Welcome to this special edition of the Anne Arundel Extra, a comprehensive guide to our community. It includes important information on getting around the area, where to shop, how to contact elected officials and where to go when you need help or you want to help.
   The Guide will be updated as new information becomes available and we welcome your feedback. E-mail TheGuide@washpost.com or call 202-334-4548. More information about this guide is in our editor's note.

Essay
The days as a Colonial port are long gone, but the boating community has given Annapolis a reputation as the nation's sailing capital.
Jay Mathews: Schools
When picking a school, there's often more than one right answer.
Real Estate
Home buyers should prepare to pay more for coveted close-in neighborhoods.
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John Kelly's Washington
Most of the bridges that carry us over parts of our region are named things we recognize. Meet the people behind the spans.
Navy Football
Academy game days are packed with so much entertainment that football sometimes becomes a distraction.
Museums and Attractions
The county is filled with plenty of wonderful people and places--many of them beyond the state's capital.
Traffic
Learn the language of area traffic.

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