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Reduced-priced housing could help residents in Anne Arundel County
BALTIMORE - Anne Arundel County leaders are considering reviving a bill that would require most new residential buildings to include reduced-priced units. The county is sixth most expensive county in Maryland when it comes to rent, according to U.S. housing data."Pricey, very expensive," Anne Arundel County resident Brian Srour said. "I pay close to $3,000 for a two bedroom."How much is rent in Anne Arundel County?Rent in Anne Arundel County has gone up by more than 22% in the past five years, according to data from Apartment List."For a two-bedroom? $4,750," Anne Arundel County resident Deborah Gundry said. "That is a...
Ex-GOP Gov. Hogan is popular with some Maryland Democrats who still don’t want him in the Senate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Some Maryland Democrats have a soft spot for Larry Hogan, their former two-term Republican governor in a heavily blue state. But they don’t want to turn an open Senate seat – and possibly control of the chamber – over to the GOP this year.
Letter to Editor: Pay Attention to Maryland’s 3rd District
Though unrelated to Spy territory, the race for the Democratic nomination in the 3rd Congressional District has intrigued this Annapolis expat. I’ll explain. An oddly configured district currently represented by the retiring John Sarbanes, it includes all of Howard County and parts of Anne Arundel (including Annapolis) and Carroll counties. Twenty-two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination. The two leading contenders are State Sen. Sarah Elfreth and Harry Dunn, a retired Capitol police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol against insurrectionists on Jan. 6, 2021.
Firefighters Respond To Early Morning House Fire In North Beach
NORTH BEACH, Md. – On May 7, 2024 at approximately 3:42 a.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to a house fire in the 3600 block of 9th Street. Upon arrival, crews found a two-story split foyer home, with flames visible from the roof. Firefighters quickly deployed ladders and opened the roof. An attack line was also initiated and the fire was successfully extinguished. A thorough search of the premises was conducted and cleared.
Rifle-Wielding Suspects Rob Victims After Parking Car In Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Detectives with the Anne Arundel County Police Department Southern District are investigating a citizen robbery that occurred in Annapolis. The incident happened on May 6, 2024, in the 300 block of Broad Creek Drive in Annapolis. At approximately noon, two adult males and one adult female...
Parks & Recreation To Host Community Appreciation Day At Hallowing Point Park
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR) is excited to announce its Community Appreciation Day event, set to take place at Hallowing Point Park on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free and open to people of all ages.
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