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By Baltimore Sun staff writers | November 1, 2009
Annapolitans head to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor. This year's race has had its ups and downs, with one primary candidate accused of sexual misconduct and another dropping out after revelations of debts and other personal financial problems came to light. The Baltimore Sun profiled each candidate before the primary. Here are summaries of those profiles for the three remaining candidates. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Josh Cohen Democrat Josh Cohen is an Annapolis native who studied music at the University of Maryland before switching majors and graduating with a degree in economics.
NEWS
November 1, 2009
Annapolis voters have grown increasingly dissatisfied with a city leadership that has experienced notable failures of civic management and seen a ballooning of spending while developing a reputation for divisiveness. On Tuesday, they have an opportunity to turn the page by electing a new mayor. They have three good choices - Democrat Joshua J. Cohen, Republican David H. Cordle Sr. and independent Chris Fox. Josh Cohen Pros: Young and ambitious, Mr. Cohen has served five years as an Annapolis alderman and three as a county councilman.
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By MICHELLE DEAL-ZIMMERMAN | October 25, 2009
Annapolis is pretty as a picture, according to "Forbes Traveler" magazine, which for the second year in a row named Maryland's capital among "America's Prettiest Towns." Annapolis was the only Maryland city to make the list, which highlighted 20 U.S. cities, including nearby Cape May, N.J. "It's nice to have a publication say what we've known here for a long time. That it's strikingly pretty," said Connie Del Signore, president and CEO of the Annapolis and Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau.
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By Andrea F. Siegel | October 24, 2009
Even before they have an address, the future residents of an Annapolis elder co-housing project have what so many senior citizens long for: a community they've designed, with shared spaces and a social compact that keeps them in charge. Striving to balance independence and interdependence, Bob and Diana Corbett are a driving force behind a dream to build what could be the first elder co-housing project in Maryland. The Annapolis project is part of a niche trend: community-style condo living for senior citizens that they run by consensus.
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By Jonathan Pitts | October 11, 2009
It's a breezy morning in eastern Annapolis. Sea gulls squawk overhead. Boats bob beside a dock. And on the deck of a tied-up charter vessel, two folk musicians in ball caps strum a shuffle on a banjo and ukelele, looking every inch the easy-living Jimmy Buffetts of the Chesapeake. It's the final day of shooting for "Seize the Bay," the latest creation from Daphne Glover and Bob Ferrier, filmmakers from Severna Park, and as the two roll videotape, neither one can suppress a smile. "Fantastic," says Ferrier, the director, clapping his hands as the music ends.
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By Andrea F. Siegel | October 6, 2009
A 26-year-old man was ordered jailed in lieu of $1.5 million bail Monday after Annapolis police charged him with raping a teenager at a party early Sunday. Police charged John Walter Jennings III of the 800 block of Carrollton Ave., Annapolis, with 11 counts. Court records say he is on probation for assaulting his fiancee and awaiting a court hearing in January for a possible probation violation. On Sunday, Annapolis police were called to Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore about a rape.
NEWS
October 4, 2009
Oktoberfest celebration An Oktoberfest celebration will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at Glen Lutheran Church, 106 Carroll Road, Glen Burnie. The "Rheinlanders," who play both authentic German and popular dance music, will be featured. The event will include a menu of roast pork, sauerkraut, sauerbraten, bratwurst, turkey sausage, mash potatoes, corn and dessert. Tickets are $24 for adults (2 for $40), $12 for children 5-12 and free for ages 4 and younger. Information: 410-766-6534.
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October 3, 2009
Mt. St. Joe tops No. 1 McDonogh:: Playing without three starters, the No. 3 Gaels soccer team upsets the Eagles, who are ranked No. 1 in the nation, 2-1. The win avenges a 1-0 double-overtime loss to the Eagles. PG 10 Broadneck edges Severna Park: : Ryan Bugarin scores with 10:55 to play to lift the No. 4 Bruins boys soccer team to a 1-0 win over the No. 2 Falcons. PG 10 Dunbar shuts down City:: The 12th-ranked Poets score three second-half touchdowns after playing to a scoreless tie at halftime in a 22-0 win over the Knights.
NEWS
October 1, 2009
Russell Kirk Agnes September 24, 2009 after a year battle with head and neck cancer. He is survived by his wife Michele Anne Agnes, two children Brooke Elizabeth Agnes and Timothy James Agnes. His parents Joe and Susan Agnes, one brother Peter C. Agnes and grandmother Virginia Pigott. A memorial service will be held Saturday 1:00 P.M. at DONALDSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, P.A., 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton, Maryland. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to University of Maryland, Dr. Robert Ord, 650 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, Attn: Debbie Wojcik
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By Timothy B. Wheeler | October 1, 2009
Gov. Martin O'Malley stopped by a Coca-Cola bottling plant in East Baltimore on Wednesday - not for a drink, but to promote the company's environmental efforts and urge more Maryland businesses to jump onto the green bandwagon. After touring the plant and trying his hand at crushing a batch of aluminum cans for recycling, the governor praised Coca-Cola Enterprises, a distribution arm of the giant beverage company, for its efforts to reduce its waste, energy and water use. And he used his visit to plug his administration's "Maryland Green Registry," a self-nominating who's-who of businesses, universities and government agencies seeking recognition for voluntarily recycling waste and reducing energy use or pollution.