- Scooter Crash in Annapolis Claims Man’s Life
Annapolis Police are investigating a fatal scooter crash on West Street near Brewer Avenue after 27-year-old Samuel Sheeder of Annapolis struck a curb on September 28, 2025; he was transported to a local hospital and later died. Detectives ask witnesses to contact Officer Ko at 410-268-9000 as the single-vehicle crash remains under investigation.
- Eastport Family Has Mortgage Paid for a Year Courtesy of Premier Planning Group and the Gradient Gives Back Foundation
An Eastport family—Jessica and Mike Pachler and their four sons—received a surprise year of mortgage payments during a community celebration, funded by Premier Planning Group in partnership with the Gradient Gives Back Foundation. The gift recognizes the Pachlers’ deep civic involvement and aims to provide stability after recent financial setbacks.
- Urbano Mexican Fare in the Annapolis Town Center Has Apparently Closed
Urbano Mexican Fare at Annapolis Town Center appears to have closed for good roughly a year after its September 2024 debut in the former Bonefish space, with the restaurant now dark and no public reopening date announced. The abrupt shutdown leaves a high-visibility vacancy at the retail center.
- Anne Arundel County to Formally Apologize for Role in Slavery
Anne Arundel County will issue a formal apology for its role in slavery during “A Day of Acknowledgement: Confronting the Legacy of Slavery,” set for Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maryland Hall’s Bowen Theater. Developed with the Maryland State Archives, the free event (RSVP required) features exhibits and panels on reparations and current opportunities to address disparities
- Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Rebates Now Available from City of Annapolis
The City of Annapolis launched an Electric Leaf Blower Rebate Program with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, offering up to $1,500 for lawn and landscape businesses and up to $100 for residents to switch from gas to battery-electric models. The rebates come on the heels of the city’s enforcement of its gas-blower ban to cut noise and emissions. But gas-powered weed whackers and edgers are still good to go!
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