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What is The Drunkest City in Maryland?
Annapolis: Maryland's Merriest City? A Look at the "Drunkest City" Ranking. While the term "drunkest" certainly grabs attention, it's crucial to understand the context of this ranking. The study, conducted by 24/7 Wall St., analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, focusing on the percentage of adults who reported excessive drinking within the past 30 days.
Annapolis underwater as Debby’s remnants flood streets
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Large portions of downtown Annapolis were underwater Friday as the remnants of Debby flooded streets on its way up the coast. Images showed streets around the city’s dock swamped with high water. Debby was a tropical depression by late Thursday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said.
'Undetermined illness' detected in room where adoptable animals are kept at Prince George's Co. adoption center
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — For the third time this year, the Prince George's County Animals Services Facility and Adoption Center (AFSAC) is dealing with an illness that will temporarily restrict access to a portion of the facility. According to ASFAC, the facility's placement rooms will be temporarily closed...
Deck collapses in Prince George’s County, fire officials say
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A townhome deck collapsed on Saturday afternoon in Laurel, according to the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department (PGFD). At around 2:55 p.m., the department responded to the 16000 block of Dorset Rd. for a collapsed deck. Responders rescued a woman and transported her to the […]
Maryland resident faces cleanup costs of fallen tree as agencies pass responsibility
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The latest round of severe storms had homeowner Iratha Waters-Dillahunt keeping a watchful eye over her backyard in Fort Washington, Maryland. Just one week earlier, a massive tree fell into her backyard damaging her fence and her garage, with most of the trunk...
Maryland Renaissance Festival Returns This Month
The Maryland Renaissance Festival, which takes places annually at 1821 Crownsville Rd in Annapolis, returns later this month for its 48th season. The festival will be open weekends from August 24 through October 20 and tickets can be purchased at www.rennfest.com. Per the event’s website:. “The 27 acre Village...
With majority of votes counted, Jolene Ivey expected to secure Democratic nomination
With about 85% of the votes counted, Prince George’s County Council Chair Jolene Ivey is maintaining her strong lead since Tuesday's special primary election in the race for a vacant at-large council.
Cleanup underway as Debby passes over Maryland
(Baltimore, MD) -- The cleanup is just beginning after the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby brought rain, flooding, the threat of tornadoes and power outages across Maryland. Flooding is reported at City Dock in Annapolis, along Baltimore's waterfront and in eastern Baltimore County. There is still a threat of coastal...
Daily News Brief | August 9, 2024
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Honoring Calvert County’s Fire-Rescue-EMS Heroes: 13th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – The Calvert County Fire-Rescue-EMS Volunteers enjoyed a day filled with fun, laughter, and camaraderie with their families and peers as the department gave their thanks to the volunteers for their bravery, dedication and tireless efforts for safety on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The free 13th...
Board Of Public Works Approves $6 Million For Recreation And Land Preservation
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Board of Public Works approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources requests for $6 million in funding to local governments and land trusts to preserve and protect land and provide recreational opportunities for Marylanders. A total of $1.8 million in Program Open Space – Local funding...
Annapolis businesses face another high tide Friday night, following morning floods
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Strong winds and rain pushed high tides into downtown Annapolis Friday as remnants of what wasTropical Storm Debby pushed through Maryland. On Friday morning, heavy flooding closed Dock Street and Compromise Street, from St. Mary's to Memorial Circle and Randall Street. By Friday evening, the water receded enough to allow cars through streets like Randall, but Dock Street remained covered.
Reps face criticism over solar project
CROFTON, Md. — Frustrated Anne Arundel County residents criticized a proposal last week to build a solar panels on the U.S. Naval Academy’s historic, 857-acre dairy farm, saying that it violated the rural, agricultural character of the land. The proposal, which has already reached the bidding process, is...
New Traffic Signal Coming to Route 178 in Crownsville/Annapolis
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning work this month to install a new traffic signal on MD 178 (Generals Highway) at Knollwood Drive in Anne Arundel County. Completion and signal activation is expected in late summer, weather permitting. The part-time signal will operate fully during arrival...
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