- The Votes Are In for the Annapolis Primary Election
Preliminary results from the 2025 Annapolis Democratic Primary show Jared Littmann leading Rhonda Pindell Charles in in-person voting (1,371 to 771) as officials await mail-in, drop-box, and provisional counts on September 23; early ward tallies have Harry Huntley up in Ward 1, Keanuú Smith-Brown ahead in Ward 3, Coren Makell narrowly leading in Ward 4, and Craig Cussimanio in front in Ward 6, with 1,610 mail/drop-box ballots already received and capable of shifting outcomes—especially in closer races
- Mak Struck, Killed by Vehicle in Brooklyn Park
Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash on Ritchie Highway near Hammonds Lane after a man believed to be 40–50 was struck by a southbound 1990 Chevrolet Suburban around 4:45 a.m.; the driver stayed on scene, the victim was taken to Shock Trauma and later pronounced dead, and the Traffic Safety Crash Reconstruction Team continues the probe as authorities work to confirm the pedestrian’s identity.
- Broadneck Senior Digs Deep into Forever Chemicals at Bay Head Park
A deep-dive on Bay Head Park details the site’s Cold War roots, later Navy burn tests using AFFF, and lingering PFAS “forever chemicals,” citing Navy monitoring data that found PFOS up to 170 ppt at a former burn pad and a contributor’s recent water tests showing 168.4 ppt PFOS on park property and 9.3 ppt in the Little Magothy—underscoring ongoing environmental and public-health concerns even as recreational use is deemed safe when soils are undisturbed.
- Annapolis Primary Election: A Deeper Look at the Results
Eye on Annapolis breaks down Annapolis’ Democratic mayoral primary: Littmann leads citywide 64%–36% and builds his margin with decisive wins in Wards 1 and 8, while Pindell Charles carries Wards 3, 4, and 6; the analysis flags 1,610 outstanding mail and drop-box ballots and sizes up aldermanic dynamics—Huntley leading Ward 1 with heavy mail-in potential, Smith-Brown cruising in Ward 3, Makell-Allsup Johnson a toss-up in Ward 4, and Cussimanio ahead but not safe in Ward 6.
- A Wicked Corn Maze in Gambrills
Gambrills’ MD Corn Maze returns with an eight-acre Wicked-themed labyrinth, flashlight nights on select Saturdays, and a full slate of family attractions—hayrides, petting farm, zip lines, pony rides, pumpkin picking, and farm-fresh treats—with tickets starting at $17.95 and the season running September 13 through November 2 at 389 Gambrills Rd.
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