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All-star players to all-star coaches, Maryland Day, animal welfare bill...
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. We made a stupid comment about actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife in yesterdayās Scoop. That was my mistake and I hope youāll forgive us and give us the chance to do better. ā Ryan
In todayās Naptown Scoop:
All-Star players to All-Star coaches
Maryland Day
Animal welfare bill
Letās get to it.
ā Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Ryan Sneddon
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THE DIGEST
Major accident closes Route 50 in both directions
Police shut down all lanes of Route 50 near the Severn River Bridge around 1:30 PM yesterday. A two-vehicle accident sent three people to Shock Trauma in Baltimore ā one by ambulance and two by helicopters that landed on the highway. A fourth victim went to UMD Capital Region Medical Center via ambulance. All lanes were opened about 2 hours later. Many surrounding roads were also backed up as drivers sought alternative routes.
Police didnāt share updates on the conditions of the victims but we sure hope theyāre ok.
All-Star Classic Players Turned Coaches
Annapolis HS grad Marcus Johnson and Arundel alum Catherine Harmon (formerly Gonzalez) have 3 things in common:
š They coached last nightās 33rd annual Anne Arundel County Senior All-Star Basketball Classic. You can see their rosters here.
š Both played in the All-Star game when they were seniors ā Marcus in 2000 and Catherine in 2001.
š They played basketball at the College of Charleston.
Marcus now oversees Chesapeake boys basketball and Catherine coaches Meadeās girls. Fun fact: I cheered on Marcus and my brother Joe in their All-Star Classic victory back in the day. Braces and all! š¬ ā LBM ($)
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Last weekend of HERE. šļø šø
HERE. a pop up shop wraps up its spring session on March 24. Itās your last chance to shop their beautiful selection made by local artisans and artists and get your Scoop gear! HERE is open Friday & Saturday 10 AMā6 PM and Sunday from 11 AMā6 PM. Visit at 1910 Towne Centre Blvd, Suite 120. Thereās plenty of free parking at Annapolis Town Center.
Speaking of local artisans and artists. . .
Where can I get a hostess gift? š
Local by Designās March Artisans Market this weekend! LBD offers unique gifts and home dĆ©cor crafted by local artisans. This monthās market is open Friday (3/22) from 10 AMā7 PM and Happy Hour is 4 to 7. Saturday (3/23) and Sunday (3/24) hours are 10 AMā5 PM. Enter at either entrance: 1818 Margaret Ave or 1805 C&D Virginia St.
š¤ Whatās the difference between an artisan and an artist? Well, the dictionary says artists create art (like paintings and sculptures) using skill and imagination while artisans are workers who practice a trade or handicraft. Sounds like a squares and rectangles situation to us.
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.
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A MESSAGE FROM ST. ANNEāS SCHOOL
Parenting is hard. But weāre all in it together.
On Tuesday, St. Anneās School hosted a community Parent Education Session led by Head of School Connie Coker and Annapolis Pediatrics pediatrician, Dr. Charles Parmele. Pulling from concepts outlined in Julie Lythcott-Haimsā New York Times Bestseller How to Raise an Adult, Mrs. Coker and Dr. Parmele discussed the cultural shift towards āoverparenting,ā along with strategies for raising self-reliant, happy humans.
There were a lot of laughs, because letās face it, parenting can be both challenging and comical. But there was also a lot of great discussion, helpful advice, real-life examples, and camaraderie building amongst the fellow parent attendees.
If you missed it! No sweat. You can watch the discussion and download the key takeaways handout here.
And if you want to learn more about St. Anneās School and how we partner with parents on each childās educational journey, consider visiting our campus. Weād love to meet you!
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WHATāS HAPPENINā
Weekend Preview
š° Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Who says hunting Easter eggs is just for kids? Grab your flashlights and baskets and head to the Pip Moyer Center this Saturday night from 8 PMā10 PM. Proceeds from the tickets sales go to the Annapolis Rec & Parks scholarship fund. More info.
š§¦ Annapolis Oyster Roast and Sock Burning
Bad news: The Annapolis Oyster Roast and Sock Burning this Saturday at the Annapolis Maritime Museum is sold out. But the good news: This is a perfect excuse to hold your own. This iconic Annapolitan tradition celebrates the start of spring (aka boat shoe season) by tossing a pair of old socks into a smelly roaring fire.
