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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.
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.
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