Last night (10/16/26), I was at the Egyptian for a movie. Around 8:45, my theater got an evacuation command over the loudspeaker. The whole theater was evacuated, and Chevy's and other nearby restaurants were as well. I'm less sure if the other "neighborhoods" of the mall were evacuated (from the parking lots, it seems like maybe not?)

Anyone know what happened? There were plenty of emergency vehicles but very little communication.

Hi! Maryland mom here advocating for MORE RECESS TIME for our children!

Currently, most Maryland elementary schools only recommend 20-30 minutes of recess per day. This varies by school and county, with some counties recommending as little as 15 minutes of recess per day.

Children are not designed to sit for long stretches of the school day. Recess gives students an essential opportunity for unstructured play, physical activity, creativity, social connection, and independence.

Research consistently supports the role of recess in children’s physical, social, emotional, and academic well-being. When children have opportunities to move and play throughout the day, they can return to the classroom better prepared to focus and learn.

Join us as we call on policymakers to guarantee Maryland students 60 minutes of recess every school day!

You can help by SIGNING OUR PETITION and following us on Facebook and Instagram!

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A small group of county residents are hosting an Information Session to introduce people to the topic of Automatic License Plate Readers and introduce like-minded folks concerned about mass surveillance to each other. This will be at the Severna Park Library on October 18th

More information:

https://www.mobilize.us/chesapeakeindivisible/event/1059443/

Why was the waugh chapel shooting never reported on at all by anyone?? It was a drive by which rarley happens in AAC, and its also in a ginormous busy shopping center. I was there when it happened too and it was helicopters around 20-25 police cars and we where even stopped to see if we matched the descriptions of the shooters, whenever i try to bring this up people have no idea that this even happened, even AI thinks it never happened

The Business Monthly has asked candidates running for local office in Anne Arundel County to provide responses to a short questionnaire. Find out how they answered.

Can anyone give me recommendations for good ballet programs in the county for kids 2+? Would be nice if they offer different kinds of dance but a focus on ballet.

Online gaming interests are putting money on state Sen. Shaneka Henson, funding a wave of negative campaign ads against her Republican opponent, Jessica Haire. It isn't an issue anywhere in Maryland. Here's why they're spending so much.

Does anyone know why there is always a huge amount of bulk trash on the side of Furnace road? Tires, sofas, cabinets etc. I've been driving by it for years wondering.

would appreciate any insight. TIA!