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Anne Arundel County

    An anti-affirmative action group that won a landmark 2023 Supreme Court decision sued the Naval Academy for considering race in its admissions.
    Naval Academy faces trial over race in admissions: What you should know
    The case marks latest effort by Students for Fair Admissions to eliminate race-conscious policies in higher education.
    Small, single-engine aircraft crashes off runway at BWI Airport
    The crash has not impacted airline operations, and the FAA was notified, according to an official.
    One dead in Anne Arundel County shooting; investigation ongoing
    Investigators were called to a parking lot about a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
    A raccoon is caught and given a rabies vaccine as part of the Anne Arundel County health department's Oral Rabies Vaccine program.
    Countywide rabies vaccine effort to resume in Anne Arundel this fall
    The Anne Arundel County Health Department annual Oral Rabies Vaccine Program distributes liquid rabies vaccine to wildlife in the county.
    A baked potato with ham, cheddar, broccoli, bacon and sour cream at the Maryland Renaissance Festival.
    A royal guide to must-try eats at the Maryland Renaissance Festival
    From savory delights to sweet treats, here are the snacks social media influencer Chris Franzoni recommends at the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

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    The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.
    Former Severna Park teacher accused of sexual abuse will stay in jail
    During a second bail hearing for Matthew Schlegel, prosecutors played video interviews with each of the eight students who accused the former teacher of abuse.
    Anne Arundel County has been working to minimize trash and recycling pickup disruptions since the strike started.
    Anne Arundel County DPW contract workers strike for fair pay, safer conditions
    Employees of Ecology Services, a company that does garbage pickup in Anne Arundel County, went on strike earlier this month after contract negotiations fell through.
    Frederick D. Moorefield Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiring to run a dogfighting ring and racketeering. When one of Moorefield’s dogs lost a fight but did not die, Moorefield killed that dog.
    Ex-Pentagon official pleads guilty to dogfighting conspiracy in Anne Arundel County
    Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr. admitted to operating under the kennel name “Geehad Kennels” and used his home in Arnold for dogfighting for over 20 years.
    Rob Steinberger, right, talks with school board candidate LaToya Nkongolo during the African American Heritage Festival on Aug. 24, 2024, in Laurel.
    What’s it like being a little-known Republican running for Congress? Ask Rob Steinberger.
    Rob Steinberger is running in the 3rd District against a better-known, more experienced, better-financed Democrat. His job is introducing himself to voters.
    Annapolis, Maryland, USA downtown view over Main Street with the State House.
    Anne Arundel County grew in 2023 despite decrease in white, Black populations
    Like many other places in Maryland, Anne Arundel grew despite losses to its two largest demographic groups.

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    Daphne Eckman and her band will perform Friday night at Red Red Wine during the Annapolis Songwriters Festival, one of 55 local acts feature in free performances.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Annapolis Songwriters Festival showcases 55 local musicians
    No one may be more excited about the Annapolis Songwriters Festival than Daphne Eckman, a young performer who will share the stage set up at Red, Red Wine with eight other singers over three hours Friday night.
    An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
    18-year-old charged with two killings in Anne Arundel County
    Police said the two shootings were unrelated, but did not give details about how Sharps was associated with either McKinney or Holland.
    Musician Shelby Blondell, inventor of The Sheller, poses for a portrait with her device at Nick’s Fish House on Aug. 22, 2024.
    An Anne Arundel County singer invented a tool for the art of crab picking
    Shelby Blondell, a singer and songwriter in Anne Arundel County, invented and patented The Sheller, a 3-in-1 seafood mallet, picker and bottle opener.
    The Howard County Police logo seen outside their headquarters on Jan. 25, 2024.
    Howard County Police identify victim in Elkridge hit-and-run collision
    Authorities say Zulma Maginelly Zepeda Barrientos was struck by two vehicles while crossing Washington Boulevard in Elkridge.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs paperwork pardoning more than 175,000 cannabis-related convictions during a ceremony at the State House in Annapolis in June.
    How Maryland became the nation’s blueprint for electing Black politicians
    Marylanders have a chance to transform the state into the nation’s center of Black political power, electing a Black governor, attorney general and U.S. senator.

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    Anne Arundel County residents have been blown away by noisy leaf blowers, prompting the County Council to introduce a bill in July to leave combustion engine-powered blowers behind. However, the bill was withdrawn due to pushback from constituents.
    This Blows: Debate over gas-powered leaf blowers in Anne Arundel County forces bill withdrawal
    Anne Arundel County residents’ opposition to a bill prohibiting combustion engine-powered leaf blowers led to the bill’s withdrawal.
    Harry Huntley will be sworn in Monday night as the new alderman for downtown Annapolis.
    Annapolis Democrats picked the city’s newest alderman. Others already want his job.
    The Annapolis Democratic Central Committee chose Harry Huntley to replace former Alderwoman Elly Tierney, who is moving to Cape Cod.
    New Annapolis Ward 1 Alderman Harry Huntley.
    What you need to know about new Annapolis Alderman Harry Huntley
    Harry Huntley was chosen by the Annapolis Democratic Central Committe to finish Elly Tierney’s term as an alderman representing Ward 1.
    Food historian Joyce White is launching her first book, “Cooking Maryland’s Way, Voices of a Diverse Cuisine.” It complements a 1963 classic cookbook with stories of the food and the people behind it.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Joyce White serves up the story behind classic Maryland cooking
    Food historian Joyce White marks her first book, “Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine,” with a lecture and book signing Sunday. It’s one of seven great things to do in the coming week in the Annapolis area.
    Retail real-estate company Centennial announced Wednesday it has finalized a deal to purchase the Annapolis Mall in Anne Arundel County.
    DICK’S and Dave & Buster’s coming to Annapolis Mall under new owner
    Retail real-estate company Centennial said Wednesday it has finalized its deal to purchase the Annapolis Mall in Anne Arundel County.