Severna Park Voice

07/27/2024

We talked to a local historian about the roots behind Severna Park's tree-lined streets.

Severna Park developer Oscar Hatton enlisted the help of a 12-year-old boy, George White, to beautify the area around 1908.

07/26/2024

Tickets for the 4th Annual Art in the Park are now on sale.

This year's event will be Sunday, September 29 at Cafe Mezzanotte with live music by Grilled Lincolns.

Proceeds benefit Partner In Care.

Tickets here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQYACAG3TTRG/checkout/J62TZFK66WDY7ARLCN5D7EYI?src=webqr

07/26/2024

⚡️ Flashback Friday ⚡️

The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games begins in a few hours.

Years ago, Severna Park neighborhoods forged bonds through their own Community Olympics.

Here's a look back at the Severna Park Olympics.

For Severna Park residents, the revival of the Community Olympics turned acquaintances into friends. “It’s one thing to just stand in the classroom for events or to stand at the …

07/25/2024

The main pool at Severna Park Community Center will be closed from Friday, July 26 through Thursday, September 5 for maintenance.

**Reminder** The aquatics main pool will be closed starting July 26th through September 5th for required maintenance of the main pool building steel ceiling.

Patrons interested in using our therapy pool during the main pool closure period will be allowed to transfer any remaining visits on their open/lap swim pass to a wellspring swim pass.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

07/25/2024

Our film critic describes "The Bikeriders" as "an evocative snapshot of a time lost to history."

The biker club slowly evolves as the country around it changes and becomes more gang than group.

07/24/2024

Woods Child Development Center celebrates milestone anniversary.

“Woods is one big family.”

This year, Woods Child Development Center marked its 70th anniversary.

07/23/2024

Our Shepherd Lutheran Church is hosting a blood drive Saturday, July 27 from 9:00am-2:00pm.

07/23/2024

Two local principals will be at new schools next year, following a sizable staff reshuffling by AACPS.

Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools Mark Bedell made several staffing shifts for next year, including local principals.

07/22/2024

Here's a little timeline cleanse on a rainy Monday...dogs on parade!

Among the many floats and parade participants, some four-legged friends brought smiles to onlookers during the Independence Day Parade.

07/22/2024

Several local athletes will be leveling up to play in college this fall.

68 local athletes committed to college athletics next academic year, as reported to the Severna Park Voice.

07/21/2024

The Pines on the Severn Community Improvement Association recently celebrated the completion of its micro-bioretention basin project in Arnold.

The basin was designed to slow down, filter and treat stormwater from impervious surfaces.

07/20/2024

Check out these patriotic events happening nearby through September.

Fourth of July is over, but summer and fall are filled with several opportunities to celebrate patriotism.

07/19/2024

The Anne Arundel County Board of Education appointed 13 new members to their Citizen Advisory Board.

There are still three openings, including one for the Broadneck cluster.

A list of the new members, as well as application information for the remaining openings, can be found at the link below.

The Board of Education has appointed 13 new members to Its 34-member countywide Citizen Advisory Committee, a panel that provides input and advice on specific issues surrounding education throughout the county. The appointees, approved at the Board’s July 17, 2024, meeting, are: Annapolis Cluster,...

07/19/2024

Traffic alert from the Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA):

A concrete patching operation will be in effect beginning at 8:00pm on the outer loop (eastbound) I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) between MD 170 (Camp Meade Road) and I-97. Crews will perform the same work on northbound I-97 between MD 32 and Benfield Boulevard. Two of the three lanes will be blocked until 5:00am Monday. Concrete requires time to come to the necessary traffic-bearing strength. MHSA is advising drivers on northbound I-97 to consider using Ritchie Highway to MD 100 and back to I-695. Drivers can get the latest real-time travel information using the link below.

07/19/2024

Severn Park's 15U Gold Team came from behind to win the Platinum Division Championship game of the Anne Arundel Co-Op Baseball League in late June.

The boys finished the season with a 15-1 record and secured an 8-6 upset victory over the Lake Shore Carolina/Gray squad.

07/18/2024

Today kicks off Maryland Buy Local week, an initiative that encourages Marylanders to commit to buying one local item per day.

Maryland has diverse offerings of local foods for you and your family and friends to enjoy! On this page find on-farm experiences, summertime recipes, and restaurants that are dedicated to serving locally grown and sourced foods. When you bite into a perfectly grilled burger or sweet corn, make sure...

07/18/2024

Meet the new dermatologist at Dockside Dermatology, Dr. Natalia Biles.

Dr. Natalia Biles joined Dockside Dermatology May 1.

07/17/2024

Severna Park resident Joe Coppola penned a three-act play about chess prodigy Bobby Fischer.

First-time author and Severna Park resident Joe Coppola wrote a play about American chess champion Bobby Fischer.

07/16/2024

Annapolis Jazz & Roots will perform "Sounds of the Seventies" at a fundraiser on August 3 at Eastport United Methodist Church in Annapolis.

Annapolis Jazz & Roots plans to entertain music lovers with “Sounds of the Seventies” on August 3 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Eastport United Methodist Church in Annapolis.

07/16/2024

📚🍎✏ Teacher Tuesday✏🍎📚

Meet our Educator of the Month, Benfield Elementary's Laura Palermo.

Educator of the Month is proudly sponsored by Cafe Mezzanotte.

For Benfield Elementary School kindergarten teacher Laura Palermo, home is where the heart is.

07/15/2024

Earlier this summer, the Severna Park Green Hornets 2032 boys lacrosse team won the inaugural Summer Aloha Cup in Elkridge, Maryland.

The Severna Park Green Hornets 2032 boys lacrosse team won the inaugural Summer Aloha Cup in Elkridge, Maryland, at Troy Park on June 2.

07/15/2024

The book club at Severna Park Tutoring and Educational Advocacy shared with us their favorite summer traditions.

Kids from the book club at Severna Park Tutoring and Educational Advocacy named their favorite summer traditions.

07/14/2024

More than two centuries ago, our nation's first president took a trip down the Severn River.

We wish everyone enjoying the water this weekend a better time than the one recounted by George Washington.

According to his diaries, Washington sailed down the Severn River the night of March 20, 1791.

07/13/2024

Longtime friends Aurora Nelson and Lena Stern topped the Broadneck class of 2024.

Childhood friends Aurora Nelson and Lena Stern topped the Broadneck High School class of 2024 as valedictorian and salutatorian.

07/12/2024

Local author Dylan Roche recently released his latest novel, “The Tide & the Stars.”

https://www.severnaparkvoice.com/stories/reaching-for-the-stars-dylan-roche-pens-second-young-adult-fantasy-novel,66430?

Local author Dylan Roche talked about his new book, his writing process, marathon running and other topics during a conversation moderated by Park Books events manager Sarah Rifield on June 11.

07/11/2024

We've got more photos for you from last week's parade.

View dozens of exclusive photos from the 2024 Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce's Independence Day Parade.

07/11/2024

The Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company carnival starts tonight at 6:00pm.

Like many events put on by the fire company, Andy Price is the go-to guy behind the scenes.

Whether managing food trucks or bingo, Price has been an Earleigh Heights VFC stalwart for more than 30 years.

07/10/2024

This year's decorated bike contest had everything from Olympic themes to an inflatable duck.

Judges chose their favorite entries for three categories: Best Overall, Most Original and Most Patriotic.

07/09/2024

A big thank you to all of the parade sponsors and volunteers.

Several volunteers and sponsors make the event fun and safe for everyone involved.

07/09/2024

It's time for a walk down (extremely recent) memory lane.
Our July 4th parade edition is out now!