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Severna Park fox in viral posts may have been snagged in illegal trap
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Anne Arundel County Animal Services have both attempted to capture the fox and remove the trap since last week.
A female fox is seen with a large trap stuck on her mouth in Severna Park on the evening of Wednesday, May 13. The trap is likely larger than legal size and likely set illegally.
‘Dream State’ author talks teaching at Hopkins, writing with humor and his next book
Baltimore-based author Eric Puchner will join The Banner Book Club on Wednesday to discuss “Dream State,” which was also an Oprah’s Book Club pick.
Eric Puchner's "Dream State."
Woman charged after alleged carjacking leads to police shooting in Severn
Jasmin Cooper, of Crownsville, allegedly stole a family member’s car before police shot her.
Two officers who shot at Jasmin Cooper were placed on administrative leave pending a review of the incident, police said.
Anne Arundel man convicted of animal cruelty in case of puppy believed shot to death
Robert Anthony Harley of Harwood was found guilty of one charge and not guilty of another related to the shooting and killing of Maisie, a puppy who went missing around Easter last year.
Authorities are investigating after Maisie, Shannon Smith Wood’s 11-month old Belgian Malinois, was apparently shot to death in Harwood by a neighbor who mistook her for a coyote.
A second-home tax in Annapolis? Anne Arundel executive candidates say maybe.
Speaking at a forum hosted by the Anne Arundel Affordable Housing Coalition on May 7, Democratic county executive candidates Allison Pickard, James Kitchin and Pete Smith said a supplemental tax on secondary luxury residences was worth considering.
Anne Arundel County executive candidates Allison Pickard, Pete Smith and James Kitchin during a forum on affordable housing and development on Thursday.
SPCA’s adoption center at Annapolis Mall can stay — but in a new location
The SPCA of Anne Arundel County’s Paws at the Mall, where people can adopt pets, does not have to leave the property — despite a termination notice placed on its door this week, the mall’s new owner said.
Despite a termination notice, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County’s Paws at the Mall in Annapolos does not have to leave the property.
Naval Academy eases visitation restrictions as Commissioning Week begins
Because temporary security measures have been lifted, the general public will be able to visit the Naval Academy for Commissioning Week, including the annual Herndon Climb and Blue Angels show.
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, May 9, 2025.
Anne Arundel council candidate repays campaign funds spent on Waffle House, monster trucks
Maryland campaign finance law allows for spending at restaurants but says campaign spending is only permissible if expenses would not have occurred but for the campaign.
Geonta Simmons is running in the Democratic Primary for County Council District 1 in Anne Arundel County.
Pasadena woman charged with misspending $242K in youth sports funds on bills, Disney trip
A Pasadena woman is charged with embezzling nearly $250,000 from a youth sports club she served as treasurer, allegedly using the money for personal expenses including bills, shopping and Disney tickets.
A Pasadena woman was charged with spending funds from the youth sports club for which she served as treasurer.
The Banner named Pulitzer Prize finalist for reporting on Baltimore’s school transit failures
The Pulitzer Prize Board has recognized The Banner for a second consecutive year.
Banner journalists Liz Bowie, Greg Morton, and Allan James Vestal are joined by members of the newsroom to watch a livestream as the Pulitzer Prizes are announced. The Banner's team was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize finalist for local news.
Pittman proposes modest tax rate cut, more police and fire personnel in final Anne Arundel budget
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman says his final budget is about leaving the county “in good order.”
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announces his budget proposal to the Anne Arundel County Council on May 1st, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.
Pittman rejects calls for security grants in Anne Arundel budget, disappointing some groups
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has rejected a request to include money for security grants in his proposed budget. Groups including The Jewish Federation pushed for the funding to defray higher security costs, but Pittman said the county should work through the police department and the Hate Crimes Prevention Program.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman rejected a request to include money for security grants in his proposed budget.
Anne Arundel needs Republicans. County is short 700 GOP election judges.
Anne Arundel County needs nearly 700 Republican voters to sign up to be election judges to maintain balance.
Bi-partisan teams enter votes electronically from emailed ballots during canvassing at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
Poll hints at tight 3-way Democratic race for Anne Arundel County executive
A poll from Anne Arundel Community College shows no runaway leader in the Democratic primary to replace Steuart Pittman, the term-limited county executive.
From left, Pete Smith, Allison Pickard, and James Kitchin speak at a candidate forum at the Caucus of African American Leaders of Anne Arundel County meeting on April 14, 2026.
Pasadena man charged with murder, 1 year after reporting girlfriend’s death as overdose
Police charged Scott A. Kirby, 33, with second-degree murder more than a year after he called 911 to say his girlfriend, Heather Elizabeth Beaver, had died of an overdose.
Anne Arundel County Police are seeking information about the death of Heather Elizabeth Beaver.
Ruth’s Chris moving to Annapolis Town Center
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is closing its Eastport location and moving to Annapolis Town Center by the end of 2026.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 - The Ruth's Chris Steakhouse located in Eastport is moving across town to the Annapolis Town Center.
Annapolis man denied bail in homemade explosives case: ‘He’s building bombs’
An explosives expert said in court that the devices that Lee Scott Wygal Ralston, of Annapolis, is alleged to have built are capable of killing a person. A judge denied bail.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 -  Anne Arundel District Court building in Glen Burnie.
Woman dies in late-night house fire in Pasadena, officials say
A 63-year-old Pasadena woman died in a home fire late Monday evening, making it the first fire fatality in Anne Arundel County in 2026.
Anne Arundel County Fire Department crews responded to a fire in the  300 block of Magothy Beach Road in Pasadena on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
After Artemis, NASA’s next big mission is a space telescope built and operated in Maryland
The next-generation telescope will be sent nearly a million miles from Earth, roughly four times farther than the moon’s orbit.
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in NASA’s clean room at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt.
Glen Burnie restaurant owner accused of murder called police himself, records show
The owner of a Glen Burnie takeout restaurant who is accused of first-degree murder in a weekend shooting called police himself, according to charging documents.
Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
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