Latest content by Rick Hutzell
Navy secretary names ship for Travis Manion, Naval Academy grad killed in Iraq
The secretary of the Navy recounted Travis Manion’s explanation to his family about why he would return to Iraq for a second combat tour in December 2006 — a decision that resulted in his death while leading a patrol five months later.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Symphony, art students collaborate on sound and sight
In a new collaboration, student artists will display works through January inspired by the upcoming Annapolis Symphony Orchestra performance of Modest Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.”
‘Will you do a selfie?’ My improbable run through the first day of a new Congress
What if, instead of a fruitless search for meaning on the first day of the 119th Congress, I made a simple request?
One word will decide Anne Arundel political picks: Electability
As Anne Arundel County Democratic and Republican party leaders decide this weekend on the next state senator for Annapolis and the next delegate for Pasadena, one consideration will rise above all others: Who can hold the seat in 2026 and improve their party’s prospects?
7 things to do in Annapolis: A vibrant winter music scene on small stages
Annapolis is dotted with small stages. Here are some tips on exploring them and the music they host, and more great things to do.
My Annapolis year by the numbers, a portrait of 2024
Here is 2024 in review, according to me. I can’t send you all cookies, so you’ll have to make do with numbers.
Like everything about Jimmy Carter, his relationship with the Naval Academy is complicated
The Naval Academy has renamed a classroom building for the 39th president, who recently entered home hospice care. But why did it take so long to honor the only graduate to ever become president?
The Chesapeake has no bard, but Jefferson Holland is a contender
Jefferson Holland is the new Annapolis poet laureate. And, if he’s better known as a singer and songwriter focused on Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay, that’s because to him there’s not much difference.
7 things to do in Annapolis: See the Clydesdales and New Year’s Eve fireworks
It’s the final week of 2024, and in Annapolis that means fireworks, Clydesdales and college football. Check out these great things to do.
Wes Moore claps back, reappoints judge rejected by Anne Arundel voters
Weeks after voters rejected Gov. Wes Moore’s pick for the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, he reappointed her. It’s a rare move not seen in Maryland for a generation, and comes as a judiciary study has recommended ending contested election of judges.
Why does it seem foggier along the Chesapeake Bay?
No one I know of studies Chesapeake Bay fog. It’s just the weather. But after spotting an increasing number of fog warnings on the Bay Bridge, maybe someone should.
7 things to do in Annapolis, from a Pressing Strings homecoming to Naptown races
From a Pressing Strings homecoming to a Naptown half marathon, here are seven things to do this week in Annapolis.
We are the drones. We’ve got a message for you.
Hello, there! We are the drones. We thought this might be a good time to clear up some misconceptions about our recent appearances in the night skies above New Jersey and Maryland.
Download the code and print: Luigi Mangione and the rise of 3D gun violence
If police are right, Luigi Mangione will be remembered as a herald of 3D-printed gun violence, of a weapon spreading so fast it is outpacing ways we think of protecting ourselves.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Eastport’s Lights Parade among holiday events
Holiday events are piling up fast and there's lots to choose from in Annapolis. One at the top of the list is the Eastport Yacht Club Parade of Lights on Saturday.
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