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State Legislators Consider Overturning Pit Bull Ruling
Maryland legislators won't just be talking about gambling when they return to Annapolis this week. Lawmakers also will take up a bill to overturn April's court decision that all pit bulls are...
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Slew of County Charter Changes Clog November Ballots
The Anne Arundel County Council has approved more than a dozen changes to the county's charter, all of which will be on the ballot in November. When Anne Arundel County voters arrive at the polls,...
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Online Voter Registration Launches in Maryland
Residents in Maryland with a valid drivers’ license or identification card can now register to vote online for the first time, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced Tuesday on Twitter. Mary Wagner,...
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Update: Route 2 Reopened After Tractor Trailer Accident
UPDATE (9:05 p.m.)—Route 2 at Route 10 in Pasadena is now reopened to all traffic, according to Anne Arundel County Police. UPDATE (4:36 p.m.)—A tractor trailer leaked 8,500 gallons of fuel onto...
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O'Malley Releases Slots Bill
Gov. Martin O'Malley Monday night released the 56-page bill that will be the focus of a special session on expanded gambling in the state. Legislators will be asked to vote on legislation that could...
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Halloween Store Prepares for Opening
Mannequins dressed as superheroes are standing in a window in Park Plaza, between Kirsten's Cakery and California Closets. It looks like the inside is being prepared for the arrival of costumes and...
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Drop Empty Oyster Shells at Starbucks
Grab a cup of coffee, drop-off oyster shells. Only in the bay area could those two actions be simultaneous. The Severna Park Starbucks at 573 Ritchie Highway, is now accepting empty oyster shells as...
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O'Malley Gambling Bill Addresses Impact on Maryland Live!
Gov. Martin O’Malley on Tuesday said he would introduce a bill that would allow for expanded gambling in the state. The General Assembly will review the bill as part of a special session expected to...
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Pro Pit Bull Rally Planned For Thursday in Annapolis
Marylanders from across the state plan to gather in support of pit bulls at Lawyer's Mall Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. "We are holding the rally to try to encourage the Legislature to overturn Tracey...
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Man Charged with Burglarizing 17 Businesses Across County
Anne Arundel police said they have arrested the man responsible for burglarizing Severna Park Golf Center, and possibly 16 other businesses throughout the county during the month of July. According to...
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Scene Around Town: A Piece of Wine Crate
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Jenos Makes 300 Steaks for Navy Football Players
Jenos will be cooking up a big order Thursday evening when they make 300 cheesesteak subs to be devoured by Navy football players after their practice. The sandwiches will be prepared starting at...
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Pit Bull Bill Moves Forward, Passes Senate Committee
Maryland's Senate Judicial Services Committee voted 7-2 in favor of a bill that would overturn the state's Court of Appeals decision declaring pit bulls "inherently dangerous." Senators Joseph Getty...
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Letter to the Editor: Dog Days of Summer
As a Maryland attorney for the last 32 years, my practice has largely focused on cases dealing with catastrophic injuries. That practice is driven by what I would hope to be an uncontroversial belief:...
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See You Around the Park
Friday is my last day as editor for Severna Park Patch. Thank you for sharing your triumphs, challenges, opinions, tips and advice with me over the past two years. It's been a great ride with Patch,...
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Pit Bull Bills Appear Headed in Different Directions
The fate of the pit bull legislation before the Maryland General Assembly remains uncertain as bills in the House and Senate appear headed in different directions. The split is over strict liability...
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Gaming, Pitbull Legislation Clear The Senate
Focus on legislation to expand gambling and overturn a controversial Court of Appeals ruling on pit bulls shifts to the House of Delegates. A House Ways and Means subcommittee will meet Saturday to...
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Pandora Bingo at Earleigh Heights Fire Hall
Pandora bingo is coming back to the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company on Oct. 26 with 20 regular games, three specials and raffle prizes. The regular game prize is a Pandora bracelet and charm....
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Mitt Romney in Virginia Hours After Picking Rep. Paul Ryan for VP
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney headed for a campaign stop Saturday at Harris Pavilion in Manassas, VA, on a bus tour of "blue" states that did not include Maryland. Romney announced...
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House Committee Will 'Tweak' Gaming Bill
A bill authorizing gambling expansion in Maryland will likely be amended, according to the chairman of the House subcommittee that is holding hearings on the legislation. Del. Frank Turner, a Howard...
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