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One year ago, John R. Leopold stood before a court to answer allegations that he abused his power as county executive by ordering staffers and police officers to carry out personal and campaign tasks. Soon he'll be back in court, trying to get his conviction overturned on appeal.

Anne Arundel County is moving to re-start its police cadet program, which was eliminated more than a decade ago in a round of budget cuts.

Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman will unveil on Tuesday the recommendations of the Commission on Excellence she created last year after she was appointed to the job.

Anne Arundel County's former sheriff, George F. Johnson IV, is joining the race for county executive as a Democrat.

Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman said Thursday she'll join with the county Board of Education in petitioning state officials to fund the long-awaited Severna Park High School construction project, which is scheduled to begin this year.

Anne Arundel County services, such as the curbside trash, yard waste and recycling collection may start and end later than normal during winter storms. the Maryland Department of Environment recently approved the Stormwater Fee Credit Program Policy and Guidance document for Anne Arundel County. The goal of this program is to recognize property owners who've already invested in stormwater management and implementation practices, encourage proactive and sustainable practices of stormwater runoff

Residents across Maryland haven't felt the last wintry bite of the snow that lashed the state Tuesday, as its effects will linger through the weekend under frigid temperatures.

With the National Weather Service issuing a winter storm warning for Tuesday in central and southern Maryland, Baltimore health officials declared a Code Blue alert warning of potentially dangerous conditions.

In the race for Anne Arundel County executive, Republican Del. Steve Schuh has more than three times as much money in the bank as either of his political rivals, according to the latest campaign finance reports.

The leaders of the Senate and House of Delegates predicted Thursday morning that lawmakers won¿t be repealing the stormwater fees in the state¿s largest jurisdictions this year.

With the 2014 General Assembly session under way, state lawmakers from Anne Arundel County are promoting bills that range from rolling back stormwater fees to legalizing refillable containers of wine.

The interim superintendent of Anne Arundel County schools apologized Saturday after coming under fire for the decision to open schools on time Friday, when freezing rain made roads dangerous.

Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman apologized to county employees Thursday morning after 10 of them received emails to their government accounts asking for donations to her campaign.

The Anne Arundel County Council voted Monday night to scale back retiree health benefits for current and future county government employees.

Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman has named Richard C. "Rook" Rogers as her chief of staff.

Anne Arundel County is poised to drastically change the health benefits it offers county workers when they retire, a move designed to keep the government on sound financial footing.

The last year saw progressive politics ascendant in Maryland — and a growing backlash.

Annapolis Micro Systems donated $10,000 to help the Anne Arundel County Holiday Sharing program.

Votes by Anne Arundel County councilmen Dick Ladd and John Grasso to block repeal of the stormwater management fee hurt Republicans state-wide.

Anne Arundel County Councilman John Grasso was elected chairman of the council Monday night.

At a standing-room-only inauguration ceremony Monday afternoon, new Annapolis Mayor Mike Pantelides plans to hold monthly open office hours and attack the city's finances, drug problems and business climate.

The ambassador from Greece will top the list of dignitaries who will attend the inauguration of Annapolis mayor-elect Mike Pantelides and the new city council on Monday afternoon.

Since taking on the post of Anne Arundel County Executive early this year, Laura Neuman hasn't had much time to spend in her old stomping grounds of Howard County.

The Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County's Holiday Volunteer Guide is available. There is a Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drop off site in Russett at the community center. Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman is holding a holiday open house in Annapolis.

More than 6,000 Anne Arundel County government e-mail addresses have been switched to a new Google-based system, which replaces an older system that frustrated many workers.