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O'Malley to swear in new DNR secretary

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:06:03 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Gov. Martin O'Malley is swearing in a new head of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Military Bowl moving from DC to Annapolis

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:27 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Military Bowl organizers announced Monday that the game will move this year from Washington's RFK Stadium to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, placing the sixth annual game in a setting designed to honor service members about 30 miles from the nation's capital.

Annapolis barber closes shop after 50 years

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:53:03 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - You here for a trim?

Man who called police charged with burglary

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:22:22 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Annapolis police arrested a man for burglary after they say he called them claiming he had been beaten and robbed.

Festival fatigue? Annapolis considers limits

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:56:50 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - After receiving complaints from downtown residents and businesses, the Annapolis City Council is considering a limit on the number of festivals allowed.

Anne Arundel Co. state's attorney retires

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:03:45 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Frank Weathersbee is retiring after 25 years in the job.

Correction: Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival story

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:57:47 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - In a story May 11 about the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival, The Associated Press, relying on information from The Annapolis Capital, reported erroneously the real name of entertainer Trombone Shorty. His real name is Troy Andrews, not Kevin Andrews.

Lawmaker's attorney appeals 30-day jail sentence

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:00:56 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - A Maryland lawmaker involved in a boating crash that injured several people was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Tuesday for operating a motorboat under the influence of alcohol, but his attorney has appealed the case to a higher court.

Casino-funded loan program targets tech start-ups

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:36:10 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Anne Arundel Economic Development Corp. will reach out to high tech businesses this summer, offering part of a $3.3 million loan program funded by casino revenues.

Md. student with special needs named prom queen

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:35:35 -0400

PASADENA, Maryland - Victoria Hill loves pink.

Man found trying on earrings in stranger's home

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:37:22 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Annapolis police have arrested a man they say was caught trying on earrings in a home he broke into.

Anne Arundel Co. council allows stun guns

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:37:26 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - The Anne Arundel County Council has voted to allow residents to carry stun guns.

Jazz drummer keeps time with a busy schedule

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:51:53 -0400

DAVIDSONVILLE, Maryland - Steve Fidyk keeps the beat with a schedule that'd make most people beat.

$95 million yacht visits Annapolis Harbor

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:05:28 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Take off your shoes. Please.

Annapolis looking for proposals for golf course

Sat, 04 May 2013 12:33:04 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Annapolis is looking for potential buyers and tenants to take over its Eisenhower Golf Course.

Investigation: Anne Arundel police chief used slur

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:44:42 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - An investigation into Anne Arundel County's police chief found he used an anti-gay slur at work but that claims he retaliated against officers who testified against previous County Executive John R. Leopold at his misconduct trial were unfounded.

Board approves $97 million for sewage plant

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:28:30 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Maryland's Board of Public Works has approved more than $97 million in grants and loans to upgrade the Cox Creek Water Reclamation facility in Anne Arundel County.

Task force to be formed to study Md. jail problems

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:26:27 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Leaders in the Maryland General Assembly announced Friday they will appoint a task force to identify legislative and budgetary measures to address contraband and corruption problems at the Baltimore City Detention Center.

Md. state archivist to retire after 38 years

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:56:15 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Maryland's state archivist is retiring after 38 years.

Delmarva route eyed for NE corridor rail expansion

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:42:11 -0400

WILMINGTON, Delaware - A high-speed rail line across the Delmarva Peninsula is among the proposals in a plan for improving rail service along the heavily traveled Northeast corridor.

Md. ballet dancer perseveres through injuries

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:01 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Ellie Dotson's right foot is never too far from her thoughts.

Anne Arundel council overrides stormwater fee veto

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:44:06 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - The Anne Arundel County Council has voted to override the county executive's veto of a stormwater remediation fee and will now consider emergency legislation to modify the fee.

Fort Detrick critics hail Md. cancer study bill

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:19:20 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Critics of Fort Detrick in Frederick are hailing a bill requiring closer scrutiny of cancer cluster investigations.

Annapolis theater groups vie for audiences, space

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:42:25 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Is there too much drama in Annapolis?

Man gets 25 years for sexually assaulting girl

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:56:34 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - A man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.