The Anne Arundel County Police Department is hosting a Minority Youth Advisory Council to provoke direct and intentional conversations between Anne Arundel County students (age 14-18) with members of local law enforcement. Each meeting will begin with Police-Youth dialogue rooted in restorative justice, allowing every participant to give voice to their feelings and concerns in […]

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The City of Annapolis’ No Harm initiative, in collaboration with the Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition, is presenting a three-part series on racial justice and harm reduction training.  The trainings are free, virtual, and offered to interested members of the community, but the workshops are aimed at people who work in the behavioral health fields, medical […]

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The Department of Aging and Disabilities is pleased to announce two upcoming virtual Caregiver Educational Workshops. On November 4, 2020 James Krempel, Community Outreach Coordinator at the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management, will present “Snowdemic” – Preparing for Winter Weather During a Global Pandemic. This workshop offers a look at winter weather and […]

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Comptroller Peter Franchot announced today that his office is once again accepting nominations for the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award. The deadline for submitting nominations is Monday, November 30. Established in 2012, the award honors the unparalleled legacy of public service left by the late Mr. Schaefer, who served four terms as Baltimore City mayor and […]

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For four evenings in November, MTPA’s StageOne @ Park Place will be transformed by Orange Grove Dance (“OGD”) into a live, site-specific, socially-distanced performance, Still Standing, featuring a vivid light installation that gently reflects the adjacent Annapolis National Cemetery. With the audience viewing from MTPA’s Veterans Overlook, OGD will bring their trademark virtuosic athleticism and […]

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Rams Head On Stage is a little taste of Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin all rolled up in one!  A small, intimate venue where no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage. A small venue that packs a big punch with top national acts 364 days a year.  Check out the latest shows […]

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Committed to the continued growth of their property as a community epicenter, Annapolis Town Center announces their first annual Fright Nights. A total of five evenings in October will provide a full schedule of Halloween-themed fun for the entire family to enjoy. The Annapolis Town Center promises a safe environment for mesmerizing, interactive, and nostalgic […]

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A week of kickoff events to help people get free assistance enrolling assistance by phone for Maryland Health Connection will be held Nov. 6-15. Open enrollment begins Nov. 1 for Marylanders to enroll in health and dental coverage through Maryland Health Connection, the state’s health insurance marketplace. Open enrollment ends Dec. 15. Certified health insurance […]

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From September 26 through November 14, Chesapeake Conservancy will host its first virtual race, “Champions for the Chesapeake.” Launching on National Public Lands Day (Sept. 26), funds from the race will support the nonprofit’s advocacy efforts to establish the “Chesapeake National Recreation Area,” which would create National Park Service (NPS) unit status for the Chesapeake […]

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Downtown Annapolis and the holidays have a deep and nearly timeless relationship.  It is where we have traditionally congregated to celebrate, take our families out to eat, and to shop.  This year will be no different as the Downtown Annapolis Partnership hosts Annapolis’ favorite shopping nights for locals, Midnight Madness.  This year Midnight Madness will […]

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The City of Annapolis has announced partnerships and schedules for the 2020 holiday season. All visitors, residents, and business owners are asked to be responsible for their own behavior and COVID-19 protocols to slow the spread of  coronavirus: wear a mask; practice physical distancing and wash hands or use hand sanitizer frequently. Parking: From Thanksgiving […]

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The Warrior Music Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing music therapy and lessons to veterans, is proud to announce its inaugural virtual race, the Warrior 5K: A Veterans Day Walk/Run for Mental Health Awareness. Participants will complete the race at their convenience any time between Sunday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 11. As […]

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Save the date!  Before you celebrate Halloween, make sure you do some good for yourself and others in our community at Donation Day sponsored by the Parole Rotary. This is a time and place to give away what you don’t need and get it to those who do. If you have been home organizing and […]

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The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) is in the midst of  its “Shop Safe. Shop Local. Shop ArundelBiz.” marketing campaign to highlight the importance of patronizing small businesses in Anne Arundel County. “Many locally owned shops, restaurants, services and organizations have pivoted their operations to help keep their customers and employees safe,” said AAEDC […]

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Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has released the draft of Plan2040, the county’s General Development Plan (GDP), for public comment and review. The County Executive made the remarks at the Brooklyn Park Library, where he was joined by Planning and Zoning Director, Steven Kaii-Ziegler, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Land Use, Lori Rhodes, and […]

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Katcef Brothers has announced the start of its ‘Fill the BUDweiser Truck’ campaign to give back to the Maryland communities where they operate. Katcef Brothers is an Annapolis-based, family-owned beer wholesaler affiliated with Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer. Katcef Brothers serves retail establishments in Anne Arundel and Howard Counties. The company also owns and […]

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One might think that COVID-19 might have turned the real estate market upside down. I did. But that does not seem to be the case at all. We sit down with Kristi Neidhardt whose company, the Kristi Neidhardt Team of Northrop Realty, a Long & Foster Company to chat. Is it a buyers market? Sellers? […]

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The world’s most beloved wizard has landed at Maryland Sunrise Farm in Gambrills, Maryland and thousands have flocked to see him. With the help of The MAiZE company – the world’s leading designer of more than 4,000 corn mazes to date, Maryland Corn Maze has worked hard to plant an intricate, challenging maze, in over 8 acres of […]

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