Back-Door Taxes Hit Americans With Public Officials Financing in the Dark Oct 26, 2009
Many local officials are unprepared for Wall Streets sales pitches, said , Marylands director of investments in Annapolis. When you combine people who are less sophisticated with people who can sell as those on Wall Street usually can, you end up with a very big problem, she said. (Bloomberg)
Hurricanes dealt blow with OT loss Oct 25, 2009
Navy 13, Wake Forest 10 - Playing in a driving rain in Annapolis, Md. the Midshipmen (6-2) didn t throw a single pass against the Demon Deacons (4-4). (Boston Globe)
This Week in ACC Football: Week 8 Oct 25, 2009
The non-conference schedule features a nationally televised game in South Bend between Boston College and Notre Dame on NBC at 3:30 p.m. and a matchup between Wake Forest and Navy in Annapolis on CBS College Sports at 3:30 p.m.. After some exciting matchups in Week 7, ACC Football landed three teams in the Top 15 of the first BCS standings of the year, led by No. 10 Miami, No. 12 Georgia Tech and No. 14 Virginia Tech. (Theacc.com)
Loyola Men's Lacrosse Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 23, 2009
Loyola, which has won at least a share of the last two ECAC Championships, opens its 2010 campaign on Saturday, February 20, in Annapolis, Md. against the U.S. Naval Academy. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
New Fresh Market draws shoppers, and picketers Oct 23, 2009
According to several employees, the opening was the second most successful in Fresh Market history, impressive given the fact that the 91-store southern chain is just entering the Northeast market, with a new stores planned for Hingham, Massachusetts, Annapolis, Maryland and Latham, New York. The crush of customers made it difficult at times to keep the shelves stocked and organized, but employees at every level, 90 of whom were locally hired, were on hand to meet the demands of the crowds,... (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Maryland mulls ways to soften unemployment tax hike Oct 23, 2009
The proposals, revealed Thursday at a Joint Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight meeting in Annapolis, are designed to mitigate the burden that nonprofits and companies of all sizes will face next year when unemployment insurance taxes are expected to at least triple. Those that have not laid off anyone in recent years will be billed $187 per employee, up from $51 per employee this year. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Maryland Voter's Guide: November 3, 2009 Oct 23, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA)--Below is a list of candidates Marylanders can choose from on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. (W-USA News, DC)
NATIONAL GUARD - Delegation Visits Maryland Oct 22, 2009
Gen. James A. Adkins, the adjutant general of the Maryland National Guard, toured the Annapolis Armory and observed the capabilities of the 32nd Civil Support Team. The visit was part of the Maryland National Guard's State Partnership Program. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Files Bankruptcy Oct 20, 2009
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Navy Men's Soccer Heads to Tobacco Road to Face Nationally-Ranked Blue Devils Oct 20, 2009
Patriot League Official Athletic Site. Mids and Blue Devils to battle for first time in 30 years. (Patriotleague.com)
Wrestling 2009-10 Season Preview Oct 20, 2009
The Terps make the short trip to face off against Navy in Annapolis, Md. on January 22 before returning home for a dual conference meet with NC State and Duke on January 23. (Umterps.com)
Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Oct 20, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Federal legislation to restore the Chesapeake Bay will create funding and incentives and mandate enforcement penalties if states don't meet restoration goals, Sen. (W-USA News, DC)
The Team That Ponies Up Oct 19, 2009
Were now seven games into another college football season, and once again, its plainly apparent that another assemblage of Annapolis athletes has the right stuff on the gridiron ... While its true that Navy waxed the Ponies last year in Annapolis, the evident improvements wrought by the June Jones project made it clear that the Midshipmen wouldnt enjoy smooth sailing on the back end of this home-and-home series. (GoMidshipmen.com)
