🍦The State of Education

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. It feels a lot less necessary to remind you that Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday morning now that even dishwashers have WiFi and change automatically but we’re old school so we’re gonna do it anyway. Does anyone still have a clock they have to physically wind back?

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Bayside Inn closes

• St. Patrick’s Parade

• A new City Council candidate

Let’s get to it.

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

SPONSORED BY ANNAPOLIS MALL

Hop to It! The Easter Bunny is Waiting at Annapolis Mall 🐰🌸

Spring has sprung, although knowing Maryland, winter will be back for at least one or two more days. But nevermind that! The Bunny Cove is back at Annapolis Mall from March 21 – April 19! Bring the family for adorable photo ops next to Crate & Barrel and capture EGG-stra special memories in the interactive spring displays 📸💐

Don’t miss the magic — reserve your Bunny Cove visit now.

Looking for more festive fun? Try Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at California Pizza Kitchen! Enjoy a delicious Breakfast Pizza Kids Meal, an Easter Bunny meet & greet, and give back — 20% of proceeds support the Discoveries Community Pantry.

🍽 Two seating times: 9 AM & 10:30 AM
 📍 Reservations required – Call 410-573-2060 to book your spot.

THE DIGEST

The biggest stories we covered this week

🧑‍🎓 5 AACPS students are finalists to be next year’s student member of the board of education. It’s not just a resume booster; there’s real power at stake. Anne Arundel’s student board member is the only one in the entire USA with full voting rights. Three of the finalists will debate it out on April 9.

⚓ The new Maritime Welcome Center got its final City of Annapolis approvals from the Historic Preservation Commission. It still needs approval from the Maryland Historical Trust and new underground utilities before we’ll know a construction date.

🏈 Navy football received its 2025 schedule and 5 of the first 7 games are home.

Most clicked stories of the week 🏆

Monday: Tickets for Annapolis Cup on sale today 🎟️
Tuesday: 49 West Celebrates the Dirty 30
Wednesday: Tickets now available: Bands in the Sand 🎤 🌊 🎸
Thursday: ☘️ St. Patrick’s Parade

What’s the State of Education in Anne Arundel County

ICE in schools, DEI removals, Redistricting. AACPS Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell covered a lot of ground on Tuesday night in his “State of Education” speech at a Caucus of African American Leaders event.

Dr. Bedell said he’s been in contact with ICE’s Maryland director who assured him that ICE will not be doing “administrative immigration enforcement” in schools. The superintendent also reference President Trump’s executive order pulling federal funding unless schools remove DEI programs.

• Federal funding makes up 3% of AACPS’ budget.

Chief Academic Officer Christina Catalano said AACPS won’t be making any changes and Dr. Bedell said, “If you’re doing it right, you don’t have to name it.”

Want to know more? Check out the Capital’s summary (subscription required). Want to watch for yourself? Check out the livestream. Dr. Bedell starts speaking at 28:28.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Bayside Inn closes 🦀

Loyal customers suffered a little shell shock earlier this week when they saw a “Business Is Closed” sign on the door of Bayside Inn Crab House. The 54-year-old restaurant, which sold to new owners in 2023 after founder Paul Carlow died, gave little to no warning of plans to close, leaving workers out of a job with no notice and many customers disappointed. A farewell note went up on the business Facebook page, but after the comments got spicier than a generous spoonful of Old Bay, the post came down again. It was later shared on the personal page of an Edgewater resident, thanking the restaurant’s crew for carrying on Paul’s legacy and the community for supporting the business over the years.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

SPONSORED BY ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL

At St. Anne’s School, we do things a little differently. Here, students have many opportunities to engage in hands-on learning and projects every day, and particularly on Design Daze–days dedicated to collaborative, project-based, STEAM-filled fun! This year, students took a walk on the wild side and designed and built zoo exhibits made entirely out of cardboard and then showcased their creations during a student-led expo.

So, if you’re looking for a school that inspires the next generation of thinkers and doers, check out St. Anne’s School of Annapolis.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Mutt Madness: Let’s start Round 3 🎾 🦴

We really hope your internet connection can handle cuteness overload because that’s the only downside of our Mutt Madness contest. The decision between these adorable puppers was ruff during the first round — but here in round 3, it’s getting downright impawsible. Even still, we’re calling on you to help us make fetch happen and name a winner of Mutt Madness. Cast your votes now in round 3 and encourage all your fellow dog lovers (i.e. everyone, because who doesn’t love dogs?) to vote as well. We’re getting close to naming the cutest pup in Annapolis!

