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Annapolis will unveil a range of alternative transportation options at a showcase event Tuesday, including electric scooters, e-bikes and a ridesharing program Annapolis GO! that will roll out this month.

With most of this year’s heavy lifting behind them, Maryland lawmakers capped their 2022 session with a final sprint Monday that blended frenetic sausage-making with a festival atmosphere.

This summer will be the first full warm season since before the COVID-19 began more than two years ago that businesses won’t be hamstrung by mask mandates, seating limits and other restrictions. And Annapolis businesses are relishing the opportunity.

To address the reduction in available parking with the garage is offline, accessannapolis.com outlines a mobility plan, including four alternate transit and parking options to get around town: the free Annapolis Circulator, electric trolleys, on-demand car services and close-in lots and garages.

A Maryland board approved the initial investment for what is expected to be a $34 million restoration project on the historic Maryland State House.

WBAL Radio 1090 AM - Maryland board OKs contract for State House restoration

As innkeeper at the Historic Inns of Annapolis, Margaret Bednarsky, known as “Miss Peg,” spent more than 50 years providing a home away from home to legislators during Maryland’s 90-day legislative sessions. And on Thursday, the Maryland Senate adjourned in her honor.

Midnight Madness, a historic downtown Annapolis holiday tradition, is coming back Thursday in full force with live entertainment, shopping deals, lights and alpacas.

Midnight Madness, a historic downtown Annapolis holiday tradition, is coming back Thursday in full force with live entertainment, shopping deals, lights and alpacas.

The inaugural parade and swearing-in for Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley and the City Council will begin at 1 p.m. Monday. An One Annapolis Inaugural Ball will follow starting at 6 p.m. at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel.