Eye on Annapolis: Weekly Round-Up

Speed Cameras, Herndon Monument Climb 2025

1. Two New Speed Cameras Activated in Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County has added two new speed cameras to its automated enforcement program, located near Old Mill Middle School North in Millersville and Hebron-Harman Elementary School in Hanover. These cameras are now active, and drivers exceeding the speed limit in school zones during designated hours may face citations. This expansion supports the county’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety in school zones.
https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/05/two-more-speed-cameras-now-online-in-county/

2. More Red-Light Cameras Installed at Anne Arundel Intersections
   Anne Arundel County will increase the number of red-light cameras at key intersections, adding seven new locations to its existing automated enforcement system. The move aims to reduce traffic violations and enhance road safety by targeting high-risk intersections with frequent crashes or red-light running incidents.
   https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/05/more-red-light-cameras-added-to-anne-arundel-county-intersections/

3. Annapolis Man Arrested After Hit-and-Run Crash with State Police
   A 27-year-old Annapolis man was arrested following a hit-and-run crash involving a Maryland State Police vehicle on Route 50. The incident occurred near Route 450, where the suspect struck an unmarked patrol car and fled the scene before being located and taken into custody.
   https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/05/27-year-old-annapolis-man-arrested-after-hit-and-run-crash-involving-maryland-state-police-vehicle/

4. Herndon Monument Climb 2025: Russo Claims Victory in 2:27.31
   Fourth Class Midshipman Augustus Russo from Summit, New Jersey, topped the Herndon Monument at the U.S. Naval Academy in 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 31 seconds. The annual event marks the end of plebe year for the Class of 2028, turning them into full, fourth-class midshipmen. Russo’s time ranks in the middle of historical performances.
   https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/05/herndon-2025-augustus-russo-from-summitnj-227-31-class-of-2028-plebes-no-more/

5. EDITORIAL: Moody’s Downgrades Maryland’s Credit; Moore Blames Trump-Era Decisions
   Maryland lost its prestigious “triple-A” bond rating as Moody’s downgraded the state’s credit to Aa1, citing economic volatility and fiscal pressures. Governor Wes Moore, in a statement, attributed the downgrade to the Trump administration. However, as the editorial demonstrates, the issue was present before Trump, and it calls for Moore to stop the blame game and begin leading. https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/05/moodys-downgrades-maryland-moore-downgrades-accountability/