Tag: Fiscal year
Annapolis Mayor Pantelides delivers State of City address and budget to council
Annapolis Mayor Mike Pantelides delivered his third State of the City address to the Annapolis City Council last night. In the address, he lauded his achievements for helping businesses expand, filling potholes, replacing bus shelters, and working with the County on various initiatives. However, his strongest point was that his last two budgets were accomplished […]
Maryland Mortgage Program reaches all jurisdictions for first time
Governor Larry Hogan announced that for the first time since the creation of the Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) in 1977, the state finished a fiscal year helping families obtain a home in all 24 of the state’s jurisdictions. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the program has been widely accessed throughout Central […]
New monthly record set for BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today announced that 2,364,872 passengers traveled through Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) in July 2015. Passenger traffic for July, which increased 9.1 percent over July 2014, was a new all-time record for any month at BWI Marshall. “New airline service and growing passenger traffic highlight BWI Marshall’s role as […]
The Firkin & Flyer opens at BWI airport
[do action=”fringe”/] A new, inviting dining option is now open for travelers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The Firkin & Flyer offers a comfortable restaurant, bar, and lounge modeled after a traditional neighborhood British pub. Located on the B/C Connector near Concourse C, the Firkin & Flyer includes a large, 3,700-square-foot dining area and […]
AAACCVB announces new Board members
[do action=”fringe”/] As it prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary next month, the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau’s (AAACCVB) Board of Directors voted in a new slate of officers during its most recent board meeting at the AAACCVB’s 26 West Street offices. Serving as officers on the AAACCVB’s Board of Directors for […]
22 million passengers pass through BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today announced that passenger traffic continues to climb with 22,761,893 passengers recorded in Fiscal Year 2015. That figure, an increase of 2.4 percent over the previous fiscal year, represents an all-time fiscal year record for passenger traffic at BWI Marshall. “BWI is a gateway to the world and a powerful […]
Local artists honored at BWI Airport reception
Anne Arundel County artists Christy Ball, Frances Borchardt, Ricky Chenoweth, Tara Clifford, Bianca da Silva, Sarah Jane Dunaway, Jim Earl, Sheila Guevin, Joan Howe, Barbara Ildefonso, Richard Isaacman, Lucretia Krick, Vicki Migues-Jordan, Richard Niewerth, Terry Peterson, Susan Picard, Jennifer Rolfsness, James Sayler, Marietta Schreiber,Anne Sieling, Michael Thorpe, Annette Uroskie, and Olin Yoder were recently honored […]
Inner West Street Association to manage Annapolis Arts & Entertainment District
As of July lst, 2015 the management of the Annapolis Arts and Entertainment District will officially be turned over to the Inner West Street Association (IWSA). The Annapolis Arts and Entertainment district is one of 22 districts in the state of Maryland. The program began in 2001 with the intent to utilize tax incentives to […]
Earn boater safety certificates in St. Michael’s May 20-21
Maryland DNR-approved Boater Safety courses are taking place at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on May 20-21, June 10-11, July 15-16 and August 12-13. All ages can participate, with pre-registration needed. The two-evening courses takes place from 6-10 pm., with participants able to receive a Maryland Boating Safety Education Certificate, which is required for anyone […]
Summit School gala raises $100K; but you can still bid through tomorrow!
The Summit School held their annual gala on Friday, April 24th at Greenway Bowl in Odenton. The Totally 80’s Gutter Ball Gala drew more than 200 attendees out in support of the school for bright students with dyslexia and other learning differences. The Gutter Ball Gala raised a net profit of $100,000 for The Summit […]
AACC recognized as leader in cyber defense
Anne Arundel Community College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (CAE2Y) through 2020 by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This redesignation as a CAE2Y recognizes the college for its commitment to allocating funding and resources to maintain and enhance credit and […]
New office sharing business opens in Annapolis
My Annapolis Office, a new state-of-the-art office space and business center, has opened in downtown Annapolis, only one mile from the State House. With 50 individual fully furnished office spaces with independent temperature control and WiFi, My Annapolis Office offers top-notch amenities to accommodate any array of clients and budgets. Located at the corner of […]
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 is finalized, I want to remain transparent about how taxpayer dollars will be spent in Anne Arundel County in the coming year,” said County Executive […]
Neuman releases proposed operating and capital budgets
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today released her recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets, which include a property tax rate cut with no increase in service fees or new positions outside public safety. The FY15 proposed budget focuses on continued improvement in the County’s business practices, processes and services during […]
Neuman’s budget calling for more police officers
County Executive Laura Neuman announced today that she will request approval for an additional 20 police officers in her FY 2015 budget to be presented before the Anne Arundel County Council on Thursday, May 1, in the County Council Chambers in Annapolis. “I asked Chief Kevin Davis to prepare an in-depth analysis of staffing in […]
Annapolis’ Circulator Gaining Popularity
Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen announced that on the two year anniversary of launching the Circulator Trolley, ridership has increased 161 percent from last year, averaging a monthly ridership of 14,000. “In just two years, our Circulator Trolley has proven its value in making it easier to get around downtown,” Mayor Cohen said. “To have ridership […]
Circulator Trolley Use Triples
Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen announced that on the one year anniversary of launching the Circulator Trolley, ridership has increased 260 percent. The Circulator has been gradually increasing ridership since its launch in July of 2011 when ridership was reported at 5,488 for the month. One year later, in July of 2012, ridership was reported at […]
