] County Executive Steve Schuh announced the appointment of 11 citizen members and 10 ex officio government representatives to the Anne Arundel County Bicycle Advisory Commission (“AACBAC”), who will […]

Events November 8, 2015 | 4:46 pm

There’s a lot that’s new in Anne Arundel

[do action=”fringe”/] There’s a lot that’s new in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland this fall and winter. To make it easy for area residents and vacationers to be in […]

Local News November 7, 2015 | 4:10 pm

Library now offers Kurzweil software for struggling readers, writers

[do action=”fringe”/] Officials for the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) today announced that all 15 libraries now have access to Kurzweil 3000, the text-to-speech, assistive software for struggling readers […]

Life In The Area November 1, 2015 | 4:51 pm

County Executive Schuh presents awards at Disability Day

[do action=”fringe”/] The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues (CODI) held the 2015 Disability Awareness Day on October 24th, 2015, at Westfield Annapolis Mall. County Executive Steve Schuh presented […]

Life In The Area November 1, 2015 | 1:49 pm

Volunteer opportunities abound

[do action=”fringe”/] Many Volunteer positions are available through the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Center. If you do not see an opportunity below that fits your needs, contact the Volunteer Center […]

Local News October 31, 2015 | 1:23 pm

Nine AACC students recognized for art and literature

[do action=”fringe”/] Anne Arundel Community College had a “Meet the Artists” reception Oct. 19 for the nine students who competed in the League for Innovation in the Community College’s annual […]

Life In The Area October 30, 2015 | 4:00 pm

Anne Arundel County & BikeAAA announce bicycle trail infrastructure improvement

[do action=”fringe”/] Anne Arundel County and Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (“BikeAAA”) have announced another step to improving the quality of county bike trails with the installation of […]

Events October 30, 2015 | 10:46 am

Upcoming shows at Chesapeake Arts Center

[do action=”fringe”/] Chesapeake Arts Center Presents: Ronny Smith Saturday, November 7, 2015 In Studio 194 Theatre Door 7:30pm | Show 8:00pm Tickets:$10.00 Introducing Ronny Smith, a smooth jazz guitarist and […]

Local News October 30, 2015 | 8:12 am

Odenton fire causes $200K damage to condo building

[do action=”fringe”/] A two-alarm fire Thursday morning in a condominium building under construction in Odenton did approximately $200,000 damage. Just after 9:30 a.m. construction workers in the building called 911 […]

Local News October 29, 2015 | 11:40 am

Republican Central Committee member, Don Quinn, switches parties

[do action=”fringe”/] Don Quinn was elected to the Republican Central Committee of Anne Arundel County in 2014 and was the Republican candidate for State Senate in District 30 for the […]

Life In The Area October 28, 2015 | 4:57 pm

Arts Council of Anne Arundel County awards nearly $400K in grants

[do action=”fringe”/] The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County distributed checks to 35 county arts and historic preservation groups on October 14th. The grants ranged in size from $1,500 to […]

Local News October 28, 2015 | 10:01 am

What to do if a drunk college kid breaks into your house at night

[do action=”fringe”/] With the heroin epidemic hitting Anne Arundel County especially hard of late, a drunken college student breaking into your house to have sex is probably the last thing […]

Events October 26, 2015 | 4:51 pm

Kneseth Israel opens gift shop for Hanukah purchases

[do action=”fringe”/] Congregation Kneseth Israel Sisterhood opens its gift shop for your many purchases on your Hanukah gift list. The KI Sisterhood Gift Shop has a lovely selection of menorahs, […]

Life In The Area October 26, 2015 | 4:16 pm

Holiday Job Expo at AACC next week

[do action=”fringe”/] If you want a job for the holidays and perhaps beyond, plan to attend the free Anne Arundel Community College Holiday Job Expo on Oct. 29 from 10 […]

Events October 26, 2015 | 1:42 pm

Final First Sunday Arts Festival of 2015 this Sunday

[do action=”fringe”/] On Sunday November 1st starting at 11am, West Street and Whitmore Park will be transformed in to the Annapolis Holiday Market produced by First Sunday Arts Festivals. This […]

Events October 23, 2015 | 11:14 am

Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade is around the corner–really!

[do action=”fringe”/] The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’ signature events for more than 30 years, is just around the corner! The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront […]

Local News October 22, 2015 | 8:01 pm

Wes Adams hires former First Lady, Kendel Ehrlich, as Assistant State’s Attorney

[do action=”fringe”/] Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams announced today the hiring of Mrs. Kendel Ehrlich as an Assistant State’s Attorney. Mrs. Ehrlich will be assigned to the State’s Attorney’s Office […]

Local News October 20, 2015 | 11:32 am

SHA aims to plant 12,000 trees

[do action=”fringe”/] The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will plant more than 12,000 trees on nearly 50 acres in Anne Arundel and Charles counties this fall. Crews […]

Life In The Area October 16, 2015 | 6:32 pm

Motorists be careful, Lifeline 100 cycle event happening on Sunday

[do action=”fringe”/] The second annual Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Century Ride and Make Health Happen Community Health Fair will be held this Sunday October 18. The event hosted by […]

Local News October 14, 2015 | 10:32 pm

Schuh and Council craft compromise marijuana bill

[do action=”fringe”/] Working towards a consensus on responsible zoning legislation for medical marijuana facilities, County Executive Steve Schuh tonight announced an agreement among Council Vice-Chairman Pete Smith and Councilmen Derek […]

Events October 12, 2015 | 6:15 pm

AACC October events

[do action=”fringe”/] Anne Arundel Community College has added some mid-to-late October events. Occasionally, times, dates or places of the events change. For the most up-to-date information, visit the website listed […]

Events October 11, 2015 | 1:11 pm

November happenings from the AAACCVB

Life In The Area October 11, 2015 | 11:03 am

Department of Aging offers Senior Citizen Plus program to eligible seniors

[do action=”fringe”/] The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is offering interested individuals an opportunity to join the Senior Center Plus Program. Senior Center Plus is a structured, […]

Events October 9, 2015 | 1:02 pm

Annapolis Film Festival announces four new board members

The Annapolis Film Festival (AFF), which returns for a fourth year March 31 – April 3, 2016, has announced four new Board members and a new slate of Board officers […]