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A historically Black beach is now a public park in Anne Arundel County. The Annapolis site hosted acts like Stevie Wonder and Chuck Berry. https://t.co/tHljm6vg9u

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A report examined affordability, economy, education, health, safety and quality of life to rank Maryland in its best places to live list. https://t.co/sPHsRRx5Mf

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A special education staffing shortage sparked a salary debate between Anne Arundel County teachers and the school board. Here are the facts. https://t.co/qJ6OuuZr3S

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The funeral for a late deputy is scheduled for Friday in Annapolis. The deputy had a heart attack on duty after 30 years in law enforcement. https://t.co/lUsBCRvfBt

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In Maryland, about 90.1 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against polio. https://t.co/wCNe8Zns3L

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School is almost here, so it's time to start planning transportation. Here are the bus schedules for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. https://t.co/ejFM1mPbsU

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A new semi-professional soccer team is coming to Anne Arundel County. The Annapolis club recently announced its name and its home field. https://t.co/pVH2xCoCDf

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A group of juveniles shot another minor with BB guns at the Annapolis mall, police said. The victim suffered minor injuries. https://t.co/VpZXJQc6pj

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A car was stolen from outside a home in west Annapolis, police said. Officers need help finding the missing sedan. https://t.co/lQHEEe67pg

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A shooting outside a Linthicum smoke shop hospitalized one victim, police said. Officers arrested the 17-year-old suspect from Baltimore. https://t.co/nWxrtcqfUC

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The sexual abuse of a minor led Anne Arundel County police to arrest a martial arts instructor from Howard County, a report said. https://t.co/7YhjAmf1f7

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The FBI located 84 children, including 37 actively missing, in a nationwide sting. In Maryland, 11 trafficking victims were rescued. https://t.co/3lCC24p1yv

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At least seven candidates are holding fundraisers to coincide with the Maryland Association of Counties' annual summer conference. https://t.co/G5rV5Pttj5

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The Navy canceled plans for a new golf course in Annapolis after the county suggested building a park instead. Neither project will happen. https://t.co/WLYoBDohhm

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A plea deal in the Annapolis espionage case was rejected. A judge said the sentences weren't harsh enough, so the couple will go to trial. https://t.co/52BzkweRfq

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A man was shot and hospitalized in Brooklyn Park, police said. The suspect fled, and officers asked for help finding the shooter. https://t.co/3VE0C0lVtu

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Those caught breaking the law by police can cost a driver in Maryland a $570 fine and a three-point penalty on their driver’s license. https://t.co/rYIGiggqtQ

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Officials said an Annapolis man bit an officer, carried fentanyl and fled the scene of a crash. He will spend more than a decade in prison. https://t.co/XYfoSRz8Tj

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Adult spotted lanternflies can damage grapes and many kinds of Maryland trees. Here's how you can help stop spread of the invasive species. https://t.co/undv0z52j5

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A historic ship replica will be commissioned in Maryland. Plus, a tall ship festival is coming to the state. Here's the nautical news. https://t.co/fuehEeYdtC