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A woman was killed in a crash in northern Anne Arundel County, police said. She was 25 years old.
An Annapolis church was vandalized, causing $100,000 in damage. Parishioners think this was a hate crime.
The Capital Gazette shooting victims will be honored with a wreath-laying ceremony on the fifth anniversary of the attack.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in Anne Arundel County.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Glen Burnie.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Edgewater and Davidsonville.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Odenton and Severn.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Pasadena.
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A Maryland bus driver won the lottery. A new cookie store is opening. A dance teacher was named the state's best. Here's the good news.
"I've lost all my dignity and humanity," a sailor told his mother before taking his life. The Annapolis mom is now fighting for change.
A new shopping center is planned in Anne Arundel County. It would bring a grocery store and an eatery to a busy shopping hub, a report said.
An Anne Arundel County teacher was named Maryland's best dance educator. Another AACPS employee was also honored for supporting dancers.
St. John's College promoted a 26-year teaching veteran to be its new dean. She thinks the book-heavy curriculum makes the college unique.
The adult depression rate is higher in Anne Arundel County than the state average. Maryland is doing better than most of the U.S., however.
