AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteMay 08, 2020 at 10:01 amAnnapolis, like many Maryland municipalities, has had to make do with a dearth of resources during the coronavirus pandemic. Tests, in particular, have been hard to come by.The city receives about 80 coronavirus tests from the Anne Arundel Health Department for twice-monthly walk-up testing sites, which account for 25% of the county’s monthly capacity, said county Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman.AdvertisementWhile it is unclear when the county will receive more tests, Annapolis will get more when the time comes, he said. “Of course,...…AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteMay 08, 2020 at 10:01 amAnnapolis, like many Maryland municipalities, has had to make do with a dearth of resources during the coronavirus pandemic. Tests, in particular, have been hard to come by.The city receives about 80 coronavirus tests from the Anne Arundel Health Department for twice-monthly walk-up testing sites, which account for 25% of the county’s monthly capacity, said county Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman.AdvertisementWhile it is unclear when the county will receive more tests, Annapolis will get more when the time comes, he said. “Of course,...WW…

AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteMay 08, 2020 at 5:00 amAfter 20 years at the Annapolis location, Nordstrom is set to close its doors in August. This will be one of the other 16 locations that will be closing permanently as well. has 116 full-line stores in 40 states.Advertisement“We will not reopen these stores to the public and anticipate all 16 of these stores will be closed by August 2020,” a Nordstrom spokesperson said in a statement. “These types of decisions are never easy because we realize what this means for our employees. We’re committed to taking care of them as best we can,...…AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteMay 08, 2020 at 5:00 amAfter 20 years at the Annapolis location, Nordstrom is set to close its doors in August. This will be one of the other 16 locations that will be closing permanently as well. has 116 full-line stores in 40 states.Advertisement“We will not reopen these stores to the public and anticipate all 16 of these stores will be closed by August 2020,” a Nordstrom spokesperson said in a statement. “These types of decisions are never easy because we realize what this means for our employees. We’re committed to taking care of them as best we can,...WW…

AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteDec 14, 2020 at 5:57 pmThe Annapolis “penis house” became a beacon for laughs in hard times, but it appears the joke is over.The Ramblewood Drive home with a 35-foot phallic holiday light display on the roof would have made a great landing strip for Santa, but after complaints to the neighborhood homeowners association, the display is no longer lit.AdvertisementDespite the complaints, there are a lot of fans.After a disgruntled neighbor posted a photo of the lights on the “I live in Cape St. Claire” Facebook page last week, it quickly spread around the...…AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteDec 14, 2020 at 5:57 pmThe Annapolis “penis house” became a beacon for laughs in hard times, but it appears the joke is over.The Ramblewood Drive home with a 35-foot phallic holiday light display on the roof would have made a great landing strip for Santa, but after complaints to the neighborhood homeowners association, the display is no longer lit.AdvertisementDespite the complaints, there are a lot of fans.After a disgruntled neighbor posted a photo of the lights on the “I live in Cape St. Claire” Facebook page last week, it quickly spread around the...WW…

AdvertisementBy Associated PressJan 26, 2021 at 6:03 amTwitter has permanently banned My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continued to perpetuate the baseless claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.Twitter decided to ban Lindell, who founded bedding company My Pillow, due to “repeated violations” of its civic integrity policy, a spokesperson said in a statement. The policy was implemented last September and is targeted at fighting disinformation.AdvertisementIt was not immediately clear which posts by Lindell on Twitter triggered the suspension of his...…AdvertisementBy Associated PressJan 26, 2021 at 6:03 amTwitter has permanently banned My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continued to perpetuate the baseless claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.Twitter decided to ban Lindell, who founded bedding company My Pillow, due to “repeated violations” of its civic integrity policy, a spokesperson said in a statement. The policy was implemented last September and is targeted at fighting disinformation.AdvertisementIt was not immediately clear which posts by Lindell on Twitter triggered the suspension of his...WW…

AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteMay 06, 2020 at 5:30 amAnne Arundel County officials want to add a spring deer hunting season so hunters can donate venison to food banks, County Executive Steuart Pittman said Tuesday during a town hall on food insecurity.It would mimic a program the county runs during the winter season that gives hunters a $50 tax break for each deer they donate.AdvertisementIt’s not a done deal — the county must get approval from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources first — but if it’s approved, Pittman said it could cut down on a deer population that is three to...…AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteMay 06, 2020 at 5:30 amAnne Arundel County officials want to add a spring deer hunting season so hunters can donate venison to food banks, County Executive Steuart Pittman said Tuesday during a town hall on food insecurity.It would mimic a program the county runs during the winter season that gives hunters a $50 tax break for each deer they donate.AdvertisementIt’s not a done deal — the county must get approval from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources first — but if it’s approved, Pittman said it could cut down on a deer population that is three to...WW…

