Anne Arundel County

    Hutzell: Anne Arundel liquor board reform ends decades-old patronage perk
    COLUMN | If Gov. Wes Moore signs a bill reforming appointments to the Anne Arundel County liquor board, it will end state senators’ power to dispense jobs as political favors.
    Anne Arundel County alcohol sales are regulated by the Board of License Commissioners, a three body panel now being changed after complaints.
    Guiding light: Domino Sugars sign turns 75. Meet the company keeping it shining.
    In 2021, Paul Gable’s company restored the iconic Domino Sugars sign. He says it’s one of the highlights of his career and one of the company’s biggest successes.
    The Domino’s sugar sign atop the plant was renovated but still maitntains the original design. Domino Sugar is s the last of the old industries still thriving in Baltimore.
    What to do this weekend, including a tattoo convention and drive-in double feature
    Whether you want to get tatted up (or just watch others do so), see Stavros Halkias live or support independent bookstores, we've got you cover.
    Diego Orbegozo  from Black Label Collective tattoos Karl Staudinger at the Baltimore Tattoo Convention on April 21, 2023.
    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.
    THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 -  Anne Arundel District Court building in Glen Burnie.
    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.
    Anne Arundel County Fire Department crews responded to a fire in the  300 block of Magothy Beach Road in Pasadena on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
    Baltimore settles ghost gun lawsuit against firearms dealer for $2 million
    Baltimore has reached a $2 million settlement with a gun store in Anne Arundel County that developed, marketed and sold kits used to build firearms without serial numbers.
    FILE - A ghost gun that police seized from an organized shoplifting crime ring is on display during a news conference at the Queens District Attorney's office in New York City, Nov. 26, 2024.
    Ex-Anne Arundel County Police officer sentenced for leaving scene of deadly unauthorized pursuit
    Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Alexander Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Howard County Circuit Court to failing to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death.
    Exterior of the Circuit Court for Howard County is seen on January 30, 2024.
    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.
    Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
    Arrest made in fatal shooting in Glen Burnie parking lot Saturday
    A Baltimore man has been charged with fatally shooting another man following a fight in Glen Burnie on Saturday night, Anne Arundel County Police announced.
    Anne Arundel County police say they've made an arrest in a fatal shooting in Glen Burnie Saturday night.
    Buzzkill at BWI: 20,000 bees swarm baggage cart before workers step in
    The tarmac at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport was buzzing on Friday morning after workers discovered about 20,000 bees resting on a baggage cart.
    On Friday morning, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport worked with a beekeeper to safely relocate approximately 20,000 bees.
    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.
    Hutzell: Annapolis mayor’s early priorities and style emerge in his calendar
    COLUMN | Keys to understanding Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann’s young administration are tucked into his work calendar. Access to the electronic diary, granted through a public records request, offers a view of his emerging priorities and style.
    Annapolis Mayor Jared Littman submitted his first budget April 13, 2026, a threshold for a new administration focused on effectiveness.
    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.
    A 20-year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Department has been charged with assault and reckless endangerment.
    What to do this weekend, including ‘Holes,’ Snail Mail and food festivals
    Whether you want to see Snail Mail’s homecoming concert, indulge in wings and oysters at local festivals or see a new play at Baltimore Center Stage, we’ve got you covered.
    Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail performs onstage at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15, 2023 in Indio, California.
    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 Mayor Jared Littmann in March. On Monday, he announced his first city budget wouldn’t increase the property tax rate.
    Anne Arundel police union says relationship with county prosecutor is broken, endorses challenger
    The union for Anne Arundel County police officers has endorsed the challenger to State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess, arguing that the Police Department’s relationship with the county prosecutor’s office is broken.
    Carolynn Grammas, center, on her last day as Assistant State's Attorney for Anne Arundel County.
    Meet Louis Fratino, the 32-year-old Marylander taking the art world by storm
    To put your work in direct conversation with Henri Matisse would be a daunting challenge for any artist. At 32, Brooklyn-via-Maryland painter Louis Fratino is up for the task.
    A Baltimore Museum of Art visitor examines “Waking up first, hard morning light” by Louis Fratino on March 13.
    The Dish: Where outdoor dining actually feels worth it
    From an outdoor plaza in Annapolis to a harborside spot in Baltimore, here are some restaurants where you can enjoy good food and better views.
    The patio seating at Ampersea, a restaurant located on the water at the intersection of Fells Point and Harbor East.
    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.
    Annapolis Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier, representing Ward 5, listens during newly-elected U.S. Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth’s election night victory speech in the Atreeum at Soaring Timbers in Annapolis, Md., on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
    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.
    Some of the newly preserved land near Saltworks Creek in Anne Arundel County. The land is just off Bestgate Road.
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