Anne Arundel County

    7 things to do in Annapolis, including places to celebrate Maryland’s 392nd birthday
    Every year, Anne Arundel County bets you’ll love Maryland history. This year, there are 40 events to get you to come out and celebrate the state’s founding.
    “Proclaiming the Annapolis City Charter: 1708″ is the largest of the three paintings by Lee Boynton in City Council Chambers.
    Search underway for ‘armed and dangerous’ gunman after deadly shooting at Annapolis school bus stop
    The search is on for an “armed-and-dangerous” gunman who allegedly opened fire at a school bus stop on Wednesday morning in Annapolis, killing a man and wounding an 11-year-old boy in front of horrified children.
    An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
    Navy basketball coach Ed DeChellis is retiring after 29 years as a collegiate head coach
    DeChellis coached a school-record 426 games at Navy. The Midshipmen reached the championship game of the Patriot League Tournament this year before losing to American.
    Navy head coach Ed DeChellis looks on during the second half of the Patriot League tournament against American.
    Southwest, reports of your demise (maybe) are greatly exaggerated
    When Southwest Airlines announced it was instituting baggage fees, the obits for the airline were queued up.
    Travelers at Southwest Airlines at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2021 after a weekend of severe delays.
    Maryland first responders honored for their help after DC midair collision: ‘Closure for the families’
    The Metropolitan Washington Council of Government recognized over 130 first responders for their ”heroic efforts” following the DCA crash, a spokesman said.
    Baltimore Fire Department was one of nearly 90 agencies recognized for their response to a deadly mid-air collision in January 2025 in Washington, D.C.
    Maryland’s 7th case of bird flu detected in Anne Arundel County
    Maryland’s seventh case of bird flu was detected in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County, officials announced on Wednesday.
    After 8 years as mayor, the Annapolis parade is ending for Gavin Buckley
    The end of Gavin Buckley's parade is in sight. Term-limited, the mayor leaves office in December for a return to the business that brought him to Annapolis, restaurants. Most mayors are soon forgotten. Will it be different for the brash Australian?
    Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley marches in the St. Patrick's Parade on March 9, 2025, with supporters holding up signs listing his accomplishments.
    ‘It’s scary right now’: ICE holds detainees for days in bedless Baltimore cells
    Immigrants and their attorneys claim there are no beds, little food and medicine at Baltimore’s ICE holding room.
    The George H. Fallon Federal Building in downtown Baltimore where the ICE field office is located.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Catch Irish rockers Dublin 5 at the Green Beer Races
    Lots of music coming up in Annapolis, from Irish rock to Italian opera and a hefty dose of blues.
    Dublin 5 is fronted by Ray Murphy, center, backed by Jenn Belle  on fiddle, Gary Hewitt on bass), Jim Martin on percussion and Kevin Shook on drums. They'll perform at the Eastport Democratic Club Saturday.
    Anne Arundel County eclipses 600,000 residents as births outpace deaths
    Anne Arundel County eclipsed 600,000 residents in 2024, with a slight year-over-year population increase driven by births.
    Downtown Annapolis, Friday, March 28, 2025.
    MS-13 gang behind disappearance of Annapolis teen in 2017, feds say
    At least three members of the violent MS-13 gang kidnapped and killed an Annapolis teen who went missing in 2017, according to federal authorities.
    Two men allegedly associated with MS-13 have been charged federally with the disappearance of an Annapolis teen in 2017. The case would be heard at Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore.
    COVID broke America. We’re still putting the pieces back together.
    At the five-year mark, it seems like the right moment to reflect on the pandemic and ask whether we learned anything from it.
    No, you're not allowed to take pictures. That's what they told me, anyway, when my wife, son and I went to get our first vaccine shots in Waldorf on March 20, 2021.
    JCPenney closing Annapolis Mall store in May
    About 74 employees will be affected by the closure, according to a notice filed with the state.
    A JCPenney sign is displayed at one of the company's department store locations. The sign is plain white lettering against a brick wall.
    Trump appoints Sean Spicer to Naval Academy board after firing ‘woke’ members
    After firing six members, President Trump announced his nominees for the Naval Academy's Board of Visitors over the weekend.
    Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, left, was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors by President Donald Trump.
    ‘Don’t Maryland My Virginia?’ Hold my Natty Boh, please
    A Virginia Republican running for governor there launched a campaign ad with the slogan, “Don’t Maryland My Virginia.” Gov. Wes Moore laughed it off. I’m not so tolerant.
    Maryland's seal has two guys who look like they have jobs. Virginia's has a half-naked lady with a spear who apparently just killed someone.
    ‘My heart sank’: Memorials, peace rally planned after deadly shooting at ‘neutral spot’ in Severn
    Memorials and a peace rally this weekend will celebrate the lives of those lost and comfort a mourning community after a deadly double shooting earlier this week in Severn.
    Meade Village Park in Severn, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Two men were killed and two more wounded after a dispute surrounding a basketball game erupted into gunfire the night before in Severn, Anne Arundel County Police said.
    With $90M on the line, Anne Arundel school leaders take cautious approach to Trump mandates
    Anne Arundel County Public Schools leaders struck a cautious tone this week while speaking about the potential impacts of President Donald Trump’s education and immigration mandates, including threats to federal funding.
    Anne Arundel school leaders are being cautious in their approach to President Donald Trump's mandates on education and immigration.
    Lies and bullying aside, could Trump be right on the need for a jarring shift on Ukraine?
    Something Olha Radchenko told me: “It’s either the whole world will win or it’s going to be Russia.” President Trump made very clear last week that he disagrees.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: U.S. President Donald Trump (C) and Vice President JD Vance meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump and Zelensky are meeting today to negotiate a preliminary agreement on sharing Ukraine’s mineral resources that Trump says will allow America to recoup aid provided to Kyiv while supporting Ukraine’s economy. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
    7 things to do in Annapolis: St. Patrick’s Parade steps off Sunday
    The 12th annual St. Patrick's Parade steps off at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 9, but it's really an all-Irish weekend in Annapolis.
    A young boy watches as a unit of marching firefighters passes by during Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade on March 17, 2024. The popular event returns Sunday.
    Police: 2 dead, 2 injured after Severn basketball game erupts in gunfire Tuesday night
    Two men were killed and two more wounded after a dispute surrounding a basketball game erupted into gunfire Tuesday night in Severn, Anne Arundel County Police said.
    Two men were killed and two more wounded after a dispute surrounding a basketball game erupted into gunfire Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Severn, Anne Arundel County Police said.
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