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Good morning, Annapolis. Welcome to the second half of the year. Welcome to July. And if you’re new here, welcome to Naptown Scoop. We hope you love it.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• HERE. a pop-up shop

• Admiral's Cup

• All-county boys lacrosse

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, and Duffy Perkins

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THE DIGEST

2025 All-County boys lacrosse team 🥍

As promised, here’s the Capital Gazette 2025 All-County boys lacrosse team. Spalding spent most of May ranked No. 1 nationally by Inside Lacrosse, USA Lacrosse, and Sports Illustrated. That’s reflected in four first team All-County selections + Player of the Year Robby Hopper. Severna Park captured its ninth straight state title and is well represented with three players. Broadneck and South River also had multiple first team All-County picks.

Severna Park’s Bob Zichelli was named Capital Gazette boys lacrosse Coach of the Year. He dedicated the state championship to his late son, Kevin, who died in 2022 from injuries sustained during an explosion at work.

One more cheer for spring All-County teams (linked below), players, and coaches:

⚾️ Baseball: Broadneck hit it outta the park with Mike Swick and Matt Skrenchuk as player and coach of the year, respectively.

🥎 Softball: Northeast duo Junior shortstop Brynn Jones and Coach Joe Hart took top honors.

🥍 Girls Lacrosse: Severna Park’s Maria Bragg, a junior and Florida commit, earned Player of the Year. Spalding’s Tara Shea was Coach of the Year. ($)

Annapolis Named #5 on CNN’s Best Towns to Visit in 2025

If you’re seeing an influx of tourists at City Dock, there might be good reason: following the incredible New York Times piece written by local Charles Babington with stunning photos by Michelle Gustafson, other media outlets are getting in the game and listing off all our outstanding features. Recently, CNN sat down for a beer at Middleton’s Tavern and got the skinny on what makes us so special, including our maritime heritage, multifaceted historical legacy, and, of course, crabs. Not to miss out on the action, Southern Living refreshed a piece from a few months ago highlighting the 15 Best Things to do in Annapolis, stating that we’ve “mastered the whole Southern hospitality thing.”

Well, I do declare.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

HERE. opens today 🛍️ 🌊

If you ask us, summer is for shopping. Bring on the beachy art scenes, nautical décor, or entertaining essentials. HERE. a pop-up shop has all of that and more from 60 local makers. This July, they’re at their best location yet with a view of Spa Creek (222 Severn Ave., #2), open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. Enter on the parking lot side, where parking is easy and free while you shop. Check their calendar for fun events like Permanent Jewelry, Charm Bar, Coffee & Paws Dog Rescue Event, and a pop-up with Kendra Scott + Toastique, benefiting Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB).

🥪 Bonus: Bread & Butter Kitchen is offering 15% off to anyone who shops at HERE.

Annapolis wins The Admiral’s Cup

The Baltimorons among us will recognize the name The Admiral’s Cup: the Charm City watering hole has been a center point of the Fells Point barhopping scene since the 80s. Now, Atlas Group is bringing the Cup to Annapolis, using the Stevens Hardware building on the corner of Dock Street as its second location. The renovation plans to honor the historic nature of the building, utilizing both floors for dining and live music. Doors are expected to open this summer, but this is Annapolis. . . So expect a few delays.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Theater Talk Tuesday 🎭

🪦 Talent Machine presents The Addams Family July 11–20. Teens ages 14–18 perform this madcap musical featuring everyone’s favorite kooky and spooky family.

🎵 Annapolis Opera presents Stories Through Music Dates/times vary. Annapolis Opera is on tour this summer with family-friendly presentations. Upcoming performances at a branch near you include Edgewater on July 29 at 6 PM and Busch Annapolis on July 30 at 6 PM.

👠 Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre presents The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Through July 19. The Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre season continues with this bawdy but wholesome crowd-pleaser. Don’t be intimidated by the name.

⚗️ Classic Theatre of Maryland presents The Imaginary Invalid Tuesdays 7:30 PM. Enjoy this outrageous comedy about a hypochondriac’s rebellious love-struck daughter, in the outdoor courtyard of Reynold’s Tavern.

1 month away: 80th Annual Rotary Crab Feast 🦀

Grab your mallets and be sure to order your tickets in advance — the Annapolis Rotary’s annual crab feast turns 80 this year, and the signature event is now officially only 1 month away at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Your ticket gets you access to all-you-can-eat food, beer, and soda, and helps the Rotary raise money for local charities and nonprofits. Order your ticket.

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WEATHER

Tuesday

87 🌡️ 72 | ⛈️ | 78% | 💨 SSW 12 mph (10 knots)

Wednesday

83 🌡️ 72 | ⛅ | 24% | ESE 6 mph (5 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 83ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

NAPTOWN SCOOP LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN IS POWERED BY. . .

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Brian Boru | PJ and Neal | 6–9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Pirates Cove | Brian Grumbine | 6–9 PM

Wednesday

49 West | Dave Chappell & Friends | 5–7 PM
49 West | The Geckos | 7:30–10 PM
Brian Boru | Nicky Stacy | 6–9 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Jayce | 5–8 PM
Dinner Under The Stars | Seth Kibel & The Kleztet | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Loose Change | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Dom Flemons w/ Sunny War | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Hall Williams | 6 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | The Bards | 9:30 PM

NAVY SPORTS

We’re 98th! (But we still Beat Army)

Navy Athletics was recently ranked 98th out of 365 schools in the Learfield Directors Cup, a list of the top colleges and universities with the most successful athletic programs across several disciplines (just not water polo, unfortunately). That’s an impressive finish for the Midshipmen, who beat out Army West Point at 103rd and Air Force at 105th. The University of Texas will take home this year’s trophy. To find where your school’s teams finished, click here.

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