- Shots Fired at Man in Glen Burnie
Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a reported shooting on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard in Glen Burnie after a 46-year-old Glen Burnie man told officers shots were fired at him while he was outside talking with acquaintances. Police say a suspect approached the group, fired two rounds, and fled on foot; the victim was not struck, and detectives are asking anyone with information to contact police or submit an anonymous tip.
- Rubber Duckie Coming to Sandy Point State Park as Festival Schedules Released for 2026
A 60-foot rubber duck known as “Mama Duck” is set to make an Annapolis-area appearance at the Maryland Seafood Festival at Sandy Point State Park, adding a major photo-op to one of Maryland’s best-known waterfront events. Organizers say the festival returns September 12–13 with Maryland seafood vendors, an Oyster & Craft Beer Tent, the Crab Soup Cookoff, live music, family activities, and Skipjack Heritage Days.
- Chipotle and Black Market bakers Open New Stores in Annapolis
Annapolis business news brought two openings in one day: Chipotle Mexican Grill debuted a new Riva Road location with a “Chipotlane” drive-thru pickup lane for digital orders, while Black Market Bakers opened its largest storefront yet on West Street. The article notes Chipotle is now at 2557 Riva Road (Suite 100) and Black Market Bakers is at 1804 West Street, expanding local food and dining options in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.
4. Make Your Own Tour of Holiday Lights!
Eye On Annapolis compiled a reader-and-listener-powered guide to the best holiday light displays in Anne Arundel County, mapped out for a DIY driving tour with everything from quick neighborhood cruises to park-and-walk winter wonderlands.
5. Galway Bay’s Galway Takes Home the Honors From Guinness—The Perfect Pint!
Galway Bay Irish Pub in Annapolis is celebrating after lead bartender Seamus Galway won the Guinness Perfect Pint Competition, held at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore. The story highlights the judging focus on technique and presentation, and notes that sister pubs Killarney House and Brian Boru also competed, spotlighting Guinness culture across Anne Arundel County’s Irish pub scene.
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