Monday, April 16, 2012
Two separate accidents backed up traffic throughout the area on both Route 2 and Forest Drive on Monday morning.
Two separate car accidents Monday morning caused delays on area roads. The first happened at Maryland Route 2 and Tarragon Lane in Edgewater, around 7:30 a.m. As traffic from Aris T. Allen Boulevard attempted to merge onto Route 2, a backup formed just before 8 a.m. A pickup truck and a car were removed from the crash site in Edgewater. Shortly after that accident, another took place at Forest Drive and Spa Road in Annapolis—tying up traffic in all directions. It was cleared shortly after 8 a.m.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Towne Park makes the change days after being awarded the new contract.
The city awarded a new contract to operate Annapolis’ parking garages and lots last week to Towne Park. And Mayor Josh Cohen said the management company is already working to bring the facilities into the 21st century. Towne Park is now accepting credit cards at all four city garages, according to a release from the city. “This is one of those small things that make a big difference,” Cohen said in the release. “In a technology-based society, it was strange that cash was the only form of payment prior to Towne Park’s upgrades. I know this is just the first of many improvements we will see from Towne Park.” The seven-year, $1.3 million contract covers all garage-related operating expenses such as payroll, supplies, business expenses and a $…
Monday, March 5, 2012
The mayor's decision comes days after city attorney submits legal opinion on the city's residency requirement for elected officials.
Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen told The Capital he does not plan to pursue any action against Alderman Kenneth Kirby in regard to questions about his residency. Questions of whether Kirby violated the city charter's rules concerning residency requirements for aldermen surfaced in January. Last week the city attorney provided the mayor and council with a legal opinion on the subject, but did not recommend any action. Cohen told The Capital Kirby "clearly meets the legal requirements for maintaining his domicile in Ward 6." Kirby's residency in Ward 6 came into question after city police said they found him in public housing during a raid involving suspected drug activity. Police said he was not doing anything illegal. The unit was not his …
Friday, February 24, 2012
A weekly update on what's happening at Annapolis City Hall.
Editor's note: This is a weekly column written by Rhonda Wardlaw, Annapolis public information officer. Breifing on Transportation The Annapolis Transportation Board will provide a public update on county and city roads and services in the Annapolis City Council Chambers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The board will provide an information brief on the Anne Arundel County Transportation Functional Master Plan and the Annapolis Transportation Department’s update on city roads and streets. These briefs are intended to update citizens on road conditions and to seek input for review by county and city transportation officials. The county update focuses on the following roads feasibility for rail, bus, bicycling and walking: If you have any questions …
Friday, February 17, 2012
Snow is in the forecast for Sunday and schools are closed for President's Day.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) are closed Monday, Presidents Day. All county libraries, city and county government offices, courts, senior centers and nutrition sites also are closed. There will be no refuse collection and no makeup day in the city, according to a release. Recycling will be collected as normally scheduled since it is provided by a contractor. Also, there will be no yard waste pickup on Monday in the city, but a makeup day is scheduled for Wednesday. Trash and recycling pickup in the county is scheduled as normal and all waste-management services facilities are closed and will reopen on Tuesday. The "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park will be open on Monday, operating regular hours from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Annapolis Board of Supervisors of Elections said they are not the correct body to address growing questions about Kirby's legitimacy as an alderman.
The Annapolis Board of Supervisors of Elections said it is not their place to address residency questions surrounding Alderman Kenneth Kirby. The board met Wednesday evening to address two letters questioning Kirby’s residency and calling for his removal. Both letters, one from former alderwoman Julie Stankivic and another from resident Wayne Adamson, were sent to Mayor Josh Cohen. “As the former alderman of Ward 6, I feel it is my responsibility to ensure that the Charter of the City of Annapolis is enforced and that the residents of Ward 6, including myself, are properly represented on the Council and are not disenfranchised,” Stankivic wrote in her letter. She also called for Cohen to declare a vacancy for Ward 6. Board Chairman Mike …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A series of office relocations and technical upgrades are designed to help make Annapolis government more accessible.
The first phase of office relocations intended to make Annapolis government more user friendly is set to start Wednesday. Mayor Josh Cohen announced in a release that the changes are designed to create a “one-stop shop” by putting all permitting, inspections, fire marshal and planning and zoning functions under one roof. The plan includes: “This office move is an important step to advance our priority of making City Hall a more user-friendly place for business persons and residents alike,” Cohen said in the release. There will be a disruption to phone and computer service in the Office of Law and City Clerk’s office during the transition from Wednesday to Feb. 13. Officials said office staff will make every attempt to check messages. The …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
These cadets seemed happy to be walking around downtown Annapolis in Wednesday's awesome weather.
It's not uncommon to see people in uniform in downtown Annapolis—we just happen to be used to white hats. I noticed several cadets on West Street and had to snap a shot to share. I know the Naval Academy and West Point routinely share exchange students, so cadets downtown aren't the rarest of sights but they are certainly uncommon. They may have been comfortable in Wednesday's weather, but they were definitely in need of a good caption. So, I put it out to you to come up with a caption for this photo. Thanks in advance. Have something that caught your eye? Share a photo at John.Wilfong@Patch.com and we'll help get a caption for you.
Monday, December 12, 2011
The proposed legislation that would allow chickens within the city of Annapolis will be introduced at tonight's City Council meeting.
If you live in the city of Annapolis, chickens could soon be coming to a backyard near you. When members of the Annapolis City Council meet Monday night, they will get a first look at a piece of legislation that, if approved, would allow "chickens but not roosters to be kept or maintained within the city of Annapolis." The ordinance was introduced by Mayor Josh Cohen who spoke about it a little last week when he visited students at St. Anne’s School of Annapolis. The city code currently doesn't allow poultry in the city, according to a staff report compiled by employees from the city's Department of Neighborhood and Environmental Programs (DNEP). As noted in the section of the code, "No person shall keep or maintain any animal within the …
Friday, December 9, 2011
The event, hosted by the Annapolis Business Association, brought shoppers from near and far to downtown Annapolis Thursday night.
Downtown Annapolis was filled with holiday spirit Thursday night as residents, visitors, musicians and more gathered for the annual Midnight Madness holiday shopping event. Inside Brown Eyed Girl—A Funky Boutique on Main Street, shoppers were greeted with snacks and treated to 10 percent off certain items. “We’re having a great time and everybody is so happy,” said Kathy Stanfield, who owns the store along with GeorgiAnna King Schurr. Schurr noted that the event is great for small businesses. At Blanca Flor shoppers browsed the store’s collection of silver jewelry while enjoying the sounds of the guitar. “It’s been really nice,” Donna De Garcia, owner of the store—which has been in business for 18 years—said of the event. From corner to …
Jennifer S.
10:20 pm on Monday, April 16, 2012
Glad I finally know what happened, I thought I was just being more impatient than normal. It took me 45 minutes to get from Selby over to Gingerville where my daughter goes to school. It was bad! Thanks for the story. more ›