Sunday, January 27, 2013
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.
1—Police Arrest 2 Men in Connection with Fatal Shooting Detectives arrested two men in connection with a fatal shooting in Annapolis less than 24 hours after officers discovered the victim in the Bywater community. 2—Leopold Misconduct Trial Did you miss some of the day-to-day coverage in the misconduct trial of Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold? You can get caught up at Patch's topic page for the trial by clicking the link above. Leopold was charged with four counts of misconduct in office and one count of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary in March 2012. 3—Legislators Move to Create Elections for County School Board Members of Anne Arundel County's Statehouse delegation are trying to convert the county School Board from …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.
No. 1—Secretary, Police Testify in Leopold Trial Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold's misconduct trial started in Circuit Court in Annapolis on Wednesday with jury selection. Leopold faces a five-count indictment, which includes four counts of misconduct in office and one count of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary. He waived his right to a jury trial and his bench trial in front of Circuit Court Judge Dennis Sweeny started in Annapolis on Friday. No. 2—Chipotle Coming to Downtown Annapolis The city's Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant Chipotle a special exception permit to open a location at 36 Market Space—the space currently occupied by Hard Bean Coffee and Booksellers. Moe's Southwest Grill had protested the …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.
No. 1—Punk's Backyard Grill Closes at Annapolis Mall In a move that surprised and saddened its customers, Punk's Backyard Grill announced on Sunday that it had served its final burgers and beers at the Westfield Annapolis mall. The owners told Patch the sudden closure was because they were unable to renegotiate their lease with Westfield's corporate headquarters. No. 2—Cab Driver Helps Deliver Premature Baby at Annapolis Hotel Academy Cab driver Mia Lynch helped a couple deliver a premature baby boy outside the Country Inn & Suites in Annapolis. Lynch arrived at the hotel on Housley Road around 6 a.m. Saturday to discover Ingrid Ruiz, the woman she was supposed to drive to the hospital, screaming on a bench outside the hotel. No. 3—…
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.
No. 1—County Courthouse Begins Marrying Same-Sex Couples Three sets of newlyweds became the first same-sex couples to say "I do" inside the chapel at the Anne Arundel Circuit Courthouse in Annapolis on Wednesday. No. 2—Police Offering Reward for Information on Double Shooting Annapolis Police are offering a cash reward to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of Clarence Eugene Johnson III, who is charged with first-degree murder in a double shooting on Dec. 12. No. 3—UPDATE: Explosion at Bates Middle School Injures 2 Employees Bates Middle School was evacuated after an explosion was reported in its boiler room that injured two employees on Wednesday morning. The two men who were in the boiler room were taken to the hospital as …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.
No. 1—Police Release Photo of Suspect in Double Shooting Annapolis Police are searching for an Annapolis man in connection with a double shooting inside a home in the Robinwood community that left one man dead and one woman critically injured on Wednesday evening. Police said Clarence Eugene Johnson III should be considered "armed and very dangerous." No. 2—Annapolis SmokeHouse Opens for Business A new high-end barbecue restaurant called Annapolis SmokeHouse has opened its doors in the Hillsmere shopping center. Entrees range from $10 to $30 and the restaurant is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to midnight. No. 3—ACLU Sues County Executive Over 'Enemies List' Maryland's American Civil Liberties Union has sued Anne Arundel County, its …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.<br>
No. 1—Same Sex Couples Register to Marry in Annapolis Three people visited the Circuit Courthouse in Annapolis to pick up a marriage license on the first day they were available to same-sex couples. The licenses will not be valid until Jan. 1 when the law, upheld by voters in November, takes effect. No. 2—Police Seek Suspect in Drug Store Thefts Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Police are searching for a man in connection with a series of thefts from area drug stores. He is described as a black male in his 40s to early 50s. He has a gray, goatee-style beard and is between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 2 inches. No. 3—Religious Wedding Vendor Seeks Exemption for Gay Marriages An Annapolis wedding vendor plans to ask Maryland's General …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.
No. 1—Thanksgiving Argument Ends In Stabbing, Police Say A Thanksgiving argument between siblings ended when a 27-year-old woman stabbed her half-brother in the neck with a "large serving fork," according to Annapolis Police. Shenika Allsup, of Annapolis, was charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and reckless endangerment. No. 2—Mayor Supports Snowden Despite Marijuana Conviction Mayor Josh Cohen supports keeping Carl Snowden as chairman of the Housing Authority for the City of Annapolis despite Snowden's conviction for marijuana possession. A Baltimore City Circuit Court jury unanimously convicted Snowden of misdemeanor possession on Tuesday. No. 3—Free 2-Hour Holiday Parking Starts Thursday Annapolitans can park at …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.
No. 1—Hurricane Sandy: Annapolis Info Center As Hurricane Sandy approaches the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis residents can bookmark the link above as source for all information on the storm. It's a topics page that will pull in all the latest updates about things like flooding and power outages throughout the Frankenstorm. No. 2—Annapolis Roads Residents File Amended Complaint Against Key School Residents of the Annapolis Roads Community have submitted an amended complaint to stop the development of the Annapolis Golf Club by the Key School. The private school for grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade wants to transform the nine-hole golf course into athletic fields. Neighbors of the golf course oppose the development contending it …
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.
No. 1—Glen Burnie Man Charged With Assaulting Annapolis Officer An arrested Glen Burnie man being transported from court back to the detention center allegedly kicked an officer in the stomach while being loaded into a van and also stole the policeman's cell phone. Bena Forrester, 29, already was under arrest for allegedly tampering with cars in Murray Hill. Added to those charges were second-degree assault, failure to obey a lawful order, reckless endangerment and theft of less than $1,000. No. 2—Council To Meet About Crownsville Golf Course Annapolis City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss the city’s legal interest in the Eisenhower Golf Course on Monday at 6 p.m. The city has been considering the sale or lease of the 208-…
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.
No. 1—Marketing Consultant Sues Naval Academy for $5.16 Million The U.S. Naval Academy Athletic Association, Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk and the Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Michael Miller are being sued for $5.16 million by a sports marketing consultant who claims the academy still owes him money from a canceled contract. Robert Thompson filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Baltimore on Sept. 7. He is seeking $3.15 million in punitive damages and $375,000 for expenses—like selling his home—that occurred as a result of the alleged breach of contract. No. 2—City to Issue Citations, Fines on 26 Market Space The city will start fining Dana Florestano, the owner of 26 Market Space, for failure to make repairs to the …
