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🍦What Annapolis looked like in the 50s

🍦What Annapolis looked like in the 50s

Fashion For a Cause, Mother's Day events, DNR's annual photo contest...

Naptown Scoop
May 07, 2025

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In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Fashion For a Cause
Mother’s Day events
DNR’s annual photo contest

Let’s get to it.

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

Brad Kappel’s Home of the Week: A Severn River Masterpiece

The Severn River winds past many fine homes — but few as timeless, as peaceful, as this.

Welcome to 1900 Carrollton Road, a showstopping waterfront estate on the Severn River with panoramic views from nearly every window. Built by Pilli Custom Homes, this extraordinary residence offers over-the-top craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and the kind of setting that simply can’t be replicated.

Whether you're hosting guests in the London-style pub, lounging by the heated saltwater pool, or setting off on a voyage from your private beach and commercial-grade pier, every moment here is elevated. Inside, the gourmet kitchen, elegant home office, multiple fireplaces, and a sanctuary-like primary suite create a lifestyle that balances luxury with comfort.

Tucked in a peaceful enclave yet minutes from downtown Annapolis, this is one of the most exceptional properties ever offered on the Severn River.

Contact Brad Kappel for your private showing. This is waterfront living at its absolute finest.

THE DIGEST

DNR’s photo contest is open for entries

Hey hey, shutterbugs! Ready to go through your photo library and find some award-winning warblers? The Department of Natural Resources photo contest is now running with prizes up to $700 and a coveted spot on the cover of DNR’s 2026 calendar. To enter, send in your landscape-oriented photos of wildlife along with a $10 entry fee (you can submit more than one photo) no later than noon on August 1. Remember that the best photos often have the least editing, so go easy on the Photoshop. The osprey never appreciate your talent with slim effects, anyway.

Last year’s winner: Green Heron in the Gardens by Debby Berlyne

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 Lilo!

Millennial Scoop readers will recognize ‘Lilo’ as the nickname for the leading actress of our generation, Ms. Lindsay Lohan. And this isn’t necessarily a coincidence: our canine diva loves attention, is best friends with her foster mom, and sniffs everything indiscriminately. She has a huge personality that commands attention in any room she enters, and when you’ve tired her out at the dog park, she’ll pass out on the floor and nap like a champ. Just throw a Juicy Couture blanket over her and don’t disturb her snoring. This American Pitty is so fun adorable that you’ll soon realize that when it comes to how much one person can love their dog, the limit does not exist.

Lilo’s is 3 years old and has been at the SPCA since January 1, 2023.

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📸 Photographer unknown | 📍West Street c. 1950s

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Firebirds got its full liquor license

Riva Road’s newest restaurant just got back from a crazy weekend in Nashville celebrating its 21st birthday. Translation = Firebirds now has a full liquor license. Which means . . . Happy Hour! Monday through Friday from 2–6 PM at the bar and on the patio, here are the deals:

🍺 All draft beers $2 off
🍷 Select wines by the glass are $6
🍸 Classic cocktails and the Double Black Diamond Martini are $8

And 8 shared plates like prime rib sliders, chicken chile nachos, and fire up shrimp range from $5.75 to $12.50.

📍 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is at 2500 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

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.

Local School Receives National Attention for Phone-Free Schooling Policy

St. Anne’s School has received national attention after implementing a research-backed, cell phone-free schooling policy. This past February, leaders at the School were asked to present at the National Association of Independent School’s Annual Conference to share the policy’s impact on students, faculty, and families. In the School’s most recent podcast episode, guests discuss that impact, looking closely at both the academic and social data they’ve collected and the anecdotal evidence as shared by the students themselves and their teachers. Outcomes of Phone-Free Schooling is available on either Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Looking for a research-informed school that cares about your child’s academic and emotional well-being? Limited space remains in select grades. Contact Director of Admissions Haley DeMaria to learn more.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Mother’s Day Events: make it nice!

