- Annapolis Police Make Arrest in 36-Year-Old Case
Annapolis Police have arrested William Cook Jr., of Annapolis, in the 1989 cold case homicide of Garnet Elizabeth Griffith after reopening the investigation and following new leads; police say Griffith was found deceased in her home on Kensington Way on January 12, 1989, suffering from a gunshot wound. The police had a match on the DNA back in 2022, but could not say why there was a three year delay in apprehending the suspect.
- Second Class Midshipman Found Deceased Near Yard After Being Reported Missing
The U.S. Naval Academy identified Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, 20, of Whippany, New Jersey, as the student found dead near campus; officials said the circumstances are under investigation and support services are available through the Midshipmen Development Center and the Chaplain’s Center.
- Blue Sunday Opens in Maryland City-Laurel With Plans for Annapolis
Blue Sunday Bar & Grill opened its second Maryland location in Laurel with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, October 9, featuring community speakers, complimentary meals, a DJ, and a $3,000 donation to local fire and police; the restaurant lists its address as 3443 Laurel–Ft. Meade Rd. and hints at a future Annapolis spot in the Festival at Riva.
- OpenTable Rated Annapolis’ “Special Occasion” Restaurants. We Agree—Kinda!
A local review of OpenTable’s “Good for special occasions” list for Greater Annapolis praises stalwarts like Osteria 177, Lewnes’ Steakhouse, Café Normandie, and Acqua al 2, welcomes newcomer InGrano, and argues chains such as Chart House Prime and J. Alexander’s shouldn’t outrank chef-driven independents that define Annapolis dining.
- Bring on Banana Ball!!!
The Banana Ball World Tour will bring two nights of high-energy “baseball” entertainment to Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, 2026, featuring the Indianapolis Clowns vs. the Loco Beach Coconuts, unique rules (no bunting, two-hour limit, fans catching foul balls for outs), and a ticket lottery through October 31, 2025)
Parents Trick-Or-Treat Too!