Local Business Spotlight: Burdens Men Carry
Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief
Release Date: 01/24/2026
Daily News Brief | February 6, 2026
Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief
If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… , the , , and Today... A fast-moving Captains Circle investigation ends with 3 arrests and attempted murder charges, a Pasadena man is charged after a gun discharged inside a Glen Burnie elementary school classroom, downtown Annapolis gets a new City Dock restaurant with live music on the calendar, and a longtime community fundraiser returns with soup, jerseys and a big goal for the Light...
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Daily News Brief | February 5, 2026
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Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… , the , , and Today... A frightening day in Anne Arundel County includes a gun discharge inside a Glen Burnie elementary school classroom, another shooting investigation unfolding in an Annapolis neighborhood with a medevac requested, and a political firestorm after Mayor Jared Littmann fired Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson—setting off a tug-of-war between the police union and Black...
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Daily News Brief | February 4, 2026
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Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... , the , , and Today... Schools are set to reopen on time, RegionAle has quietly closed up shop at Annapolis Town Center, and Maryland is reporting a major drop in traffic fatalities with especially big improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. Plus, Ray Weaver is skipping the usual St. Patrick’s Day circuit for one full-band Rams Head On Stage show, and the 20th annual SOUPer...
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A Few More Moments With Ray Weaver
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is a staple in the Annapolis St. Paddy's Day revelry, playing non-stop gigs at Galway Bay, Killarney House, and Brian Boru. But not this year! Initially, he was going to take a pause for 2026, but the lure of the stage at was too much, and he and his full band will be returning to Annapolis on February 24th for a single show supported by the Annapolis Songbird Collective--Meg Murray, Laura Brino, and Madisun Bailey! Ray is based in Denmark, so we synchronized our clocks and hopped on the phone to talk about the show, and his excitement was palpable. There will be some faves, of course, and...
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Daily News Brief | February 3, 2026
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Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… , the , , and , Today... Big moves at City Hall and big voices back on the air—Mayor Jared Littmann replaces Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson and names Capt. Amy Miguez acting chief, while police also identify the woman found in Truxtun Park as a 44-year-old from California. Eastport’s Forward Brewing heads to the Board of Appeals over outdoor operations and neighborhood noise, and a...
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Daily News Brief | February 2, 2026
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Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… , the , , and Today... Downtown Annapolis saw a late-night shots-fired investigation on City Dock, while the city extends storm parking relief and prepares to restart sidewalk-clearing enforcement as schools shift to 2-hour delays. City Hall is also juggling key leadership transitions in Finance and Human Resources, and looking ahead, Annapolis will host a big-ticket “Democracy at 250” conversation...
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Local Business Spotlight: The Bernie House
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Domestic abuse is an unfortunate reality for far too many people. Many people will flee a bad situation with no real plan for the future beyond surviving. Today, we chat with Patti Slaughter, the Founder and Executive Director of . Named for Patti's father and his legacy of caring, The Bernie House (or houses) is a place for families to live in a true home while they get back on track. Victims of domestic violence will typically flee their situation after seven incidents, but shelters are only a temporary solution. The Bernie House and its four homes are what comes next! (And to...
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Daily News Brief | January 30, 2026
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If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… , the , , and Today... A shooting at the Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum left a contracted security guard dead, and police are still sorting through what led up to it. Investigators also released new details in the Harwood case, where a married couple was found dead inside their home. There’s also a major leadership hire at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel...
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Daily News Brief | January 29, 2026
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Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… , the , , and Today... A deadly cold-weather incident at Truxtun Park underscores how dangerous these conditions can be, while Anne Arundel County and Annapolis push toward normal operations with shifted services and continued snow and ice work. Plus, Live! Restaurant Week gets an extension—giving diners a little extra time to chase prix fixe menus around Arundel Mills—and a local business...
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Daily News Brief | January 28, 2026
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Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... , the , , and Today... From delayed openings and shifted trash pickup schedules across Anne Arundel County and Annapolis, to a major homicide arrest tied to Edgewater, plus the latest investigation into an inmate death at Jessup and a dramatic early-morning ice rescue that saved a chocolate lab in Parole—there’s a lot moving around the region right now, and we’ll break it all down with the key...
info_outlineMen are macho and can handle anything and everything! Right? Maybe not!
On Sunday, February 15th, there will be a free panel discussion on Burdens Men Carry focused on mental health for men. A panel of three experts will be led through a discussion, and then the panel will take questions (face-to-face or anonymously) from the audience, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Today, we chatted with Phil Kaplan, one of the panelists, about his battle with depression and his ongoing work in advocacy. The event is NOT just for men but for spouses, partners, and families as well.
The free event will be at the Eastport United Methodist Church from 2pm to 4:30pm.
Have a listen:
LINKS:
- Burdens Men Carry (Website)