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Anne Arundel County Introduces Additional Speed Cameras Near Annapolis Schools to Enhance Road Safety
Anne Arundel County is bolstering its measures to maintain road safety by deploying a second batch of speed cameras near school zones. According to a report by Fox Baltimore, these cameras are scheduled for installation on July 24. The cameras are set to monitor areas around Annapolis Area Christian School, Folger McKinsey Elementary, Key School, Odenton Elementary, and Nantucket Elementary.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Announces Pops in the Park Concerts
Annapolis, MD – It’s time for an Anne Arundel County end-of-summer tradition that’s open to the entire community! The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, in association with the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks and Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, presents the perfect ending to summer: two FREE outdoor concerts! Friends, family, neighbors, and the entire community are invited to join the ASO for uplifting and danceable pops tunes, patriotic songs, movie and Broadway music and contagious fun that will get everyone moving. These concerts are open to the public and completely free for music-lovers of all ages.
Annapolis Tea Party 250th Anniversary Commemoration (October 19, 2024)
The Peggy Stewart 250 Committee will host a public commemoration on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Annapolis City Dock to honor colonial Maryland’s first major revolutionary event, which led to the founding of the United States. The Annapolis Tea Party, also referred to as the Burning of the Peggy Stewart, marks the moment colonists in Annapolis formally ushered Maryland into the revolt against Britain’s tyranny and taxation. A drone show surrounding a replica of a colonial-era brig will provide a living history reenactment beginning at 7 p.m. and may be seen from locations with a view of Annapolis City Dock.
Registration now open for annual 10K Bay Bridge Run set for Nov. 10
Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Inc. (CSE) will once again facilitate the event across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge open to walkers and runners alike. Last year was Corrigan Sports third year running the event with over 17,000 reported participants, according to County Administrator Todd Mohn. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), CSE and Queen Anne’s County work closely to coordinate the event including planning for public safety measures with the help of outside agencies...
Daily News Brief | July 19, 2024
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Chesterhaven Beach resubmitted to growth area
CHESTER — The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve “re-including” 101 acres of property on Piney Creek Road owned by Chesterhaven Beach Partnership, LLP back into the Chester Growth Area. Chesterhaven Beach Partnership, LLP submitted a Reconsideration Comprehensive Rezoning Request to add (Tax Map 57, Parcel 25) to the Chester Growth Area and to rezone it to Chester Master-Planned Development when comprehensive rezoning was addressed. The property is...
Maryland Humanities’ Museum on Main Street Coming to Captain Avery Museum
The Smithsonian heads to the Captain Avery Museum with Maryland Humanities’ next Museum on Main Street tour on August 25, 2025! This is the second stop on Maryland’s tour of Spark! Places of Inspiration, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition focused on innovation. This tour is possible through Maryland...
Shore Community Outreach Team offers free health screenings, information in Rock Hall
CHESTERTOWN — The Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) of Kent County continues to provide information, resources and free screenings through partnerships with local civic, religious and nonprofit organizations. SCOT is part of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, a member organization of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health and University of Maryland Medical System. On June 25, Kent SCOT members Emily Welsh, MSN, RN, Nurse Coordinator, Michelle Matthews, MSW, LSCW-C, Social Worker, and Serenity Kelly, CCHW, and Amanda Webster, CCHW, both Community Advocates,...
Gov. Wes Moore weighs in on presidential election
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — After a busy week in the political world, 11 News is hearing from Gov. Wes Moore about the future of the presidential election. Ahead of former President Donald Trump's first speech since the attempted assassination, Moore said he is praying for the Republican nominee. "Political violence...
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