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Chesapeake Chapters, Maryland Day, County Council meeting...

Naptown Scoop
March 17, 2025

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Good morning, Annapolis. There are a lot of businesses celebrating anniversaries in this Scoop. And as someone who knows firsthand how keeping a business going, not starting, is the hard part, my hat’s off to y’all. Thanks for pouring your hearts and souls into small businesses that make our town special.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Introducing Chesapeake Chapters
Maryland Day
County Council meeting

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Duffy Perkins, & Ryan “Don’t pinch me I’m not wearing green” Sneddon

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THE DIGEST

Mutt Madness: It all comes down to this

We couldn’t have scripted Mutt Madness better than this. Two iconic breeds facing off for all the glory. Moose is up by almost 100. Is it the bowtie? Is it the Christmas tree? We don’t know. But if Ruby’s gonna make a comeback, it’s gotta happen fast. Voting ends at 6:30 PM tonight so if you haven’t yet, cast your vote for Annapolis’ top dog.

I also want to extend a very special thank you to Western Shore Veterinary Hospital for sponsoring Mutt Madness 2025. We can’t recommend them highly enough if you’re getting a new puppy. Our little Sadie isn’t afraid of going to the vet at all. In fact, last time we visited, she had to say hi to every single staff member before her check-up.

Fundraiser Focus: Honoring Pete Medhurst

Maryland’s sports community lost a legend earlier this year. Pete Medhurst’s voice talked sports all over Maryland – MLB games, harness racing, Navy football (and many other sports), talk radio, and even a podcast for us. To support his family, the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation is hosting a Q&A with two of Pete’s renowned colleagues, Bill Wagner and Keith Mills. A reception will follow. It’ll be hosted at the Fluegel Alumni Center on April 3 from 5–8 PM. Tickets are $100.

Introducing Chesapeake Chapters 📚

This should shock no one, but the Scoop team loves reading. Lately, there’s been a big demand for book reviews from local authors. Cue Chesapeake Chapters. Periodically, we’ll update you on the best books — from children’s literature to historical nonfiction and self-help to everything in between. You might even spot these authors around town.

🇬🇷 First up? National bestseller, Kate Myers’ book, Excavations. Her laugh-out-loud novel takes place on a remote archeological site in Greece, the mythic home of the first Olympics. Four very different women — whom we wish we could meet — unearth an unusual artifact. To uncover what they’re really digging for (and to take down the man hiding their history) these dirt-crusted colleagues must become what they’ve long avoided — friends.

Kate is one of our OG Naptown Scoop readers, who also dazzled Lauren’s book club. But, don’t take our word for it. Amy Poehler (heard of her?) called her novel “funny, smart, and deeply delicious.” Speaking of the SNL alum, Peacock is adapting Excavations into a series starring Poehler. Filming starts later this year!

📖 Grab your copy at Old Fox Books, Park Books, Wyrd Bookstore, or, if you’re desperate Amazon.

P.S. Kate’s next book, Salty, drops June 24. Preorder it today!

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LOCAL BUSINESS

The oldest business in today’s Scoop is HERE. a pop-up shop, great friend of Naptown Scoop, and curator of Annapolis’ finest artisans. Several times a year HERE pops up somewhere and displays wares from nearly 100 local creators. The spring pop-up opens at 42 Randall Street this Thursday and runs through April 19. As always, HERE opens with a party from 5–8 PM.

ArtFarm Studios celebrates 11 years

It’s a good year to be ArtFarm. Not only did they just expand into the Annapolis Studio, but they’re celebrating 11 years in business this weekend – a milestone worth celebrating for any business. And for the celebration, they’ve lined up three special events:

Opening reception of ROAR, an exhibit featuring 5 local artists. Friday from 5–7 PM.
Letterpress printing workshop with renowned Philadelphia letterpress artist Frank Basemen. Saturday from 3–6 PM. Sorry, this is sold out!
Birthday market and social with local vendors, complimentary refreshments, and of course, art activities (like face painting!). Sunday from 11 AM – 3 PM.

Everything but the sold-out workshop is free and open to the public. Stop by at 111 Chinquapin Round Road, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Curate celebrates 4 years

And now we turn our confetti cannon to a business much closer to Scoop’s age. Curate, a very common satellite office for the Scoop team, is celebrating 4 years in business with a multi-course wine-paired dinner designed and prepared by Chef Cal Abdinoor. Chef Cal has a tremendous resume – over a decade cooking for the upper ranks of the U.S. Navy, runner-up of the Food Network’s Chopped, and personal chef for the 28th Secretary of Defense. You have two chances to taste Cal’s cooking (and perfectly paired wines) this weekend – Friday and Saturday, both at 7 PM. Get tickets here.

