Kyle Cooke explains why he is disappointed in Dr. Arlotto's decision to delay elementary school learning inside of classrooms. more

Since March, families across our county have been living life a bit differently than they had before COVID-19. more

The Board of Education, despite Dr. George Arlotto’s recommendation to continue school in an all-virtual environment for the rest of the semester, voted to move forward with a hybrid plan. more

As we wrap up the 2020 presidential election, this month’s article will be of a lighter nature. I do this with the hope that we can all work toward a brighter future, whether one likes an elephant or a donkey. more

The scene on Main Street America is bleak. In urban and rural areas, shuttered storefronts have become an all-too-familiar sight. Maryland is no exception. From my hometown in Takoma Park to beautiful Severna Park, businesses are hanging on for dear life. more

You can also drop off your ballot at any of these sites. more

The Office of the State’s Attorney has a dedicated team of victim/witness advocates who are trained to support crime victims. more

The Anne Arundel County Council is in full legislative swing after returning from our annual recess month of August. more

There will be two referendum items on the November ballot that you should be aware of prior to voting. The items will be presented to you as “questions,” and you will vote for or against each “question.” more

For those old enough to remember these original lyrics from The Tempos, it is odd this year with the pandemic since none of us have been able to experience the places we might have, and life has not been a normal routine. more

This election, it is essential to have a plan to vote. more

As many parents may know, you learn that all your kids are different — not just in personalities, but also in their learning styles. Understanding these differences has helped me, as a parent, make the best decision about choosing what kind of school setting is best for my kids. more

The decision to participate in Board of Education meetings from home is what is best for me, my health and family. more

The following is information pertaining to voter registration, mail-in ballots, early voting, voting locations and voting on election day. more

The census feels like it is easily lost in the maelstrom, but it couldn’t be more important than in a year when we are looking at historic state and local revenue losses. more

Similar to the recent transportation audit, the performance audit illuminated several areas the board can improve upon. more

There may be a very different way in which the session will be planned, but the behind-the-scenes workgroups, delegations and subcommittees will be well prepared to do business as deemed safe and constitutional. more

As our nation is engulfed in the most severe crisis I’ve ever seen in my lifetime, we are not responding to this moment as we did almost 20 years ago. more

The Maryland Board of Elections will conduct early voting from October 26 to November 2, with early voting centers also open on Election Day, November 3. more

Binary thinking is putting things in terms of two options that are usually mutually exclusive; all possibilities are either option A or option B, and not both. more