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Good morning, Annapolis. A runaway kangaroo named Sheila shut down a highway in Alabama this week. Frankly, feels like Easport energy. Independent, unpredictable, and kind of iconic 🦘 

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Bay Bridge airport plane crash (everyone's OK)

• Severna Park farmers market

• Pre-K registration is open

Let’s get to it.

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

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THE DIGEST

The biggest stories we covered this week

🏈 CBS interview Bill Belichick at Maryland Hall.
🛍️ JCPenney actually isn’t closing at Annapolis Mall.
🍎 Jacqueline Sanderson is AACPS 2025 Teacher of the Year.
🏗️ Maryland Historic Trust approved the design for City Dock’s new Maritime Welcome Center.
🪕 Annapolis is getting a PorchFest on June 14.
⚓ 🏈 The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Navy safety Rayuan Lane III in the 6th round of the NFL draft.

Plane crash near the Bay Bridge 🛩️ 

Did you know there’s an airport right next to the Bay Bridge. It only has one runway and it made the news yesterday when a Cirrus SR22 (a single engine four-seater popular with recreational pilots) crashed into a marshy area around 10:30 AM. Don’t worry, the pilot wasn’t injured, and nobody else was onboard. Can’t say the same for the plane. We expect the NTSB’s report within 30 days. ($)

Prekindergarten registration is open … but different

In news that will make so many of us say, “They were just in diapers!”, pre-k registration opens at 5 PM on Tuesday, May 6. But there’s a big change: students, bright as they may be, must be four years old by September 1, 2025. Families with three-year old students are encouraged to use private providers. The changes reflect the school district’s efforts to redirect resources into older pre-k classrooms. To register youngsters, collect their birth certificate, immunization records, two proofs of residency, and set an alarm.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Sea Table takes waterfront dining to the next level

Annapolis just got a new waterfront restaurant. Kinda. . . After three seasons in DC, Sea Table is expanding to Annapolis. Owner/Sommelier Troy Knapp (executive chef at Blue Duck Tavern when it earned a Michelin star) has procured a Prestige 520 yacht to host the most exclusive dining experience in Annapolis. 4–6 guests will enjoy 4 hours on board and one of two culinary adventures – a communal local seafood feast or a decadent five-course tasting menu.

💸 How much will this experience run you? $2,900–5,500 depending on when you cruise, how many friends you bring, and what you choose to eat. Plus alcohol, which is available à la carte.

New owner of Bagels And… 🥯

She’s on a roll! After 30+ years slinging schmear, Cynthia Machuca is now the proud owner of Bagels And… Hired at 21, she found the hours helpful while raising her then-18-month-old son. Her family stayed in the bagel biz, with that son later working at the Annapolis deli. Cynthia’s done it all and is ready to take the reins from the retiring David Finkelstein and Applestein family.

Located on West Street, the hotspot serves a wide variety of bagels and sandwiches. In Lauren’s opinion — it’s the closest Annapolis has to an NYC-style bagel. Cynthia plans to add a few new twists while honoring the past. We’ll stay tuned. ($)

Severna Park Farmers Market: Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening 🥬🍅🌽🫛

Life is about to get fresher in Severna Park. So, lettuce celebrate! Peas join us! What gives with all the veggie puns? The Severna Park Farmers Market’s ribbon cutting and official opening is Saturday, May 3 from 10–10:30 AM. Grab your reusable bags or baskets and head to the Park and Ride on Jones Station Road and Ritchie Highway for your fresh produce.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

🔥 Most Clicked: This Weekend’s Hottest Events ranked

Ever wonder what your fellow Scoop readers are finding interesting? These are the weekend’s most anticipated events according to click data from the past 7 days.

1. 🐟️ AMM Catfish Cook-off – Top chefs, live music, and tasty invasive blue catfish. Noon to 4 PM on Saturday 5/3 @ Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Park Campus

2. 🐮 Festival at Farm – A day filled with good food, live music, yoga, healing horses, and heart, all supporting cancer patients at Wellness House. 1–5 PM on Saturday 5/3 @ Mas Que Farm

3. 🍀 The Annapolis Irish Festival – Guinness, Highland games, and local favorite Dublin 5 alongside the renowned Carbon Leaf and The High Kings. 5–9 PM on Friday 5/2 (adults-only) and 11 AM – 9 PM on Saturday 5/3 @ Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds

4. 🍕 Pizza and Pints – This is where you’ll catch Ryan and his wife on Sunday, enjoying pizza and ice cream. 12–5 PM on Sunday 5/4 @ Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds

5. 🌵 West Annapolis Spring Festival – A family-friendly festival with plants, live music, and food trucks. 11 AM – 3 PM on Sunday 5/4 on Annapolis Street in West Annapolis

6. 🇮🇹 Italian Festival – Celebrate Italy’s rich culture with live music and food. Buon appetito! 10 AM – 3 PM on Sunday 5/4 @ 620 Ridgely Avenue

7. 🛒 Shop Local Fun Festival – Severna Park’s spring kickoff — local businesses and family fun! 11 AM – 3 PM on Saturday 5/3 @ 550 Ritchie Highway

8. 🫖 Vintage Market – Browse antiques, vintage treasures, and handmade goods. 11 AM – 3 PM on Sunday 5/4 @ 40 Hudson Street

9. 🎤 Songbird Festival – Celebrate at this family-friendly festival, honoring women’s voices in music. 11 AM – 4 PM on Sunday 5/4 @ Maryland Hall

10. 🪴 Quaker Spring Market – Find flea market treasures and support local charities. 9 AM – 2 PM on Saturday 5/3 @ 351 DuBois Road

11. 🖼️ First Sunday Arts Festival – 100+ vendors with art, crafts, and live music, May–November. 11 AM – 5 PM on Sunday 5/4 on West Street between Church Circle and Calvert Street

12. 📚️ Annapolis Book Festival. A criminally underclicked event for book lovers with authors, workshops, and fun for all. 10 AM – 4 PM on Saturday 5/3 @ The Key School

Food Truck Friday 🚐

This weekend’s agenda is no joke. Kick it off by fueling up at Food Truck Friday at 275 Harry S. Truman Pkwy from 4–8 PM.

