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Baltimore News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Anne Arundel Blocks ICE Use of County Property
Anne Arundel County just slapped a major brake on ICE operations — County Executive Steuart Pittman signed an order banning ICE from using county property and requiring local police to investigate any violence or misconduct involving ICE agents. Critics like Councilman Nathan Volke call it a political stunt that undermines public safety and federal cooperation, while Pittman insists it’s about demanding accountability and protecting residents — even as ICE hasn’t responded yet.
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2026-06-0601 min
Pittman and Friends PodcastSpeaker Peña-Melnyk on Leading the Maryland House of DelegatesThe news makes it feel like the government can’t be decent anymore, but Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk says civility is a decision you make every day. In the latest episode of the Pittman and Friends Podcast, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Speaker Peña-Melnyk to discuss what it takes to lead a chamber of 141 delegates, travel the state nonstop, and still keep your focus on people who need government to work, not perform.Speaker Peña-Melnyk walks us through the end-of-session scramble around the Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2026 and why she refus...
2026-05-2833 minPittman and Friends PodcastPreeti Emrick on Preparing Communities for Emergencies During Challenging TimesThe next emergency might not look like a hurricane at all. It could be a cyber incident, a long heat wave that knocks out air conditioning in a high rise, or a slow-moving flood problem that turns into an evacuation decision. On the latest episode of the Pittman and Friends Podcast, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Preeti Emrick, the Director of Anne Arundel County’s Office of Emergency Management. They talk about what emergency management actually is and why the work is really about coordination, clear roles, and timely public information.We walk through what ha...
2026-05-1934 minPittman and Friends PodcastCounty Executive Pittman Delivers FY27 Proposed Budget AddressCounty Executive Steuart Pittman presented his Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget on May 1 to the Anne Arundel County Council. As his final budget as County Executive, this budget demonstrates his commitment to remain fiscally disciplined, continue seeking the wisdom of residents, and prioritize opportunities for those who have too often been left behind. The FY27 proposed budget leaves the next successor and residents a house in good order, a foundation that can truly make Anne Arundel County The Best Place - For All. Listen to the full address, and explore the FY27 Budget Investments at AACounty.Org/FY27B...
2026-05-0624 minPittman and Friends PodcastJane Cox on Why Local History Matters and What Stories Come NextA historic house disappears and a neighborhood loses more than a structure, it loses an anchor. That’s where the conversation starts on the latest episode of Pittman and Friends podcast when County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with the Executive Director of the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, Jane Cox. They discuss how “sense of place” is built and how quickly it can be erased when we stop paying attention to the stories under our feet. Jane walks us through her path from doing archeological digs at London Town to leading cultural resources work in Anne Arundel County...
2026-04-2831 minPittman and Friends PodcastMichael Sanderson of MACo on County PowerMost of what you count on each day doesn’t come from Washington. It comes from your county: the roads you drive, the schools your kids attend, the health services that protect communities, the recycling system you expect to work, and the local decisions that shape what your neighborhood becomes. On the latest episode of the Pittman and Friends Podcast, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Michael Sanderson, Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), and they get straight to the pressure points of Maryland politics and public policy and how they impact local government. W...
2026-04-2129 minPittman and Friends PodcastKarrisa Kelly on Aging and Disability ServicesAging services can sound like paperwork and waiting rooms, but in Anne Arundel County we strive to be the opposite: real people, real answers, and a department built to be the easiest part of your day. On the latest episode of the Pittman and Friends podcast, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Karrisa Kelly, the Director of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities. We unpack what the department actually does for older adults, people with disabilities, family caregivers, and veterans, and why planning early helps you stay independent longer.We talk through the...
2026-04-1422 minPittman and Friends PodcastDr. Shawn Ashworth on Brooklyn Park and Community ReinvestmentLike all jurisdictions, Anne Arundel County has communities facing complicated social and economic issues. But we also have something rarer: people who keep showing up. On this episode of the Pittman and Friends podcast, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Dr. Shawn Ashworth - a retired educator and licensed therapist who decided that retirement wasn’t the end of service, it was a rewire toward the community work she couldn’t ignore. We talk about what she’s learned from 31 years inside schools and what changes when you step outside the system to meet families where they are. We...
2026-03-3129 minPittman and Friends PodcastErin Karpewicz on Housing and Community Development For AllHousing is where everything else starts and when it gets too expensive, communities can start to break. In the latest episode of the Pittman and Friends podcast County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Erin Karpewicz, Executive Director of Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS), to get specific about how affordable housing and community development actually happen: who pays, how deals get structured, and why the market alone won’t build homes for every income level.We talk through the full housing continuum, from homelessness prevention and Continuum of Care partners to the financing tools that make new af...
2026-03-2434 minPittman and Friends PodcastCongresswoman Sarah Elfreth on Serving in CongressCongress isn’t just “too partisan” right now. It’s drifting away from the basic job the Constitution assigns it, and that has real consequences for Maryland families. In the latest episode of the Pittman and Friends podcast, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth to talk candidly about what it’s like to serve in a triple minority, why it’s disheartening to watch the legislative branch stand down, and how she keeps her focus on delivering for the district anyway.We get specific about what “wins” look like when the headlines are loud, but people...
