Anne Arundel County news: Latest updates about government, schools, food, events and more- The Baltimore Banner
The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

Anne Arundel County

    Annapolis public housing lawsuit could destroy Mayor Gavin Buckley’s legacy

    Yeah, that's columnist Rick Hutzell in the middle of a forum on June 10, 2025 featuring Democratic candidates for mayor of Annapolis, Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles and former alderman Jared Littmann.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Maryland Hall relaunches outdoor concert series
    You could catch Dominique Bianco’s performance in the coming week, join a scooter ride, watch a new production of "Much Ado About Nothing" or celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Wedding Crashers" this weekend.
    jazz singer Dominique Bianco, and guitarist Tommy Holladay will kick off the new summer concert series Sunday, July 13 at Maryland Hall.
    St. Mary’s Parish buys Annapolis Christian School campus for $8.5M
    St. Mary’s Parish finalized the purchase of an $8.5 million property in Annapolis from Annapolis Area Christian School.
    The roughly 9-acre property along Bestgate Road in Annapolis includes an educational and religious facility.
    Man dies after running into Glen Burnie home to save family from fire
    A 52-year-old man died after running back into a house to rescue family members on Sunday morning in Anne Arundel County, according to firefighters.
    File photo of an Anne Arundel County Fire Department station.
    Severna Park hiker found dead after 2-day search in Shenandoah National Park
    After a two-day search, authorities on Monday located the body of a Severna Park man who had been hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
    A canopy of trees surrounds the Limberlost Trail in Shenandoah National Park.
    An Annapolis footwear manufacturer wants to change the way we make shoes
    Made Plus, in business since 2021, converts plastic bottles into athletic shoes. Owner Alan Guyan is working to open a retail shop.
    Alan Guyan, founder and CEO of Made Plus, has been in business in Annapolis since 2021.

    The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

    Boat ramps offer easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. Why cancel one right before the Fourth?
    Boat ramps are the gateway to the Chesapeake Bay for hundreds of thousands of Marylanders. So when the public ramp shuts down people are going to notice.
    The public boat ramp at Discovery Village Park in Shady Side closed July 1, after the Anne Arundel County Council decided low use numbers made the lease a bad deal in a tight year.
    Maryland Renaissance Festival tickets go on sale: What thou shouldst know
    Multiday passes hit the market July 7 and single-day tickets go on sale Aug. 4.
    The Maryland Renaissance Festival opens its 49th season on August 23.
    Massive Goodwill store set to open in Laurel in late summer
    A 22,000-square-foot store opening next month in Laurel will be the largest of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake’s 31 locations in Central Maryland and on the Eastern Shore.
    Goodwill industries of the Chesapeake, a thrift store and donation center, will open a new location in Mid-August in Laurel, MD.
    The Declaration of Donald Trump may start the next American revolution
    On Independence Day, this is the Declaration of Donald Trump: a vision of America remade in the image of his skinflint cruelty.
    President Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington.
    9 things Anne Arundel’s superintendent told us about school redistricting
    Superintendent Mark Bedell said said his proposal is informed by the spirited, sometimes charged, meetings the district held this spring in the South County.
    Dr. Mark Bedell, Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent, has a proposal for the redistricting plan for the region.

    The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

    Annapolis Fire Department is dangerously understaffed, union says
    The Annapolis Firefighters’ Union says the city fire department is dangerously understaffed.
    The Annapolis Firefighters’ Union says the city fire department is dangerously understaffed
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Here’s how a cradle of democracy celebrates the Fourth
    Independence Day in Annapolis is a highlight of the year, where the city's rich history and modern celebrations meet.
    The Annapolis Independence Day parade and fireworks display will take place on Tuesday.
    Anne Arundel County expands speed camera program to two more school zones
    Though the cameras went live Wednesday in Anne Arundel County, the county will not begin issuing citations for speeding in those zones until a 15-day warning period lapses.
    An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
    Prosecutors won’t retry Severna Park Elementary teacher in sex abuse case
    Prosecutors in the case against Matthew Schlegel, 45, of Severna Park, concluded there was “not a path forward at a second trial.”
    Prosecutors concluded after a thorough review that there was “not a path forward at a second trial” for Matthew Schlegel.
    Airbnbs are taking over historic Annapolis streets. The city wants to rein them in.
    Jurisdictions across the country, particularly those like Maryland’s capital that attract tourists, have been grappling with how to rein in the industry.
    A cleaning crew works on a house in Annapolis that is set up for short-term rentals on I-Day, when parents come to visit their children at the Naval Academy — a popular time for bookings.

    The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

    Maryland’s police shooting reports reveal pain, and a path forward
    What if Maryland’s new level of scrutiny in police shootings could do more than provide a second look at right or wrong? What if they could prevent more police shootings?
    Donnell Rochester died after being shot by Baltimore Police Officer Connor Murray on February 19, 2022. His body camera caught the moment before he fired the fatal shots. Another officer is on the sidewalk ahead of Murray.
    Airbnbs are taking over historic Annapolis streets. The city wants to rein them in.
    Jurisdictions across the country, particularly those like Maryland’s capital that attract tourists, have been grappling with how to rein in the industry.
    A cleaning crew works on a house in Annapolis that is set up for short-term rentals on I-Day, when parents come to visit their children at the Naval Academy — a popular time for bookings.
    How a former prison inmate painted himself a second chance at life
    Waymond Harrison began painting during his time as an inmate at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup. It was a choice that led him on a new life path.
    Waymond Harrison in his studio with his paintings, some of which are still in progress.
    Annapolis 12-year-old heads to Vegas to fight in national martial arts championship
    Mason Des Jardins, a 12-year-old from Annapolis, will be the among the fighters competing in a national Brazilian jujitsu competition in Las Vegas this weekend.
    Mason Des Jardins (center) with his father, Paul Des Jardins, (left) and his coach, Guilherme Neves, (right) at the 2025 IBJJF New Jersey Spring Kids International Open in Secaucus, New Jersey. Photo courtesy of Paul Des Jardins
    My friends’ names are still in the wind, 7 years after their murder
    My friends, murdered seven years ago in Annapolis, find me where they do every morning, shortly after I wake and remember to be grateful that I’m alive. Then they find me when I least expect it.
    Wreaths are laid at a ceremony memorializing the victims of the 2018 Capital Gazette shooting on June 28, 2023, in Annapolis. No ceremony is planned this year, only private gatherings of friends and family.
    Load More Stories
    Oh no!

    Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.