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Sunday, January 13, 2013

Top 5 Stories: Punk's Closes, Baby Born and Discrimination Lawsuit

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

Top 5 Stories: Boiler Explosion, Same-Sex Marriage and Suspects Caught

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 30, 2012

Top 5 Stories: Credit Card Theft, New Business in West Annapolis

Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.

No. 1—Annapolis Police Seek Suspect in Credit Card Theft Annapolis police are searching for a woman in the theft of a purse and the use of stolen credit cards in a $6,300 shopping spree. Police said someone stole a $1,200 Jimmy Choo purse with the credit cards on Dec. 21. No. 2—Antique Store Moves to West Annapolis Visitors to the West Annapolis shopping district will find a new addition to the neighborhood: A vintage clothing and antique store called Retropolitan. The store opened in mid-December after relocating from Ellicott City. No. 3—Where to Celebrate New Year's 2013 in Annapolis Still don't have plans for New Year's Eve? Here are some places to celebrate in Annapolis, including a few family friendly options. No. 4—MD to Take …

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