2026-03-1736 minPittman and Friends PodcastErik Michelsen on Watershed Protection and RestorationWhat if there was an environmental restoration movement you could see from your backyard? In the latest episode of the Pittman & Friends podcast, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Erik Michelsen, Deputy Director of Public Works and Chief of Watershed Protection and Restoration, to unpack how Anne Arundel County is working to clean our water, protect our forests, and implement smarter growth along the Chesapeake Bay.Erik explains how a dedicated stormwater fee now funds rigorous maintenance of aging drains, ambitious stream retrofits in older neighborhoods, and living shorelines that replace failing bulkheads with native marsh...
2026-03-1031 minPittman and Friends PodcastOffice Hours - From Sidewalks to Economic JusticeQuestions with teeth make for the best conversations. That’s why in the latest episode of Pittman & Friends podcast County Executive Pittman held office hours to field your questions. He responds to questions about walkability on dangerous corridors, the push and pull of growth, and how to keep people safe without sacrificing momentum. From Route 3 to school zones, we unpack why retrofitting suburban roads is hard, expensive, and urgent—and how Safe Routes to School, Safe Routes to Transit, and the Walk & Roll plan knit together a safer, saner network for getting around.County Executive Pittman explains why...
2026-03-0332 minPittman and Friends PodcastDeana Tice on Agriculture in Anne ArundelWhat if the fastest way to protect the Bay, feed our neighbors, and inspire the next generation starts with a horse, a pasture, and a plan? In the latest episode of the Pittman & Friends podcast, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with farmer and community leader Deana Tice to trace a life in agriculture—from a childhood spent in horse barns and milking parlors across multiple states to running a three-farm equine operation that teaches 150 lessons a week—and uncover what keeps Anne Arundel’s farms alive.Education takes center stage as we spotlight the CASE program at Sou...
2026-02-2434 minPittman and Friends PodcastAlison Flores on the Office of Multicultural AffairsWhat if local government felt like a neighbor who shows up with the right help at the right time? In the latest episode of the Pittman & Friends podcast, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Alison Flores, Director of Anne Arundel County’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, to unpack how a “small but mighty” team turns the value of belonging into practical action. From festivals and murals to legal lifelines and business roundtables, they trace the systems that let immigrant families connect, grow, and navigate services without getting lost in the maze.Alison explains why the office was built...
2026-02-1732 minPittman and Friends PodcastSenator Dawn Gile on Serving in the Maryland General AssemblyIn the latest episode of the Pittman & Friends podcast, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with State Senator Dawn Gile for a candid discussion of how a military spouse and attorney found her lane in Maryland’s Senate, learned to lead on hard votes, and kept family life intact while pushing forward consumer protections and healthcare reforms. From Broadneck to Crofton to Davidsonville, her district spans traffic chokepoints, has rural character, and shoreline concerns—so listening isn’t a slogan, it’s the job.They dig into the moment she defended Maryland’s constitutional amendment protecting reproductive freedom af...
2026-02-1128 min
MiddayCapital Gazette deputy news editor Jacob Baumgart talks with Midday guest host Matt Bush about the campaign for Anne Arundel County ExecutiveMidday guest host Matt Bush talks with Capital Gazette deputy news editor Jacob Baumgart about the race for Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman's office.
2026-01-0916 min
Eye On Annapolis Daily News BriefDaily News Brief | December 10, 2025Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, and Hospice of the Chesapeake. Today... We'll break down Steuart Pittman's final State of the County address, walk you through how to actually see the Eastport Lights Parade without getting stuck on the wrong side of the bridge, run through why Annapolis keeps landing on "most magical Christmas town" lists, and talk about how the fall boat sh...
2025-12-1018 minPittman and Friends Podcast2025 State of the County AddressEach year, I reflect on the state of our county and speak directly to residents. This year's address focuses on offering a path for residents to restore their faith in government and showcase our progress driven by fiscal responsibility and efficiency.I am committed to 'finishing what we started' in my final year—solidifying progress on housing, land preservation, and infrastructure to ensure Anne Arundel County is set up for success for years to come.Local government exists to protect our people and ensure opportunity is available to all. Tune in this week to hear my...
2025-12-0912 minPittman and Friends PodcastMayor-Elect Jared Littmann on AnnapolisA campaign can win votes or it can build a blueprint for governing. Jared Littman, Annapolis mayor-elect, joins us to share how two years on the trail reshaped his plan: take the budget to every ward through annual town halls, walk blocks with residents to see issues first-hand, and rebuild trust by making engagement the start of policy, not the afterthought.We dig into City Dock and resilience with clear-eyed realism—what it takes to protect a waterfront that the entire county treats like a shared park, why multi-level funding matters, and how climate adaptation must also in...
