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Good morning, Annapolis. Hope you enjoyed winter. It’s probably going to hit 60ºF on Friday. Welcome to Maryland.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• A legendary Navy coach dies

• Touchdown Club awards

• Our first 2025 mayoral candidate

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Ryan Sneddon

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THE DIGEST

Donations to disabled vet and daughter surpass $50K

Last week, we shared how Annapolis veteran Robert Henson, 85, needed money to renovate his small home near Truxtun Park. Robert lives with his daughter, Robin Henson, 43, who has cerebral palsy. Both are in wheelchairs. So the Anne Arundel County Veterans Affairs Commission launched a GoFundMe for repairs to the hero’s home. And then things got crazy.

Donations have far surpassed $50,000! The GoFundMe has more than $40k pledged and Annapolis-based cybersecurity company SIXGEN. The CEO, Ethan Dietrich (a fellow vet), pledged to match donations up to $25,000. Well done, Annapolis. These are the stories we love to write. ($)

Jared Littman announces mayoral campaign

Former City Council member Jared Littman will formally announce his plans to run for Mayor of Annapolis in 2025 tomorrow evening. With the election still 18 months away, he’s the first candidate to announce. It’s so early that he can’t even officially file; candidates can file 1 year from the election. Jared’s government experience comprises five years on Annapolis City Council. His professional experience includes several years as a practicing attorney and about 20 years owning K&B True Value on Forest Drive. Aside from those things, Jared’s also been a part of numerous volunteer boards.

He will kick off his campaign at the Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center tomorrow night (1/23) at 6 PM. RSVP to attend.

AACPS dancers earn All-State honors 🩰

Ten AACPS dancers are stepping into the spotlight. Gabi Eisele, Mackenzie Eisele, Emma Tippet, Cassidy Gallimore, Adriana Jones, Sasha Failli, Celia Ann Richardson, and Marlowe Richardson were named All-State, placing them among the top 24 dancers in Maryland. Sarah Anne Loud and Gracie Beers earned All-State honorable mentions.

The talents of these superb dancers and others will be on display at the 43rd annual AACPS Dance Festivals beginning February 14.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Remember: No more Mission BBQ downtown

If you’re in the mood for barbecue with a side of patriotism, you’ll have to head to Parole. As of Saturday, Mission BBQ on Dock Street downtown is closed for good. The location at 2102 Somerville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 is still open with plenty of brisket though! 🍖

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Save this Date: 69th Annual Touchdown Club Football Awards

The Annapolis Touchdown Club will host its annual awards dinner to recognize the top football talent at the Naval Academy, University of Maryland, and across Anne Arundel County on February 15. Two-time Super Bowl champion and UMD graduate Torrey Smith is the guest speaker. Four local football players will be honored.

• Tony Rubino Silver Helmet: Colin Ramos (Navy)

• Louis L. Goldstein Memorial Gold Helmet: Jeshaun Jones (UMD)

• Al Laramore Memorial Award: Wyatt Ferguson (Chesapeake HS)

• Rhodes Trophy: Malik Washington (Archbishop Spalding HS)

Individual tickets ($100) or tables of 10 ($950) are available now. The awards dinner is at 6:30 PM on February 15 at the Doubletree Hotel – 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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CIVIL NEWS

City Council meeting

On the agenda for today’s City Council meeting (1/22):

• Restaurant Parking Lot Usage Pilot Program Extension for Outdoor Dining

• City Noise Prohibitions and Enforcement

• Short-term Rental Licenses and Regulations

• See full agenda

You are welcome to attend. The meeting starts at 7 PM in the City Council chambers at City Hall — 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. If you’re interested in providing testimony, you can submit it here.

City Dock redevelopment public hearing extended

The public comment period on the City Dock redevelopment has been extended until the Annapolis Planning Commission’s next meeting on February 1. Commission chair Mark Waldman expects to make a decision at the February 1 meeting. ($)

You may submit comments about the project using this online form.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Time for Ladies Night 👠

. . . with Warrior Medical. Join them for an evening of kegels and cocktails, featuring EmSella and EmSculpt. Learn all about these noninvasive procedures to reduce incontinence and increase core strength. With free demos and special, event-only pricing. Tuesday, February 6th, from 3-6 PM at Warrior Medical Group, right off the Route 50. Be there and set yourself up for a healthier future!*

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WEATHER

Monday

39 🌡️ 29 | 🌤️ | 6% | 💨 SSW 7 mph (6 knots)

Tuesday

43 🌡️ 36 | 🌥️ | 4% | 💨 SSE 4 mph (3 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 40ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Danielle Miraglia | 7:30–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Three Dog Night | 7:30 PM | Tickets

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
The Point | Skribe | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Three Dog Night | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | b.en | 7 PM

SPORTS

Longtime Navy cross country coach dies

Al Cantello died at 92 last week after a brief illness. He’ll be remembered as one of the most legendary coaches in Naval Academy history for the 55 years he spent at the Academy – 50 of them as the men’s cross country head coach. When he retired in 2018, Cantello’s teams had a record of 246–71–1. He beat Army 76.5% of the time and was Patriot League Coach of the Year eight times. And unlike tired runners at the end of a race, Al didn’t falter at the end. He won four Coach of the Year awards consecutively from 2013–2016. ($)

Coach Ken gets back to the helm

After one year as UCLA football’s director of leadership and getting promoted to tight ends coach a couple weeks ago, former Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo is back to head coaching. He’s staying on the West Coast, though. Coach Ken’s hopping on the Pacific Coast Highway and cruising 5 hours north to San Jose State University to replace Brent Brennan who resigned to be head coach at the University of Arizona. ($)

Past results

Women's Basketball (5-12)
1/20 vs. Army | L 66–51

Men's Basketball (8-9)
1/20 vs. Army | W 57–53

Men's Gymnastics
1/20 @ Navy Open | 2nd of 6 teams

Men’s Hockey (4-13)
1/20 vs. Towson University | L 7–4

Rifle (4-8)
1/20-21 vs. Alaska Fairbanks | L 4724–4704

Men's Squash (11-8)
1/19 vs. Bowdoin | W 6–3
1/21 vs. Franklin and Marshall | L 8–1

Women's Swimming & Diving (6-3)
1/20 vs. James Madison | W 157–129

Women's Tennis
1/20 vs. St. Bonaventure | W 6–1
1/20 vs. Saint Francis | W 7–0

Men's Tennis
1/20 vs. St. Bonaventure | W 4–3
1/20 vs. Saint Francis U | W 5–2

Wrestling (6-4)
1/20 @ Lehigh | L 23–15
1/21 @ Binghamton | L 18–17

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