🌱 Patch AM: Could 135 new townhomes reshape traffic and life near Arnold’s AACC campus?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could 135 new townhomes reshape traffic and life near Arnold’s AACC campus?

Also on today's calendar: The Talent Machine Presents "A Merry Mix-Up": An Annual Holiday Spectacular! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 43, low: 28.
• Sunday: Windy; morning snow, 1-2", with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 135 Townhomes Could Be Built At Severna Park Golf Center (patch.com) — A major proposal could replace the Severna Park Golf Center on Ritchie Highway with 135 townhomes, raising big concerns for Arnold-area traffic, schools, and the Magothy River. Local leaders and environmental advocates are already mobilizing, arguing the dense project near Anne Arundel Community College’s Arnold campus could dramatically change the character and congestion of the surrounding community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arnold

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• The Talent Machine Presents "A Merry Mix-Up": An Annual Holiday Spectacular!
  Indian Creek School, 1130 Anne Chambers Way, Crownsville
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Annapolis Holiday Market
  St. John's College, 60 College Ave, Annapolis
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Greater Annapolis Ballet Present’s : The Nutcracker 2025
  Pascal Ctr for Performing Arts , 943-951 Anne Arundel Com Col Rd , Arnold
  4:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Poetry book Vol 5
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Maritime Advisory Board virtual public meeting (PDF)
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Board of Appeals virtual public meeting (PDF)
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• City Council Work Session
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  3:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents: Holiday Pops, with the Bowie State University Concert Choir!
  Maryland Hall , 801 Chase St , Annapolis
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir
  Bowie State University , 14000 Jericho Park Rd , Bowie
  3:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Port Wardens virtual public meeting (PDF)
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm
• Board of Port Wardens virtual public meeting (PDF)
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Winter Wonderland Pretend Play
  Discoveries: The Library at the Mall - Anne Arundel County Public Library , 2550 Annapolis Mall Rd , Annapolis
  10:30 am
• Music and Movement
  Broadneck Library - Anne Arundel County Public Library , 1275 Green Holly Dr , Annapolis
  10:30 am

Saturday December 13

• Lego Challenge
  Broadneck Library - Anne Arundel County Public Library , 1275 Green Holly Dr , Annapolis
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Ballet Theatre Of Maryland - Annapolis
  Maryland Hall , 801 Chase St , Annapolis
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone looking for a small dog?
  We have a number of pint size dogs and a whole load of puppies of different sizes. Check them out at Ophrescue.org. Here's just one of them. (Nextdoor Bayberry/Shore Acres)
• Hello,
  12/10/25 - Today I could not park in a Handicap space at the Annapolis Mall because this driver blocked the Handicap space. They are parked in the… (Nextdoor Jones Station/Baydale)

• Anne Arundel Community College posted a job opening for Part-Time Faculty- Physics Instructor in Arnold. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Arnold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arnold here.

🗞 Nearby News

Naval Academy

• Army-Navy Game and more: 4 things to do this weekend Dec. 12-15 (capitalgazette.com)
• The Army-Navy game that ‘stopped the war' (militarytimes.com)

Severna Park

• Eagle Title Welcomes Settlement Officer Brett Menzel To Severna Park Office (severnaparkvoice.com)
• Severna Park And Pasadena Residents Gather To Discuss Proposed Cannabis Dispensary (severnaparkvoice.com)
• Chamber Announces Winkelmeyer Award Winners (severnaparkvoice.com)

Annapolis

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-- The Patch AM Team

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