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Cody Boteler

Cody

Cody Boteler covers Anne Arundel County as part of The Banner’s regional team. He’s lived in Baltimore since 2017, when he graduated from Towson University, and lives in North Baltimore with his wife and two rescue dogs. Cody’s work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, USA Today and Baltimore magazine, among other publications.

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Anne Arundel council overrides Pittman zoning vetoes that some members called ‘political’
Council Chair Julie Hummer said the council does not take zoning changes lightly, adding that she thought the vetoes might be politically motivated.
Anne Arundel County Council Member Allison Pickard listens to County Executive Steuart Pittman's budget proposal on May 1st, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.
85-year-old woman killed in head-on crash in Odenton
An 85-year-old woman was killed in a Monday afternoon car crash in Odenton, the Anne Arundel County Police Department said.
Anne Arundel County Police said an 85-year-old woman was killed Monday afternoon in a car crash in Odenton.
How the Democrats vying for Anne Arundel County executive differ, in their own words
James Kitchin relies on public campaign financing. Allison Pickard has a deep bench of political allies. And Pete Smith literally walked across Anne Arundel County.
Anne Arundel County executive candidates Allison Pickard, Pete Smith and James Kitchin listen to a question during a forum on affordable housing and development in May.
Anne Arundel Council approves final Pittman budget, includes funds for security grants
The County Council unanimously approved a $2.58 billion budget in Anne Arundel, providing funds for teacher raises, new firefighter positions and more.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announces his budget proposal to the Anne Arundel County Council on May 1st, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.
2 children taken to pediatric trauma center after school bus crash in Davidsonville
Two children were taken to the Pediatric Trauma Center at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center after a crash involving a school bus and another car in Davidsonville.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 - Anne Arundel County Fire Department responds to a motor vehicle collision which involved a school bus on Rt 214 in Davidsonville.
Anne Arundel council delays projects to improve water access by a year
The Anne Arundel County Council narrowly voted during budget amendments to delay all public water access projects in the county by at least a year. The county executive called it a “giant step backwards.”
The Anne Arundel County Council has delayed action on a long-debated plan to enhance public access to Valentine Creek in Anne Arundel County. County residents have limited public water access.
Kyle Nembhard drops out of Anne Arundel executive race, endorses James Kitchin
Anne Arundel County executive candidate Kyle Nembhard has dropped out of the Democratic primary and endorsed fellow Democrat James Kitchin just days before early voting begins.
Anne Arundel County executive candidates, from left, Republican Dave Crawford and Democrats James Kitchin, Kyle A. Nembhard, Pete Smith and Allison Pickard attend a candidate forum on May 21, 2026 in Annapolis.
Linthicum abuzz over mosquitos, bees and state bug spraying
This skeeter fight involves two communities: North Linthicum, with about 700 households, and Linthicum-Shipley, with closer to 3,000.
Lindsay Mueller’s bees swarm around their hive in her Linthicum backyard.
Executive order blocks ICE from Anne Arundel County properties, promises investigations
The order says federal officials will not have access to county property that is not accessible to the general public for the purposes of immigration enforcement, unless they present a valid judicial warrant.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 — A Dept. of Homeland Security officer enters the Fallon Federal Building.
Anne Arundel County lifts sewer-related development moratorium
Anne Arundel County officials lifted a monthslong development moratorium Wednesday that was put in place because of problems with sewer capacity.
Anne Arundel County’s sewer-related development moratorium fell across a key part of the county’s northwest, which includes the thriving business district west of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Arundel Mills Mall and Linthicum.
Maryland Supreme Court removes Anne Arundel Orphans’ Court Judge Marc Knapp
A Maryland ethics commission recommended probate judge Marc Knapp be removed in an opinion published in March.
Louis Vuitton sues Maryland Live! over promo bags, alleges counterfeiting
The lawsuit, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, says the Hanover casino “palmed off their goods as those of Louis Vuitton.”
Louis Vuitton included images in the complaint that show its monogram “LV” in the middle of a pattern showing three different flower designs. Next to that image is a photo of one of the bags Louis Vuitton accuses Maryland Live! of distributing, which shows nearly-identical flower designs and a “Live!” logo where the “LV” would have been.
Davidsonville man found guilty of possessing child sexual abuse material
A jury convicted a 38-year-old Davidsonville man on seven counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
Exterior of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
The Annapolis Blues want to win it all this season. Community support is their ‘secret recipe.’
Both the men‘s and women‘s teams of the Annapolis Blues have had successful past seasons, but never clinched the championship. Is this the year for the capital city‘s favorite soccer team?
Supporters cheer for the Annapolis Blues during a game on June 7, 2025.
Pickard leads Democrats in cash on hand in Anne Arundel County executive race
County Councilwoman Allison Pickard holds a commanding fundraising lead in the Democratic primary.
County Councilwoman Allison Pickard holds a commanding fundraising lead in the Democratic primary.
Annapolis reaches tentative $15 million settlement in housing discrimination lawsuits
The city of Annapolis agreed to a $15 million settlement in two housing discrimination lawsuits.
Annapolis City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
Black Maryland veteran missing since WWII is laid to rest in Crownsville
Private First Class James R. Heigh was brought back home more than eight decades after he was killed in action.
David Matthews is presented the flag that was draped on the casket of his grandfather, PFC James R. Heigh, who was killed in WWII.
Annapolis mayor gets flak from City Council for changes to discretionary spending
This year, Mayor Jared Littmann has appropriated nearly 100% of the $1.8 million assigned for one-time use, leaving just $24 unappropriated.
Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann, pictured with his wife Marlene Niefeld, is drawing some criticism from the City Council for all but eliminating its discretionary spending.
Anne Arundel County sends 10,000 voters incorrect election booklet
About 10,000 registered voters in Anne Arundel County were sent the wrong informational practice ballot for the upcoming primaries, the county board of elections said Tuesday.
A mother discusses her ballot with her daughter as she votes in Howard County's General Election as seen at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, MD on November 5th, 2024.
Annapolis man charged after allegedly shooting leashed dog in the head
An Annapolis man was charged with animal cruelty, reckless endangerment and other related charges after police say he shot a leashed dog in the head.
An Annapolis man was charged with animal cruelty, reckless endangerment and other related charges after police said he shot a leashed dog in the head.
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