Anne Arundel County

    Maryland will own Preakness brand after matching Churchill Downs’ $85 million offer
    Gov. Wes Moore said in a statement that his administration has made “historic investments” to ensure the future of Maryland’s racing industry and the $85 million decision will secure a “vital asset for our state.”
    Fans watch the Preakness Stakes from the apron at Laurel Park in May.
    The best Baltimore-area bars to watch the World Cup
    Baltimore was snubbed for the World Cup, but that’s not stopping local bars from embracing the most popular tournament on the planet.
    IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 10: Team USA players participate during a training session ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Great Sports Park on June 10, 2026 in Irvine, California.
    Playing politics with water access in Anne Arundel? Behind the vote to delay two projects.
    Two projects for public water access in Anne Arundel were quickly amended out of next year’s budget. Advocates described feeling blindsided, and some officials decried the move as potentially motivated by politics.
    Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Lisa Arrasmith, a longtime public water access advocate, hauls her kayak down to the water at Beachwood Park in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday.
    What to do this Juneteenth weekend, including AFRAM and a Father’s Day barbecue
    Whether you want to celebrate 50 years of AFRAM, watch an Indian opera or celebrate Father’s Day with pulled pork and a Guinness, we’ve got you covered.
    Cali Leahy, 40, dances at AFRAM Juneteenth Festival on June 17, 2023 at Druid Hill Park. This is the first official Baltimore Club Music Day.
    ‘Just made sense’: Viral video shows US Coast Guard member leap onto runaway boat in Severn River
    A US Coast Guard service member vaulted onto a speeding unmanned vessel and brought it to a halt on the Severn River near Annapolis last week after its operator was thrown overboard.
    The Severn River near Annapolis.
    Anne Arundel council overrides Pittman zoning vetoes that some members called ‘political’
    Council Chair Julie Hummer said the council does not take zoning changes lightly, adding that she thought the vetoes might be politically motivated.
    Anne Arundel County Council Member Allison Pickard listens to County Executive Steuart Pittman's budget proposal on May 1st, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.
    85-year-old woman killed in head-on crash in Odenton
    An 85-year-old woman was killed in a Monday afternoon car crash in Odenton, the Anne Arundel County Police Department said.
    Anne Arundel County Police said an 85-year-old woman was killed Monday afternoon in a car crash in Odenton.
    Hutzell: By the numbers, a Maryland primary election index
    COLUMN | Elections involve a lot of numbers. There are numbers now, however, that can give us some clues. Consider these while you wait.
    Outside the Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park in Annapolis, signs for candidates remind anyone passing that it’s election time.
    How the Democrats vying for Anne Arundel County executive differ, in their own words
    James Kitchin relies on public campaign financing. Allison Pickard has a deep bench of political allies. And Pete Smith literally walked across Anne Arundel County.
    Anne Arundel County executive candidates Allison Pickard, Pete Smith and James Kitchin listen to a question during a forum on affordable housing and development in May.
    As money gets tight, St. John’s College rolls 3 president jobs into 1
    St. John’s College is consolidating its leadership structure amid enrollment challenges and a $5 million deficit.
    The interim president of the St. John’s College Annapolis campus will step down.
    Hutzell: Who do you trust to find the truth about Wes Moore’s story?
    COLUMN | Armstrong Williams says truth is self-evident. Comparing The Sun's coverage of Wes Moore's military record with reporting by The Banner's Lee O. Sanderlin suggests it's far more complicated.
    Armstrong Williams, co-owner of The Sun and a longtime conservative columnist, talks about truth at a June 8, 2026 seminar at Towson University.
    Days of deadly storms cause widespread outages, damage in Maryland
    A barrage of powerful thunderstorms and damaging winds caused wreckage in Maryland on Thursday and Friday, leaving one state park shuttered, communities without traffic lights and at least two people dead.
    SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 - Trees toppled in Annapolis after storms caused damage in the city on Friday evening.
    Hutzell: At 68, I swam across Spa Creek in Annapolis. The best part was the company.
    COLUMN | How do you make a busy waterway livable, swimmable? For almost 20 years, the Spa Creek Conservancy has been working to do that.
    Twelve swimmers and I prepare to swim across Spa Creek, from Truxtun Park to Amos Garrett Park. That's me on the left.
    Anne Arundel Council approves final Pittman budget, includes funds for security grants
    The County Council unanimously approved a $2.58 billion budget in Anne Arundel, providing funds for teacher raises, new firefighter positions and more.
    Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announces his budget proposal to the Anne Arundel County Council on May 1st, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.
    Pasadena man accused of fleeing mounted Ocean City Police, causing horse to collide with tree
    A Pasadena man allegedly ran circles around mounted Ocean City Police, caused one of the animals to collide with a tree and sprinted into traffic on Coastal Highway before being arrested, according to court records.
    Cooper Vann Choney, 19, of Pasadena, was charged with trespassing, interfering with a police animal and resisting arrest after allegedly fleeing from police in Ocean City.
    2 children taken to pediatric trauma center after school bus crash in Davidsonville
    Two children were taken to the Pediatric Trauma Center at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center after a crash involving a school bus and another car in Davidsonville.
    THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 - Anne Arundel County Fire Department responds to a motor vehicle collision which involved a school bus on Rt 214 in Davidsonville.
    What to do this weekend, including the Baltimore Pride Parade and Shakespeare outside
    Whether you want to join a Baltimore Pride block party, attend a food and wine festival or celebrate the Maryland Science Center’s 50th anniversary, we’ve got you covered.
    A bubble machine sprays attendees at the 50th annual Baltimore Pride Parade in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore on June 14, 2025.
    Banh mi and blackjack: Live! Casino wants to attract foodies, not just gamblers
    Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland’s owners hope Truong Tien, a Vietnamese restaurant that opened there in late May, will appeal to their changing customer base.
    At Truong Tien, diners can partake in dishes said to have been served to royalty. A double portion of the restaurant's banh mi, served on house baguette.
    Man arrested after road rage shooting on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, police say
    A Prince George’s County man was arrested in connection with a road rage shooting that left a man injured in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday, according to Maryland State Police.
    State Trooper Police Car from the Maryland State Police on parking lot.
    Anne Arundel Circuit Court race is a test of how Maryland picks judges
    Maryland’s judicial selection process is front and center in this race because voters previously rejected a nominee Gov. Wes Moore appointed to the bench in 2023.
    Exterior of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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