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July 16, 2025

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In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Ray Weaver Returns to Killarney House
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Celebration
Anne Arundel’s Q1 economy

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

Brad Kappel’s Home of the Week: Waterfront Living in Poplar Point

Effortless waterfront living, meets refined design.

48 Poplar Point is an updated home on a serene lot with approximately 350 feet of shoreline and panoramic views across the South River. Nearly every room faces the water, with views from the light-filled interiors, expansive deck, and waterside pool.

The open layout offers vaulted ceilings, multiple fireplaces, and a natural flow between everyday spaces and private retreats — including several spacious bedroom suites, guest rooms, and a dedicated office.

A wooded path winds to a fire pit overlooking the water, while the private deep-water pier features four slips, a boat and jet ski lift, and room for a 70' yacht.

Modern systems like radiant heat, efficient HVAC, and a whole-house generator make the home truly turn-key.

Located in the South River school district and minutes from Annapolis, this is a rare chance to enjoy privacy, comfort, and the Chesapeake lifestyle.

Contact Brad Kappel for a private tour.

THE DIGEST

What’s next for AACS after selling the Bestgate Road campus

Sometimes it just makes sense to merge things together, like peanut butter and jelly. Or for Annapolis Area Christian School: middle school and high school. The local independent school recently sold their middle school campus on Bestgate Road to St. Mary’s Parish. Now the plan is to move middle school operations to the high school in Severn. This will put about 900 students across grades 6 through 12 on the same 80 acres, though middle schoolers and high schoolers will only overlap when it comes to shared spaces like performing arts and athletic facilities, as well as a few classes offered at both levels.

Ultimately, the merger saves the school a half mil on top of the $8.5 million they already secured. The middle school will remain at its Annapolis campus through the end of the upcoming school year, and the merger will take place over the summer of 2026. ($)

Western Shore Veterinary Hospital offers your pets the finest wellness care, state-of-the-art diagnostics, dental treatment, and surgery ranging from spays/neuters to sophisticated treatments. You can find them online, by phone at 443-936-0660, or at 910C Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Dog of the Week: Meet Piper 🐾

For our dog lovers who watched 101 Dalmatians on repeat as kids, we’ve got the pup for you! Piper (with those kind eyes and signature black spots) is a real-life version of Perdita. 🖤🤍Besides Dalmatian, girlfriend has some Terrier and American Pit Bull in her. This eight-year-old lady still has plenty of energy for regular exercise and makes the perfect walking/running buddy. Pros: Piper is already housetrained. Like fellow firefighting mascots, she’s friendly, loyal, and smart. Cons: she’s not a fan of other animals and prefers a household without young kids. If that fits your lifestyle — have yourself a meet cute (without falling in a pond) at the SPCA.

📅 Piper has been at the SPCA since March 2023.

Capital names Jaden McDuffie the Athlete of the Year

As South River High School student Jaden McDuffie looks forward to his senior year, he does so with a huge honor: boys high school Athlete of the Year according to the Capital Gazette. Jaden, who committed to play football at Northwestern his junior year, started his athletic career with a lot of promise in basketball, but football ultimately became his focus. South River tailored its offense to find him his junior year, and he received offers from Division I schools like Navy and Temple before settling on Northwestern. On top of all that, Coach Steve Erxleben praises Jaden for being “the same person and leader” no matter how a game is going. ($)

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Closer look: Anne Arundel’s Q1 economy

The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) has released its Q1 economic indicators report, with some interesting findings - and many expected outcomes. While home sales dipped slightly, the price of homes went up significantly. Unemployment is up, but still significantly lower than the national average. Real estate is down a bit, but the median price for a home is up. Interested in the numbers? Click here.

Young El Oso superfan finds a happy ending via Facebook

El Oso, the former Mexican takeout restaurant at Naval Bagels, has lots of superfans, but possibly none more passionate than young Jacob. Crushed when his mother explained that his favorite spot closed for good, he got ambitious and created a business plan to save the restaurant and bring back his favorite tacos, guacamole, and chicken and fries to the good people of Annapolis.

