AACC President Martha Smith leads a 2020 Student Success Workshop at the college gym on Jan. 13. Credit Laura Wilson.

AACC Staff Plan to Increase Student Success

This week's faculty workshop fosters input on how to meet new national goals for community college students.

Fall Fever

Fall is such a beautiful time of year! Take a walk and watch the leaves change colors. Annapolis has so many fun events planned!

AACC student Kierstin Johnson arrives to school on the City's C-40 bus.Credit Laura Wilson.

AACC Fights for Student Public Transit

C-40 bus route switches cause concern.

Artist David Boothman steps into a painting highlighting the culture of the Carribean. Credit: Courtesy David Boothman.

Caribbean Culture Comes to Annapolis

The exhibit—"In de Carribean" from David Boothman—is on display at Maryland Hall through July 28.

http://historicannapolis.patch.com/articles/caribbean-culture-comes-to-annapolis#photo-6928823

Everyone signs into a log book once they locate the geocache. Credit Laura Wilson

Geocaching Trend Hits Annapolis

The new ARPD program strives to get Annapolis families outdoors and active.

http://historicannapolis.patch.com/articles/geocaching-trend-hits-annapolis#photo-6567166

Family members Betty Wallace, Rick Malmgren, and Ebby Malmgrem showcase their exhibit at the Chaney Gallery, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Credit: Courtesy Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Credit: Laura Wilson.

Family of Artists Brings 'Shared Perspective' to Maryland Hall Exibit

The exhibit, "Three Views of Four Dimensions," is on display at the Chaney Gallery through June 12.

http://historicannapolis.patch.com/articles/family-of-artists-brings-shared-perspective-to-maryland-hall-exibit#photo-6377779

Carrie Schenker of Annapolis hits the piñata. Credit: Laura Wilson

New Year's Eve, a Time for Make Believe

Local children made crafts, had their faces painted and enjoyed "New Years Around the World"at the city's New Year's Eve celebration.

http://historicannapolis.patch.com/articles/new-years-eve-a-time-for-make-believe#photo-4258641

Downtown Businesses Seek 2 a.m. Liquor Licenses

The owners of Osteria and Sly Fox Pub hope to join Castlebay Irish Pub and serve liquor until 2 a.m.

http://historicannapolis.patch.com/articles/downtown-businesses-seek-2-am-liquor-licenses

Annapolis High School science teacher Carrie Graph discusses the benefits of integrating honors classes. Credit Laura Wilson

Program Changes at Annapolis High      Promote Diversity, Motivation

Parents came to hear about the proposed changes, voicing their questions and concerns.

http://greaterannapolis.patch.com/articles/parents-voice-concerns-at-meeting-on-annapolis-high-changes

Langston Sheppard, 11, Naomi Sheppard, 7, and Laila Ivey of Bowie worked hard on their houses. Credit: Laura Wilson

Gluten-Free Gingerbread

Children with gluten allergies can still enjoy the fun and flavor of gingerbread with this healthy recipe, which children and their parents made during a recent class at Whole Foods in Annapolis.

http://historicannapolis.patch.com/articles/gluten-free-gingerbread