Delaware diocese files bankruptcy Oct 19, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Cath. Diocese seeks bankruptcy Oct 19, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal. Diocese seeks bankruptcy. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Georgia Tech sends a message loud and clear Oct 18, 2009
I used to watch him here in Annapolis. The guy is a winner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Teachers Give O'Malley Early Endorsement Oct 18, 2009
Stay on top of breaking news. Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Man sentenced in child pornography Oct 17, 2009
Federal prosecutors said that 43-year-old Joseph Vieson of Annapolis was sentenced Friday in federal court in Baltimore on child pornography charges. He pleaded guilty and must also pay restitution of $30,403. (Concord Monitor)
Navy Tops Johns Hopkins in Season Opener Oct 17, 2009
Elizabeth Rogers won the 150 Meter Free Friday night (Hopkinssports.com)
Magna says it won't consider bid to move Preakness Oct 14, 2009
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (AP) -Magna Entertainment Corp. says in bankruptcy court filings it won't consider auction bids that would move the Preakness Stakes horse race from Maryland, a decision cheered Tuesday by Gov. Martin O'Malley. The Ontario, Canada-based company submitted auction plans Friday in federal bankruptcy court in Wilmington, Delaware. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kushma Drops First Match of the Fall for Men's Tennis at Navy Invitational Oct 12, 2009
ANNAPOLIS, MD - GW men's tennis' No. 1 singles player, , dropped his first match of the fall at the Navy Invitational Sunday to the University of Maryland's John Collins. Both Kushma and Collins came into Sunday's match without a loss, and squared off at the U.S. Naval Academy courts for supremacy in the No. 1 singles flight. (Gwsports.com)
Teen Struck By Car In Front Of Bowie High School Oct 11, 2009
The accident occurred in front of the Bowie High school at 15200 Annapolis Road. Prince George's county Fire department spokesman Mark Brady tells 9 News Now that it happened at about 5:20 p.m. Fire/EMS units from Bowie and Glenn Dale responded to the report of a pedestrian struck, and arrived to find a teenaged male had been struck by a vehicle, sustaining a traumatic head injury in addition to other less serious injuries. (W-USA News, DC)
Men's Tennis' Kushma Continues Hot Streak Over Navy Oct 11, 2009
ANNAPOLIS, MD - , at the top flight for the George Washington University men's tennis team, defeated his Navy opponent in the second day at the Navy Invitational Saturday played inside at the Tose Family Tennis Center. Kushma won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6 (2) over Owen Bullard at No. 1 flight for the Colonials. (Gwsports.com)
First Citizens opening branch in D.C. Oct 10, 2009
as well as Annapolis, Md. First Citizens is excited about bringing our special brand of relationship banking to the District of Columbia, said the bank s Mid-Atlantic Region Executive John Francis, who also oversees bank operations in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. (Triangle Business Journal)
Baltimore hospitals ready for mini-disaster if swine flu spreads Oct 10, 2009
Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis has contracted with a nearby hotel to use its beds for staff working overtime and possibly patients if it gets a deluge of swine flu cases. Meanwhile, St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson could spend up to $400,000 on supplies and staff for what its chief medical officer said could be a mini-disaster. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
The Baltimore Business Journal's Stimulus Tracker Oct 10, 2009
But opponents of the changes, which will be discussed at an Oct. 22 hearing in Annapolis, say O Malley s plans would further increase unemployment taxes on companies and nonprofits. It s my understanding that some of the provisions could cost the business community more, said Kathleen T. Snyder, president of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Sykesville Fall Festival features town crier Oct 9, 2009
Taylor said he is a director of the American Guild of Town Criers, the official Annapolis town crier, Baltimore County town crier and has taken part in many events all over the state. Just about any and everything you can think of, he said. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Treating Esphogeal Cancer With Cryotherapy Oct 8, 2009
One of cryotherapy's success stories is John Gilece of Annapolis, Maryland. During testing for another condition, doctors discovered cells damaged by acid reflux in the lining of his esophagus. (W-USA News, DC)
