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Good morning, Annapolis. Alright, who had a green bagel yesterday?

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Key Bridge permit approved 🌉 

• Mutt Madness Round 4 🐶 

• Annapolis Blues women’s tryouts ⚽️ 

Let’s get to it.

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

SPONSORED BY YOGA FACTORY ANNAPOLIS & CROFTON

Something special is happening at Yoga Factory

Your happy place just got even better! On March 15 & 16 from 7 AM–1 PM, Yoga Factory Crofton is hosting a special pop-up event — because yoga and community go hand in hand. Come take a class, soak in the good vibes, and enjoy some exclusive shopping perks while you’re here!

They’re teaming up with KIMITH, a small, women-owned, and Black-owned athleisure brand, to bring you high-quality, performance-driven gear at special event discounts.

Come for the yoga, stay for the community, and leave with something special. You deserve it! See you at the studio!

THE DIGEST

Click to update: Pittman shares latest on the cyber incident 💻

In the latest chapter of the sci-fi novel Anne Arundel is currently living through, County Executive Steuart Pittman says most of the government’s IT operations are back up and running following a cyber attack in late February. There’s still no official word on the cause behind the incident, but the county says the attack was external. Most county services have been restored and are now available. Some services do remain under manual processes (for now), so the county is offering options for other ways of paying and appropriate accommodations for late payments. To keep everyone updated on the latest, the county launched a cyber incident webpage. It has details on what services are available plus an archive of press releases.

Army Corps Approves Key Bridge Rebuild Permit

Although outside Annapolis, the Key Bridge collapse and rebuild is a story we’ll continue to follow semi-closely. Nearly one year after a container ship struck the bridge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a permit for its rebuilding. The new bridge will reconnect the I-695 Baltimore Beltway, improving community accessibility.

Some KEY facts (see what we did there?):

• Designed by Kiewit Corp., the taller cable-stayed bridge is expected to cost between $1.7–$1.9 billion, with Uncle Sam footing the entire bill like your favorite uncle does on vacation.

• It includes reinforced pier foundations, pier protection islands, and six structural “dolphins” for increased protection.

• Construction is set to begin this summer, with completion slated for October 2028. ($)

Three AACPS students named as BOE finalists

Congratulations are in order for Michelle Fadele, Brayden Morgan, and Jack Warrick. These three AACPS juniors are finalists to be Anne Arundel’s Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). The BOE’s junior member will be chosen by the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils in late April. They’ll also receive an $8,000 scholarship to the college of their choice. Congratulations to all the finalists and good luck!

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Old Line Golf now accepting members 🏌️‍♂️

We would say “Old Line Golf Club ain’t your parents’ golf club,” but . . . well, maybe it is. This newly established venue at 302 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Suite E, Annapolis, has the feel of a traditional golf club with classically decorated spaces and a community of serious golfers. But what places it firmly in 2025 is its state-of-the-art Trackman iO hitting bays, which let you improve your game indoors — no need to worry about the weather outside. The best part? They’re currently accepting members. So if you’re a golfer in search of a great community and a sweet practice spot, be sure to check them out.

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Looking to have a fling with wings?

The 11th Annual Maryland Chicken Wing Festival is happening on Saturday, April 5th at the Anne Arundel Fairgrounds! With over 12 different wing vendors, live music including Pressing Strings, Grilled Lincolns, and Honest Lee Soul, and kids activities like bounce houses and axe throwing, it's a fun day for anyone! Personally, we're flats over drumsticks but to each their own.  

If you are looking for a family-fun event at a reasonable price, this festival is a great way to kick off the warm weather. General admission pricing is only $15 right now and kids under 12 are free! Register here.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Coming Up This Week!

Tickets are available for the 2025 Maryland Farmers Market Conference on March 11. Any farmer, large- or small-scale, will benefit from this meeting of some of the strongest voices in local agriculture. Tickets are just $35, and the agenda is available here. 50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy, Annapolis.

Come Celebrate Women in Wine with Curate Annapolis on March 12. Sommeliers will be on hand pouring varietals from women-produced wineries, with tasty charcuterie snacks, bottle discounts, and much more on offer. 141 West St. Annapolis. $35-45.

It’s Pi Day on March 14! And to celebrate our favorite, weirdest, most fascinating number, the Annapolis and Severna Park library branches are celebrating with games and treats for the littles.