We have to hand it to Morgan Mills, office manager at Naval Bagels who used to manage El Oso as well, for seeing the post on Facebook and recognizing boss material when she saw it. When Mills heard about Jacob’s love of quality burritos, she reached out to Jacob’s mom and offered an El Oso chef’s coat, stickers, hat, and thank-you note from the whole team. We hope Jacob makes good on his plan to go to college and study business, because we, too, miss El Oso. Until then, we’ll pick up the El Oso burrito Naval Bagels has on the menu as an homage.

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Concrete’s Tough—But Dirt Still Wins

Walkways, steps, patios… concrete’s built to last, but that doesn’t mean it stays clean. Pollen, mildew, and grime build up fast—and they’re not easy to wash away.

That’s where Blue Heron Property Services comes in. Their Soft Wash method is safe on surfaces but tough on dirt, bringing concrete back to life without harsh pressure or damage. Whether it’s your front walk or backyard patio, they’ll make it look fresh, clean, and like new again.

Annapolis homeowners trust Blue Heron for a reason.

👉 Get a free estimate and refresh your concrete.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

This week’s featured event. . .

Three drummers. One groove. Zero chill. PRS Eightlock hits Rams Head On Stage July 16 at 8 PM with a wall of sound rooted in Baltimore funk, DC go-go, and New Orleans swing. Guitar legend Paul Reed Smith leads a stacked lineup — and Mia Samone’s voice? 🔥 Absolute must-hear. This show’s gonna thump.

What’s Happening This Week

Wednesday, July 16 Dinner Under the Stars On Wednesday, Timmie and Tambo will get you dancing in the streets with their soulful melodies, so bring a good partner. Pro tip: go easy on the garlic at dinner.

Thursday, July 17 Tides and Tunes Reverend Smackmaster and the Congregation of Funk will have you kicking off your shoes to dance in the sand. 7 PM at the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport.

Friday, July 18 Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Even if you’re used to listening to Tay Tay in darkened rooms by candlelight, the beauty of these concerts cannot be beat. And it’s 20% off through July 17, so get your tix now. 6:30 PM at Maryland Hall.

Wednesday–Saturday, July 16–19 Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Co Carnival You have just a few more nights to catch our favorite old fashioned carnival! Running from 6 PM to 11 nightly before disappearing like a magic pumpkin. 161 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park.

Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20 $2 Movies at the Landmark Theatre: Where the Wild Things Are As one of the better movies to depict a childhood classic, Where the Wild Things Are is a movie both kids and adults will enjoy. 11 AM at the Landmark Theatre in Annapolis Harbour Center. Also on Wednesday next week.

Let’s celebrate the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse 🌊

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She’s a beaut, ain’t she? Even at the ripe old age of 150, the iconic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse still takes our breath away. The Anniversary Celebration on August 9 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium raises funds to protect this historic gem from rising seas — so the light shines for generations to come. The United States Lighthouse Society and Visit Annapolis are hosting the celebration from 6:30—9 PM with live music from the Eastport Oyster Boys, dinner, a wine pull, and door prizes. Party with VIPs like Governor Moore, Mayor Buckley, and Master of Ceremonies/historian/author David Gendell. IMO, the coolest part will be a video by the late Jimmy Buffett. What will the “Cheeseburger in Paradise” singer have to say? We need answers. 🎟️ Get tickets.

Save this date: Ray Weaver returns to Killarney House

Award-winning singer-songwriter Ray Weaver returns to Killarney House in Davidsonville for one night only this September, and only a limited number of tickets remain. The master storyteller is originally from Pasadena, but currently lives in Denmark where he performs his blend of country, blues, and Irish music. His performance at Killarney House will benefit Embolc, a non-profit organization supporting families with children undergoing mental health challenges. Tickets are $40 and include a three-course meal. September 15 at 7 PM. Tickets here.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

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