Investors plunk $2.3M into Annapolis firm Oct 7, 2009
An Annapolis medical device company has raised $2. 3 million, which it plans to use to develop shoulder and knee implants. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Bans proposed for hallucinogenic herb salvia Oct 4, 2009
An identical ban followed suit in Worcester County on Maryland s Eastern Shore, and state Delegate Jim Mathias, a former mayor of Ocean City, plans to push for a statewide ban when the General Assembly meets in Annapolis this winter. Salvia has been gaining popularity over the past decade as a smokable drug whose psychotropic extract provides a short-lived but potent hallucinogenic trip. (Boston Globe)
Women's Lacrosse Announces 2010 Recruiting Class Oct 3, 2009
Midfield/Defense 5-foot-4 Annapolis, MD/Severn School. Three-year letterwinner at Severn School. (Gwsports.com)
Author-Poet Presents a World of Emotions Through Words and Art -- New book is An Anthology That Defines Life's Dramas and Rewards Oct 3, 2009
V. M. Fry, born and raised in Twin Cities, Minnesota, has lived the greater part of her life in the Washington, DC, area and now resides by The Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland ... She has exhibited in group shows at The Ohio State Fair, Professional division, West Annapolis Gallery, Md ... St. John's College, Annapolis, Columbus Museum of Art, The Copley Society Gallery, Boston, Columbus Art League Exhibitions, and The Columbus Cultural Art Center. (Primezone Releases)
High School Football Schedule For Oct. 12 Oct 2, 2009
Annandale @ Lee 7:30 p.m. Annapolis @ Arundel 6:45 p.m. Baltimore @ Lutheran Pallotti 7 p.m. Battlefield @ GW Danville 7:30 p.m. Bethesda-Chevy Chase @ Wootton 6:30 p.m. Blair @ Whitman 6:30 p.m. Brentsville @ James Wood 7 p.m. Briar Woods @ Broad Run 7:30 p.m. Broadneck @ Glen Burnie 6:30 p.m. Brunswick @ Boonsboro 7 p.m. Cardozo @ Spingarn 7 p.m. Chancellor @ Eastern View 7:30 p.m. Chesapeake @ Meade 6:30 p.m. Clarksburg @ Einstein 6:30 p.m. Colonial Forge @ Albemarle 7 p.m. Coolidge @... (W-USA News, DC)
Consumer-driven in reverse? Sep 30, 2009
The co-owner of Annapolis technology consulting firm Mavenspire Inc. began relying on health savings accounts two years ago for her 10 employees. And eliminating that plan is not something she is thrilled about. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Risky business: States tax the rich at their peril (9) Sep 30, 2009
AP writers Brian Witte in Annapolis, Md. and Susan Haigh in Hartford, Conn. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Md. panel approves slots at Ocean Downs Sep 24, 2009
meeting in Annapolis, revealed earlier in the day Wednesday that a vote on the project was imminent. The panel had approved a financial background check into track owner William Rickman, a Montgomery County developer. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Navy reviewing abuse of gay dog handler Sep 23, 2009
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - The Navy is reviewing how it handled the case of a gay sailor abused by fellow servicemen in Bahrain for two years until he sought a discharge by coming out to his commanding officer, a military spokesman said Tuesday. Joseph Rocha, now 23, decided to leave the Navy in 2007 by telling his commander he was gay, in violation of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Hawaii energy czar Peck named secretary of national association Sep 22, 2009
Peck was voted onto the board by state energy officials from around the nation during the NASEO's annual meeting that is being held in Annapolis, Maryland last week. "Being chosen to serve on the NASEO board is a reflection of the progress Hawai'i is making in reducing our dependence on imported oil and developing renewable energy that capitalizes on Hawai'i's abundant natural energy resources," Peck said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Subdivison of the week: Knob Hill Sep 20, 2009
There's also a picture of the place in Annapolis where they were married. What: Knob Hill. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Johnny Depp's Yacht Spotted in Chesapeake Bay Sep 19, 2009
The 156-foot motor yacht named Vajoliroja (pronounced like "The Jolly Roger") left the Annapolis Yacht Basin Co. on Wednesday and was docked Thursday at St. Michaels Marina. Fans are keeping an eye out for the actor who played Capt. Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, but no sig 00000B27 htings have been confirmed and members of the yacht's crew said he wasn't aboard Thursday. (W-USA News, DC)