Saturday, May 10
Mutts & Mimosas: A Dog Mother’s Day Brunch, ASPCA on Bay Ridge Rd. Dog moms get pampered with brunch bites, shopping, mimosas, and wet noses.

Mother's Day Planting Party, Homestead Gardens (all locations) Kids paint a planter and moms get to choose a pretty plant to fill it with.

Sunday, May 11
Mother's Day Cruise in Annapolis, Watermark Cruises This Mother’s Day, put her on a boat! Brunch, live entertainment, and fun drinks included.

Mother's Day Celebration: Yoga, Brunch, Spring Blooms! ArtFarm Annapolis Mom can enjoy yoga, brunch, and a cool flower arranging workshop.

Mother's Day Playtime and Bracelet Making , Play Street Museum, Severna Park Little ones get to play and then make a sweet piece of jewelry to remember your special day.

Mom's Day - The Pirate Way! Pirate Adventures of the Chesapeake Moms and Grandmas take to the seas for free!

Mums and Mimosas, Historic London Town and Gardens Mom gets fancy drinks and learns floral arrangement from pros.

Mother’s Day Murder and Mimosas, Annapolis Ghost Tours Let Mom head down the rabbit hole of “Women Who Murder,” exploring local unsolved crimes. Brunch is included.

Mother’s Day Concert, St. Phillips Episcopal Church The Men’s Club serenades moms with Gershwin’s classics. 4 PM in the Great Hall.

Tuesday, May 13
Mother’s Day, Here I Come! William Paca House and Garden This storytime has a special meaning for Mommy. Kids listen and make a craft to bring home.

Annapolis’s Signature Fashion Fundraiser Returns 👗👔

Did the Met Gala on Monday get you thinking about high fashion? You’re in luck. Hospice of the Chesapeake just announced its signature fundraising event — Fashion for a Cause, the red-carpet fashion event showcases stylish attire modeled by local celebrities. Fashion for a Cause is less than a month away on June 5, from 6–9:30 PM at the Naval Academy Alumni Association’s beautiful, waterfront Fluegel Alumni Hall. You’ll see clothes from Annapolis’s most popular boutiques and clothiers, plus enjoy food and other entertainment, all to raise money for Hospice’s services and programs. Tickets are going fast, don’t wait!

Annapolis Blues' Home Opener 💙⚽️

It’s almost here! The Annapolis Blues season kicks off at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on May 31. The men face Christos FC, while the women make history in their first-ever match against Richmond Ivy. Double header action starts at 5 PM. You won’t want to pass up this perfect way to spend a goal-den Saturday night with your sports-loving kiddos. Tickets for kids 12 and under are only $12; adult tickets are $17. Come feel the electric energy with 8,000 fellow fans!

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.

EXTRA SPRINKLES

Warning: This Concert May Cause Spontaneous Dancing 💃

Join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Theatre of Maryland for Music for Dance — a magical, interactive concert on May 10 at Maryland Hall. Conducted by Maestro José-Luis Novo, this family-friendly event features iconic ballet and Broadway themes, live classical music, and fun moments that will spark a lifelong love of the arts. Tickets are just $10 per person. Learn more and get your tickets today!*

Getting married outside? Don’t forget the bathrooms

Your big day deserves nothing but the best – from the flowers to the band to the food to the. . . bathrooms? Yep. Nobody likes talking about bathrooms but they’re critical for any great event. That’s why Royal Flush’s luxury restroom trailers are the premier choice for weddings in Maryland. They have climate control, elegant interiors, and even come with a professional restroom host. Visit royalflushtoilets.com to learn more.*

*indicates sponsored advertising content.

WEATHER

Wednesday

75 🌡️ 60 | ⛅ | 4% | WNW 8 mph (7 knots)

Thursday

76 🌡️ 57 | ⛅ | 24% | ESE 7 mph (6 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 66ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

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🍦What Annapolis looked like in the 50s

Fashion For a Cause, Mother's Day events, DNR's annual photo contest...

TOGETHER WITH

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