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    The Pimlico Race Course is being prepared for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes — and then demolition.
    Six history lessons as the original Pimlico prepares for its final Preakness
    Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, which opened its doors in 1870, is filled with history. Here are some highlights as the original venue prepares for its final Preakness.
    Capt. Tyrone Meredith, a fifth generation waterman, sorts through oysters being pulled from Broad Creek on his last oyster harvest of the season.
    Oystering isn’t what it used to be, but a vulnerable industry hopes it has found stability
    Oysters occupy a special place in Maryland. Dubbed a keystone species, oysters sit at the intersection of environmental concerns, political wrangling, and a legacy economy that basically built Baltimore.
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Friday the indictment of seven people who allegedly targeted bank customers in a series of armed robberies that spanned five counties.
    7 indicted for series of armed robberies targeting bank customers across 5 Maryland counties
    Seven people were indicted Friday for a series of armed robberies that targeted bank customers across multiple Maryland counties, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown. 
    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth walks alongside Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, academy superintendent, during his visit to the U.S. Naval Academy on April 1, 2025.
    Should Naval Academy leader push back on Trump’s book ban? 600 grads say yes.
    In an open letter to Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, hundreds of Naval Academy grads cited the decision to remove 381 books from the library catalogue as the latest sign that she isn’t fulfilling her duty to protect a diversity of ideas.
    The U.S. Naval Academy is among popular tourist destinations in Annapolis.
    Touring the Naval Academy just got tougher for foreign visitors
    A foreign passport won’t get you onto the military academy’s campus anymore.

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    Authorities are investigating after Maisie, Shannon Smith Wood’s 11-month old Belgian Malinois, was apparently shot to death in Harwood by a neighbor who mistook her for a coyote.
    Anne Arundel man charged with fatally shooting neighbor’s dog
    Robert Anthony Harley, of Harwood, has been charged with fatally shooting his neighbor’s dog in southern Anne Arundel County.
    The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will perform with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Saturday during their annual family concert.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Family concert aims to hook kids on the classics
    Two of the best-known arts companies in Annapolis will join up Saturday for a concert at Maryland Hall aimed at hooking young audiences on classic music and dance.
    A judge barred Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess, shown here on election night in November, from prosecuting a prominent murder case for several missteps.
    Judge removes state’s attorney from high-profile murder case involving polyamorous couple
    Circuit Judge Mark W. Crooks said the information that had been withheld was evidence that could be considered exculpatory.
    U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen attempted to challenge the U.S. Naval Academy’s removal of nearly 400 books from its library.
    Maryland senator’s attempt to end Naval Academy book ban falls short
    A heated debate roiled the board of the Academy, which has found itself at forefront of Trump-influenced change in higher education.
    The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.
    Prosecutors drop charges against Anne Arundel Orphans’ Court Judge Marc Knapp
    State prosecutors dismissed charges Tuesday against Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court Judge Marc Knapp, who they had accused of illegally recording his probate court colleagues.

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    In 1685, Willem Wissing and Jan van der Vaardt painted the portrait of Anne Stuart, the bride of George Odenberg, Prince of Demark. A decade later, Maryland named Annapolis in her honor.
    Annapolis used to be called Arundel Town. Then Anne came along.
    In the 330 years since Annapolis got its name on May 8, 1695, there have been mothers and daughters, rebels and beauties, artists and prosecutors. Here's a salute to all the Annes the city of Anne has known.
    All of the students on the bus attend Millersville Elementary School, according to officials.
    School bus crashes into tree in Anne Arundel County, with minor injuries to students
    All of the students attend Millersville Elementary School, an official said.
    National Lutheran Communities & Services plans to build it's new retirement community in an Annapolis forest.
    After 15 years, the saga of Crystal Spring is ending in Annapolis. Was the fight worth it?
    As the story of Crystal Spring and The Village at Providence Point nears its end, there is a lesson from the last remaining forest in Annapolis.
    Matthew Schlegel, a third grade teacher at Severna Park Elementary School, is charged in Anne Anne Arundel County Circuit Court with sexual abuse of a minor, third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault. He’s accused of sexually abusing eight students.
    Prosecutors want to introduce other bad acts at Severna Park Elementary teacher’s sex abuse trial
    Matthew Schlegel, 45, of Severna Park, is set to stand trial on May 19 in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault.
    Anne Arundel County has moved closer to allowing Maryland to try to create a vibrant apartment community at the Cromwell light rail station in Glen Burnie.
    Anne Arundel passes amendment to rezone Cromwell Station for state development
    Anne Arundel County has moved closer to allowing Maryland to create a vibrant apartment community at the Cromwell light rail station in Glen Burnie.

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    Vice President JD Vance speaks during a tour at Nucor Steel Berkeley in Huger, S.C., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)
    Vice President JD Vance to deliver Naval Academy graduation keynote address
    Vice President JD Vance will deliver the keynote address at the U.S. Naval Academy’s graduation and commissioning ceremony on May 23.
    Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announces his budget proposal to the council on Thursday.
    Proposed Anne Arundel budget shields residents from Trump — with no new taxes
    The proposed budget calls for spending about $100 million more compared to the last fiscal year.
    The Annapolis Book Festival at Key School returns May 3, 2025 with authors, panel discussions and a used book sale.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: May brings books, women of song and Italian sausage
    The first weekend in May is one of the busiest of the year in Annapolis, with festivals celebrating books, food, art and music. Oh, and you can catch a new stage production, too.
    A long line of unsold 2024 R1S electric utility vehicles sits at a Rivian service center Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in east Denver.
    Electric truck, SUV maker Rivian opens Anne Arundel County location
    The California-based electric truck and SUV manufacturer Rivian Automotive has opened a service and demo center in Anne Arundel County.
    A failed measure to change the zoning of Cromwell Station potentially risks state investment for a reimagined Light Rail Link parking lot in Glen Burnie.
    Is Anne Arundel County risking losing state dollars for reimagined Cromwell Station?
    A failed measure to change the zoning of Cromwell Station potentially risks state investment for a reimagined Light Rail Link parking lot in Glen Burnie.
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