Arundel tourism bureau launches Chesapeake Bay promotion Sep 17, 2009
Visitors now have the chance to market the bay and Annapolis through an online video contest called Wonders of the Chesapeake, sponsored by the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau. The bureau has launched a three-month interactive promotional campaign at a cost of about $65,000 to involve visitors and residents more in bay life. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Women's Hoops Announces 2009-10 Schedule Sep 16, 2009
The Green Wave will co-host the Big Easy Classic with UNO, host the 14h Tulane DoubleTree Classic and play in the Navy Classic in Annapolis, Maryland. Tulane's 16-game Conference USA slate culminates in the Conference USA Championship in Tulsa, Okla. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Full Sail Ahead Sep 15, 2009
Notice the word could, for the sons of Annapolis are hardly home-free; there are at least 10 (maybe 11) more occasions in which this team has to prove its worth ... Yet, when the first six minutes of Saturday afternoons game blew up in the faces of the locals at Navy Memorial Stadium, it appeared to all the world that the minds of these padded, cleated, helmeted youngsters were still located in Columbus, , and not Annapolis. (GoMidshipmen.com)
Kate Cervo Named MAAC Runner of the Week Sep 15, 2009
In her first race of the season, Cervo led the Greyhounds to a seventh place team finish at the Navy/Salty Seadog Invitational in Annapolis with a 23rd place individual finish. Her time of 23:48. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Navy Rushes Past Louisiana Tech, 32-14 Sep 13, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Navy's Marcus Curry ran for 124 yards and a score, Ricky Dobbs scored twice and Navy overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Louisiana Tech 32-14 on Saturday. (W-USA News, DC)
Coaching Staff Sep 13, 2009
Maryland Athletics - University of Maryland Official Athletic Site. 2009 Maryland Field Hockey Roster. (Umterps.com)
No. 12 California Races Past Maryland 52-13 Sep 7, 2009
The Terps never did and had their most lopsided season-opening loss since the first game in school history, a 50-0 loss to St. John's of Annapolis in 1892. Best was on the wrong end of the most memorable play from last year's game came when Maryland cornerback Kevin Barnes hit him so hard that he vomited in a hit that became an instant YouTube classic. (W-USA News, DC)
Cal Defeats Maryland, 52-13 Sep 6, 2009
The Terps never did and had their most lopsided season-opening loss since the first game in school history, a 50-0 loss to St. John's of Annapolis in 1892. Best made his own highlight reel in this game, starting with the long touchdown run that opened the scoring. (Calbears.com)
Related: Return of swine flu: What's ahead for Americans? Sep 5, 2009
Charlie Houley, 8, of Annapolis, Md. receives a shot of a trail vaccine for the swine flu from nurse Peggy Hughes, right, as his brother Jack Houley, center, 10, looks on during a visit to Annapolis Pediatrics in Annapolis, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 ... "It's been a piece of cake," said Kate Houley of Annapolis, Md. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
States Test Prison Phone Detectors to Stop Violence Sep 5, 2009
ANNAPOLIS -- Officials from five states observed tests on cell phone detection technology at a closed Maryland prison Thursday, as states are taking a greater interest in finding ways to halt violence coordinated by inmates behind prison walls. Officials from Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Delaware attended the testing. (Newsmax)
Cross Country Opens 2009 Season Friday at Baltimore Metro Invitational Sep 5, 2009
Following the Battle of Baltimore, Loyola will make trips to the Navy Invitational in Annapolis, Md. and the Iona Meet of Champions. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Cross Country Sep 5, 2009
Official Athletic Site of Loyola University Maryland. Current time in Baltimore 5:28 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Women's Volleyball Opens Battle of Baltimore with Sweep of Morgan State Sep 5, 2009
The Greyhounds defeated Morgan State 3-0 in Annapolis, to win their first match of the season ... - A 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-19) sweep over Morgan State (2-4) earned Loyola its first win of the 2009 season, Friday afternoon in Annapolis. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
