- Hanover Shooting Leaves Woman Dead; Suspect Found Dead in Woods
A woman was fatally shot near Morningside House of Friendship in Hanover Friday night, and Anne Arundel County Police found the suspected gunman dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in nearby woods the following day. Police are withholding both identities pending notification of family.
- Storm Bros. Adding Coffee and Breakfast at Annapolis City Dock
After nearly 50 years serving ice cream at City Dock, Storm Bros. is launching “Storm’s a Brewing,” a new coffee, breakfast and pastry operation. Owner Sveinn Storm says the expansion comes as downtown businesses face continued pressure from City Dock construction, with several former Bitty & Beau’s employees expected to join the new venture.
- Metropolis Parking Terms Raise Privacy and Legal Questions in Annapolis
New terms from parking operator Metropolis Technologies require most consumer disputes to go through individual arbitration while waiving class-action and jury-trial rights. An updated privacy policy also details the company’s potential collection of biometric information, including facial images and faceprints, raising new questions for Annapolis parking customers.
4. Firebirds Launches $19.95 Early Dining Menu Near Annapolis
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill has introduced a $19.95 Early Dining Menu featuring several of its wood-fired favorites. Available Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the new menu offers an earlier, lower-cost weeknight dinner option at the restaurant in Beacon Square near Annapolis Town Center.
5. Annapolis Coffee Crawl Returns With 30-Plus Stops and Prizes
Café Diem: The Annapolis Coffee Crawl returns September 27 through October 4 with more than 30 cafés, restaurants, bakeries and bars offering coffee drinks, seasonal specialties and coffee-inspired cocktails. A free digital pass lets participants check in at locations and qualify for prizes after visiting six participating businesses.
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