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Spring is in the air 🍀

You know that neighbor who had the perfect green lawn last summer? They started preparing for that in spring, likely with Lawn Doctor. Let me explain.

During winter, grass growth slows significantly, and some types even go dormant due to the cold. This can leave your lawn vulnerable to weeds, thinning, and stress damage. A well-timed spring treatment with essential nutrients, pre-emergent, and weed control helps strength the grass, promote healthy lawn growth, and prepare it for the warmer months ahead!

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Coming up this week

As we said last week, Annapolis is coming alive. And there’s perhaps no greater proof of that than. . .

The Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Oyster Roast & Sock Burning. Sadly, this shuckin’ good time is 100% sold out. But that doesn’t stop you from having your own. Burning socks to herald spring has been an Annapolis tradition since the late 70s. Here’s the story. But you will need socks for. . .

The Annapolis Running Festival. This one is not sold out (so no excuses). There’s a 5k, 10k, and half-marathon. All distances get some beautiful downtown Annapolis action so drivers beware. All races start around 7 AM at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday. There’s also a huge post-race party at the stadium (with its own sock bonfire). If you’d rather walk. . .

Maybe check out Historic London Town’s Garden Ramble. Musicians will be placed all around the 10-acre gardens featuring gorgeous blooming camellias. Mount Clare Connection, a talented Irish-American trio, will play in the heated waterfront pavilion to headline the party. Tickets include 2 drink tickets. Wednesday from 5–7:30 PM. Then there’s always. . .

Maryland Day 🔴 🟡

Maryland Day celebrates the founding of our beautiful state. It’s technically March 25 but since that’s a Tuesday, everyone’s celebrating this weekend. To mark the occasion, over 45 museums, tour companies, and historic sites are totally free or just a dollar. You can see them all online or in the Where in Annapolis app. They include familiar Scoop favorites like:

⚓ The Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park
⚓ Watermark Tours
⚓ Banneker - Douglass - Tubman Museum

As well as some we don’t often cover:

🏴‍☠️ The Captain Avery Museum in Shady Side
🏴‍☠️ Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetary
🏴‍☠️ Seafarer’s Yacht Club in Eastport

P.S. The Pride of Baltimore II will be at City Dock and deck tours are free!

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

⚖️ County Council Meeting

Probably not your typical St. Patrick’s Day plans, but the County Council will meet tonight (3/17). Head to the Arundel Center (44 Calvert Street, Annapolis) from 7–11:30 PM to be part of the action.

The preliminary agenda includes discussion of the current expense budget, the Region 9 Plan, and zoning for townhouse dwellings, workforce housing, and assisted living facilities. The final agenda will be online by 6 PM tonight.

Want to submit testimony or watch/listen in on the meeting? Get the 411. Yes, we know that was so 20th century of us. 😂

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Spring Cleaning isn’t just inside the home

In fact, the outside is even more important. Exterior cleaning protects against mold and rot, makes you happy because it looks great, and can even increase your home value – critical if you’re taking advantage of the upcoming spring market. But why climb a ladder or buy expensive tools you’ll never use again? Let Blue Heron Property Services do it for you. Their Soft Wash cleaning method has cleaned hundreds of local homes. The calendar’s filling up! Get your estimate today.*

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WEATHER

Monday

55 🌡️ 36 | ⛅ | 21% | 💨 NW 16 mph (14 knots)

Tuesday

60 🌡️ 42 | ☀️ | 3% | 💨 N 9 mph (8 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 46ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

Tuesday

NAVY SPORTS

Past results

Baseball (8-10)
3/15 vs. Army | W 4-3
3/15 vs. Army | L 5-4
3/16 vs. Army | W 5-3

Women's Lacrosse (6-3)
3/15 vs. Colgate | W 19-9

Men's Lacrosse (4-3)
3/15 vs. Johns Hopkins | L 12-9

Men's Rugby (13-1)
3/15 @ No. 7 Mount St. Mary's (Md.) | W 27-8

Upcoming games

Baseball (8-10)
3/18 vs. Dartmouth | 3 PM

Men's Lacrosse (4-3)
3/18 vs. Le Moyne | 6 PM

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