🇬🇷 Greek on the Street: “Maryland’s Best Gyros” isn’t just marketing speak. It’s true. Try a Greek Burrito Bowl to live your best Mediterranean life.

🍔 Breaking the Burger Bus: Savor some of the best burgers on wheels, like this juicy one with fried egg, guacamole, pepper jack, lettuce, and tomato.

🍩 Glazey Days Donuts: Say what you want, but we eat donuts anytime — breakfast or not. We’re eyeing the s’mores, cookies n cream, and sprinkles holey goodness!

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.

CIVIL NEWS

County Council meeting

Right on the heels of County Executive Steuart Pittman’s proposed $2.4 billion budget proposal, the County Council is again meeting to discuss various business. During the May 1 meeting, Pittman emphasized current vital programs and his office’s interagency work to protect funding and resources. “There were some things I was really adamant that we figured out how to do, which is protect the people that are most vulnerable as we head into what might be a recession, what might be tough economic times,” Pittman told the Capital. “Many of these programs that we started during Covid that worked, we really don’t want to just stop them if we can help it.” Monday’s meeting starts at 7 PM. 44 Calvert St., Annapolis.

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Looking for something to do this weekend?

The 22nd annual Annapolis Book Festival is Saturday, May, 3! The Festival is free and features over 50 nationally renowned authors discussing their newest books, lots of family-friendly activities and live entertainment, a Literary Marketplace, music, a huge used book sale, and several food trucks to satisfy everyone's taste.  Saturday, May 3, 10 AM–5 PM on Key School’s beautiful campus.*

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WEATHER

Friday

81 🌡️ 66 | ⛅ | 24% | 💨 SSW 12 mph (10 knots)

Saturday

79 🌡️ 64 | 🌦️ | 42% | 💨 S 15 mph (13 knots)

Sunday

70 🌡️ 63 | 🌧️ | 60% | 💨 SSW 12 mph (10 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 64ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

49 West | Tom Mitchell | 8–10:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Michael McHenry Tribe | 9–12 PM
Brian Boru | Nate and Jim | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kevin Koa | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Neel Madan | 5–8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Wesley Spangler | 8:30 PM
Galway Bay | Doug Segree | 7–10 PM
Great Frogs | Alexander Peters | 5:30–8:30 PM
Killarney House | Dave Tieff | 7:30–10:30 PM
The Lodge | Stephen Henson | 8–11 PM
Market House | Guava Jelly | 8–11 PM
Middleton Tavern | Noelle & Jeff | 10 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Prerry Big Deal | 8–11 PM
Old Stein | Eddie Pasa | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Levi Stephens | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Martha Wainwright w/ Haley Blais | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Aaron Hawkins | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | One Step Down | 5 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | The Shatners | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Will Simms | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Carl & Corsicans | 9:45 PM

Saturday

49 West | John Jensen | 4–6 PM
49 West | Dream Punch, James BonTempo & Truth Tables , Invisible Drum | 7:30–10:30
PM
Blackwall Hitch | The Slugs | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Lost and Found | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kieran Lally | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Steel Drums| 2–5 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Tension| 5:30 PM
Dark Horse | Bryan Ewald & Dennis Schocket | 9 PM
Great Frogs | Jacob Panic | 1:30–4:30 PM
Great Frogs | Guava Jelly | 5:30–8:30 PM
Killarney House | Blakbyrds | 7:30–10:30 PM
Middleton Tavern | Michael McHenry Tribe | 10 PM
Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 7–10 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Frank Florence | 6 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Rebound | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | b.en | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Honey Sol | 9:45 PM

Sunday

Brian Boru | Finbar's Flight | 4–7 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Dwayne Wilson | 2–5 PM
First Sunday Arts Festival | See lineup | 11 AM–5 PM
Galway Bay | The Corkers | 4–8 PM
Market House | Carly Winter | 5–7 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Mallow Hill Duo | 11 AM
Pirates Cove | Aaron Hawkins | 3–6 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Kevin Jackson | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Sandra Dean Band | 9 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Sean Pelan | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Steve & V | 9 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Past results

Women's Lacrosse (14-5)
5/1 vs. Army (Semifinal) | W 18-9

Upcoming games

Baseball  (23-23)
5/3 vs. Binghamton | 1 PM
5/4 vs. Binghamton | 1 PM

Women's Lacrosse (13-5)
5/3 vs. Patriot League Championship | 2:30 PM

Women's Rugby (4-5)
Women's 7s Premier National Championship

• 5/2 vs. Lindenwood | 10:58 AM

• 5/2 vs. Sacred Heart | 3 PM

• 5/2 vs. Army | 5:12 PM

• 5/3 vs. Premier National Championship Quarterfinals | 9:22 AM

• 5/3 vs. Premier National Championship Semifinals | 3 PM

• 5/3 vs. Premier National Championship Finals | 4:56 PM

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