Tag: Maryland General Assembly
Severna Park teen one of 2 finalists for State Board of Education seat
The names of Veeraj and David Edimo of Richard Montgomery High School in Montgomery County were sent to Governor Larry Hogan after a rigorous process which culminated with an election by hundreds of student government representatives during the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) Legislative Session. The governor will make the final appointment. “I […]
Annapolis Opera announces exciting 2016 season
[do action=”fringe”/] The Annapolis Opera, a resident company at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts has announced an incredible season for 2016! Angels & Demons: A Concert A concert showcasing the many saints and sinners of the operatic repertoire. As in our main-stage production, Faust, human desires can drive the forces of good and evil, […]
Chesapeake Ballet to kick off the holidays at Zachary’s Jewelers at the Grand Illumination
[do action=”fringe”/] No holiday season is complete without The Nutcracker. Nearly every holiday commercial samples music from the famous Ballet and you can’t go near a Theatre district without a sighting of the production the entire month of December. For those who have never seen it or for those who feel their holiday season isn’t […]
Local author hosting a book signing at Metropolitan, Go Clean, Sexy You
[do action=”fringe”/] Whole Health Designs, is excited to announce their book release party for their first printed publication, Go Clean, Sexy You, a cookbook that includes top whole food recipes aimed at transforming lifestyles and living healthier all year around. This open to the public and free event will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on […]
Hillsmere Family Fun Fair this weekend!
[do action=”fringe”/] The Hillsmere Elementary Family Fun Fair & Silent Auction is a favorite annual event featuring food, games, health & wellness demonstrations, DJ, moon bounce, photo booth, balloon creations and a silent auction/raffle. Parents and children will have the opportunity to try their luck at the cakewalk, carnival games and a premium grand prize […]
NORML to protest Schuh’s pot stance on Monday
[do action=”fringe”/] Maryland NORML will hold a rally to support medical cannabis at 5:30pm on Monday, November 2 in Annapolis, Md. The rally will take place on the public sidewalks in front of the Arundel Center at 44 Calvert Street. Activists are encouraged to keep moving to avoid blocking pedestrian traffic. The organization is planning […]
Hillsmere Elementary Family Fun Fair coming soon
[do action=”fringe”/] The Hillsmere Elementary Family Fun Fair & Silent Auction is a favorite annual event featuring food, games, health & wellness demonstrations, DJ, moon bounce, photo booth, balloon creations and a silent auction/raffle. Parents and children will have the opportunity to try their luck at the cakewalk, carnival games and a premium grand prize […]
Rams Head On Stage bringing Herb Alpert and Lani Hall to Maryland Hall
Rams Head Promotions announces Herb Alpert & Lani Hall on Thursday, June 18th at The Maryland Hall for Creative Arts in Annapolis, Md. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 22nd at 12pm. Herb and Lani will be playing songs from their recent releases together, Steppin Out and In The Mood along with their band, Michael […]
MD League of Conservation Voters opposes Schuh’s bill
The Anne Arundel Chapter of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) and most local watershed organizations have sent an open letter to County Executive Steve Schuh expressing their concerns with his bill to repeal funding for the Watershed Protection and Restoration program. The full text of the letter is as follows: We who […]
Alleviating the school board’s special interest politics
Between now and July 1, 2015, Governor Larry Hogan will appoint to the Anne Arundel Board of Education a majority (five of eight) of its adult members. In doing so, he will be limited to choosing from among those nominated by the Anne Arundel School Board Nominating Commission, which is required by statute to submit […]
AACC advisor chosen as national role model for mentoring
[do action=”schuh”/] Leon C. Thomas III, a student success and retention advisor at Anne Arundel Community College, received the 2014 Minority Access Role Model award as a mentor at the Minority Access’ National Role Models Conference Oct. 3-5, in Washington, D.C. Although several national awards were given, Thomas was the sole recipient of the national […]