Also on March 14, the Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation is getting ready for their annual Fete and Auction celebrating AYC’s philanthropic achievements. This event is open to the public and promises gourmet food, live music, and some of the best sailors in the area. 6–9 PM in AYC’s Skipjack Room

On March 15, Mardi Gras is coming to town for Live Arts Maryland’s annual gala, a fundraiser benefitting the group’s commitment to artistic programming. There will be cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dancing to Doug Segree, and a live auction. 7–10 PM at the Live Arts Maryland studio at the Annapolis Mall.

Only 8 dogs remain in Mutt Madness

We started with 64. Fifty six dogs have now been eliminated (including my own sadly). The decisions are getting even harder because all of these pups are so dang cute. But you must choose. Round 4 starts today. We’ve almost crowned a winner!

Mutt Madness is proudly presented by Western Shore Veterinary Hospital, the official veterinarian of Naptown Scoop. They’ve got a nearly perfect Google rating with over 100 reviews and we happily just added one to that list. Our little Sadie isn’t afraid of going at all. In fact, she loves it! Probably has something to do with the endless supply of Easy Cheese.

Fundraiser focus: Rock the Dock. Tickets on sale 3/14 🌊

Scoop holds a special place in its heart for Rock the Dock, the first fundraiser we ever helped. We love supporting The Annapolis Rotaract Club and their signature event. They provide opportunities for young people (ages 18+) to socialize, grow professionally, and participate in community service projects.

The 14th annual Rock the Dock is Thursday, June 5, 6–10 PM at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Grab your all-inclusive ticket starting March 14 for beer, wine, a crush bar, all-you-can-eat BBQ, and live music from Loose Ties! Proceeds benefit the AA County Literacy Council, a nonprofit that helps adults and out-of-school youth with literacy and math through tutoring services. Enjoy a booze wagon raffle, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and event giveaway. 21+ welcome.

Want to sponsor or donate to the silent auction? Email Sue Weber at [email protected].

Angler’s Night Out 🎣

Did you know blue catfish are considered an invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay? But according to NOAA, their big size makes them an ideal target for recreational anglers. We don’t know if these are exactly the kinds of interesting facts you’ll learn from the Q&A with local fishing experts at Angler’s Night on Wednesday, but there’s only one way to find out: Join your fellow fishermen and fisherwomen at 5:30 PM at West End Sports Bar & Grill for this evening sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland. The Q&A will be followed by the Pickerel Championship awards presentation, which honors the anglers who excelled in the catch-photo-release tournament starring the toothy pickerel this winter. Get info.

Reminder: Annapolis Blues Women's Tryouts ⚽️ 💙

Ladies, it’s time to take your shot at glory. Annapolis Blues Women’s Open Tryouts for the 2025 Season kickoff on Sunday, March 16 from 6:30–8 PM. There’s nothing to lose by coming out to Indian Creek School in Crownsville. As part of your tryout registration, players get 2 tickets to the 2025 Home Opener and a free Annapolis Blues t-shirt. Don’t pass up this chance to score a spot on the first-ever women’s semi-professional soccer team in Annapolis. Did we mention you’ll play in front of 8,000+ fans?! It’s an exaggeration to say that literally no other team in semi-pro soccer draws as many fans as reliably as our Blues do. Sign up now!

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CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ City Council Meeting

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

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WEATHER

Monday

61 🌡️ 38 | ⛅ | 4% | 💨 SSW 7 mph (6 knots)

Tuesday

64 🌡️ 43 | ☀️ | 6% | 💨 SSE 9 mph (8 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 42ºF

Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Angie Miller hosting,  Madisun Bailey, Nate Finn, and Alexander Peters | 7:30–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | In The Vane of The Who | 7 PM | Tickets

Tuesday

49 West | Seth Mitchell & Friends | 7:30–9 PM
Brian Boru | Ray Weaverl | 6–9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Jesse Roper w/ Skribe | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Doug Segree | 7 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Past results

Baseball (5-9)
3/7 vs. UMass | L 8-5
3/8 vs. UMass | L 3-2
3/8 vs. UMass | W 7-6
3/9 vs. UMass | W 4-3

Men's Basketball (15-18)
3/9 @ Bucknell | W 83-77

Women's Lacrosse (5-2)
3/8 @ Jacksonville | L 10-9

Men's Lacrosse (4-2)
3/7 vs. Lehigh | L 13-8

Upcoming games

Women's Basketball (19-10)
3/10 vs. #5 Holy Cross | 6 PM

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