Benjamin Rothstein

By Benjamin Rothstein Capital Gazette • May 24, 2026

A fast-fashion store closed at the Annapolis Mall. The space will soon become a Dave & Buster’s.

A fast-fashion store closed at the Annapolis Mall. The space will soon become a Dave & Buster's.

A sports bar opened its first location in Anne Arundel County. The taphouse has 45 beers on draft.

One Anne Arundel County candidate wants to address youth violence by starting intervention earlier in life, while another feels the solution is to get police more involved in community organizations.

The District 1 race for Anne Arundel County Council is crowded, as incumbent Pete Smith is running for county executive. Meet his potential successors.

A downtown Annapolis art gallery plans to close, citing reduced foot traffic amid construction at City Dock. "It's unsustainable," the owner said.

A Japanese clothing store announced its opening date at the Annapolis Mall. The event will feature drummers and a local artist.

On Monday, Anne Arundel County Council members voted unanimously to pass a comprehensive zoning plan for Region 5, which represents the Odenton and Gambrills area. It's the last of nine to go through council as part of the county's development plan, Plan 2040.

Are you smarter than a fifth grader? Find out at a new live-action game show experience at Arundel Mills, complete with a live host.