🌱 Maryland Day Events Announced + Anne Arundel County Releases 200K At-Home Test Kits

Hi there, people of Anne Arundel County! It's me again, Jacob Baumgart, your host of the Annapolis Daily.

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First, upcoming weather:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and some clouds. High: 34 Low: 31.
• Wednesday: Cloudy. High: 45 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Annapolis:

1. County Executive Pittman, Department of Health Announce Distribution Plan for 200,000 Rapid At-Home COVID Tests (Anne Arundel County)
2. Maryland Day Weekend Will Be Here Soon Enough. Here's What's Happening (Eye On Annapolis)
3. Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park: 2022 Virtual Winter Lecture Series (Eye On Annapolis)
4. Annapolis Area Pets Who Need A Home: More (Annapolis Patch)
5. Bob Cawood on running: Annapolis Striders host annual 'Anniversary Run' | COMMENTARY (Capital Gazette)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Annapolis: "The sun is shining and the gorgeous photo ops just keep coming! 📸 LJ Urie Photography #snowday #historicannapolis #visitannapolis #visitmaryland #blueskies #statehouse #annapolis #landscapephotography #cityscape #travel #travelgram #get..." (Facebook)
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS): "Board of Education's Jan. 4 budget hearing at Old Mill High School has been moved to 6 p.m. on Jan. 13. More details tomorrow." (Facebook)
• Anne Arundel Community College: "Campus looks like a winter wonderland. ❄️ Thanks to AACC Public Safety & Police for the photos and to all the essential employees working on campus rain, shine or snow!" (Facebook)
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS): "Board of Education FY2023 budget hearings set for Jan. 6, 13 https://aacpsschools.org/pressr/?p=7126" (Facebook)
• Chesapeake Bay Field Office: "Chessie was first spotted off of Kent Island MD and made a long trek up to Rhode Island . That was many years ago that a Chesapeake Bay Field Office biologist followed the wayward manatee. Manatees still need our support and protection t..." (Facebook)

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Coming up in Annapolis:

Wednesday, January 5

• Tai Chi for Health (try your first class for free!) (9:00 AM)
• Board Meeting - Public Session - Anne Arundel County Public Schools (12:00 PM)

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Events:

• Tai Chi for Health (try your first class for free!) (January 5)
• Paint Night Social - Sparkly Sky (January 8)
• 7th Annual No One Can Survive Alone Concert for Bald Ballerina (January 9)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with a new update.

— Jacob Baumgart

About me: Have a story idea? Please contact me at jacob.baumgart@patch.com with any pitches, tips or concerns. Follow me on Twitter @jacobbaumgart to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news. Being a lifelong Marylander gives me deep ties and a unique insight into the communities I cover. I graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2020 with a degree in media communication and minors in journalism and political science. Before joining Patch that June, I wrote for FOX Sports, The Delaware News Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. I also led my college newspaper, The Review, as editor-in-chief, during my senior year. I am now excited to embrace Patch and cover the communities I grew up in!