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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.
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...
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.
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. ...
Stephanie Milvain Named as Navy Rifle Team Captain
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Navy rifle head coach Mike Anti announced that rising senior Stephanie Milvain (Matthews, N.C.) has been selected by her teammates to serve as the Mids’ team captain for the 2024-25 season. “I’m extremely proud to be named team captain for the 2024-25 academic year,” Milvain stated. “Since I was recruited, I’ve seen the team develop into a tight knit family. I hope to lead each student-athlete to achieve their best. Go Navy, Beat Army!” Milvain, a three-year letter winner, has appeared in 37 matches over her first three seasons at Navy during which she has compiled averages…
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.
Tilghman Lake Dam reconstruction and upgrade project
Starting on or about July 15, 2024 until further notice a section of Tilghman Lake (from the Water Tank to just before the entrance of Laurel Springs park- east side of the lake) will be closed to ALL vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the Tilghman Lake Dam reconstruction and upgrade project. We are currently draining the lake in anticipation of the construction.
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.
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...
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. ...
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.
Ben Barton Named Director of Operations for Navy Wrestling
Navy head wrestling coach Cary Kolat announced today that Ben Barton has joined his staff as Director of Operations. Barton comes to Navy from Rudis Wrestling Apparel, where he worked for the past year. "I am excited for this new opportunity and I'm ready to get after it," said Barton. "Go Navy! Beat Army!!" Barton was an assistant coach at Lycoming College during the 2022-23 campaign. Barton was a three-time NCAA Division I qualifier as a wrestler going twice while he was at Campbell and once at Lock Haven. Barton helped lead the Camels to Southern Conference titles in 2017,...
Spend the 4th of July with Historic Annapolis
Historic Annapolis will hold its annual 4th of July event on Thursday, July 4, 2024. This tradition attracts hundreds of visitors to celebrate Independence Day at the home of William Paca, one of Maryland’s four signers of the Declaration of Independence. Attendees can witness a Naturalization Ceremony, tour four historic properties, and celebrate in the historic heart of Maryland’s capital.
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...
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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