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Citing lack of sewage capacity, Anne Arundel suspends development in part of county
A Anne Arundel Public Works spokesperson said officials learned last month from Baltimore City that they could not purchase additional capacity in the sewage system, prompting the suspension that the county described in its news release as an “emergency.”
Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant
Anne Arundel County baseball trainer charged with soliciting a minor
A local baseball coach was charged with sexually soliciting a minor and soliciting child sexual abuse material from her.
Juan Francisco Palacios-Velazquez, 55, was charged with sexually soliciting a minor, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
Naval Academy increases security, limits visitors after attack on Iran
The U.S. Naval Academy has increased force protection measures following the attack on Iran by Israel and the United States, including closing to general public visitors.
U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Peter Chang Annapolis is taking reservations ahead of opening
Renowned chef Peter Chang is opening a new restaurant in Annapolis, and now taking reservations.
FEBRUARY 25, 2026 - Peter Chang Annapolis on Bay Ridge Road in Annapolis. The restaurant is opening soon and taking reservations.
Freeze risk remains on area roads, though many were clear of snow
Though many major roadways appear to be clear, caution is still necessary when traveling.
A city worker plows snow after an overnight snowfall in January.
How a rediscovered Baltimore Bible provides a glimpse into Black history
In September 1885, Winnie Harris wrote her last will and testament in the pages of a leather-bound, gilded Bible. About 140 years later, that Bible, now an official government record, was rediscovered in a cardboard box in the Maryland State Archives.
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - Detail shots of the Harris family Bible show tin photos of a couple believed to be Harris and her husband, though the photos were not labeled. Her will is seen written in the family records section. The cover of the Bible features a leather veneer and gilded detail.
Anthony’s Italian restaurant set to reopen in Pasadena after 2-year closure
Without specifying a date, Anthony’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Pasadena said it will be reopening “soon.”
Anthony’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Pasadena said it’s reopening soon, after it closed about two years ago. They have not specified a reopening date.
Federal funds provide boost to Crownsville Hospital redevelopment
Anne Arundel County is getting $3.1 million in federal funds to renovate another building at the campus of the historic Crownsville Hospital. The money comes a year after the county opened a nonprofit center at the 500-acre site.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Rep. Sarah Elfreth, and Lisa Rodvien, an Anne Arundel County Council member, stand with a giant check, representing federal earmarks for the county.
After 8 years as Annapolis mayor, Gavin Buckley is running for Anne Arundel County Council
Gavin Buckley’s retirement from politics didn’t last long. Just months after completing eight years as mayor of Annapolis, Buckley has filed to run for Anne Arundel County Council.
Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley speaks during a dedication ceremony in 2025. Just months after completing eight years as mayor of Annapolis, Buckley has filed to run for Anne Arundel County Council.
Love the salt, hate the salt: Go wash it off before it rusts your car away
Maryland: As the weather warms, it’s important to clean the salt off your vehicles. Here’s why.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - The Water Works Car Wash on Spa Road in Annapolis was busy with dozens of customers coming through in the afternoon to hose down their vehicles themselves or use the automated wash.
Monks bring ‘Walk for Peace’ to Maryland’s state capital
Before a crowd of more than a thousand of Marylanders who braved the cold in Annapolis, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara shared a message of peace and mindfulness.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - As the "Walk For Peace" Theravada Buddist Monks progress towards the Maryland State House, Venerable Bhikkhu Panna Kara is seen leading the group in Annapolis, MD. The Theravada Buddhist Monks have been walking since October 26, 2025, starting in Fort Worth, TX, with Annapolis as one of their final stops.
Annapolis mayor faces sharp questions at community meeting over Black police chief’s firing
Facing multiple questions from the community about why he fired former Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson, Mayor Jared Littmann said he hates the optics of firing the city’s second Black police chief during Black History Month.
Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann takes questions from attendees during a monthly meeting of the Caucus of African American Leaders in Annapolis, Md., on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The topic of conversation was largely about Littman’s recent firing of Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson.
Does Annapolis need a deputy chief of staff?
After more than an hour of pointed back and forth, the Annapolis City Council voted 6-2 on Monday night to approve legislation that will allow the mayor to hire a deputy chief of staff.
New Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann delivers his inaugural address at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis in December.
Saks Off 5th closing 2 Maryland stores
Saks Global is closing its discount stores as it undergoes bankruptcy proceedings. Two of those stores are in Maryland.
SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 19:  General view of atmosphere prior to the Saks OFF 5th Seattle Official Ribbon Cutting on October 19, 2017 in Seattle, Washington.
Man charged after accidental shooting at Glen Burnie elementary school leaves child wounded
A 34-year-old Pasadena man was charged with allowing a minor access to firearms after an accidental shooting in a Glen Burnie elementary school.
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 -Anne Arundel County police car seen outside of Freetown Elementary School in Glen Burnie.
Pedestrian struck and killed near BWI, police say
Based on a preliminary investigation, police believe a driver in a 1998 Honda Civic was traveling north on Aviation Boulevard when they hit a pedestrian walking in the roadway.
A 53-year-old man from Massachusetts was struck and killed by a car near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport early Thursday morning, Anne Arundel County Police said.
Forward Brewing gets 77 seats approved for outdoor dining, a small reduction
After applying for 89 outdoor seats, Forward Brewing, an Eastport microbrewery and restaurant, got approval from the local government to operate with 77 outdoor seats.
Under a compromise approved Tuesday night by the Annapolis Board of Appeals, Forward Brewing will be able to operate with 77 outdoor dining seats from March through November.
7-year-old boy hospitalized after gun goes off in Glen Burnie elementary school
Anne Arundel County Police are investigating an incident involving an accidental gun discharge in a classroom at an elementary school in Glen Burnie, officials said.
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 -Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark T. Bedell speaking with Anne Arundel County Police Captain Jacklyn Davis in the background outside Freetown Elementary School in Glen Burnie.
No shoveling fines issued in Anne Arundel County as Maryland starts to thaw out
Nobody has been fined, but Anne Arundel County issued warnings to every house on a street in Odenton for not shoveling their sidewalks after the recent snowstorm.
David Lee clears his sidewalk in preparation for more snow to come in the Admiral Heights neighborhood of Annapolis on Jan. 25.
Annapolis mayor removes police chief from command
Edward Jackson was removed from his job as chief of the Annapolis Police Department on Monday, city officials said.
Annapolis Chief of Police Edward Jackson pays attention as audience members take turns delivering feedback to public officials during a listening session at First Baptist Church in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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