🍦Infamous Nantucket yacht now in Annapolis

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. It’s Scavenger Hunt week. Western Shore Veterinary Hospital and I hope you’ll join us in our kid-friendly, city-wide, all-weekend-long scavenger hunt on Saturday and Sunday. Register your team here.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• An infamous yacht

• Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival

• Highest crabcake score Scoop’s ever given

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

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THE DIGEST

Infamous Nantucket yacht now in Annapolis

It appears this story is following me. While I was visiting friends in Nantucket last week, an 80-foot yacht called Jess Conn was all the rage. About two weeks ago, police raided the yacht in Nantucket Harbor and arrested its owner, a Florida resident.

He was arraigned for a slew of things, including possessing lots of drugs and two guns. Later stories revealed that prostitutes were also on board.

The boat left Nantucket last Tuesday because the owner’s selling it and guess where it is now? That’s right. Annapolis, MD.

New food pantry on wheels 🚚

35% of county residents can’t meet their basic needs, including food. And since not all residents can travel to a food pantry, the Food Bank is launching a truck to bring the pantry to them. This custom can van hold 3,000 pounds of food and serves 100 households with each visit. The Mobile Pantry launches today (9/18) at 11:30 AM at the Food Bank.

P.S. September is Hunger Action Month. Take action against hunger every day with this handy calendar.

LAA reveals Flagship Class of 2024

Leadership Anne Arundel just announced its Flagship Class of 2024. These 50 leaders are about to embark on an intense curriculum that will take them all over the county to learn about Anne Arundel County and develop some serious leadership skills. You can meet them all on 9/26 at the Annapolis Maritime Museum for the 2024 Program Kick Off:

Congratulations and good luck to Maria Abreu, Susan Baum, Michael Benjamin, Vice President, Lisa Broadhead, Kelly Callahan, Emily Channell, Taryn Chase. Shahbaz Chaudhry, Toccara Colbert, Dan Cook, Philip Culpepper, Dawn Eberhardt, Edward Evans, Matt Fleming, Tracy Freedman, Stephanie Gary, Erica Griswold, Cedric Johnson, Bridget Jones, Julie Kizer Ball, Kuan Lee, Attorney, Lisa Lindsay-Mondoro, Mickey Love, Ronda McCoy, Matthew McGehrin, Sheretha Moore, Jeffrey Newman, Michele Noble, Lenard Nyangwara, Director of Respiratory Care, Sandra O'Neill, Jill Porter, Jennifer Proebstle, Laura Richards, Chad Robertson, Annemarie Ruch, Anne Ryan, Ross Schofield, Gabriella Shewfelt, Karen Kentina Smith, Greg Speed, James Spencer Sr., Sarah Stein, Courtney Suddes, Jessica Tanenhaus, Melissa Tarawali, Benefits Broker, Nely Valcheva, Angela Wilson, and John Zuknick.

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Crabcake Review: Highest score Ryan’s ever given

Those in the know may recognize the restaurant from the picture. If not, click here to find out where it is.

P.S. Our full crabcake rankings database is now online.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Applications open for Business Appreciation Week

Your business could be a stop on a “thank you” tour. The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (ADEC) wants to give your biz some love during Business Appreciation Week. On October 23–27, AADEC ambassadors (like County Executive Steuart Pittman) will visit local businesses to thank the owners and employees and learn about their successes and challenges. Spots are limited so apply now.

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SPONSORED BY YOGA FACTORY ANNAPOLIS & CROFTON

Dance your way to a better life 💃

Improved flexibility, reduced stress, better posture, more energy – those are just a few of the benefits yoga brings to your life. And Yoga Factory in Annapolis can help you achieve all of them!

This fall, Yoga Factory is introducing a new class: Dance Conditioning. In this class, you will move and groove for 45 min, get your heart rate up, tone up, and most importantly: have fun!

This class is for all levels, no prior dance training needed. Join Riley Hoaglin on Wednesdays from 8–8.45 PM at Yoga Factory Annapolis. Book a slot now.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Save this Date: Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival

Kunta Kinte was one of the 98 enslaved people brought to Annapolis in 1767. He’s also the ancestor of acclaimed Roots author Alex Haley and the namesake of the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, a celebration of the preservation and heritage of the African Diaspora. The 33rd festival returns to City Dock this Saturday (9/23) with live music and dance, food, vendors, kids activities, and more. Tickets are free! 10 AM–7 PM.

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

Lucky decade of Bridge tolls could be over 🍀 🌉

The good news: What I’m about to tell you isn’t confirmed. The bad news: MTA is considering raising Bay Bridge tolls. It hasn’t done that since 2011, but the authority says it needs more revenue due to increased operating costs and repairs. Executive director Joseph Sagal didn’t give any specifics on timing or price. So we’ll cross our fingers that rumors stay rumors. 🤞

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Only two more left… 🛶

The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series continues the fun of the summer with two more nights at the Park Campus. Honest Lee Soul with blues, funk, hip-hop, and Blue Suede Bop with 50s and 60s roots rock and roll, honky tonk songs – these nights have something for everyone! And the best thing? It’s all to support the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s education program. Concerts are free, but donations are greatly welcomed. See you there!*

🌿 Thick, lush, and green

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It’s fire pit season 🔥

Fall is coming up – new season, new start. You wouldn’t want your porch to be dirty while sitting around that new firepit, do you? It’s time to clean up those outdoor patios, decks, and porch areas, and enjoy the fresh, cool air. The good news is, you don’t have to do it yourself. Let Blue Heron Property Services help. Get an estimate.*

Join us for the 2023 Annie Awards!

The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County invites you to the 2023 Annie Awards! On Thursday, October 12^th we’ll recognize nine local residents for their contributions to the arts. The ceremony begins at 5:30 PM in the main auditorium at Maryland Hall, followed by a reception in the Bowen Theater. Everyone is welcome; there is no charge to attend. Entertainment includes a special performance by The Talent Machine. Click here for more information.*

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WEATHER

Monday

76 🌡️ 63 | 🌧️ | 32% | 💨 NNW 9 mph (8 knots)

Tuesday

78 🌡️ 63 | ☀️ | 5% | 💨 NNW 9 mph (8 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Pete Mancini | 7:30–10:30 PM
Rams Head On Stage | In The Vane of Laurel Canyon | 7 PM | Tickets | See Lineup

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Jazz Jam | 8–10 PM
Killarney House | Ray Weaver | 7 PM | Sold out!
Reynolds Tavern | b.en | 7 PM

SPORTS

Navy Results

Women’s Golf
9/16-17 @ Nittany Lion Invitational | 9th of 10 teams

Women’s Rugby (1–2)
9/16 vs. Quinnipiac | L 46–3

Men’s rugby (3–0)
9/16 vs. Indiana | W 69–21

Sprint Football (1–0)
9/16 @ St. Thomas Aquinas | W 27–14

Women’s Soccer (5–1–3)
9/15 vs. Lehigh | W 1–0

Men’s Soccer (2–4–1)
9/16 @ Loyola | T 1–1

Women’s Volleyball (9–1)
9/15 @ Loyola | W 3–1

Navy Schedule

Men’s Soccer (2–4–1)
9/19 @ Marist | 7 PM

St. Mary’s Athletic Director stepping down

Allison Fondale is stepping down after almost 10 years leading athletics at St. Mary’s High School. During her time at the helm, St. Mary’s won no less than 28 championships, 5 of them in the last year. St. Mary’s also sent 42 athletes into college sports last year – a school record. The school didn’t announce where she’s going from here but they did imply she’s heading for an “exciting new opportunity.” Fair winds and following seas Allison. ($)

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