Anne Arundel firefighters' union dispute settled
A neutral arbitrator on Tuesday sided with Anne Arundel County firefighters, awarding them the contract they requested over the objections of county negotiators. The two-year agreement puts...
View ArticleCounty agencies spend $4 million to expand mental health services
County agencies are using a $4 million federal grant to expand mental health services to children. During a presentation in front of the county Board of Education Wednesday night, representatives from...
View ArticleInteractive: How many drone owners are registered in Anne Arundel County?
The Federal Aviation Administration recently released a list of registered drone owners. The map below shows how many hobbyist drone owners are registered with the FAA in Anne Arundel County. The map...
View ArticleBoy assaulted and robbed while roller skating in Severna Park
A boy was assaulted and robbed Wednesday night while roller skating in the Severna Park area, county police said. Officers responded at 6:56 p.m. to Northway Road and Severn Dale Road for a citizen...
View ArticleHoyer calls out Republicans who changed votes on LGBT amendment
House Democrats were crying foul, or rather "Shame!" over a failed amendment that would've extended protections to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. What raised the ire of the...
View ArticleChesapeake Blues fest returns to Sandy Point
With headliners Joe Bonamassa and Robert Cray, organizers say its the best lineup yet
View ArticleDining Out: Annapolis owners breathe life into Alberto's in Glen Burnie
Osteria 177 altered the landscape for lovers of Italian food when it opened on Main Street in Annapolis 10 years ago. Thanks to first rate cooking drawing on many regions, stylish decor and near...
View ArticleSome of session's major initiatives among last 144 bills signed by Hogan
Among the 144 bills that Gov. Larry Hogan signed into law Thursday morning were more than a few major initiatives.At his last scheduled bill signing of the legislative session, Hogan gave his blessing...
View ArticleOfficials: Emergency response time to improve
Joint medical personnel partnership announced
View ArticleCounty schools to standardize retaking tests, assignments
Next fall students can retake three to five assignments each quarter
View ArticleTrial begins for Dept. of Labor officer charged with pointing gun at neighbor...
The jury trial of a state Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation police officer accused of pointing a gun at his neighbor's head last year began Thursday in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court....
View ArticleNo backpacks, knives or ceremonial swords: A guide to security for Naval...
Those attending the U.S. Naval Academy graduation next Friday should leave their knives, brass knuckles and razor blades at home, or they will be confiscated. "Everyone's safety is obviously one of...
View ArticleNaval Academy Commissioning Week road closures, traffic delays
Drivers should expect traffic congestion in Annapolis Tuesday through Friday next week for Naval Academy Commissioning Week events. The Blue Angels will fly Tuesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4...
View ArticleWelcome to hotel 'Last Resort'
County touts tougher regulations for hotels, but more homeless families in county likely to turn to them
View ArticleSchuh, advocates highlight need for improvements on Bike to Work Day
Bicyclists converged in front of Market House in Annapolis on Friday morning to mark Bike to Work Day, an annual event that aims to encourage more people to head into the office on two wheels instead...
View Article150-year-old gravestone stolen from Linthicum Walks
Friends of Linthicum Walks president: 'I want it back'
View ArticleAnne Arundel businesses debates new overtime rule
Whether a new federal overtime directive is good or bad depends on who you ask. County businesses are trying to determine the impact of the Obama Administration's raising of the salary threshold for...
View ArticleMy Time: Midshipmen help cleanup effort near Broadneck Elementary School
Seventeen Naval Academy midshipmen and three staff members descended upon the woodlands surrounding Broadneck Elementary School in Arnold on April 16 to complete a cleanup project they began in early...
View ArticleCounty offers to buy Eisenhower golf course
After nearly 50 years of sharing responsibility for Eisenhower Golf Course with the City of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County wants to take full control. County Executive Steve Schuh has allotted $3.3...
View ArticleMayo Beach, Fort Smallwood parks open for swimming Memorial Day weekend
More such areas could be available in coming years
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