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    From left, Taye Diggs, Harold Perrineau, Malcolm D. Lee and Morris Chestnut collaborated for the spirit Sable Bourbon.
    Hundreds of fans flock to see ‘Best Man’ stars at Laurel liquor store
    Fans flocked to Laurel to meet "The Best Man" actors Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs and Harold Perrineau, along with screenwriter and director Malcolm D. Lee, in town to promote their Sable Bourbon.
    Anne Arundel County is expanding red-light cameras to 10 locations. Two are already operational.
    Anne Arundel County rolling out 10 red light cameras to boost road safety
    Two red light cameras are up and running in Anne Arundel County with eight more expected as officials’ enhance efforts to reduce dangerous driving.
    PlayAnnapolis, a nonprofit advocacy group for youth athletics, held a sports fair in April at the Boys & Girls Club field. It's the only all-weather turf field in the city, and is controlled by the club and Anne Arundel County.
    Annapolis can be a lousy place for kids to play. The next mayor needs to fix it.
    Annapolis will select a new mayor and at least three new city council members in November. Over the next six months, I’ll explore problems they will face, including rising anger over the state of playing fields.
    The Arundel Center in downtown Annapolis houses county government offices.
    Anne Arundel ransomware attack compromised confidential health data, county says
    Officials said in a news release that the county first became aware of the attack Feb. 22 and immediately commissioned an investigation into the extent of the breach “with the assistance of industry-leading cybersecurity specialists, law enforcement partners, and relevant state agencies.”
    The Blue Angels complete their annual flyover above Annapolis during the Naval Academy’s commencement week on May 22, 2024. Gladys Schultz looks up in awe at the jets as they do stunts in the air.
    7 things to do in Annapolis includes a chance to see the Blue Angels, loud and beloved
    All but the joyless few in Annapolis will step outside Tuesday and Wednesday to marvel as the Blue Angels paint the Chesapeake Bay sky with speed, smoke and daring, along with other great things to do in the coming week.
    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.
    Judge limits prosecution of Navy doctor accused of killing wife in Anne Arundel
    Attorneys for Dr. James Strachan Houston argued the case was tainted beyond reproach by the behavior of Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess and two police detectives.
    Plebe Augustus Russo, center, of Summit, New Jersey, successfully places an upperclassman’s hat atop the Herndon Monument on Wednesday.
    The Naval Academy’s changing — but this messy tradition isn’t going anywhere
    The Herndon Climb remains a rite of passage at the Annapolis military academy.
    Maryland's State Attorney Anne Colt Leitess speaks during a news conference following the sentencing verdict of Jarrod W. Ramos, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, in Annapolis, Md.  Ramos was sentenced on Tuesday to more than five life terms without the possibility of parole, according to prosecutors.
    Prosecution looks troubled in Anne Arundel County murder case involving polyamorous couple
    It’s still possible a panel of judges on the Appellate Court of Maryland could order the case frozen as they consider the prosecution’s appeal.
    Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman waits to be introduced on May 1 for his State of the County address in Annapolis.
    Villains, promises and pageantry — what I learned from 6 Maryland county budgets
    We’re deep into local budget season in Maryland, when decisions are made for spending nearly $28 billion on priorities and problems. Here’s what I learned by listening to hours of budget addresses this spring.
    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.
    Prosecutors can’t introduce other bad acts at Severna Park Elementary teacher’s sex abuse trial
    Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Pamela K. Alban ruled that there could be scenarios at the trial of Matthew Schlegel in which the door is opened to that testimony.
    Capt. Tyrone Meredith, a fifth generation waterman, sorts through oysters being pulled from Broad Creek on his last oyster harvest of the season.
    Oystering isn’t what it used to be, but a vulnerable industry hopes it has found stability
    Oysters occupy a special place in Maryland. Dubbed a keystone species, oysters sit at the intersection of environmental concerns, political wrangling, and a legacy economy that basically built Baltimore.
    The Pimlico Race Course is being prepared for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes — and then demolition.
    Six history lessons as the original Pimlico prepares for its final Preakness
    Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, which opened its doors in 1870, is filled with history. Here are some highlights as the original venue prepares for its final Preakness.
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Friday the indictment of seven people who allegedly targeted bank customers in a series of armed robberies that spanned five counties.
    7 indicted for series of armed robberies targeting bank customers across 5 Maryland counties
    Seven people were indicted Friday for a series of armed robberies that targeted bank customers across multiple Maryland counties, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown. 
    The U.S. Naval Academy is among popular tourist destinations in Annapolis.
    Touring the Naval Academy just got tougher for foreign visitors
    A foreign passport won’t get you onto the military academy’s campus anymore.
    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth walks alongside Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, academy superintendent, during his visit to the U.S. Naval Academy on April 1, 2025.
    Should Naval Academy leader push back on Trump’s book ban? 600 grads say yes.
    In an open letter to Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, hundreds of Naval Academy grads cited the decision to remove 381 books from the library catalogue as the latest sign that she isn’t fulfilling her duty to protect a diversity of ideas.
    Authorities are investigating after Maisie, Shannon Smith Wood’s 11-month old Belgian Malinois, was apparently shot to death in Harwood by a neighbor who mistook her for a coyote.
    Anne Arundel man charged with fatally shooting neighbor’s dog
    Robert Anthony Harley, of Harwood, has been charged with fatally shooting his neighbor’s dog in southern Anne Arundel County.
    The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will perform with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Saturday during their annual family concert.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Family concert aims to hook kids on the classics
    Two of the best-known arts companies in Annapolis will join up Saturday for a concert at Maryland Hall aimed at hooking young audiences on classic music and dance.
    A judge barred Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess, shown here on election night in November, from prosecuting a prominent murder case for several missteps.
    Judge removes state’s attorney from high-profile murder case involving polyamorous couple
    Circuit Judge Mark W. Crooks said the information that had been withheld was evidence that could be considered exculpatory.
    U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen attempted to challenge the U.S. Naval Academy’s removal of nearly 400 books from its library.
    Maryland senator’s attempt to end Naval Academy book ban falls short
    A heated debate roiled the board of the Academy, which has found itself at forefront of Trump-influenced change in higher education.
    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.
    Prosecutors drop charges against Anne Arundel Orphans’ Court Judge Marc Knapp
    State prosecutors dismissed charges Tuesday against Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court Judge Marc Knapp, who they had accused of illegally recording his probate court colleagues.
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