Real Pasadena

05/08/2026

For 57 seasons, there was one constant at Northeast High School’s baseball field: Coach Al Kohlhafer.

Now, after nearly six decades at Northeast, Kohlhafer is stepping away from coaching, closing one of the longest and most influential careers in Anne Arundel County high school athletics.

For 57 seasons, there was one constant at Northeast High School’s baseball field. Coach Al Kohlhafer. Generations of Eagles players knew the routine: the familiar face in the dugout, the steady voice during practice, the lessons that stretched far beyond baseball. Before that, there was wrestling ...

05/08/2026

A new Starbucks location, Store #83438, is slated to open Friday, May 15 at 8457 Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena.

The building previously housed Wendy’s and has since been redeveloped into a Starbucks with a drive-thru.

05/07/2026

Dave Martin’s barbershop is more than just a place for a haircut - it’s a Pasadena institution built on connection, conversation, and community.

“I always liked the way I felt after a haircut,” Martin said. “How cool is it to give somebody that feeling?”

That sense of care became the foundation for Dave's Barbershop, located at 8468 Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena – a place that already held personal significance long before Martin became its owner. As a child, it was the very spot where his parents brought him for haircuts.

Dave Martin turned a childhood barbershop into a Pasadena staple. Learn the story behind Dave's Barber Shop on Fort Smallwood Road.

05/01/2026

Forty years after his death on May 1, 1986, Chief Edwin E. “Boots” Raynor is still remembered as one of the most influential figures in Anne Arundel County’s volunteer fire service.

A lifelong Pasadena resident, Raynor devoted more than four decades to the Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. , where his leadership, mentorship, and commitment to service helped shape both the department and the broader fire community he served.

Forty years after his death on May 1, 1986, Chief Edwin E. “Boots” Raynor is still remembered as one of the most influential figures in Anne Arundel County’s volunteer fire service. A lifelong Pasadena resident, Raynor devoted more than four decades to the Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Company,...

04/29/2026

On April 28, the Pasadena Business Association and the Lake Shore-Severna Park Rotary proudly hosted the Community Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Venice On The Bay Community Hall, recognizing some of the area’s most outstanding graduating high school seniors.

This year marked the first time the two organizations partnered to create a joint scholarship program for graduating seniors residing in Pasadena and Severna Park.

The response from the community was tremendous, with 72 student applications submitted for consideration. In total, 19 scholarships were awarded, helping support students as they pursue higher education and trade school opportunities.

On the evening of Tuesday, April 28, the Pasadena Business Association (PBA) and the Lake Shore–Severna Park Rotary Club proudly hosted the inaugural Community Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Venice On The Bay Community Hall, recognizing some of the area’s most outstanding graduating high school ...

04/18/2026

Lake Shore Softball kicked off its 48th Annual Opening Day with a picture-perfect spring morning and a whole lot of hometown pride. With 500 girls stepping up to the plate this season, the future of this longstanding league is shining bright.

From the parade to the first pitch, today was all about teamwork, tradition, and the next generation of athletes ready to play ball.

| Lake Shore Softball | Lake Shore Athletic Association

04/17/2026

For more than three decades, Partners In Care, Maryland has built its mission around a simple but meaningful idea: Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

In 2025, that mission reached a remarkable milestone. More than 2,600 members collectively donated over 1 million volunteer hours, including 709,000 hours right here in Anne Arundel County.

In a world that often moves too fast, there’s something quietly powerful happening across Anne Arundel County – neighbors showing up for one another, one hour at a time. For more than three decades, Partners In Care Maryland, Inc. has built its mission around a simple but meaningful idea: Neighb...

04/15/2026

The Northeast Varsity Softball team is doing more than just winning games this season. They’re making a statement.

Fresh off a commanding 11-1 victory over Severn Run High School, the Eagles continue to prove why they’re one of the most formidable teams in the county. What began as a close two-run game in their previous outing quickly turned into a decisive, ten-run showcase on Monday afternoon, marking yet another lopsided win in a season already full of them.

Northeast has now secured five victories by ten runs or more, a testament to both their depth and dominance.

The Northeast High School girls varsity softball team is doing more than just winning games this season. They’re making a statement. Fresh off a commanding 11-1 victory over Severn Run High School, the Eagles continue to prove why they’re one of the most formidable teams in the county. What bega...