Best Fireworks, Parade Death, Soldiers Return, Fourth of July Drowning: Anne Arundel Daily 7

We've decided to start bringing together the seven biggest headlines around the county every morning. Think of it as your coffee companion each weekday.

Why seven? Well, we have seven community Patch sites in Anne Arundel County—not counting Anne Arundel Patch, of course.

Here's the Daily 7 from Anne Arundel County, with a look back at the top stories over the holiday weekend:

• Which Anne Arundel Fourth of July Fireworks Were Your Favorite?
• Anne Arundel Week in Crime: Home Invasions, Robberies
• What's the True Demand for Retail in Odenton?
• Local Voices: Pub Burger Recipe, Fitness Tips
• Police: Grandfather was Towing Trailer that Struck, Killed Boy at Parade
• Heroes Welcomed Home at BWI
• Man Drowns While Boating on Magothy During Fourth of July