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Serious Crime Down 50% in Annapolis

The Annapolis Police Department is reporting that serious crime in the city is down 50% in the first 5 months of 2009. The comparison was made to the same period last year. From January to May, the city only had one homicide. There were six during the same period in 2008. Serious violent crimes fell 44% [...]

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Museum Suspect Had Child Porn on Computer

The news about James von Brunn of Annapolis is not getting any better. According to court papers, the suspect in the Holocaust Museum shooting had child pornography on his computer. The FBI discovered the child porn upon executing a search warrant of his Annapolis apartment in order to further investigate the crime and any times he [...]

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Do Nicole Richie and Joel Madden on a House(s) in Annapolis?

I was checking out the Big Time Listings blog and noticed something interesting. A post from yesterday talks of Nicole Richie (famous daughter of the famous Lionel Richie) and Joel Madden (Good Charlotte front-man; the Good Charlotte guys are originally from Waldorf) buying a new home in L.A. What caught my eye was this: –Richie and Madden also may [...]

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Naval Academy Party Cancelled

I am guilty of using a sensational headline for this post. An unnamed junior attending the Naval Academy was busted in California trying to import 150 lbs. of marijuana from Mexico. The 24-year-old is being held in San Diego, California as the investigation continues. He was busted at the border by U.S. Customs on June 10th while [...]

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Breaking News: Child Hit by Car in Annapolis

Approximately 3:35 PM: I was told by a witness that a child was hit by a car in the parking lot of the Allen Apartments in Annapolis just a few minutes ago. Allen Apartments is located off Center Street and Forest Drive (near Old Solomons Island Road) and is the same place a SUV with a lady [...]

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Last Army-Navy Game to be Played at FedExField

The last Army-Navy game will be played at FedExField on December 10, 2009. The last game of the season is typically played in Philadelphia, which is almost halfway between the Naval Academy and Westpoint. It is debatable if the move will give the Navy any sort of home turf advantage. Before now, the final game had only been [...]

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Raw Cockpit Video of Blue Angels Last Week

Probably the best video you will see today: Other posts you may find interesting:eHow Video: Rent BudgetAnnapolis Restaurant Week

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Too Many Black Eyes for Politics

I would love nothing more than to run for and win public office. I like to think that I am incorruptible. I only say I think that because they say that power corrupts and if that statement is true, then perhaps I am not incorruptible. I have never had a position of power to test [...]

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Teenager Missing from Severna Park Has Been Found

Alexander Stevens, 17, who was last seen after he left his house on his bike at around 8:30 AM on Saturday morning has been located by police. He was located at about 1 AM Wednesday morning near a convenience store at Route 2 and Earleigh Heights Road. He was with his friends when police found him [...]

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Worst Area Doctor: Dr. Harold C. Thomas, MD at BWMC

Over the past few days I have been reflecting on the major surgery I had late last year. Dr. Harold C. Thomas, MD at Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC) One thing that still disgusts me is the “service” I received from Dr. Harold C. Thomas, MD, a doctor in the emergency department at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. I [...]

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Annapolis Alderman & Mayoral Candidate Charged with Sex Offense & Assault

Samuel Shropshire, alderman for Annapolis’ ward 7 and a mayoral candidate, was charged last night with grabbing the crotch of a 21-year-old man in his car. He has been charged with misdemeanor assault and a fourth-degree sex offense. He has been released on his own recognizance and will be holding a press conference at city council chambers. The [...]

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I Vote Confident Smiles Dentistry as Annapolis’ Best Dentists Office

Every once in awhile you come across one of those small business owners that blow you away with their stellar products or services. For me, Dr. Creamer, of Confident Smiles Dentistry, is now one of those small business owners. She is also an all around friendly person. On May 5th I posted about someone in my family [...]

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Down and Out

I wanted to take a few moments to apologize to our faithful readers for a lack of posts on The Annapolis Anchor. Mary Richert, one of my favorite writers and bloggers, was kind enough to provide a great review of The Purple Tooth during my absence. Other than that we’ve been quiet over here. Last week I came [...]

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How much wine does it take to turn your teeth purple?

If you like wine but aren’t sure how to pick a good glass, your experience at The Purple Tooth might go a bit like this: Customer: Hi, can you help me pick a good wine? I’m just going to be sitting here with a few friends, probably not eating, just want a good wine to drink [...]

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Annapolis Police Blotter

Assault [5/6/09] – Annapolis Police Department officers patrolling the downtown area observed a man screaming at and punching the windows of a local restaurant. The man told police that bouncers at the establishment had assaulted him. Although paramedics were called to the scene, the man refused medical treatment. Theft from Vehicle [5/5/09] – Someone stole a purse [...]

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New Whole Foods Opened Yesterday

The new Whole Foods in Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole opened yesterday to much fanfare. The 56,000 square foot store is the largest on the East Coast. Original plans called for it to be an even bigger 70,000 SF before they were scaled back. At 10 AM, when the store opened, 400 shoppers were ready with their [...]

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KFC at 1972 West Street, Annapolis Gets a Big Thumbs Down

A friend and I decided to take Oprah up on her offer. We headed out to KFC at 1972 West Street in Annapolis, MD. Even walked in the rain — only 3/4 of a mile, but it was raining. We get there and a woman in front of us is redeeming a coupon for a free [...]

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Oprah and KFC Are Feeding Entire Country for Free (and for Real)

Today, Oprah’s show was one of her “Oprah’s Hookups” specials where she helps people do what they have always wanted to do. She commented that viewers never get free stuff and that they must be upset. Then she announced that she and KFC were feeding the entire country for free. That’s right, each person can download up to [...]

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PLEASE HELP! Do you know ANYONE with extra office space?

There seems to be a lot of empty office spaces and storefronts around Annapolis because of the recession we’re in. This recession is also causing low-income residents to lean on community resources more than ever. One of those great community resources may cease to exist if a solution is not found soon! A low-cost pediatric clinic ran out [...]

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Annapolis Dentist: Confident Smiles Dentistry

Confident Smiles Dentistry is a great family dentist located in the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis. Dr. Tara Creamer provides area residents with a wide range of dental services -- all offered at affordable prices.

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