🍦Freezin' for a Reason

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Got any overdue library books? Bet they aren’t as late as the copy of Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises that just got returned to the Greenwich Library in Connecticut. It was last checked out in April of 1969.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Why the Severn River Association is so focused on Weems Creek

• Teen hangouts and LEGO building sessions

• Why Capo Deli isn’t open yet

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Duffy Perkins, & Ryan Sneddon

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THE DIGEST

Ship that collapsed Key Bridge back at sea

10 months ago, the Dali, lost power and smashed into the Key Bridge in Baltimore. The bridge collapsed instantly. And last week after extensive repairs in China, the ship was back at sea. The Key Bridge will come back too, it’ll just take a whole lot longer. Congress has already approved full funding for the project which is expected to be done by October 2028. ($)

Why the Severn River Association is so focused on Weems Creek

The National Park Service took a special interest in Weems Creek back in 1982, considering the waterway an untouched estuary that could catch the eye of environmental activists. But, development got to the watershed first.

• Route 50 was expanded

• Over 1,000 townhomes were built on Bestgate Road

• Annapolis Mall was built as well as Luminis Health’s 57-acre hospital campus

35 years later, Weems Creek is the fourth-most polluted tributary of the Severn River. Which is why the Severn River Association is so focused on it. In October, the group revealed its action plan for Weems. The watershed is only 1 square miles but is highly developed, with more than 40% of the area listed as impervious, meaning runoff (and pollution) levels are high. Rick Hutzell at the Baltimore Banner just dug into the background in his latest piece. Check it out.

Save the date: Greenscape 🌱

It’s never too early to start thinking about ways to beautify our city, and as of yesterday, we’re officially 3 months out from Greenscape, set for April 26. It’s a city-wide day of tending to flower and vegetable gardens throughout Annapolis. The City provides plant materials, mulch, trash bags, and gloves. Everyone else provides the sweat. There are two upcoming info sessions on Feb. 5 and March 5 at 6 PM at the Pip Moyer Center. Can’t make it to the meetings? You can still download a plant order form online.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Capo Deli owner explains Annapolis delay 🥪

Capo Deli is stuck in a pickle . . . The D.C.-based sandwich chain hoped to open at 139 Main Street (formerly Jimmy John’s) last year, but a lack of permits and a “stop work” order slowed their roll. Owner Brian Vasile admitted the oversight while working to iron out the red tape. It takes 4–6 weeks to get Planning and Zoning department comments followed by lots of back and forth. With hopes to be serving subs by St. Patrick’s Day, Vasile’s eager to bring the chain’s flavor to Annapolis. According to city records, a re-inspection is planned for January 31. ($)

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Coming Up This Week

🚢 USNA Museum Ship Model Collection Presentation Grant Walker, historian and curator of the Naval Academy Museum, will present select pieces from the Rogers Collection of antique ship models. Walker has been with the Academy since 1992 and has written extensively on the collection. Thursday, 6:30 PM at the Broadneck Library

🍳 Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine In 1963, the Hammond-Harwood House published Maryland’s Way, a cookbook focused on over 700 recipes from centuries of Maryland cooking. A new publication, Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine takes into consideration earlier cooks in Maryland’s kitchens, incorporating Native American, African American, British, and German influences. Author and food historian Joyce White will be on hand to discuss our unique culinary history. Tuesday, 9–10:30 AM at the Watermark Office.

🧩 LEGO® Build and Create Challenge! You don’t have to be a kid to get your brick on. Come to the Annapolis Mall on Tuesday night and exercise your creative side. Tuesday, 5–7 PM at Discoveries: the Library at the Annapolis Mall

🪅 Teen Hangout at Eastport Annapolis-Neck Library The thing about teenagers (and tweenagers) is that they’re going to play video games and eat snacks no matter where they are. Luckily, the Eastport Annapolis Neck Library has a designated teen hangout afternoon, allowing kids to come in and occupy someone else’s couch. 4–5:30 PM on Monday at the Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library.

The Great Rams Head Giveaway 🍻 👻 🎤

Besides beer, bar food, and live music, we have 10 more reasons to love Rams Head. The Great Rams Head Giveaway kicks off the new year with 10 awesome giveaways! And no, this isn’t sponsored, we just think the prizes are great. From hotel packages and ghost tour tickets to gift cards and Annapolis Songwriters Festival tickets, these prize packages are worth wishing for. Fill out this super quick form for a chance to win. They’re picking winners through January 29.

Who’s freezin’ for a reason? 🐻‍❄️

Raise your paw if you’re one of the warmhearted polar bears doing the Maryland Plunge this weekend! 🐾 The Maryland State Polar Bear Plunge is an annual fundraiser at Sandy Point to benefit Special Olympics Maryland, and this year’s goal is to reach $4.75 million. That money goes to support programming for 19K adults and youth with disabilities who find joy in athletic competition.

All you have to do is raise $100 by telling your friends and family you’re jumping into the Chesapeake Bay in the middle of winter — as of this writing, the water temperature is about 34ºF! Plunge times on Saturday are at 11 AM and 2 PM, and Scoop writer Dylan intends to go head under because he takes plunging seriously. There are also designated plunges leading up to the weekend, including the Cool Schools on Wednesday and Thursday, and the Police Plunge and Corporate Plunge on Friday. Sign up.

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CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ City Council meeting

On the agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting:

• WRNR radio tower lease

• Mobile food service vendor signage

• Fair cannabis employment practices

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to submit testimony or watch online. 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

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WEATHER

Monday

44 🌡️ 32 | ⛅ | 6% | 💨 SW 7 mph (6 knots)

Tuesday

46 🌡️ 35 | ⛅ | 3% | 💨 WNW 13 mph (11 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 33ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | The Damnwells | 7:30–10 PM

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Past results

Women's Basketball (14-5)
1/26 @ Army | L 59-49

Men's Basketball (7-14)
1/26 @ Army | W 66-53

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