MD Natural Resources Police Ponder Mysterious Spike In Boating Deaths Sep 5, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Maryland Natural Resources Police will be focusing on stopping a mysterious spike in the number of people killed out on the water this season. (W-USA News, DC)
Women's Volleyball Takes Towson into Four Sets, but Falls to the Tigers Sep 5, 2009
- Loyola held on until the very end, but errors proved costly for the Greyhounds (1-5) in Annapolis, as Towson (4-2) topped the `Hounds 25-23 in the fourth set of Friday night's Battle of Baltimore match at Navy's Wesley Brown Field house. The Tigers defeated Loyola 3-1 (19-25, 25-21, 19-25, 23-25). (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Intangibles are Key for Women's Volleyball against Local Rivals in Battle of Baltimore Sep 5, 2009
Loyola faces two tough opponents in Morgan State (2-3) and Towson (2-2) early in the weekend in Annapolis, before traveling up York Road to take on Navy (1-2) and a Maryland (2-1) team that head coach is predicting to be the weekend's biggest challenge ... The Battle of Baltimore starts Friday at 12 p.m. with the Greyhounds taking on Morgan State, followed by a 7 p.m. contest against Towson, in Annapolis. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Wife Had Protective Order Against Husband Who Killed Her And Her Sister Sep 4, 2009
Sheena Blandford's pastor, Karen Johnson of the First Christian Community Church in Annapolis married the couple on June 29, 2008. That's about three months after Sheena Blandford held a funeral for her son, Michael Matlock, Jr. at the same church. (W-USA News, DC)
Md. officials test cell phone detection at prison Sep 4, 2009
officials test cell phone detection at prison by AP: Yahoo. officials test cell phone detection at prison. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Bay Advocates Bring 19,000 Signatures To EPA Sep 3, 2009
Tuesday's presentation in Annapolis comes a week before the EPA is scheduled to deliver a draft bay restoration strategy. The strategy was mandated under an executive order issued earlier this year by President Obama. (W-USA News, DC)
Blue Sea Grill, Babalu closing their doors Sep 1, 2009
Big Steaks Management started with its first Ruth s Chris Steak House restaurant on Baltimore s Water Street in 1992, followed by three locations in North Carolina one in Atlantic City, N.J. and other Maryland locations in Annapolis, Pikesville and Baltimore s Pier V on the waterfront. On Aug. 24 the company opened its ninth Ruth s Chris Steak House restaurant just outside of Chapel Hill in Durham, N.C.. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Swine flu: What's ahead? Aug 31, 2009
Linda Wadsworth of the University of Maryland, left, draws blood from Ethan Houley, 11, of Annapolis, Md. right, as Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Julia Hutter, second from left, and Gina Parsons of the University of Maryland, second from right, look on at Annapolis Pediatrics in Annapolis, Thursday ... "It's been a piece of cake," said Kate Houley of Annapolis, Md. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
21 Malnourished Dogs Removed From Anne Arundel Home Aug 31, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Anne Arundel County authorities have condemned a home from which they removed 21 malnourished and flea-infested dogs. (W-USA News, DC)
Feds get $28B in broadband requests Aug 30, 2009
Howard County officials submitted the One Maryland Broadband Plan on behalf of Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Harford, Carroll, Prince George s, Montgomery and Frederick counties and the cities of Annapolis and Baltimore. When including about $10. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Septuagenarian chronicles life on Montana prairies Aug 30, 2009
Solberg served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years and later taught math at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. He now is a computer actuary for the federal government and lives in Maryland. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anne Arundel County imposes hiring freeze Aug 29, 2009
8 million funding loss from Annapolis. The county hopes to save $2 million from the hiring freeze and another $15 million over the next three years by renegotiating its health care contracts. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
