- Glen Burnie Redevelopment Project at 7409 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard Moves Forward
Anne Arundel County has finalized an agreement to redevelop the county-owned property at 7409 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard in Glen Burnie into the Villages at Sawmill Creek. The 13-acre redevelopment project officially launched on March 11 and will use a $300,000 state revitalization grant to help fund demolition and environmental cleanup, with demolition expected to begin in early April. County officials say the site’s location near the Cromwell Light Rail Station and the B&A Trail makes it a strong fit for transit-oriented redevelopment in Glen Burnie.
- Gun Brandished During Assault on Dock Street in Annapolis
Annapolis Police are investigating an aggravated assault on Dock Street after a gun was reportedly brandished during an early morning argument inside a business in the 100 block. Police said the confrontation happened at about 1:31 a.m. on March 27, when an individual allegedly pointed a gun at the victim before leaving the area. Officers searched for the suspect but were unable to locate the person, and the Annapolis assault investigation remains ongoing.
- Onelife Fitness Plans $10 Million Gym at Annapolis Mall
Onelife Fitness is moving forward with a 66,000-square-foot gym at Annapolis Mall, transforming the former JCPenney space into a major new fitness center in Annapolis. The Virginia-based chain says the club will feature a turf training area, a reformer Pilates studio, and an official Hyrox training club, along with amenities including group fitness classes, a Kids Club, spa services, an indoor saltwater pool, sauna, boxing, and more. The company has not announced an opening date, but the project marks another major step in the continued redevelopment of Annapolis Mall.
4. Annapolis Residents Question $200 Parking Fines in Neighborhoods
Some Annapolis residents are raising concerns after a round of $200 parking tickets was issued in residential neighborhoods, including one cul-de-sac where neighbors say the parking arrangement had been common for years. According to a resident, three neighbors were fined for vehicles blocking their own driveway, and an initial appeal to Park Annapolis was denied. The dispute is now fueling broader questions about Annapolis parking enforcement, notice to residents, and how strictly violations are being handled in city neighborhoods.
5. Shooting at Arundel Mills Mall Leaves 1 Injured, 3 Taken Into Custody
A shooting at Arundel Mills Mall on March 29 left one person injured and led to a police pursuit that ended with 3 people taken into custody after a crash on I-695 in Baltimore County. Police said the incident began near Burlington Coat Factory when a man reported being attacked by a group, and during a struggle over a firearm, one of the assailants was shot in the wrist. The mall was temporarily locked down and evacuated before later reopening, and Anne Arundel County Police said the investigation remains active.
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