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The serene setting of Annapolis belies its function as the state's capital quite well. It seems as if life moves at a different pace -- unhurried in contrast to Baltimore to the north and Washington to the west -- and it's easy to forget that this is where political luminaries, both past and present, made their mark. As a quintessential sailing town, Annapolis' flavor is dominated by all things maritime (not just the Naval Academy). The center of the city is the City Dock where, in times that were not so long ago, fishermen and crabbers moored their boats and unloaded their catch of the day. Today some of those work boats still dock there, but the majority of the harbor is occupied by flashy...
The serene setting of Annapolis belies its function as the state's capital quite well. It seems as if life moves at a different pace -- unhurried in contrast to Baltimore to the north and Washington to the west -- and it's easy to forget that this is where political luminaries, both past and present, made their mark. As a quintessential sailing town, Annapolis' flavor is dominated by all things maritime (not just the Naval Academy). The center of the city is the City Dock where, in times that were not so long ago, fishermen and crabbers moored their boats and unloaded their catch of the day. Today some of those work boats still dock there, but the majority of the harbor is occupied by flashy yachts, sailboats and other pleasure crafts, as well as water taxis and touring cruisers for sightseers. One might call it a sea change -- Annapolis has, during the 20th century, matured into a popular attraction for tourists and residents, particularly those for whom money isn't a problem.
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Wesley Brown dies at 85; first black graduate of Naval Academy
Retired Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Brown, the first African American graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, died Tuesday in Silver Spring, Md., the Naval Academy's alumni association announced from Annapolis, Md. He was 85 and had cancer. A 1949 graduate, Brown was...Tags: Science and Technology, Cancer, Washington, DC, Engineering, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
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Sunday, May 27 Honoring America's finest Mission BBQ, 7748 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, will host forty veterans of World War II to honor their service and in observance of Memorial Day. For more information, call 410-773-9888. Thursday, May 31...Tags: Colleges and Universities, GEICO, Anne Arundel Community College, Memorial Stadium, Baltimore Ravens
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Anne Arundel County exhibit briefs
'The Best of the Bay' The Annapolis Watercolor Club will hold a juried exhibit Friday, June 1, through July 15 at the Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second St. A reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 6. Gallery hours are noon to 4...Tags: Arts, Colleges and Universities, Artists, Fine Artists, Severna Park
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Anne Arundel County religion briefs
Services to honor military Active-duty military and veterans will be recognized in worship services at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, May 27, at Galilee Lutheran Church, 4652 Mountain Road in Pasadena. Military personnel will be invited to come forward to...Tags: Entertainment, Crofton, Music, Facebook
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Healthy living The Baltimore Washington Medical Center will present a discussion of diabetes prevention, exercise to achieve weight loss, and how to lower blood pressure and cholesterol from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 6 and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. June...Tags: AIDS, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Whooping Cough, Mental Health
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Senior briefs
Support groups The Department of Aging and Disabilities has updated a booklet on community support groups. The booklet focuses on groups for caregiving, Alzheimer's disease, bereavement for adults and children, diabetes, brain injury, cancer, stroke,...Tags: Cancer, Odenton, CVS Corp., Diabetes, Anne Arundel Community College
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Lt. Cmdr. Wesley A. Brown, broke color barrier at Naval Academy
Retired Lt. Cmdr. Wesley A. Brown, who broke the color barrier at the Naval Academy and was its first African-American graduate in 1949, died Tuesday of cancer at Springhouse of Silver Spring Assisted Living.
He was 85.
"It's important for America to...Tags: Science and Technology, Electronics, Cancer, Colleges and Universities, Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
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Baltimore City, P.G. County sent largest numbers to 'who's who' Vegas convention
The Baltimore SunSince the weekend, Las Vegas has served as a sort of glitzy Maryland West -- with government and business leaders from the state attending the Global Retail Real Estate Convention in droves. With galas and events at casinos, the annual four-day...Tags: Cathy Bevins, Politics, General Growth Properties Inc., Local Government, Josh Cohen
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O'Malley to spar with Gingrich on Meet the Press
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley will spend part of his Memorial Day holiday at the NBC studio in Northwest Washington for an appearance on Meet the Press. O'Malley is billed as an "influential" member of the Democratic party, and he's set to debate former...Tags: Politics, Barack Obama, Elections, NBC (tv network), Martin O'Malley
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Maryland politicians' crime spree
For the past three years, Maryland has experienced an unprecedented crime wave of political corruption. The only comparable period in memory would be the 1970s, when a governor was jailed and a sitting U.S. vice president (who had served as governor and...
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Anne Arundel County volunteer briefs
Alzheimer's Association Volunteer opportunities include office and clerical assistance including data entry and mailings, community outreach representatives including those to attend health fairs and speakers, help line specialists, and family support...Tags: Back to School, Anne Arundel County, Alzheimer's Disease, Health
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Shades of Blue Orchestra comes out swinging
The Pen Mar Park concert series opens with 18-piece big band By MARIE GILBERT marieg@herald-mail.com One minute, a reed section whispers impossibly rich, velvety tones. The next, the room erupts with the wicked, raucous sounds of drums. There are...
Tags: Concerts, Peggy Lee, Weddings, Marilyn Monroe, Genres
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