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All-gender bathrooms unveiled at pool in Annapolis
BALTIMORE -- The Annapolis Recreation and Parks unveiled two new all-gender bathrooms at the Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool as Pride Month wraps up.The restroom doors are wrapped in a special design that signals "All are Welcome.".Annapolis officials are another step for the city to create a more inclusive environment at recreation and parks facilities."You didn't think Pride Month was going to end without Annapolis Recreation and Parks doing something special, did you?" Annapolis Recreation and Parks posted on social media.The ribbon-cutting event on Saturday also featured drag bingo, a deejay and prize giveaways.
SUN: Where to watch 2024 fireworks, celebrate Fourth of July in Baltimore area
Here’s how to mark the Fourth of July across Maryland with free concerts, face painting, food vendors and, of course, fireworks. Annapolis, July 4, 6:30 p.m. The City of Annapolis’ parade kicks off at Amos Garrett and West Street at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin from a barge in Annapolis Harbor around 9:15 p.m., viewable from public spaces including the northeast area of Severn River and City Dock along Naval Academy Bridge. The Spa Creek Bridge will be closed to traffic from Eastport into Annapolis from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
New Ordinance in Easton Limits Outdoor Music to Address Noise Complaints
EASTON, MD. - In response to ongoing noise complaints, the Easton Town Council has approved a new ordinance that will prohibit outdoor music after 10 p.m. The law, which was passed Monday night, aims to address concerns from residents about noise levels from local establishments. The ordinance primarily impacts venues...
Letter to Editor: An Urgent Call for Inclusive Redesign of Matthewstown Road
In April 2024, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) presented proposed options for redesigning the Matthewstown Road corridor from Black Dog Alley to Route 50 (https://mdot-sha-md328-us50-to-black-dog-aly-ta224b11-maryland.hub.arcgis.com/). We, the Board of Talbot Thrive, a non-profit advocating for all road users, have thoroughly reviewed these plans and believe it is imperative to voice our concerns to ensure the needs of all current and future road users are addressed. The stated purpose of the SHA study is to assess transportation needs, including traffic operations, safety, and accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists. Unfortunately, the current redesign proposals fall short of these objectives.
Lengthy public comment examines council’s stance on Pride
EASTON — For the third consecutive meeting, Easton residents filled town council chambers to express opinions on council rhetoric regarding last month’s Delmarva Pride Festival, Pride banners and the LGBTQ+ community. Council President Frank Gunsallus originally came under scrutiny for comments made at a May 20 council meeting. At that meeting, he said the Pride flag was “antithetical to America” and questioned whether town funds should support downtown Pride banners. ...
Families from across country support new class of plebes at 2024 Naval Academy induction ceremony
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Hundreds of new plebes were inducted Thursday at the U.S. Naval Academy as the Class of 2028 settled into Annapolis, Maryland. On Induction Day at the Naval Academy, the plebes prepared to train for the next four years. "(I'm) feeling good, a little bit nervous, not...
Anne Arundel County Offers Caregiver Support with In-Person and Virtual Meetings in July
For those navigating the oft-demanding world of care provision, the Department of Aging and Disabilities has announced a slate of support group gatherings in Anne Arundel County for July that proposes a mix of in-person and digital connections. Two in-person sessions have been scheduled, with the first meeting set to convene at the Glen Burnie location on Wednesday, July 10th, and the second in the Annapolis Independence Room on Tuesday, July 16th, each session slated from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M.
Community-painted mural installed in Greensboro
GREENSBORO — A new piece of community artwork is on display in Greensboro at the corner of Sunset Avenue and Main Street. On Saturday, a 4-by-24-foot painting was installed on the side of Tenchi Spanish American Kitchen. The Choptank Tolomato Legacy Project and its executive director Jimmy Reynolds spearheaded the project, ensuring that hundreds of locals in and near Greensboro could put their own touches on the mural. “Our intention...
Letter to Editor: High Impact of Morgue Neck Solar Field on Chestertown Gateway
The gateway to Chestertown is about to be permanently impacted. On July 11th, Kent County’s Planning Commission will be asked to approve the site plan for Morgnec Road Solar. It is imperative that this governing body be informed about the importance of installing landscaping that will enhance the critical entrance to Chestertown on Route 291 hiding a visually intrusive industrial solar plant blanketing 245 acres of rolling farmland with over 140,000 solar panels. Please read further, and plan to attend the hearing at 1:30 pm at the county’s hearing room at 400 High Street. The Planning Commission will meet on July 11th at 1:30 PM to determine the severity of the scar that will be inflicted on this historic landscape.
First Frederick Douglass Unity Day held to raise money for cultural center
EASTON — As DJ Mercury played music outside the Easton Veterans of Foreign Wars post during the first Frederick Douglass Unity Day celebration on Saturday, people danced and feasted on crabs and corn on the cob. The event, sponsored by the Bailey-Groce Family Foundation, brought multiple vendors and somewhere around 100 people out to the VFW Saturday. It was put on to raise awareness for and money to create an African American cultural center in Easton. ...
Two Big Properties, Two Big Questions: A Chat With Larry DiRe, Part II
Ed Note: This interview with Town Manager Larry DiRe was conducted the week before Urgo Hotels and Resorts purchased the 98 Cannon Street property. Still, it observes important procedural aspects related to the 98 Cannon Street property and the Chestertown Historic District’s process leading to the acceptance of Washington College’s proposal to partially demolish the armory structure. He begins by discussing the appeal challenging the partial demolition of the armory.
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.
Let’s Talk About It: Helping Our Vets and their Families with PTSD with Beth Anne Dorman
The Spy continues our special series on Mid-Shore mental health this month with For All Seasons CEO Beth Anne Dorman discussing the unique challenge of helping Mid-Shore military veterans and their families with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As young men and women return from war zones to assume civilian life...
Chestertown Unveils Downtown Master Plan Concepts at Community Workshop
On Thursday evening, June 27, residents of Chestertown gathered at the fire hall to hear proposals for revitalizing the historic downtown area. The community workshop, led by design firm Design Collective, presented concepts for streetscape improvements, new development opportunities, and strategies to enhance connectivity and resilience. Cecily Bedwell, principal at...
New exhibit now at Historical Society
CHESTERTOWN — The Historical Society of Kent County is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, highlighting Galena. Produced in partnership with the town of Galena, the exhibit begins with its founding in the mid-18th century, and traces the history of the town that has been called “the gem of North Kent County.” Visitors will learn about Galena from the colonial era to the 21st century, including the famous ride of Tench Tilghman, aide-de-camp to General George Washington, who carried the news of the end of the Revolutionary War to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Artifacts from Galena’s past are also...
St. Michaels Library Presents Fremont Street -St. Michaels Exhibit
St. Michaels Library has announced that The Fremont Street-St. Michaels Exhibit will officially open on Thursday, July 18 at noon. Fremont Street was the center of St. Michaels’ African-American Community from the 1850s well into the 20th century. Located there was the first Union United Methodist Sunday School in 1852, the first African American School, and the first Odd Fellows lodge. It was a commercial center for African American businesses as well as a residential center.
Daily News Brief | July 2, 2024
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