AdvertisementBy Historic AnnapolisNov 29, 2020 at 5:25 amIn years to come, when I reflect upon the many losses that defined 2020 for me, one that will come often to my mind is the passing of .Her service to the Annapolis community, passion for historic preservation and commitment to education combine to create Donna’s legacy of excellence.AdvertisementDonna was a preservation role model, an educator, a dedicated wife and sponsor mom, and a good friend. Professionally, she is most widely known for her role as the first chief of historic preservation for the City of Annapolis. Over her record...…AdvertisementBy Historic AnnapolisNov 29, 2020 at 5:25 amIn years to come, when I reflect upon the many losses that defined 2020 for me, one that will come often to my mind is the passing of .Her service to the Annapolis community, passion for historic preservation and commitment to education combine to create Donna’s legacy of excellence.AdvertisementDonna was a preservation role model, an educator, a dedicated wife and sponsor mom, and a good friend. Professionally, she is most widely known for her role as the first chief of historic preservation for the City of Annapolis. Over her record...WW…

AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteDec 04, 2020 at 2:55 pmThe Anne Arundel County health department reported 309 new coronavirus cases Friday, smashing the last record for daily infections by nearly 15%.The large number is troubling but not entirely unexpected as cases stemming from Thanksgiving gatherings and positive tests deferred during the holiday begin to show up in county data. A dip in the county case rate over the last week didn’t indicate a lack of infections. Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, the county health officer, said earlier this week that fewer tests were administered while residents...…AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteDec 04, 2020 at 2:55 pmThe Anne Arundel County health department reported 309 new coronavirus cases Friday, smashing the last record for daily infections by nearly 15%.The large number is troubling but not entirely unexpected as cases stemming from Thanksgiving gatherings and positive tests deferred during the holiday begin to show up in county data. A dip in the county case rate over the last week didn’t indicate a lack of infections. Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, the county health officer, said earlier this week that fewer tests were administered while residents...WW…

AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteDec 03, 2020 at 12:08 pmAn effort to honor slain journalists with a national memorial took a significant step forward Wednesday as Congress passed a bipartisan bill authorizing its planning and construction in Washington, D.C.The U.S. Senate approved the legislation known as the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, which authorizes the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to begin planning and raising funds for the memorial’s construction. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for...…AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteDec 03, 2020 at 12:08 pmAn effort to honor slain journalists with a national memorial took a significant step forward Wednesday as Congress passed a bipartisan bill authorizing its planning and construction in Washington, D.C.The U.S. Senate approved the legislation known as the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, which authorizes the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to begin planning and raising funds for the memorial’s construction. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for...WW…

AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunDec 12, 2020 at 9:39 pmAllegany and Garrett counties in Western Maryland, which have some of the state’s highest rates of COVID-19, won’t receive any of the first batch of vaccines expected to arrive in Maryland as soon as next week.“We’re absolutely struggling right now,” said Jacob C. “Jake” Shade, the Republican president of the Allegany Board of County Commissioners. “It’s troubling we’re not the No. 1 priority for the state of Maryland.”Advertisement, and will distribute them to hospitals for their frontline staffs.But Allegany’s hospital, UPMC Western...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunDec 12, 2020 at 9:39 pmAllegany and Garrett counties in Western Maryland, which have some of the state’s highest rates of COVID-19, won’t receive any of the first batch of vaccines expected to arrive in Maryland as soon as next week.“We’re absolutely struggling right now,” said Jacob C. “Jake” Shade, the Republican president of the Allegany Board of County Commissioners. “It’s troubling we’re not the No. 1 priority for the state of Maryland.”Advertisement, and will distribute them to hospitals for their frontline staffs.But Allegany’s hospital, UPMC Western...WW…

AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteJan 25, 2021 at 11:11 amGov. Larry Hogan told a constituent on social media Thursday that Anne Arundel Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman “doesn’t really know what he is talking about” as he provides guidance on reopening county schools.Readers reached out to The Capital to point out the response, in which Hogan responded to a comment on his Facebook page dismissing the knowledge of a physician whose appointment he approved less than two years ago. In a statement, County Executive Steuart Pittman invited Hogan to speak with Kalyanaraman, who declined to...…AdvertisementBy Capital GazetteJan 25, 2021 at 11:11 amGov. Larry Hogan told a constituent on social media Thursday that Anne Arundel Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman “doesn’t really know what he is talking about” as he provides guidance on reopening county schools.Readers reached out to The Capital to point out the response, in which Hogan responded to a comment on his Facebook page dismissing the knowledge of a physician whose appointment he approved less than two years ago. In a statement, County Executive Steuart Pittman invited Hogan to speak with Kalyanaraman, who declined to...WW…