Anne Arundel County

    Prosecution looks troubled in Anne Arundel County murder case involving polyamorous couple
    It’s still possible a panel of judges on the Appellate Court of Maryland could order the case frozen as they consider the prosecution’s appeal.
    Maryland's State Attorney Anne Colt Leitess speaks during a news conference following the sentencing verdict of Jarrod W. Ramos, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, in Annapolis, Md.  Ramos was sentenced on Tuesday to more than five life terms without the possibility of parole, according to prosecutors.
    Villains, promises and pageantry — what I learned from 6 Maryland county budgets
    We’re deep into local budget season in Maryland, when decisions are made for spending nearly $28 billion on priorities and problems. Here’s what I learned by listening to hours of budget addresses this spring.
    Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman waits to be introduced on May 1 for his State of the County address in Annapolis.
    Prosecutors can’t introduce other bad acts at Severna Park Elementary teacher’s sex abuse trial
    Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Pamela K. Alban ruled that there could be scenarios at the trial of Matthew Schlegel in which the door is opened to that testimony.
    The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.
    Oystering isn’t what it used to be, but a vulnerable industry hopes it has found stability
    Oysters occupy a special place in Maryland. Dubbed a keystone species, oysters sit at the intersection of environmental concerns, political wrangling, and a legacy economy that basically built Baltimore.
    Capt. Tyrone Meredith, a fifth generation waterman, sorts through oysters being pulled from Broad Creek on his last oyster harvest of the season.
    Six history lessons as the original Pimlico prepares for its final Preakness
    Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, which opened its doors in 1870, is filled with history. Here are some highlights as the original venue prepares for its final Preakness.
    Pimlico Race Course is being prepared for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes.
    7 indicted for series of armed robberies targeting bank customers across 5 Maryland counties
    Seven people were indicted Friday for a series of armed robberies that targeted bank customers across multiple Maryland counties, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown. 
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Friday the indictment of seven people who allegedly targeted bank customers in a series of armed robberies that spanned five counties.
    Should Naval Academy leader push back on Trump’s book ban? 600 grads say yes.
    In an open letter to Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, hundreds of Naval Academy grads cited the decision to remove 381 books from the library catalogue as the latest sign that she isn’t fulfilling her duty to protect a diversity of ideas.
    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth walks alongside Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, academy superintendent, during his visit to the U.S. Naval Academy on April 1, 2025.
    Touring the Naval Academy just got tougher for foreign visitors
    A foreign passport won’t get you onto the military academy’s campus anymore.
    The U.S. Naval Academy is among popular tourist destinations in Annapolis.
    Anne Arundel man charged with fatally shooting neighbor’s dog
    Robert Anthony Harley, of Harwood, has been charged with fatally shooting his neighbor’s dog in southern Anne Arundel County.
    Authorities are investigating after Maisie, Shannon Smith Wood’s 11-month old Belgian Malinois, was apparently shot to death in Harwood by a neighbor who mistook her for a coyote.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Family concert aims to hook kids on the classics
    Two of the best-known arts companies in Annapolis will join up Saturday for a concert at Maryland Hall aimed at hooking young audiences on classic music and dance.
    The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will perform with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Saturday during their annual family concert.
    Judge removes state’s attorney from high-profile murder case involving polyamorous couple
    Circuit Judge Mark W. Crooks said the information that had been withheld was evidence that could be considered exculpatory.
    A judge barred Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess, shown here on election night in November, from prosecuting a prominent murder case for several missteps.
    Maryland senator’s attempt to end Naval Academy book ban falls short
    A heated debate roiled the board of the Academy, which has found itself at forefront of Trump-influenced change in higher education.
    U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen attempted to challenge the U.S. Naval Academy’s removal of nearly 400 books from its library.
    Prosecutors drop charges against Anne Arundel Orphans’ Court Judge Marc Knapp
    State prosecutors dismissed charges Tuesday against Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court Judge Marc Knapp, who they had accused of illegally recording his probate court colleagues.
    The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.
    Annapolis used to be called Arundel Town. Then Anne came along.
    In the 330 years since Annapolis got its name on May 8, 1695, there have been mothers and daughters, rebels and beauties, artists and prosecutors. Here's a salute to all the Annes the city of Anne has known.
    In 1685, Willem Wissing and Jan van der Vaardt painted the portrait of Anne Stuart, the bride of George Odenberg, Prince of Demark. A decade later, Maryland named Annapolis in her honor.
    School bus crashes into tree in Anne Arundel County, with minor injuries to students
    All of the students attend Millersville Elementary School, an official said.
    All of the students on the bus attend Millersville Elementary School, according to officials.
    After 15 years, the saga of Crystal Spring is ending in Annapolis. Was the fight worth it?
    As the story of Crystal Spring and The Village at Providence Point nears its end, there is a lesson from the last remaining forest in Annapolis.
    National Lutheran Communities & Services plans to build it's new retirement community in an Annapolis forest.
    Prosecutors want to introduce other bad acts at Severna Park Elementary teacher’s sex abuse trial
    Matthew Schlegel, 45, of Severna Park, is set to stand trial on May 19 in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault.
    Matthew Schlegel, a third grade teacher at Severna Park Elementary School, is charged in Anne Anne Arundel County Circuit Court with sexual abuse of a minor, third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault. He’s accused of sexually abusing eight students.
    Anne Arundel passes amendment to rezone Cromwell Station for state development
    Anne Arundel County has moved closer to allowing Maryland to create a vibrant apartment community at the Cromwell light rail station in Glen Burnie.
    A failed measure to change the zoning of Cromwell Station potentially risks state investment for a reimagined Light Rail Link parking lot in Glen Burnie.
    Vice President JD Vance to deliver Naval Academy graduation keynote address
    Vice President JD Vance will deliver the keynote address at the U.S. Naval Academy’s graduation and commissioning ceremony on May 23.
    Vice President JD Vance speaks during a tour at Nucor Steel Berkeley in Huger, S.C., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)
    Proposed Anne Arundel budget shields residents from Trump — with no new taxes
    The proposed budget calls for spending about $100 million more compared to the last fiscal year.
    Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announces his budget proposal to the Anne Arundel County Council on May 1st, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.
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