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🌱 Maryland State House To Get Facelift + Navy Gymnast Wins Award

The Maryland State House will get a facelift during a $34 million restoration project. Plus, a Navy gymnast won an award this week.

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The Associated Press reported Wednesday that the Maryland State House, pictured above, will undergo a restoration project that's expected to cost $34 million.
The Associated Press reported Wednesday that the Maryland State House, pictured above, will undergo a restoration project that's expected to cost $34 million. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

Hi, Anne Arundel County neighbors! Let's get you all caught up. Here's what's happening in town.

First, your weekend weather:

  • Thursday: Cold with plenty of sun. High: 35 Low: 32.
  • Friday: A little afternoon snow. High: 37 Low: 23.

Here are the top stories today in Annapolis:

  1. City Of Annapolis: Winter Weather Expected Friday Into Saturday (Press Release Desk)
  2. Justice Delayed: Arrests made almost five years after Annapolis woman murdered (wmar2news.com)
  3. COVID SCAM: Beware of Door-To-Door COVID Testing (Eye On Annapolis)
  4. Isaiah Drake Named CGA Co-Gymnast of the Week - Naval Academy Athletics (NavySports.com)
  5. Maryland Board OKs Contract For State House Restoration (CBS Baltimore)

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From my notebook:

  • Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS): "We think we can all agree that we're tired of the winter weather and would welcome an early spring. That said, the inquiries we've received and seen recently tell us many of you would like to leave winter behind with a "Keep Calm" shirt,..." (Facebook)
  • The City Of Annapolis: "Mayor Buckley on Overnight Shooting at Harbour House: "I am saddened by the overnight shooting that took the life of a young woman from our community. It is absolutely intolerable that people resolve their problems with such violence. Ci..." (Facebook)
  • Anne Arundel County Police: "The Anne Arundel County Police Department Eastern P.A.C.T. Unit, along with the Department of Aging, is hosting an "𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿" event throughout February. We will be collecting donations all month l..." (Instagram)
  • Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park: "Did you see the article about our next Winter Lecture Series Speaker and former State Senator, Gerald Winegrad, in the Capital? Check it out, and join us tonight at 7:00 PM as he speaks on "The 6th Great Extinction: Devastating Wildlife ..." (Facebook)
  • Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks: "TODAY (1/27): The power is back on and the Arundel Olympic Swim Center has re-opened. Thank you for your patience and understanding." (Facebook)

This weekend in Annapolis:

  • Winter Lecture- The 6th Great Extinction: Devastating Wildlife and all of Biodiversity (7:00 PM)

Friday, January 28

  • The FIDAE airshow takes place in Santiago, Chile from April 5 to April 10, 2022 (12:00 AM)
  • RMC Legislative Luncheon - Maryland State Parks (12:00 PM)
  • This Land was Made for You and Me (6:00 PM)

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— Jacob Baumgart

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