- Annapolis Police Investigate Shots Fired At Man Walking On Forest Hills Avenue
Annapolis Police are investigating a shots-fired incident near Thom Drive and Forest Hills Avenue after a man reported that someone in a vehicle pulled alongside him and began shooting. The victim ran from the area and was not injured, and police said no suspect or vehicle had been located.
- USNA 2026 Commissioning Week Brings Major Access Changes, Blue Angels And Heavy Traffic
The U.S. Naval Academy’s 2026 Commissioning Week will look different this year, with severely limited public access to the Yard, added security and major events including the Herndon Climb, Blue Angels practice and demonstration, Color Parade and graduation at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Annapolis residents and visitors should expect heavy traffic, bridge closures and changing access rules throughout the week.
- Maryland Reopens Key Bridge Rebuild Bidding After Rejecting Kiewit Proposal
Maryland will seek a new contractor for the next phase of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after Gov. Wes Moore rejected Kiewit Infrastructure’s proposed price and timeline. The Maryland Transportation Authority will begin a new procurement process for final design, engineering and construction, while state officials say work on the replacement bridge will continue.
4. Three Anne Arundel County Businesses Named Among Baltimore Region’s Best Places To Work
Smithey Law Group, Liff, Walsh & Simmons/Eagle Title and Fello have been named to the Baltimore Business Journal’s 2026 Best Places to Work list. The annual program recognizes companies across the Baltimore region for workplace culture, leadership, benefits, employee engagement and overall job satisfaction.
5. Pittman’s Final Anne Arundel Budget Lowers Property Tax Rate, Boosts Schools And Public Safety
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman’s final proposed budget totals $2.58 billion and would slightly lower the property tax rate while increasing funding for schools, public safety, sewer infrastructure, food assistance and health access. The fiscal 2027 spending plan now heads to the County Council for public hearings before a final vote in June.
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