Congratulations to the winners of the following float categories: Best Overall, Most Patriotic, Best Theme, Best Community, Best Commercial and Best Club/Nonprofit. more

Scott Jay was born and raised in Severna Park, and he loves studying the town’s past, making him an easy choice to be the grand marshal of the Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce’s 50th annual Severna Park Independence Day parade this summer. more

Millersville resident Nikhil Joshi appeared on three episodes of America’s favorite quiz show, “Jeopardy!” in early June, winning $20,199. more

Arnold resident Petra Roche volunteers at Trinity Bible Church in Severna Park as VBS director, overseeing the faith-centered week of fun with an army of about 20 volunteers. more

The seven-member Anne Arundel County Council unanimously passed a $2.4 billion Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget on June 13. After 45 days of deliberation, the council made some tweaks to County Executive Steuart Pittman’s proposal before agreeing on the final bill. more

Phyllis Bauernschmidt enjoyed a grand 100th birthday celebration at Brightview Senior Living in Severna Park on June 5, two days before she officially hit the century milestone on June 7. more

The seven-member Anne Arundel County Council unanimously passed Bill 25-25 in May. The bill will transition Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control into the Department of Animal Services, and it establishes the department as an executive-level branch of county government reporting to the county executive. more

In June, nonprofit Bello Machre held the 34th annual Every Step Counts fundraiser at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold and Dutterer Park in Westminster. more

In an area once used as a collection area for broken sports equipment and deflated balls, Kinder Farm Park now has a new pollinator sanctuary featuring a giant sculpture of a monarch butterfly at its center. The pollinator garden contains native flowers, including black-eyed Susans and milkweed. more

Whether you are planning to stay local or hoping to travel for Independence Day, there are opportunities to view fireworks shows throughout Maryland. more

The dedication of the Tom Caraker Plaza along the B&A Trail took place on June 7, National Trails Day. more

The Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company’s (EHVFC) annual carnival is coming to town July 10-19. more