What to do on Maryland Day
Where else can you enjoy the taste of Old Bay on literally everything while experiencing all four seasons in a single week? Maybe weāre biased, but Maryland is pretty great. So we hope youāre celebrating our stateās birthday this weekend. The actual birthday is March 25, but thatās a Monday and unlike Gen Z, Maryland doesnāt take its birthday off. So an early birthday party it is.
Weekend events include:
š Learning about Chesapeake Bay wildlife at the Annapolis Maritime Museum ā Friday 10 AMā3 PM at 723 Second Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403
š Visiting the Maryland State House, the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use. Exhibits and memorials are on display ā Friday 8:30 AMā5 PM at 100 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
š Joining a Watermark walking tour for an interactive look at life in the 18th century ā Saturday 10 AMā2 PM at 188 Main Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
And those are just a few of the events! Find a full list here.
š¦ š & š šļø thatās what Maryland does
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CIVIL NEWS
Animal welfare bill delayed
Every dog has its day (in court). At least, thatās the hope in delaying an animal welfare bill. The County Council wants to make sure thereās more time for input on legislation amending Liloās Law, a 2017 bill creating a āviciousā designation for dangerous animals. The big problem? The old law has lots of gray areas when it comes to proof these dogs did the dangerous deeds theyāre accused of. Now animal welfare groups are asking for more time to give input on further legislation. A new version of the bill will likely come before the county council soon. ($)
A raise for the sheriff?
The county sheriff could be getting a raise in a couple of years, thanks to bills in the state House and Senate. If they pass, theyād bump up the sheriffās salary by $20K, but not until FY2027. In other words, after the 2026 election. Sheriff Everett Sesker, who was elected in 2022, currently earns $133K, according to public records. ($)
Everyone knows you donāt become sheriff for the money. You do it for the coolest job title of all time.
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WEATHER
Thursday
49 š”ļø 34 | š¤ļø | 0% | šØ NW 13 mph (11 knots)
Friday
53 š”ļø 47 | š¤ļø | 1% | šØ ESE 12 mph (10 knots)
š§š”ļø Water temperature = 50ĀŗF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
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LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Thursday
49 West | Jazz Wire Jam Session | 7:30ā10:30 PM
Brian Boru | Ray Weaver | 6:30ā9:30 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Open Mic Night | 7:30 PM
Dark Horse | All You Need | 9 PM
Killarney House | Grayson Moon | 6ā9 PM
Market House | Troll Tribe | 7ā9 PM
Old Stein Inn | Ryan Keith & Thomas Coster | 6ā9 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6ā10 PM
The Point | Bryan Ewald | 5ā8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Wishbone Ash | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Mike Heuer | 4:30 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romiloās Restaurant and Bar | Tony Stramella Band | 6 PM
Vibe | Open Mic Night | 7ā11 PM
Friday
49 West | Laura Brino & Jeanette Lynn | 7:30ā10:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4ā7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | DeadEye Stare | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Loose Cannons | 7ā10 PM
The Choptank | Timothy Bracken | 8 PM
JalapeƱos | Tom Lagana | 7:30ā10:30 PM
Killarney House | Ray Weaver | 8ā11 PM
Market House | Suzy and Alex | 7ā10 PM
Market Space | SVV - Acoustic Duo | 6ā9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Velvet Horizon | 10 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Music Room | 8ā11 PM
Old Stein Inn | John Luskey | 8ā11 PM
Pirates Cove | Doug Segree | 8ā11 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Oleta Adams | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Aaron Hawkins | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Ryan Kozel | 5 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Keith & Costner | 10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | b.en | 7 PM
Romiloās Restaurant and Bar | Sara and the Igniters | 7 PM
Stan & Joeās Saloon | Mr. VCR | 9:45 PM
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Past results
Baseball (11-10)
3/20 @ Saint Joseph's | W 17ā7
Women's Lacrosse (7-2)
3/20 @ Loyola | L 17ā12
Men's Gymnastics (3-1)
3/22 @ USAG Collegiate Champs
Women's Tennis (16-5)
3/21 vs. Loyola Maryland | 2 PM
Wrestling (8-6)
3/21-22 @ NCAA Championship
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