Open Eye Gallery to open special show on November 14th
[do action=”schuh”/] Arundel Lodge is having a special art show on Friday, Nov 14 from 6-8. Members and friends of the Open Eye Gallery will be showing their work at ” Reflections, Celebrating the Artistic Identity of a Healing Community”. Music, food and drinks, and a workshop will be available. Admission is free. Our goal […]
Schuh endorsed by County’s largest labor union
[do action=”schuh”/] Delegate Steve Schuh was endorsed for Anne Arundel County Executive today by AFSCME Local 582 and Local 2563, groups that represent more than 800 County employees. “Steve Schuh understands that in order to continue to provide the excellent services that the citizens of Anne Arundel County expect and deserve, you must hire and […]
Schuh endorsed by Maryland Business for Responsible Governmen
[do action=”schuh”/] Anne Arundel County Executive candidate Steve Schuh was endorsed today by Maryland Business for Responsible Government. “Steve Schuh has earned his stripes in the legislative trenches and has a long, well-established record of voting for a healthy business climate and economy, and against policies that have driven businesses out of our State,” said […]
Peace and justice conference (April 25-26, 2014)
The 29th Annual Peace, Justice, & Environment Conference, “Peace and Justice through the Generations: Passing the Torch for a Better World,” will be held Friday, April 25th at St. Philips Episcopal Church in Annapolis and Saturday, April 26th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis. Sponsored by Maryland United for Peace and Justice/Institute for Positive […]
Expected $2.4 Million ‘Signing Bonus’ For Chosen AACPS Superintendent
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education is currently conducting a search for the next superintendent to replace interim Superintendent Mamie Perkins. As has been widely reported, the three finalists are George Arlotto, Maureen McMahon, and Francisco Duran. The Board plans to appoint the next superintendent at its April 23, 2014 meeting. Two of the […]
Bagels and…opens new Severna Park location
David Finkelstein, owner of Bagels And.. .is very enthusiastic about accomplishing his goal of serving another area of the County. The original location has operated at 2019 West Street in Annapolis for 31 years and now those delicious bagels and lots more can be enjoyed in Severna Park! The grand opening and ribbon cutting for […]
Schuh, McConkey Want Elected School Board, Introduce Legislation
Delegates Steve Schuh and Tony McConkey today co-sponsored legislation requiring members of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education to be elected by the voters. “Our system of appointing school board members is antiquated and ineffective,” Schuh said. “The norm nationwide and in Maryland is to have elected school boards. It is undemocratic for the […]
Schuh Makes It Official
Delegate Steve Schuh today officially filed paperwork with the Board of Elections to run for Anne Arundel County Executive. “Today we embark on a journey to bring the highest standards of ethics, service and management to Anne Arundel County government,” Schuh said. “My campaign will emphasize the priorities of the citizens of Anne Arundel County, […]
Schuh Endorsed by Two Former Legislators
Delegate Steve Schuh today announced endorsements by former delegates Elizabeth Smith Anderson and Terry Gilleland. “Steve Schuh grew up in Crofton and knows the issues that are important to West County: balancing growth and economic development while maintaining strong communities. He also values our farms and understands the importance of keeping South County rural,” said […]
State And Local Leaders Herald Opening Of AAMC Community Health Clinic
Controversy over healthcare reform? You won’t find it among the seniors at the Morris H. Blum Senior Apartments in downtown Annapolis. They are among a group of citizens benefitting from a new healthcare reform model that makes care accessible and affordable in their neighborhood. Prompted by legislation passed last year by the Maryland General Assembly […]
Annapolis Mayor Honors African American Alderpersons
In a ceremony yesterday held at the Banneker-Douglass Museum, Annapolis Mayor Cohen honored the work of present, past and future African American Alderpersons. According to a post made by Carl Snowden on the Annapolis Democratic Action Group facebook page. On Sunday, October 27, 2013, 4PM, at the Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, Maryland, Mayor Josh […]
