Anne Arundel County

    Hutzell: Eight years after the Annapolis newsroom shooting, a return to 888 Bestgate
    COLUMN | For eight years, I’ve avoided getting too close to 888 Bestgate, where five friends were murdered on June 28, 2018. It's the dark point on my landscape of regret, and it just smacked me in the face.
    888 Bestgate is the building where five journalists were murdered on June 28, 2018.
    2-year-old drowns in pool at Anne Arundel County home
    A 2-year-old drowned Saturday afternoon in the Brooklyn Park neighborhood of Anne Arundel County, police said.
    The Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a report of a drowning in Brooklyn Park on Saturday.
    Teenager who pleaded guilty to killing koi pond store owner given life sentence
    Anne Arundel Circuit Court Judge Cathleen Vitale called Jonah Poole’s conduct “violent” and “unthinkable.”
    FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 - David Fischer, attorney for Jonah Poole, speaks to reporters after sentencing for Poole. Poole, 19, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in the killing of Steve Koza.
    Bobs are back: Naval Academy mandates chin-length haircuts for new female students
    The Induction Day chop returns eight years after the academy began introducing more inclusive hairstyles for women.
    The Naval Academy Class of 2027, incoming plebes, take the oath of office on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
    Takeaways from the Anne Arundel County primary election
    Five things to know about Tuesday night’s primary election results, including the possibility of high turnover on the County Council.
    People head into vote in the primary election at Reservoir High School in Fulton as polls open on Tuesday morning.
    Motorcyclist dies in Millersville crash after being thrown off bike
    Police said a 70-year-old motorcyclist died after being thrown from his bike into the path of a pickup truck.
    Anne Arundel County Police said a 70-year-old Millersville man died Wednesday after he lost control of the motorcycle he was driving and was struck by a pickup truck.
    What to do this weekend, including Sail250 and the Dundalk Heritage Fair
    Whether you want to watch the aerial acrobatics of the Blue Angels, go line dancing or attend a street fair or two, we’ve got you covered.
    The Peruvian training ship BAP Union is tied up on the west wall of the Inner Harbor ahead of Sail250 festivities this week.
    Charges dropped against Anne Arundel cop accused of hitting teenager
    Prosecutors dropped charges against an Anne Arundel County Police Department lieutenant accused of assaulting a teenager during a domestic incident.
    Prosecutors dropped charges against an Anne Arundel County Police Department lieutenant accused of assaulting a teenager during a domestic incident.
    Allison Pickard wins Democratic primary for Anne Arundel County executive
    Allison Pickard won the Democratic primary for Anne Arundel County executive. She faced a tough three-way race against a fellow member of the County Council and a senior member of County Executive Steuart Pittman’s administration.
    Councilwoman Allison Pickard speaks at an election night celebration with volunteers and fellow candidates. As of 10:45 p.m., she had a strong lead in the Democratic Primary to be the next Anne Arundel County Executive.
    ‘Salty’ author talks sisterhood, yacht life and how to write funny characters
    Annapolis-based author Kate Myers will discuss her second novel, "Salty," at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
    Kate Myers recently released her second book, “Salty,” about two sisters navigating a complicated relationship.
    Moderate Democrats score wins in primary election in Anne Arundel County
    Here’s a look at how candidates fared in the key races in Anne Arundel County on primary night.
    Rep. Sarah Elfreth joins County Councilwoman Allison Pickard as election results come in Tuesday night.
    Del. Adrian Boafo wins Democratic nomination to succeed Steny Hoyer
    State Del. Adrian Boafo emerged Tuesday from a field of 23 candidates to secure the Democratic nomination to represent Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.
    Adrian Boafo addresses supporters at his primary election night watch party at IBEW Local 26 in Lanham on Tuesday evening.
    Anne Arundel County must delay redistricting of Crofton schools, judge rules
    Hundreds of Crofton children were set to attend Arundel Middle and Arundel High starting this fall.
    Dr. Mark Bedell (left), Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent, and AACPS Chief Operating Officer William “Bill” Heiser listen to public comment about proposed school redistricting plans during a meeting at Annapolis Middle School in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
    Baltimore County schools’ new superintendent is Anne Arundel’s Bill Heiser
    William “Bill” Heiser, the chief operating officer of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, will take Baltimore County’s top schools job on July 1.
    William “Bill” Heiser, the chief operating officer of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, will be the new superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools.
    Hutzell: Summer starts today. Welcome to storm season on the Chesapeake Bay.
    COLUMN | The solstice arrived at 4:24 a.m. Sunday. That’s the start of astronomical summer. It’s when you think about thunderstorms and their even more dangerous cousins, tornadoes and derechos.
    A rainbow is seen near Parkville following a fast-moving thunderstorm earlier this month.
    Who succeeds Steny Hoyer could offer a glimpse into Democrats’ future
    Nearly two dozen Democrats are competing to follow U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer representing Maryland's 5th Congressional District.
    The U.S. Capitol building before dawn on March 26.
    6 injured in early-morning shooting in industrial area near BWI
    At least six people were shot Saturday morning in an industrial area of Anne Arundel County, police said.
    Multiple people were shot Saturday morning in an industrial area of Anne Arundel County, police said.
    Do not swim: 3 Anne Arundel beaches flagged for unsafe bacteria levels
    Health advisories were issued for Bayside Beach, Upper Magothy Beach and Carrollton Manor after routine water quality testing showed elevated levels of enterococci bacteria that are unsafe for water contact.
    Health advisories were issued for Bayside Beach, Upper Magothy Beach and Carrollton Manor after routine water quality tests showed elevated levels of bacteria.
    Elderly Odenton couple die days apart after crash a mile from home
    Amelia Knuckey, 85, was the passenger in the Hyundai SUV that her husband, Thomas Knuckey, was driving.
    An 85-year-old Odenton couple, Amelia and Thomas Knuckey, died days apart after a crash a mile near their home.
    Hutzell: Everybody hates Gavin! Then why can’t Anne Arundel stop talking about him?
    COLUMN | Six months after putting the mayor’s office behind him, Gavin Buckley is on the ballot again this month. For many, it’s a referendum on his two terms as mayor.
    Former mayor Gavin Buckley's new campaign signs for county council feature him on a bike, an image familiar to many after eight years in office.
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