Anne Arundel County

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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