Anne Arundel Braces for Worst of Sandy
Throughout Monday, Anne Arundel County has prepared for the worst of the impact of Hurricane Sandy to hit the region. For Tuesday, the state government is closed and there will be no early voting in...
View ArticleStorify: Sandy Hits Anne Arundel County
Monday was the day that Sandy arrived in Anne Arundel County. It started as a rainy, but quiet day. Then the winds picked up, and the power started going out. Follow this Storify thread to see how...
View ArticleO’Malley: 280,000 Without Power, Intense 12 Hours Coming
The eye of Hurricane Sandy is making its way through the upper Chesapeake Bay and 280,000 Maryland residents are without power, Gov. Martin O’Malley said Monday night. The storm made landfall near...
View ArticleWhat's Closed in Severna Park Tuesday Due to Sandy?
Here's a rundown of businesses in Severna Park that are closed due to the impact of post-tropical storm Sandy in the area. We will continue to update this list as more information becomes available....
View ArticleEmergency Calls Double During Sandy
Emergency responders in Anne Arundel County received more than double the typical call volume in a 24-hour period, with more than 400 calls coming in during the post-tropical storm known as Sandy....
View ArticleAnne Arundel: Tuesday Update After the Storm
UPDATE (3:35 p.m.)—Now that Hurricane Sandy finally made landfall and is a post-tropical storm, what does the day hold in store for you in Anne Arundel County? Click here to see the replay of the live...
View ArticleTwo Storm-Related Deaths, 308,000 Without Power
Editor's note: A death that the state originally attributed to Hurricane Sandy has been retracted and was not hurricane-related. Hurricane Sandy claimed the lives of two Maryland residents and 308,000...
View ArticleSandy Leaves Downed Trees, Power Lines, Flooding
Now that Hurricane Sandy has left its mark on Severna Park, residents have begun the process of assessing the damage. There are several downed power lines and a fallen trees along the B&A Trail...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Sandy Slams Severna Park
Sandy ripped through the Severna Park area on Monday leaving downed trees and power lines along with flooding in some areas. There are several power lines down on the Baltimore and Annapolis (B&A)...
View ArticlePublic Transportation Being Restored
Public transportation in Maryland is being restored Tuesday, acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation Darrell Mobley said. Limited bus service, paratransit service and subway...
View ArticleEarly Voting Resumes Wednesday With Extended Hours
Early voting will resume Wednesday in Maryland, and polls will be open with extended hours through Friday, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced Tuesday. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday,...
View ArticleBGE Warns Additional Outages Expected
Although the brunt of superstorm Sandy has passed, Baltimore Gas & Electric officials caution that additional outages are expected. New outages may occur over the next few days as tree and tree...
View ArticleSP Restaurants Open for Dinner After Sandy
If you are without electricity cooking can be a little difficult. If you're looking to go out for dinner Tuesday night, here is a list of Severna Park restaurants that are open. Adam's Ribs Bill...
View ArticleAACPS: 2-Hour Delay Wednesday, 17 Schools Without Power
Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) will open two hours late Wednesday for students and staff in the wake of the storm impact of Sandy, according to a press release. However, there are some...
View ArticleEarly Voting Returns on Wednesday
Early voting in Severna Park and across Maryland will resume Wednesday morning with extended hours. Residents wishing to vote early can go the the Severna Park Library from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on...
View ArticleMany SP Residents Still Without Power After Sandy
As locals begin to head back to normalcy in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many Severna Park residents are still without power. As of 9 a.m., 20,826 BGE customers in Anne Arundel County were without...
View ArticleHow to Carve a Pumpkin for Halloween
The art of carving a pumpkin gets more creative every year. There’s always the traditional jack o’ lantern face and spooky Halloween creatures. Then there are faces and objects to carve from popular...
View ArticlePolice Still Planning for Trick-or-Treaters After Sandy
As thousands in Anne Arundel County are waiting to get their power back, many anxious kids are pestering their parents about whether Halloween is still "on" for tonight.Despite damage to homes and...
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