Anne Arundel County
Feds OK $1M grant for Chesapeake
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a grant of more than $1 million to buy and demolish flood-prone properties in Chesapeake.
Lower Shore officials slow to embrace social media
As more and more people sign up for the two social media platforms, state lawmakers in Maryland and those at the local level have begun using Facebook and Twitter to campaign and rally public support around themselves.
U.Md. student found dead in car near Arundel Mills Mall
A 22-year-old University of Maryland senior has been found dead in a car near Arundel Mills Mall, but police say there's no obvious sign of foul play.
Former teacher sues Anne Arundel schools for $8M
A former Anne Arundel County teacher has filed an age-discrimination lawsuit against the school system, saying she was bypassed for promotion in favor of younger teachers.
Md. state Sen. Garagiola gets ethics reprimand
State Senate Majority Leader Rob Garagiola is being reprimanded for an ethics violation linked to his employment by a Washington lobbying firm from 2001-03.
Severna Park mortgage broker sentenced in fraud scheme
A judge has sentenced a broker to more than three years in prison for her role in a mortgage fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $5 million in fraudulent loans.
Man charged with murder try is no-show at trial
A man charged with attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend failed to show up at his trial, and police are looking for him.
3 stabbed at Maryland Elks Lodge party
Anne Arundel County police say three men, including a security guard, were stabbed during a party at an Elks Lodge in Annapolis.
Crofton father-and-son team wins golf titles
There's no quit in the Carpenters.
Dinosaur bone found by archaeological team in Md.
The artifact-rich, multilayered Pig Point site being worked by Anne Arundel County's archaeological team for yet another season has turned up more unusual finds _ a dinosaur bone and a dog burial site.
Panel approves slots license for western Md. site
A Maryland commission approved a slot machine license Thursday for a casino at the Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in western Maryland.
Joe's Crab Shack heading for Arundel Mills
Joe's Crab Shack continues its expansion into Maryland with plans to open a restaurant next to Arundel Mills Mall.
Couple faces charges after trying to neuter puppy
A Severn couple is facing animal cruelty charges after trying to neuter their Golden Retriever puppy on their own.
O'Malley mentions potential for 2 special sessions
Gov. Martin O'Malley said Tuesday he is considering the possibility of holding two special sessions, one next month to focus on a revenue package to avoid about a half a billion in budget cuts and another in August to address an expansion of gambling in the state.
Solar-powered compactor installed in downtown Annapolis
Solar-powered compactors have been installed in downtown Annapolis.
Snowden charged with marijuana possession
Carl Snowden, the civil rights director of the Maryland Attorney General's Office, was charged with marijuana possession on Friday.
Annapolis man returns after 10-month solo sail
A local sailor has returned to Annapolis after a 10 month solo sail around the Americas.
Md. AG office leader pursuing Leopold lawsuit
The director of the Maryland Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights of will take a sabbatical from his position in order to pursue a lawsuit against Anne Arundel County and County Executive John Leopold.
Kitten killer gets week in jail
A Maryland man convicted of killing a caged kitten will spend a week in jail and perform community service for an animal welfare group.
Chesapeake Bay crabs making a comeback
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says there's good news on the health of the Chesapeake Bay: "The blue crab is coming back and you see more of them."



