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Five new speeding cameras installed in Anne Arundel County : "This is about trying to trying to change people's driving habits"
BALTIMORE -- Â Starting Monday, drivers in Anne Arundel County will need to watch their speed.Five new speed cameras have been set up and more are soon to come.There's a new speed camera on Welham Avenue near Cromwell Elementary."Wellham Avenue is a hot spot for people who speed," Kristie Taylor of Glen Burnie said.Kristie Taylor is happy about it."I have a child that attends Cromwell and I've lived in this area my entire life and I see a big problem," Taylor said.It's not the only new speed camera in Anne Arundel County, there are four others.There's another in Glen Burnie, on...
July and August are Heating up! Things to do in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
Get outside and enjoy Anne Arundel County’s best summer events, including Wednesday night sailboat racing and live music at City Dock; and if you’re looking to dine outside (and maybe play some Pickleball), Dinner Under the Stars will be calling your name. Nobody celebrates the Fourth of July like Downtown Annapolis, and the Maryland Renaissance Festival returns in August! July also marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, and Anne Arundel County has a digital guide to plan your Civil Rights journey through the region.
Annapolis seeks public input on first-ever Public Water Access Plan
BALTIMORE -- The City of Annapolis is calling for public input on a draft of its first-ever Equitable Public Water Access Plan, which aims to make the city's public waterways more welcoming to its community. Whether you want to bike along a waterway or sail at the nearest creek, Annapolis is working to improve these sites for the community.  The Annapolis Maritime Task Force, which was convened in 2020,   According to the Annapolis Equitable Public Access Water Plan, 60 sites across 8 watersheds can be improved with development, like pathways for walking and biking, better access points and accessible parking.The city...
Body of missing sailor killed during Pearl Harbor arrives at BWI prior to burial
LINTHICUM, Md. — A fallen World War II sailor will finally be buried in his rightful resting place at Arlington National Cemetery. Seaman Second Class Challis R. James previously was missing since World War II. He was killed aboard the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) during the attack on Pearl Harbor...
Donatos Pizza to enter Maryland
Donatos Pizza will enter Maryland with three initial locations in the DMV area (D.C., Maryland and Virginia). The restaurants are expected to open in Columbia, Laurel and Glen Burnie in Maryland, with the first to launch next year, according to a press release. Donatos hopes to grow to 50 traditional...
Baltimore-Washington Parkway reopens after closure in Jessup area
JESSUP, Md. — The Baltimore-Washington Parkway reopened Tuesday afternoon in the Jessup area after an hours-long closure. The highway, also known as Maryland Route 295, was closed around 2:45 p.m. after a gas main was struck in the area of Annapolis Road (Maryland Route 175), Anne Arundel County fire officials told 11 News.
Army Women’s Cross Country Defeats Navy with Dominant Performance
Army West Point's women's cross country team secured a victory over Navy, marking their first win against the rival since 2020. Led by Charlotte Richman in second place, the Black Knights had six runners finish in the top 10, contributing to their lead in the Star Series with a record of 3-0-1.
Hogan outlines affordability agenda in key race for Senate
STEVENSVILLE, Maryland — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday laid out his agenda to make life more affordable for Marylanders suffering from years of inflation as he seeks election to the U.S. Senate. The 68-year-old centrist Republican discussed his economic priorities at a campaign stop in Stevensville. Speaking...
Maryland awarded $21M+ as part of 4 federal infrastructure grants
Maryland will receive more than $21 million from four federal infrastructure grants. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program will go toward 148 projects across the country. Maryland went through a competitive...
Don’t Miss Out on A Taste of Arundel Grown at Homestead Gardens
Anne Arundel County’s vibrant agricultural community will be in the spotlight at “A Taste of Arundel Grown,” hosted at Homestead Gardens’ Davidsonville location on July 19th. This event, part of the Maryland Buy Local Challenge, offers attendees an opportunity to enjoy locally sourced food and beverages....
Banquet honors former commissioner’s dedication to county ALS
CHESTER — Honoring a lifetime of service, particularly in strengthening local emergency services, a recognition banquet was held in honor of former Queen Anne’s County Commissioner and Maryland State Delegate Wheeler R. Baker at Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department June 21. The hall filled with community reunion, reconnecting lives touched by the service of Baker who in addition to a number of attributes, was instrumental in establishing the county’s first advanced life support (ALS) program in the late 1980s. ...
Ty Eustice Named Assistant Wrestling Coach at the Naval Academy
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Navy head wrestling coach Cary Kolat announced today that Ty Eustice has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Eustice comes to Navy from Davidson where he had served as the head assistant coach since 2021. "I am confident that Ty Eustice's commitment and desire will help drive...
Pines On The Severn Celebrates Completion Of Micro-Bioretention Basin Project
The Pines on the Severn Community Improvement Association (PCIA) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of its new micro-bioretention basin project in Arnold on June 18. Major funding for this project was provided by a $25,000 grant through a Chesapeake Bay Trust and Anne Arundel County watershed restoration...
Letter To The Editor: An Open Letter To Greater Severna Park And Neighboring Communities
There are many wonderful local businesses that provide special and unique shopping experiences in Severna Park. Please shop and support our local businesses as they support Severna Park, even when they know they are not going to gain notoriety nor an advertising bump. For multiple years, including this year, The...
Ready to Roll: Chester River Health Foundation Funds Dedicated Ambulance for Transport of Patients Across the Eastern Shore
With the beautiful rural counties that make up Maryland’s Eastern Shore comes an inherent challenge – how to transport patients needing medical care in a timely fashion. Often, trips between University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) facilities can take several hours. Faced with this challenge, the University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation (UM CRHF) worked on a solution with UM SRH’s parent organization, the University of Maryland Medical System.
Seven Rifle Student-Athletes Named CRCA Scholastic All-American
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Seven Navy rifle student-athletes were named Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) Scholastic All-American, the national organization announced. Earning honors for the Midshipmen were Isabella Baldwin , Catherine Dely , John Dely , Mark Dely , Clarissa Layland , Joshua Potts , and Ryan Wee . For Mark Dely and Layland, it was the fourth honor of their career, while it was the first for the other five student-athletes. To earn the honor, a student-athlete must have maintained at least a 3.2 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) for the 2023-24 academic year. Catherine Dely 5' 5" Sophomore Mark Dely...
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