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Cody Boteler

Cody

Cody Boteler is a reporter on The Banner’s Express Desk, reporting on breaking news, trending stories and interesting things in and around Baltimore. 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, Baltimore magazine, Industry Dive and more. If he’s not working, Cody enjoys checking out different bars in Baltimore, playing Dungeons & Dragons and working through his “to be read” pile.

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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
The family history beneath Anne Arundel County’s apology for slavery
On Nov. 22, Anne Arundel County leaders will formally apologize for the county’s role in enforcing and supporting slavery. The issue is personal for County Executive Steuart Pittman, who grew up and lives on land where people were held in slavery.
NAACP president asks to be taken off Anne Arundel County’s apology for slavery
The local NAACP says it was never consulted about the Anne Arundel County formal apology for slavery, despite its name appearing on communication about it. What happened?
Steve Waddy, wearing glasses and a blue checked shirt, gestures as he speaks during a school redistricting meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Wayfair outlet, Toys R Us coming to Arundel Mills
Arundel Mills celebrated its 25th anniversary this week and is looking to the future. Toy retailer Toys R Us is opening a flagship location in the mall later this week, and online furniture giant Wayfair plans to open an outlet store there in 2026.
Gene Condon, general manager of Arundel Mills mall, points to a map of the shopping center, showing where a Wayfair outlet will go in early 2026.
Baltimore County Public Library reverses course, rehires 14 librarians laid off Thursday
The 14 part-time librarians who were laid off by Baltimore County’s library system this week have been reinstated “effective immediately,” library officials said Friday.
6/22/22—Exterior of the Towson branch of the Baltimore County Library.
BWI expects air travel to normalize by Thanksgiving as federal government shutdown ends
Air travel at BWI Airport is expected to normalize by Thanksgiving. What else should Maryland travelers know?
A Southwest Airlines jet land at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Board approves mixed-used development in Annapolis arts district (again)
The planned development, which is a three-story timber building with a restaurant on the ground floor and six apartments on the second and third floors at 161 West St., was first approved in 2023.
Renderings for the development at 161 West St. in downtown Annapolis show what a planned mixed-use building on the corner would look like, with a restaurant on the ground floor and apartments above.
Incumbent takes lead in Annapolis council race, positioning Democrats for sweep
Democratic candidates for mayor and all eight city council seats in Annapolis lead in this year’s general election after mail-in ballots were counted Thursday.
Annapolis Ward 1 alderperson Harry Huntley, left, talks with his lawyer Jonathan Kagan on Thursday as his opponent, Thomas Krieck, in blue, observes election workers sorting and counting mail-in ballots at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections in Glen Burnie.
Why Harry Huntley, down by 10 votes, still thinks he’ll win in Annapolis
In the race for Ward 1 alderman, incumbent Harry Huntley is 10 votes behind his challenger, Thomas Krieck, who ran unaffiliated.
Harry Huntley and Tom Krieck.
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