Community

Impact100 Will Award $56,000 Grant To Local Nonprofit

This grant will be awarded to a nonprofit to fund a transformational project in Anne Arundel County.
Reserve officers Katie Dold, Allen Keller and Tom Denn all joined the program within the last two years.
Giving Back Without Reserve
Eastern District currently has 11 reserve police officers. Volunteers from the four Anne Arundel County police districts — Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western — can support the other regions.
By The Numbers: Maryland’s 2025 Legislative Session
After 90 days of debate, the Maryland General Assembly adjourned in April, passing nearly 900 bills. Budgetary, tax and revenue bills are scheduled to take effect on July 1 while other laws go live on October 1.
Attendees danced to music performed by a live band at opening night of THE FUSE, a new inclusive nightclub experience hosted by Millersville-based nonprofit OBI.
OBI Launches Inclusive Nightclub, THE FUSE, For All To Enjoy
THE FUSE is an inclusive nightclub experience hosted on the first Saturday of each month by OBI, or Opportunity Builders Inc., where individuals with disabilities and those without can come together for a great time in a safe and thoughtfully curated environment.
Saturn, as seen from the Cassini–Huygens space-research mission, is the sixth planet from the sun, both in the solar system and along the Planet Walk on the B&A Trail.
Annual B&A Trail Planet Walk Slated For May 10
Each year, the Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails hosts a special educational event highlighting the planets at their respective stations; this year’s Planet Walk is scheduled for May 10 and will run from 10:00am to 2:30pm.
Celebrate Flag Day
The Freestate Happy Wanderers, a walking/volksmarch club, is planning a volksmarch on June 14 at Kinder Farm Park.
The Magothy River Index assigns the river a letter grade. The Magothy maintained its rating of a D over the last year with a score of 33.
State Of The Magothy Reviews Waterway’s Health
The 22nd annual State of the Magothy presentation took place at Anne Arundel Community College on March 28. The event gives an overview of the river’s health and MRA environmental projects.

Middle Schools Add After-School Athletics Program

After two years of planning, recruiting, certifying coaches, and meetings, a new program, simply called Middle School Athletics, will begin this spring with boys and girls soccer at all Anne Arundel County public middle schools.

New Eye In The Sky Is Not “Big Brother”

Anne Arundel County's new Real-Time Information Center in Millersville uses situational awareness platforms, CCTV and license plate readers, and data analytics to monitor incidents in real-time.

Discover Dazzling Holiday Light Displays Around The Region

Upcoming tree lighting ceremonies, drive-through experiences and walking adventures all offer festive opportunities for families.

Shops Share Gift Ideas For All Hobbies And Needs

As the proverb goes, “Giving is better than receiving,” but what if you’re not sure where to start? Several stores in Severna Park, Pasadena and Annapolis shared suggestions.
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