2025-11-1827 minPittman and Friends PodcastCouncilwoman Lisa Rodvien on Our Time in OfficeWhat does it take to run a county people are proud to call home? We sit down with Councilmember Lisa Rodvien to pull back the curtain on the choices behind stronger schools, safer neighborhoods, and a fairer tax system—choices that rarely make headlines, but change lives every day.Lisa traces her journey from desegregated classrooms in Missouri to teaching during the Great Recession, where she watched talented educators leave as pay fell behind. That experience fueled a clear mission: stabilize the teacher workforce and invest in students, even if it means having an adult conversation about re...
2025-11-1230 minPittman and Friends PodcastJon Korin on a Bike-Friendly Anne ArundelWant a commute you don’t dread? We sit down with BikeAAA’s Jon Korin to unpack how a car-first county evolves into a people-first place—by focusing on safe short trips, connected trails, and policies that put human life over vehicle throughput. Jon shares the backstory of Anne Arundel’s grassroots advocacy, the creation of a countywide trail inventory, and the map that’s guiding agencies and developers to close gaps with smart, high-impact links.We explore the real benefits of mode shift: fewer cars in school drop-off lines, healthier daily routines, and a serious dent in the sec...
2025-11-0631 minPittman and Friends PodcastMike Kelly on Baltimore Metropolitan CouncilWhat if the most impactful work shaping your daily life never makes the news? We sit down with Mike Kelly, executive director of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC), to reveal how a small regional team coordinates transportation, housing, workforce, and climate resilience across Central Maryland—and why that matters for every commute, job search, and neighborhood.Mike breaks down the inner workings of the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization and how it helps local governments program their share of federal transportation dollars. We trace the ripple effects from bike infrastructure to bus service, highways, and freight, then zo...
2025-10-2824 minPittman and Friends PodcastOur Future, Our Land with Janssen EvelynLand use isn’t abstract policy—it’s the shape of your morning, your rent, and your kid’s walk to school. We sit down with Deputy CAO Janssen Evelyn to go inside the decisions that turn a 200‑page plan into the street under your feet: who builds, what gets built, and how we protect nature while making room for the people who keep our county running.We unpack the real work behind Plan 2040 and why equity isn’t a slogan here—it’s baked into housing and transportation choices. Janssen shares how “eat the frog” conversations move projects forwar...
2025-10-1437 minPittman and Friends PodcastDelivering Immigration Justice with Jessa CoulterWhat would you do if your day in immigration court came without a lawyer?County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Annapolis Immigration Justice Network (AIJN) Executive Director, Jessa Coulter, to explore how a lean, local model of legal aid helps immigrant families secure due process, stability, and a real shot at a future.Jessa traces AIJN’s roots from a 2017 volunteer effort to a focused countywide network that funds low-bono attorneys. You’ll learn why immigration courts lack public defenders, how a $3,000 legal retainer can change a case's trajectory, and how AIJN achieves a 96% favo...
2025-10-0728 minPittman and Friends PodcastOffice Hours with County Executive Steuart PittmanEver wanted to ask a question to the County Executive about your local government? For this episode, County Executive Pittman held live “office hours,” pulled from call-ins, emails, and street interviews at River Days, and tackled big topics: how we fund public safety, where affordable homes will come from, why some projects move and others stall, and how you can steer decisions that touch your street.We start with the nuts and bolts of safety. From contract funding for officers to technology that matters on the ground, we break down how the Real Time Information Center links body...
2025-09-3023 minPittman and Friends PodcastPoverty Amidst Plenty with Dr. Pam BrownDid you know that in Anne Arundel County, a third of its residents are living paycheck to paycheck? In this eye-opening conversation, County Executive Pittman sits down with Dr. Pam Brown, Executive Director of the Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families, to discuss her new "Poverty Amidst Plenty" report and the solutions that give hope.Dr. Brown's unique perspective, shaped by a childhood in a poor urban neighborhood in England, drives her innovative approach. She explains the work of the Partnership's teams, which literally gather every relevant human service agency at the table for...
2025-09-2333 minPittman and Friends PodcastFarming and Food with Secretary Kevin AtticksEver wondered what happens when your food leaves the farm? Kevin Atticks, Maryland's Secretary of Agriculture, takes us behind the scenes of our food system with a fresh perspective that might change how you think about farming forever.Unlike his predecessors who typically came from traditional farming backgrounds, Atticks brings expertise in value-added agriculture—helping farmers transform their raw products into profitable goods like locally-distilled whiskey or farm-fresh ice cream. This innovative approach could be the key to saving Maryland's family farms for generations to come.The conversation reveals surprising connections between agriculture and everyday li...
2025-09-1633 minPittman and Friends PodcastBeyond the Library Shelves with Skip AuldModern libraries have transformed far beyond their traditional role as book repositories, evolving into dynamic community hubs that serve diverse needs. During his conversation with County Executive Steuart Pittman, Skip Auld, CEO of Anne Arundel County Public Libraries, shares his 50-year perspective on this evolution.The Anne Arundel library system now offers a "library of things" - fishing poles, museum passes, and sewing machines alongside books, e-books, and audiobooks. Their 16 branches plus mobile outreach vehicles function as vital community centers where people gather, study, meet, and participate in programming that draws hundreds of thousands of attendees annually...
2025-09-0926 min