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Cody Boteler

Cody

Cody Boteler covers Anne Arundel County as part of The Banner’s regional team. He’s lived in Baltimore since 2017, when he graduated from Towson University, and lives in North Baltimore with his wife and two rescue dogs. Cody’s work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, USA Today and Baltimore magazine, among other publications.

The latest from Cody Boteler

NASA library closure in Maryland the latest in Trump cuts to space research
The Trump administration will close NASA’s largest research library, located at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, this week.
The NASA Goddard Information and Collaboration Center in Greenbelt, Md.
When and how to recycle your Christmas tree
Here’s how to dispose of your Christmas tree in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County and across the state.
Customers set out to find their trees at Prettyboy Run Farms in Parkton, Friday, November 28, 2025.
Drinking my way through Annapolis on the ‘Colonial Cocktail Crawl’
There are plenty of ways to stave off the chill of a dark winter night, but among my favorites: ducking into a cozy bar for a quick drink, bite to eat and some time indoors.
The Drummer's Lot at Maryland Inn is where some Founding Fathers are said to have celebrated after the ratification of the Treaty of Paris. The hot rum punch is, according to the bartender, inspired by an old recipe belonging to Benjamin Franklin.
New leadership, book bans and a fired commandant: Naval Academy saw big changes in 2025
The Naval Academy has navigated choppy seas this year, from a change in leadership to a Trump-era book ban and a last-minute victory in the Army-Navy game to cap off 2025.
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, May 9, 2025.
Driver who pulled over to help is killed in I-695 crash in Woodlawn
A 28-year-old man who pulled over to assist a disabled vehicle on I-695 in Baltimore County died Thursday night, after another driver crashed into the disabled vehicle, the Maryland State Police said.
The Maryland State Police logo.
Congress says the Naval Academy can’t build a second golf course at Greenbury Point
The U.S. Naval Academy Athletic Association proposed a golf course at Greenbury Point in 2022.
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, joined by Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Sarah Elfreth fields questions from attendees during a U.S. Congressional town hall meeting at Howard Community College’s Kahlert Complex in Columbia, Md. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Annapolis wants mediation to settle long-running housing discrimination lawsuits
The City of Annapolis and plaintiffs in two federal housing discrimination cases are moving toward settlement negotiations, according to court filings from Friday.
Flags outside Annapolis City Hall at 160 Duke of Gloucester Street on Oct. 22, 2025.
Third Eye comics in Annapolis wants to become ‘America’s favorite nerd store’
Steve Anderson started the comic store Third Eye in Annapolis in 2008. It has expanded, and he wants it to become "America's favorite nerd store."
Steve Anderson and his wife started the comic store Third Eye in Annapolis in 2008. It has expanded, and he wants it to become "America's favorite nerd store."
John Brady, longtime Annapolis High basketball coach with a winning way, dies at 78
John Brady, a longtime basketball coach at Annapolis High School who stepped away from coaching in 2016, died this week at 78.
John Brady, Erin Brady and Sharon Brady at Erin’s college graduation in 2010.
Edgewater man charged with killing his 76-year-old girlfriend
A 72-year-old Edgewater man was arrested yesterday and charged with killing his 76-year-old girlfriend, the Anne Arundel County Police Department said.
A 72-year-old Edgewater man was arrested yesterday and charged with killing his 76-year-old girlfriend, the Anne Arundel County Police Department said.
Annapolis city attorney departs, effective immediately, after AI accusations
New Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann on Wednesday said the city attorney was dismissed from his job with immediate effect.
A car drives by Annapolis City Hall at 160 Duke of Gloucester Street on Oct. 22, 2025.
Steuart Pittman highlights work left to be done in final ‘State of the County’
In his final "State of the County" address, term-limited Steuart Pittman highlighted the work he hopes to accomplish before leaving office.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announces his budget proposal to the Anne Arundel County Council on May 1st, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.
Annapolis alderwoman introduces 1-year moratorium on short-term rentals
Annapolis Alderwoman Karma O’Neill on Monday introduced a resolution that would enact a 12-month moratorium on new short-term rentals in the city.
An Annapolis City Council member has introduced a resolution that would enact a 12-month moratorium on new short-term rentals in the historic city.
Navy ‘taking over’ Lyft for a day as part of recruiting push
The Navy is “taking over” the ride-sharing app Lyft for a day as part of a marketing and recruitment push.
What the Navy “takeover” of Lyft will look like on Dec. 13, for the army-navy game. It shows aircraft carriers on the map instead of cars.
A Severna Park golf center could become townhomes. Neighbors aren’t happy.
Plans to redevelop the site of the Severna Park Golf Center along Ritchie Highway into 130 townhomes are not going over well with neighbors.
Anne Arundel County Council member Amanda Fiedler is objecting to a planned redevelopment of the Glen Burnie Golf Center on Ritchie Highway.
Who is Jared Littmann, the new mayor of Annapolis?
Jared Littmann, the new mayor of Annapolis, acknowledges that his leadership style is different from that of his predecessor, Gavin Buckley.
Jared Littmann, the new mayor of Annapolis, acknowledges that his leadership style is different from that of his predecessor, Gavin Buckley.
Fast-growing, much-maligned food hall chain Wonder is coming to Annapolis
Wonder, a dining hall that promises a wide array of options from celebrity chefs, is coming soon to Annapolis.
A selection of food delivery options from Wonder in Canton Crossing.
Outgoing Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley wouldn’t change a thing
As he concludes his second term as Annapolis mayor, Gavin Buckley reflects on his tenure, the controversies and where he goes from here.
Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley gives remarks during a listening session at First Baptist Church in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
We tried the Annapolis doughnuts that appear in Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus’
Ben Wang, who owns Sandy Pony Donuts with his wife, Brea, said the phone rings daily at one of their locations since the show debuted Nov. 7, with people mostly wanting to know if it’s a real store.
Doughnuts from Sandy Pony Donuts, which appear in the first few minutes of “Pluribus,” the new dystopian, sci-fi show from Vince Gilligan on Apple TV.
Union accuses ground crew contractor at BWI of illegal layoffs
A labor union local alleges that a ground crew contractor that works for Spirit Airlines at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport airport illegally laid off about 40 workers.
Tyrone Daniels, an AGI ground crew employee, speaks at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
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