'Tanked' Stars Show Off New Aquariums at Westfield Annapolis Mall

Two aquariums being built by the TV show's experts will be centerpieces for a remodeled section of the mall

Top Maryland Headlines: 'Pimp on the Pike' Gets 20 Years, Blogger Slain, Governor's Race Ignites

From crime - hear about the backhoe bandits? - to politics and new places for Mexican food, be well-informed with one click.

  By Patch Staff Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown Kicks Off Gubernatorial Bid In a speech highlighting his military and government service, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announced in his home county of Prince George's Friday night that he is running for governor of Maryland in the November 2014 election. Dan Bongino’s Home Burglarized Wednesday Night While Family Slept A spokeswoman says computers, purses and a wallet were taken from the Severna Park home of Bongino, the former Secret Service agent who ran for U.S. Senate in 2012.  Report: Anne Arundel County Top in State for Generating Tourism Money The county saw a more than 7 percent increase in money from tourism between 2010 and 2011, according to a new report.  Businesses Look to Marketplace Fairness…

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Cape Resident Captures Beauty in Dancing Glass

Over the years, Curtis estimates that she’s sold nearly 2,000 mobiles priced from $30 to hundreds.

In a small studio below her Cape St. Claire home, Sue Rena Curtis creates art that dances in the light and sways with the wind. The Dancing Glass mobiles that Curtis makes aren’t your standard fare. She bypasses the traditional soldering technique and uses simple wire to bind the glass to a metal frame. The method frees her to create more creative, elaborate displays than possible using traditional means, she said. “With this, there aren’t any weight limitations,” Curtis said. “I can suspend one piece off of another.” Why go solder-free? Curtis said she's something of an environmental buff, and doesn't like to use unneeded chemicals. After creating mobiles like these for over a decade, she’s become something of a master craftsman. Her …

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Arnold Still Healthy After 5 Business Closings, Chamber President Says

Despite the closing of local businesses, it's not all gloom and doom for Arnold, says a local business leader.

This is Part Two in a two-part series focusing on the business atmosphere in Arnold following the closing of five businesses over the last four months (Part 1: After 5 Closings in Arnold, Councilman Says 'Sky Not Falling Yet') A county business leader said that despite Arnold's recent troubles, the business corridor it's a part of is in solid shape. But that bright outlook hasn't stopped several business owners from having to make the tough decision to close up shop. Bob Burdon, president of the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, said the group actively monitors business activity in the region and concluded the recent closings were not a part of a downward economic trend in the area. Rather, Burdon said the closings …

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Dining Choices for Mother's Day in Broadneck

Have the right venue chosen for the big morning brunch?

Every day should be Mother's Day. But at least for one day a year, mothers should be showered with affection. Part of making that day perfect is knowing the right place to have that special meal with mom. Brunch is the traditional meal for Mother's Day, a special day set aside for one of the most important women in our lives. Selecting the right venue for the occasion is half the work. Broadneck has a large array of options available to put a smile on her face. Here are a few in town. Time is running out to make reservations, if you haven't already. Some venues, such as the Severn Inn, get booked up more than a month in advance. The restaurant's general manager said hundreds are expected to be dining at the inn on Sunday, both inside and …

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After 5 Closings in Arnold, Councilman Says 'Sky Not Falling Yet'

Former business owners comment on the state of Arnold's economy and the future for shopping locally.

This is part one of a two-part series on the atmosphere in the Arnold business community following a series of closings this year. Broadneck's county councilman said the closing of five businesses in four months is an indication that the local economy has an uphill battle to recovery. Since December, five businesses have closed in Arnold—many of them longtime shops with a history. Some have been replaced by newer businesses, but most haven't. Patch asked Anne Arundel County Councilman Dick Ladd, who oversees the Broadneck region on the council, what his thoughts were about this trend. "I don't think the sky is falling, but I do think there is more gloom to come in the economy before we see an uptick," Ladd said. "I think people are just …

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New Wine Shop Pulling Into Arnold Station

A new business is coming to Arnold Station in place of The Depot.