- Homestead Gardens to Close Smyrna , DE Store
Homestead Gardens announced it will close its Smyrna, Delaware retail store in mid-January 2026, a move that also shuts down the wholesale division and landscaping services based at that site, while the Davidsonville and Severna Park garden centers in Maryland remain open and all gift cards stay valid; the company is also running a Smyrna-only liquidation sale starting December 26 with discounts beginning at 75% off.
- ICE Agents Shoot Man in Glen Burnie
Anne Arundel County and federal officials said ICE agents fired during an immigration enforcement action in Glen Burnie’s Parke West neighborhood after a van moved toward officers near the 500 block of West Court, injuring the driver, Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins, and the passenger, Solomon Antonio Serrano-Esquivel; Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the shooting while the FBI is investigating the alleged assault on agents, officials said.
- Opening Soon, Cracker Barrel in Annapolis Now Hiring
The long-awaited Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Annapolis is hiring for more than 160 jobs ahead of its opening at 175 Jennifer Road, with roles on both the restaurant and retail sides and applicants able to apply online or by texting “Barrel” to 97211, according to the company.
4. EDITORIAL: Annapolis Police Need to be More Transparent
An Eye On Annapolis editorial argues the City of Annapolis needs more transparency in public safety reporting, saying residents and visitors should receive timely, basic information about serious incidents without compromising victims or investigations, and criticizing what it describes as a pattern of silence that fuels confusion and rumor.
5. Here’s What’s On Tap for New Year’s Eve in Annapolis
Annapolis is set to ring in New Year’s Eve with 9 p.m. fireworks over Spa Creek (with New Year’s Day listed as a rain date), plus a slate of options including a Watermark yacht party timed to the show, ticketed celebrations on West Street and downtown, live music at multiple venues, and “Noon Year’s Eve” events for families at the Annapolis Library and Chesapeake Children’s Museum.
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