Top 5 Stories: Same-Sex Bill Passes, Infamous Intersection

Last week was filled with national attention, both for Maryland and Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch. The top stories ranged from a local mom’s pursuit of her dreams and Maryland’s House of Delegates passing the same-sex marriage bill.

Government and political news stories dominated the week’s headlines, ranging from proposed legislation to active parents. 

No. 1—An Edgewater business helped construct a female Air Force veteran’s dream motorcycle. A flowing American flag design covered the entire vehicle.

Check out the video of the motorcycle owner’s elation upon riding it for the first time.

No. 2—A South River High mom battled through chemotherapy and came out with a goal to pursue her dream. After surviving stage 3B breast cancer, Beth Kaufman now fills nightclubs with laughter in cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. The Huffington Post featured the story nationally, naming her the “Greatest Person of the Day.”

No. 3—Anne Arundel County’s Board of Education adopted its budget for fiscal year 2013, including money allotted to raise teacher salaries and hire 62 new educators.

The budget now heads to County Executive John R. Leopold, where many believe the teacher salary increases will be cut.

No. 4—After reviewing incident records from the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Patch learned 104 accidents have occurred at the intersection of Maryland Route 214 and Muddy Creek Road between 2009 and Dec. 4, 2011.

Labeled a “failed intersection” by the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works (DPW), community members have long waited to see additional turn lanes constructed.

No. 5—The Maryland House of Delegates approved a same-sex marriage bill Friday night in a close vote—72 votes in favor and 67 against.

Delegate Robert Costa of Anne Arundel County was one of only two Republicans to vote for the bill.