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🍦Chris’s Charcoal Pit’s unbelievable reopening

Annapolis leaders head for Netherlands, AACPS bus badges, Navy picks up PA's best quarterback...

Naptown Scoop
November 10, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. We want to wish a huge good luck to the South River boys soccer team in the 3A semifinal tonight.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Annapolis leaders head for Netherlands 🇳🇱
AACPS bus badges 🚌
Navy gets a huge recruit 🏈

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

A MESSAGE FROM CURRENT DERMATOLOGY

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THE DIGEST

Special Scoop discount for Movers & Shakers

Does watching someone who’s never danced in his life dance in front of hundreds of people for charity sound like fun? If so, you’re in luck. Movers & Shakers is next weekend and I (Scoop publisher Ryan) will be dancing a bachata routine with local dance instructor Barbara Bernstein. Maryland Hall has just let me know that this weekend only, you can enter the promo code SCOOP at checkout for 25% off your tickets. So what are you waiting for? Step to it! (See what I did there?)

Annapolis delegations heads for the Netherlands 🌷

Annapolis could learn a thing or two from the Netherlands. It’s great at preventing floods – as it should be with 50% of the country below sea level. It’s also great for bicyclists. That’s why Mayor Buckley, MD Secretary of Planning Rebecca Flora, and several City Council members are headed to The Hague for a resiliency tour. They’ll hear from urban planners about sustainability and preservation practices and hopefully bring home some good ideas for City Dock. There won’t be too many awkward hellos, though. A delegation from The Hague visited Annapolis to see how we mitigate flooding in October 2022.

Gavin, if y’all happen to make it to Amsterdam, we recommend Loulou Pizzabar. It’s like someone picked up Vin 909 and dropped it on a Dutch canal 💯

AACPS launches Bus Badge program

AACPS is piloting a “bus badge” program for 6 schools. It will give students ID cards with a chip to scan when they board and exit buses. The goal is to use data to increase safety and decrease emergency response times. The caveats: there’s no live-tracking, no personal information is shared, and no kid is turned away if they forget the card. Crofton schools are piloting the program first but it could be rolled out wider soon. ($)

Top clicks of the week 🏆

Monday: Annapolis wins Tug of War again
Tuesday: Scout’s honor
Wednesday: RegionAle (new restaurant at Annapolis Town Center)
Thursday: Naptown Scoop is hiring a sales rep

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Final weekend for HERE’s fall pop-up (and Scoop merch)

What goes up must come down. The fall pop-up of HERE. is approaching its final weekend so hurry over if you haven’t checked it out. Shop Saturday (11/11) and Sunday (11/12) from 10 AM–6 PM before it pops. . . down. . . on Monday. The holiday pop-up is next! Find it at 4 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401.

P.S. Naptown Scoop merch is at the pop-up! It’s the only place to snag Scoop hats, shirts, and our exclusive Smith & Quinn quarter zips.

Chris’s Charcoal Pit roars back

Chris’s Charcoal Pit was trying to slip back into the party unnoticed. In September, two years after a tornado ripped its roof off on West Street, the beloved restaurant quietly re-opened in Edgewater. But word-of-mouth travels fast (so does the smell of gyros) and Scoop’s story and a viral social media post didn’t help. Suddenly customers were lined up outside. Chris’s sold 3 weeks of food in 4 days and had to close the dine-in space.

Chris’s just opened its dining room again and the new location has more parking than ever. We can’t promise no line, but as one customer said, “I was waiting for you for two years. I can wait for two hours.” 3283 Solomon's Island road, 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.

Attention Coaches, Commissioners, and Parents

Fall Sports are ending, making it the perfect time to plan an unforgettable team-building experience at DodgeBow Annapolis! Cap off the season by launching arrows at each other in an epic game of DodgeBow. Book your ultimate party by December 15th, and the first 5 teams receive FREE PIZZA. This is a limited-time offer, so secure your spot and take advantage of this amazing deal.

Severna Park Field Hockey and St. Mary's Soccer Team have already enjoyed this thrilling experience, and it's your turn! Create lasting memories and strengthen team bonds. Call 443-214-3545 to secure your spot and schedule your DodgeBow event today!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

A unique view of the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade

CoreShark H2O is a nonprofit that brings hands-on environmental educational programs to Maryland. This year, it’s launching a winter fundraiser called Bay Bells & Shark Tails. Guests will gather at the historic Charles Carroll House in “holiday cocktail” attire for an open bar, fresh-shucked oysters, “experiential food stations”, and dancing. Plus, you get an incredible view of the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade on December 9 😉 Click here to grab tickets.

Publisher’s note: If I hadn’t just been asked to judge the parade, I’d totally have planned on watching it from here!

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

City Council meeting

City Council meets Monday (11/13) in the City Council chambers at City Hall – 160 Duke of Gloucester street, Annapolis, MD 21401. The full agenda will be posted here before the meeting. Click here to submit public testimony or tune in virtually.

