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Bill Proposes English as Official Language in County

Historic Annapolis Patch

A councilman wants to make English the official language of Anne Arundel County, saying voters asked him for this. While campaigning for his council seat, Councilman Jerry Walker (R-7th District) said illegal immigration was a hot topic among his const... »

Toxicology Report Still Pending from McDevitt Crash

Historic Annapolis Patch

Police investigators determined that reckless driving and excessive speed were the primary causes of the crash on Jan. 28 that killed Brian McDevitt, co-founder of the Anne Arundel County Breaking News and Events Facebook Page. McDevitt was killed in a... »

Annapolis Area Students Tops in Pinewood Derby

Historic Annapolis Patch

Three Annapolis area students raced to top spots in the 2012 Capital District Pinewood Derby Competition. The event, held this past weekend at Westfield Annapolis mall, was open to all Cub Scouts from each pack in the district, according to a release. ... »

Bites Nearby: It's Always the Right Time for a Shake

Historic Annapolis Patch

The milkshake is the great equalizer. A father can share it with his sons. A father-in-law can get as excited as his granchildren over the prospect of a collosal shake. Needless to say, there have been many a discussion over milkshakes in my house—a ge... »

Officers Call Alexander 'Lookout' in Drug Deal Charges

Historic Annapolis Patch

Anne Arundel County police Cpl. Rick Bobby Alexander, arrested Friday on charges related to dealing drugs, is accused by colleagues of being a “lookout” who “created a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury.” Full details of Alexander’s a... »

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Reading Screenings At Summit School

Eye On Annapolis

On Saturday, February 11th from 9am-1pm, The Summit School will open its doors for a public reading screening event for 1st-8thgrade children between the ages of six and thirteen. Although not designed to diagnose learning disabilities, this screening ... »

AFC Championship Match-Up: Baltimore @ New England

Ravens Gab

AFC Championship Match-Up: Baltimore @ New England January 21st, 3:00 pm EST, CBS “Opportunity Knocks” The Ravens have an opportunity to go to the Super Bowl in Indianapolis. There is one thing in there way and that is quarterback Tom Brady and the New... »

Parole Rotary Foundation Chooses Local Benefactors For 2nd Annual Naptown barBAYq

Eye on Annapolis

The Naptown barBAYq Contest and Music Festival, held at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville on May 4th and 5th, 2012, is a family affair and will feature food, libations, continuous live music from two stages, activities for all ages, ar... »

World Renowned Musicians Coming To Annapolis For “The French Connection”

Eye on Annapolis

Guest Conductor and Guest Violinist Featured with the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra Maestro Taras Krysa from the University of Las Vegas will lead the LSO in an array of music inspired by the champions of French composition. The concert will feature S... »

From different limits to 'land tax,' your fix for the homestead credit

The Real Estate Wonk

Readers have been sending in ideas for how to change the Homestead Property Tax Credit, replace it or, alternatively, how to change the entire property-tax system. It's been interesting to see, and I didn't want to keep them all to... »