Mac Bartgis Steps Up To Lead Down Syndrome Walk

Mac Bartgis, pictured with parents Samantha and Michael Bartgis, led Team Mac Attack, which raised more than $8,000 for the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, an annual fundraiser and walk supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Maryland.
When Mac Bartgis wants to do something, there’s a good chance he’s going to find a way to do it.
The youngest Oktoberfest attendees faced off in a pie eating contest, with one 6-year-old participant losing a tooth during the frenzy.
Oktoberfest Tradition Brings Community Together For Fall Fun
On October 24, roughly 300 West Severna Park residents gathered for brats and beer, games and contests, silent auctions and live music - and new this year, a stein-holding contest.
Ben Ward, with parents Dewey and Angela Ward, reunited with his Johns Hopkins Children’s Center care team.
After A Fire Pit Accident, Ben Ward Is Back To Being Himself
For Severna Park kindergartener Ben Ward, some of the best parts of his recent hospital stay were the scooter rides and dinosaur slippers.
Dalton Bashore dove low to his left to make the winning save in the shootout that decided the county championship against Crofton.
Bruin Boys Repeat As County Champs
The 2026 boys soccer county championship game between Broadneck and Crofton was part soccer match, part rock fight.

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Community
Oliver Brewing Company and 206 Restaurant Group partner Justin Dvorkin shared that the new Millersville brewery is slated to open in late November or early December.

Oliver Brewing Co. Leaves Baltimore For Millersville

After more than 20 years calling Baltimore home, Oliver Brewing Company will relocate to its “forever home” in Millersville.
Pastor Sarah Garrett Krey said she is inspired by the Gloria Dei! congregation and how members are passionate about sharing their faith with the community.

Gloria Dei! Pastor Settles Into Area, Role

Pastor Sarah Garrett Krey has called several places home throughout her life, from her native Nashville to Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Leah Paley believes a life of giving and serving is one worth pursuing.

Volunteer Of The Month: Leah Paley Inspires Others To Give Back

When Oak Hill Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) needed a volunteer to serve as first vice president of fundraising, Leah Paley stepped forward.

Community Mourns SPHS Student Killed In Crash

A memorial has been set up at the scene of a fatal crash following the death of 14-year-old Ryan Beales.
SPORTS

Student-Athlete Of The Month: Katie Wiseman, Severna Park Field Hockey

Katie Wiseman models leadership to her field hockey teammates during summer workouts, practices and games.

Part of Merriam-Webster’s definition of leadership is to mold individuals into a cohesive team, and Severna Park High School senior Katie Wiseman models that quality to her field hockey teammates.

Alyssa Watson successfully completed a “Maradona” spin move and raced away from the Severna Park defense.

Milnes Stunner Nets Broadneck Girls County Title

Late in regulation of the October 24 girls soccer county championship game with Severna Park, Broadneck forward Raegan Milnes had a golden chance to score her team’s second goal and likely seal the championship.
Marley Evans (4) attacked the ball during Broadneck’s county championship win over Severn Run.

Surging Bruins Claim Third Straight County Title

When onlookers considered the Broadneck volleyball team, they thought about all the departed players from the 2025 state championship squad.

Falcon Girls Win Another Cross Country County Title

Despite the two-time reigning county cross country champion coming across the line second, Josie Kamas couldn’t hide her excitement.
Davis Balderston (right) won the medalist honors at the boys county championship golf tournament.

Local Golfers Scoop County, District Honors

The Severna Park golf team has been the talk of the county circuit this season, with as much promise and as many heavy hitters as they seem to have. Broadneck has reminded folks that they shouldn’t be slept on, either.
Business
Please give a warm welcome to our newest members and enjoy reading about all the businesses that make our community the best place to live.
As the leaves change across Severna Park and we gather with family around Thanksgiving, November naturally invites us to reflect on gratitude.
Severna Park residents Judy and James Sanders are preparing to open The New York Butcher Shoppe at 543 Benfield Road, bringing a selection of premium meats, prepared meals and specialty foods to the community.
School & Youth
With autumn’s arrival come cooler temperatures, cascading leaves and the fall high school theater season. This month, Severna Park High School (SPHS) is staging “Legally Blonde,” and Broadneck High School (BHS) is presenting “The 39 Steps.”
For 50 years, Broadneck Elementary School (BES) has been more than a place where children learn to read, write and solve math problems.
Reading aloud can help children build confidence, and at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Anne Arundel County, some furry and feathered friends are more than happy to listen.
Arts & Entertainment
Arnold resident Jordan Sokel, founding member of “Pressing Strings,” took his music passion from a duo to a trio, from local bars to a national tour, and has now released 10 albums.
The Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival returns for its fifth year, bringing an eclectic mix of music, art, poetry and history to eight venues throughout Annapolis. The festival spans two weekends: November 6-8 and November 13-15.
Since it debuted in 2010, countless voices across the internet have been clamoring for a sequel to David Fincher’s “The Social Network.”

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