Our St. Pat’s Parade Is This Sunday! 🇮🇪 ☘️

By now, you either have Sunday plans to meet up with your friends downtown, or your day is reorganized around avoiding downtown at all cost. The St. Patrick’s Parade will draw thousands and thousands of revelers downtown with the promise of green drinks, great music, and Annapolis’ best parade of the year. Yeah, we said it. For information on the parade route, click here. For road closures, click here. However you plan to spend your Sunday, Erin go Bragh!

AAWGT Women in Leadership Event

We’re only one week into March, but Women’s History Month celebrations are well underway. Anne Arundel Women Giving Together is getting in on the fun this Monday (3/10). St. John’s College President Nora Demleitner and MG (Ret) Linda L. Singh (29th Adjutant General) will lead a powerful conversation about trailblazing women. They’ll discuss how leadership, innovation, and courage inspire the next generation of changemakers. Enjoy a light reception to network and keep the conversation going. 300+ have already registered — don’t miss out!

📍St. John’s College (Francis Scott Key Auditorium) | ⏰ 6:30–8 PM
🔗 Register for in-person | 🎥 Can’t make it? Livestream instead.

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CIVIL NEWS

City Council Meeting Set for Monday, March 10

City Council has a regular meeting scheduled for 7 PM on Monday, March 11. The agenda includes City Dock expansion issues, Maryland Hall’s own improvements, the Annapolis Film Festival, and a new employee to represent the city. 7 PM, 160 Duke of Gloucester St.

Janice Allsup-Johnson launches Ward 4 council campaign 🗳️

Janice Allsup-Johnson, a retired Anne Arundel County worker, is the first candidate to enter the race for Annapolis City Council’s Ward 4 seat. At 71, she challenges incumbent Sheila Finlayson, who has yet to decide on re-election. Janice prioritizes increasing low-income housing services, reducing gun violence, and adding financial education programs to help renters become homeowners. She’ll kick off her campaign on March 16 at the American Legion on Forest Drive.

Several candidates have announced bids for other city council wards and the mayoral race. See those in The Capital. ($)

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WEATHER

Friday

52 🌡️ 40 | 🌤️ | 1% | 💨 WSW 20 mph (17 knots)

Saturday

49 🌡️ 32 | ⛅ | 3% | 💨 NW 15 mph (13 knots)

Sunday

55 🌡️ 35 | ⛅ | 1% | 💨 WSW 11 mph (10 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 41ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

49 West | Tom Mitchell | 8–10 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Rick’s Revolving Door | 8:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Michael McHenry Tribe | 9–12 PM
Brian Boru | The National Bohemians | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Hunter Rich | 8 PM
Galway Bay | The National Bohemians | 7–10 PM
Killarney House | Ciaran Quinn | 7:30–10:30 PM
The Lodge | Madisun Bailey | 8–11 PM
Market House | Kate, Bakke & Slop | 6 PM
Middleton Tavern | Noelle & Jeff Band | 10 PM
Old Stein | Eddie Pasa | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 7:30–10:30 PM
Rams Head Roadhouse | Aaron Hawkins | 8 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | The Shatners | 7 PM
Severna Park | MacHeat | 8 PM

Saturday

49 West | Geraldine | 8–10 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Red Betty & The Ruckus | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Lauren and Rusty | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Ryan Cobb | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Sugar Jack | 9 PM
Dark Horse | Michael K | 9 PM
Galway Bay | Sean Suttell | 7–10 PM
Great Frogs | Daphne Eckman | 12:30–3:30 PM
Killarney House | Stephen Henson | 7:30–10:30 PM
Middleton Tavern | Deni Starr | 10 PM
Pirates Cove | Frank, Elvis & Raines | 7–11 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Enter The Haggis | 1 PM | Tickets
Rams Head On Stage | Keller Williams | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Radio Free Baltimore | 9 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Crush | 7 PM

Sunday

Galway Bay | Chris Baldwin | 4–8 PM
Market House | Sean Pelan | 12–3 PM
Market House | Micheal K | 3–6 PM
Pirates Cove | Peter James | 3–6 PM
Severna Park | Madisun Bailey | 12 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Past results

Men's Basketball (14-18)
3/6 @ Boston University | W 86-78

Upcoming games

Baseball (3-7)
3/7 vs. UMass | 4 PM
3/8 vs. UMass | 1 PM
3/8 vs. UMass | 4 PM
3/9 vs. UMass | 1 PM

Women's Lacrosse (5-1)
3/8 @ Jacksonville | 12 PM

Men's Lacrosse (4-1)
3/7 vs. Lehigh | 5 PM

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