Ciminelli’s Take Over Meadowfarms, Remake Nursery as ‘Eco-Oasis’
If you have not been to the Meadows Farms Nursery on Central Avenue in Prince George’s County in a while, you’re in for a surprise. The nursery, located just a few miles west of the Patuxent River...
View ArticleTornado Damage in Davidsonville? Photos of Saturday’s Storm Destruction
After the Derecho wind storm hit Maryland at the end of June, it seemed like South County had its share of violent weather for the summer. But on Saturday, another rough storm blew in, leaving debris...
View ArticleHOWLS: Crybaby Bridge and the Legend of the Goatman
Halloween is a few days away. We think its the perfect time to talk about nearby hauntings. There are three crossings of the Patuxent River in Davidsonville. The first is the one-lane bridge on...
View ArticlePax Riverkeeper Moves to Nottingham, MD—Across the River from Jug Bay
The Patuxent Riverkeeper’s office moved into new offices in Nottingham, on the Prince George’s side of the river, last week. It’s about 45-minute drive from their old office on Queen Anne Bridge Road...
View ArticleLegal Action to Keep Polluters in Check Heads to Federal Court
Patuent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman’s approach to riverkeeping is different from some of the other Riverkeepers around the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Whether it is his training as an attorney or the fact...
View ArticleNeighbors to Proposed Waysons Corner Development Don’t Want Strip Mall in...
Residents of an historically black residential community in Waysons Corner are feeling left out of the Anne Arundel County Planning and Zoning process after they learned—maybe too late—that the old...
View ArticlePatuxent River Bridge Closed Indefinitely for ‘Deteriorating Conditions’
No more taking the “back route” from Davidsonville to a Bowie Baysox game by crossing the one-lane bridge on Governor’s Bridge Road. The bridge is closed. Prince George’s County Department of Public...
View ArticleTuesday’s Harwood Civic Meeting Brings County Exec Laura Neuman to South County
The Harwood Civic Association (HCA) will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (May 14) with Laura Neuman and Chris Phipps as guest speakers. Neuman is the newly-appointed Anne Arundel County...
View ArticleSouth River Days Celebration at Hillsmere Community Beach on Saturday
The South River Federation will host the “South River Days” celebration to kick off a summer out on the water on Saturday (June 15). Each year the local non-profit holds the event at different beaches...
View ArticleVandals in Davidsonville Damage Two Businesses, Set Fires, Early Friday
According to Anne Arundel County Police Department spokesman Lt. T. J. Smith, two adult men were charged with vandalizing two Davidsonville businesses in the early morning hours on Friday. Two men...
View ArticleUPDATED BIZ NOTES: Tractor Supply, Real Fire, Antique Store, Gypsy Vintage...
Tractor Supply Coming to Waysons Corner: Anne Arundel County Planning and Zoning has reached an agreement with Tractor Supply of Brentwood, Tennessee, to raze the old Triangle Tobacco Warehouse...
View ArticleWork on Gov. Bridge Road Bridge Should Be Complete by Thanksgiving
The bridge crossing the Patuxent River between Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County on Governor’s Bridge Road has been closed since May of this year. On Monday (Oct. 21), work crews got...
View ArticleHOT SHOTS: Bob Bradshaw Way at Davidsonville Park Dedicated on Wednesday
On Wednesday evening at Davidsonville Park off Patuxent River Road in Davidsonville, a crowd gathered to celebrate Davidsonville resident Bob Bradshaw. The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation...
View ArticleHear Science Talk of Invasive Blue Catfish in the Pax River: Jug Bay on Jan. 12
Jug Bay will be hosting a “Soup & Science” talk by Matthew Ogburn, Blue Catfish researcher, on Jan. 12. As part of the event, they’ll serve a variety of hearty homemade soups and fresh bread at...
View ArticleHit and Run Driver Struck Two Cyclists in Davidsonville Saturday Afternoon
Update (Sunday, 6 p.m.): Police have identified the possible suspect vehicle to be a light colored 1995 to 2001 Honda CR-V similar to the one pictured above. The vehicle should have right side damage,...
View ArticleGovernor’s Bridge Road Bridge Reopened Friday into Prince George’s County
The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) announced that the Governors Bridge Road Bridge opened today, Friday, March 7, 2014 after a 10-month closure. It...
View ArticleVIDEO: Day in the Life of a South County Waterman
On Wednesday (March 12), we spent the morning on the Patuxent River with commercial waterman John VanAlstyne. We offloaded fish pots of yellow perch — about 100 pounds total for the day. It was the...
View ArticleApril 21: Volunteer Opportunities
Many Volunteer positions are available through the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County. If you do not see an opportunity below that fits your needs, contact the Volunteer Center at...
View ArticleFree Football Leadership Combine This Friday at Davidsonville Park
The Davidsonville Athletic Association is holding a free Gator Football Leadership Combine this Friday, May 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. At the event, kids will have the opportunity to compete in an NFL style...
View ArticleWhat’s Going On July 18-21: Self Defense Workshop, Fish Survey, Storytime and...
Here are a few of the events happening this coming weekend in South County. Check our Calendar of Events for a more complete listing. If you’ve got something you want added to our Calendar or “What’s...
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