2+ week, 1+ day ago  (173+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " Eliza Mae Robinson, one of Annapolis" most cherished residents, was honored in the Maryland Senate on her 94th birthday by Senator Shaneka Henson. Senator Henson"s tribute recognized Ms. Robinson"s decades of community advocacy, her work as an author…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (412+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " William "Billy" Keyes of Annapolis, a World War II veteran, retired public school teacher, former police officer, artist, and devoted community ambassador, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was 104. According to the'Library of Congress, Mr. Keyes served in World…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (137+ words) BALTIMORE, Md. " Following the path of a grandmother who enjoyed playing the Lottery, an Annapolis resident took up scratching tickets and recently ended up claiming a $50,000 prize on the $5 Money Maker scratch-off. These days he says he plays weekly and finds…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (561+ words) Mara Rice, based in Huntingtown since July 2023, grew up in northwest D.C. and lived in various parts of the country before moving to Southern Maryland after earning her Master of Public Policy at UC San Diego. A lifelong writer and politics…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (704+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " Annapolis takes the cake for its beauty, as it's one of the most scenic cities in all of Maryland. Alongside the historic streets and Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis also has plenty of scenic hiking trails surrounding the capital city, many…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (216+ words) LA PLATA, Md. " The 2026 Maryland General Assembly session is underway, and several bills introduced by Charles County delegates and senators are drawing attention"particularly those focused on education, student safety, and school operations. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Staff Attorney Eric…...

2+ mon, 18+ hour ago  (344+ words) The American Revolutionary War officially came to an end once the Treaty of Paris was signed on Sept. 3, 1783, securing independence for the United States of America. However, the U.S. ratification of the Treaty of Paris didn't take place until Jan. 14, 1784, over…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (251+ words) Defenders of the practice counter that hospitality is part of relationship-building fundamental to the legislative process and argue that lawmakers" votes are not influenced simply because a lobbyist pays the bill. Still, the optics of lawmakers attending high-end dinners at…...