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🍦Chris’s Charcoal Pit’s triumphant return

🍦Chris’s Charcoal Pit’s triumphant return

Reynolds Tavern for sale, Navy’s sailing coach retiring…

Naptown Scoop
September 13, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. There’s a Harry S. Truman quote in today’s newsletter so here’s another one we try to embody here at Scoop: “Never use two words when one will do best.”

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

P.S. Happy birthday to Jean “Jelly Bean” Gough

Sell Your Home for Top Dollar with Brad Kappel

If it wasn’t clear already, this seals it. Nobody sells waterfront homes like Brad Kappel.

Brad just closed the sale of 334 Severn Road for $3.25 million – the highest sale ever recorded in Epping Forest.

If you want to sell this coming Spring the time to call Brad is now. He’ll make a comprehensive plan to get Top Dollar for your home.

Make Your Move with Brad Kappel.

THE DIGEST

AACPS Teacher of the Year up for the statewide award

Mary Kay Connerton (left) at the AACPS Teacher of the Year awards

Annapolis High School’s own Mary Kay Connerton is headed to the big leagues. In April, Mary Kay was named AACPS Teacher of the Year. She now joins seven finalists in Maryland’s Teacher of the Year contest. Only 4 AACPS teachers have won since 1986. We’ll hear the results on October 13. We’re cheering for you, Mary Kay!

Mary Kay teaches physical education, health, and wellness at Annapolis High School but her impact is much bigger than that. Students all through the county use the Stretch Your Wellness program she created at Annapolis High.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

For sale: Reynolds Tavern

Love old (like super old) houses and Georgian architecture? Always wanted a pub in your basement? Yes to both? Just one more question.

Got $4.7 million to spare?

If so, here’s your chance to own the Reynolds Tavern building. Hyatt Commercial recently acquired the listing of the Annapolis landmark at 7 Church Circle. Price tag? $4.775 million.

Although the building is for sale, 1747 Pub and Reynolds Tavern will stay in place thanks to pre-existing leases.

Hyatt Commercial’s Justin Mullen, Cecil Cummins, and John Gallagher will broker the sale. Once they close, may I suggest a pint in one of the nation’s oldest taverns? 🍻

Comeback kid

It’s been 742 days since a tornado ripped the roof off Chris’s Charcoal Pit on West Street. The much-loved joint has been closed ever since. But after every storm is a rainbow and this rainbow is delicious. Chris’s has reopened this week in a new location for carryout and delivery only. Dine-in will be back soon. Reunite with your favorite dish today at 3283 Solomon's Island Rd, Edgewater MD 21037.

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.

Connecting to Nature

Why do we like to live on the water? Being around water has been proven to lower our stress, clear our minds for improved thinking, and bring peace and happiness to our lives. We are so fortunate to have one of nature’s finest water features in our own backyard and it’s called Chesapeake Bay.

If your current home leaves you feeling disconnected from the water, the birds, and all that nature has to offer, contact us and our in-house architectural design team can change that.

Creative Spaces is a Design-Build firm that specializes in Waterfront Homes in both major remodeling and custom homes.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Storytime at Annapolis Town Center

Start ‘em young. That’s the idea of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, an initiative to get the littlest of kids into reading. This morning (9/13) at 9:30 AM, the Busch Annapolis Library staff is doing the reading for you. There will be stories, songs, and other activities. Bring a blanket or chair. Best for ages 0-5; learn more.

As Harry S. Truman said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.”

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

Another hat in the ring

Severna Park resident Latoya Nkongolo has filed to run for the District 5 seat on the Board of Education. Dana Schallheim currently holds the seat. Latoya is a former Republican House of Delegates candidate; she ran unsuccessfully in 2021. She’s also an adjunct professor at AACC, owns her own mental health facility, and is a licensed therapist.

All 7 non-student board seats are up for election in November. See the current candidates. Who will file next?! ($)

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Naptown Scoop’s second favorite fundraiser

Rock the Dock holds a special place in my heart. Back in 2021, it was my first fundraiser after starting Scoop. The first time I met Scoop readers in real life. And the Rotaract always supports an awesome nonprofit. This year it’s The Complete Player – a nonprofit equipping underserved youth to be tomorrow’s leaders. Rock the Dock is next Thursday (9/14) at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Get your all-inclusive tickets for only $70. – Ryan Sneddon*

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WEATHER

Wednesday

79 🌡️ 65 | 🌥️ | 24% | 💨 N 7 mph (8 knots)

Thursday

76 🌡️ 60 | ☀️ | 4% | 💨 N 12 mph (10 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Wednesday

Thursday

NAVY SPORTS

Schedule

Football (1–1)
9/14 @ Memphis | 7:30 PM

Offshore Sailing
9/14 vs. U.S. Offshore Championships | All Day

Men's Water Polo (5–3)
9/14 vs. #20 Air Force | 6:30 PM

Fair winds and following seas

Jahn Tihansky is sailing off to new horizons. After 19 seasons as the Navy’s offshore sailing head coach, Jahn will retire after the upcoming fall season. Jahn led the team to 4 Kennedy Cups and 11 McMillan Cups. The Naval Academy now starts the search for a new head coach.

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🍦Chris’s Charcoal Pit’s triumphant return

Reynolds Tavern for sale, Navy’s sailing coach retiring…

TOGETHER WITH

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