Housing Authority’s “troubled” report card

Much like me in high school, the Annapolis Housing Authority (HACA) just received a "troubled" report card. This grade from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development assesses HACA’s physical, financial, and management performance. HACA scored 43 out of 70 for fiscal year 2022. The good news is the score doesn’t include properties currently being redeveloped so we hope to see that rise for FY2023. ($)

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Schools Out, AMM Camp Is In

Your child may be curious why leaves change color in the fall. Let them discover the wonders of fall at Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park's Schools Out Camp! Located at 7300 Edgewood Road, our new Merrill Family Pavilion offers an engaging space for kids to explore nature. Join us for scavenger hunts, arts, crafts, and games in the park. Spaces for November and December are filling up fast so sign up today for a unique educational experience!*

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WEATHER

Friday

52 🌡️ 41 | 🌧️ | 83% | 💨 WNW 8 mph (7 knots)

Saturday

56 🌡️ 40 | ⛅ | 5% | 💨 NNW 8 mph (7 knots)

Sunday

48 🌡️ 35 | ⛅ | 3% | 💨 NNE 8 mph (7 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

SPORTS

It’s a Navy Sports weekend

Get ready Navy fans. Navy’s back at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium this weekend after a quick road trip to Philly. The Mids play a slightly favored UAB for the first time in team history. Kickoff is Saturday at 3:30 PM. Click here to get tickets.

If round balls are more your thing, the Veterans Classic doubleheader is Friday night at Alumni Hall. Tickets start at $25 and get you into both games – Duquesne vs. College of Charleston at 6 PM and Navy vs. Temple at 8:30 PM.

👦👧 Both of these events are great for kids!

P.S. Get ready for the weekend with the Anchors Aweigh Podcast – the only podcast entirely dedicated to Navy sports.

P.P.S. If you’re going to the Veterans Classic, you won’t be able to drive onto the Yard unless you have a DoD-approved ID card. There’s a free shuttle if you park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium ($10). Don’t forget your regular ID!

Navy picks up PA’s best quarterback

One of the most common complaints about Navy’s football team is the passing. Not for long. Three-star Pennsylvania quarterback Alex Erby just committed to Navy over 15 other scholarship offers. The 6’3”, 210-pound southpaw holds PA state records for both career passing yards (12,727) and passing touchdowns (164). With his dad as the coach, Alex has led his high school to 2 state championships and is gearing up for a third.

The option isn’t going away though. And that’s fine with Alex. He said, “The only thing I care about is winning games. I don’t care if we throw the ball twice in the game.”($)

Upcoming games & matches

Women's Basketball (1-0)
11/10 @ Penn State | 5 PM

Men's Basketball (0-1)
11/10 vs. Temple | 8:30 PM

Women's Cross Country (0-1)
11/10 @ NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional | 12 PM

Men’s Cross Country (1-0)
11/10 @ NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional | 1 PM

Football (3-5)
11/11 vs. UAB | 3:30 PM

Sprint Football (6-1)
11/12 @ Army | 1 PM

Men’s Hockey (3-8)
11/10 vs. Villanova University | 7:45 PM
11/11 vs. West Chester University | 2:30 PM

Women's Rowing
11/12 @ Rivanna Romp | TBA

Men's Lightweight Rowing
11/11 @ UVA Fall Classic (Scrimmage) | TBA

Men's Rugby (10-0)
11/10 @ Army | 6 PM

Intercollegiate Sailing
11/11-12 @ ICSA Singlehanded Championships | All Day

Men's Tennis
11/9-12 @ Navy Invitational | 1:30 PM

Women's Triathlon
11/11 @ NCAA Championship | 4:15 PM

Women's Volleyball (15-8)
11/9 vs. Lehigh | 7 PM
11/11 vs. Army | 8 PM

Wrestling (1-0)
11/12 vs. Morgan State | Noon
11/12 vs. Virginia Military Institute | 1:30 PM
11/12 vs. Pittsburgh | 3 PM

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THANKS!

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🍦Chris’s Charcoal Pit’s unbelievable reopening

Annapolis leaders head for Netherlands, AACPS bus badges, Navy picks up PA's best quarterback...

TOGETHER WITH

A MESSAGE FROM CURRENT DERMATOLOGY

Introducing Tixel at Current Dermatology and Cosmetic Center

THE DIGEST

Special Scoop discount for Movers & Shakers

Annapolis delegations heads for the Netherlands 🌷

AACPS launches Bus Badge program

Top clicks of the week 🏆

#NAPTOWNSCOOP

LOCAL BUSINESS

Final weekend for HERE’s fall pop-up (and Scoop merch)

Chris’s Charcoal Pit roars back

SPONSORED BY DODGEBOW ANNAPOLIS

Attention Coaches, Commissioners, and Parents

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

A unique view of the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade

CIVIL NEWS

City Council meeting

Housing Authority’s “troubled” report card

EXTRA SPRINKLES

Schools Out, AMM Camp Is In

WEATHER

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

SPORTS

It’s a Navy Sports weekend

Navy picks up PA’s best quarterback

Upcoming games & matches

THANKS!