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.
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.”
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Annapolis man accused of having 32 homemade explosives
An Annapolis man was arrested and accused of manufacturing 32 explosive devices after an investigation into illegal hunting.
Anne Arundel police officer accused of hitting teenager during home dispute
A 20-year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Department has been charged with assault and reckless endangerment.
5 takeaways from Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann’s first budget proposal
Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann delivered his first State of the City address and proposed his first budget. What do people need to know?
Annapolis bets on $4,000 tax credit to expand access to child care
Annapolis adopted a $4,000 tax credit for child care centers, with the aim of lowering costs and making it easier for families to find child care.
Anne Arundel preserves 47 acres outside Annapolis for walking trails, wildlife
Anne Arundel County officials on Monday celebrated the preservation of 47 acres of woodlands around Saltworks Creek, a tributary of the Severn River.
Annapolis mayor nominates new city manager, attorney
Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann on Friday nominated two powerful members of his staff.
Defense contractors announce more than 250 layoffs in Maryland
Two defense contractors announced more than 200 layoffs across two locations in Maryland.
Pop Mart, Aéropostale and more coming to Annapolis Mall
Pop Mart, the popular “blind box” store, is coming to the Annapolis Mall later this year. Other additions, like Aéropostale and Abercrombie & Fitch, are also coming soon.
Man who ran fraudulent Catonsville pet cremation business sentenced to 20 years
Rodney Ward was sentenced to 20 years and ordered to pay $12,525 in restitution after pleading guilty to theft and other charges related to his fraudulent pet cremation business.
