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Naptown Scoop
April 18, 2025
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. It’s Easter weekend and we’re hopping right into it. No Scoop Monday – we’re giving the team Sunday off for family time. We’ll be back Tuesday, stuffed full of Peeps and ready to write.
In today’s Naptown Scoop:
Firebirds is now open (without a liquor license)
Food Truck Friday recommendations
Earth Day events
Let’s get to it.
— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Duffy Perkins, & Ryan Sneddon
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THE DIGEST
The biggest stories we covered this week
🥖 Black Market Bakers is expanding again. Two new locations are coming: one in Churchton at the old Wagon Wheel and another at 1804 West Street. Scones, cruffins, and sourdough sandwiches are about to get a whole lot closer.
🍽️ Outdoor dining is here to stay. Annapolis restaurants can now serve al fresco up to nine months a year — no appeals board required. Just don’t expect tables in Market Space or Inner West Street.
📊 Mayor Buckley dropped his final budget. The $200 million proposal includes raises for city employees, a stable tax rate, and funds to fix Weems Whalen Field but does not include a property tax increase.
🐟 The Chesapeake Catfish Cookoff is May 3. Top local chefs will turn an invasive menace into mouthwatering magic. Expect blue catfish, oysters, sides, cocktails, live music, and electric boat rides.
Most clicked stories of the week 🏆
Monday: What’s the story behind City Dock’s bug billboard?
Tuesday: Feature Event—Chesapeake Catfish Cook-off
Wednesday: USNA Commissioning Week Schedule of Events
Thursday: Last Chance to Shop HERE. (for now)
Library Closures
Bad news, bookworms. We’ve hit a plot twist. Two beloved library branches are temporarily closed.
📚 Discoveries: The Library at the Mall is closed through Friday, May 2. The book drop is still open.
📚 The Severna Park Library will close Monday (4/21) through Friday (5/2) for parking lot repaving. It’s a total cliffhanger: no building access, no book drop, not even curbside service. Holds will be sent to the Riviera Beach Library at 1130 Duvall Hwy in Pasadena during this time.
🐣 All libraries are closed Sunday, April 20 for Easter.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
It’s time for boat-up burgers 🚤 🍔
Beacon Waterfront Galley & Bar has officially opened its dock for the season at Chesapeake Harbour Marina. Cruise up, tie off, and grab a crush or a crabcake. Or both. . . If you’re coming by car (don’t worry there’s still seats on the dock for you), Beacon’s located within the gated community of Chesapeake Harbour but don’t stress, they have visitor passes at the gate for restaurant patrons. Dock slips are first come, first served, and big enough for most boats under 30 feet.
Now Open: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 🔥
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill just opened at Beacon Square (2500 Riva Rd) next to Arhaus. They’re still waiting on its liquor license — expected in May — but the scratch-made menu is up and running. Think flame-grilled steaks, seafood, and killer sides. Here’s the dinner menu but they have quite a few more online.
Anne Arundel County’s economy at a glance: April edition
Foodie Friday: Food Truck Fridays 🚐
Why does food from a truck taste better? We don’t make the rules, but we do respect them. Fridays from 4–8 PM, head to 275 Harry S. Truman Pkwy (home of the county farmers’ market). Here’s what’s cooking . . .
🍕Wanna Pizza This: Two of our passions collide: puns and pizza. Get pizza galore, including Chicken Pesto, Crab Dip, Buffalo Chicken, Margherita, and BBQ Chicken.
🍗 Cluck ‘N Spud: This place is saucy — with ample sauces for wings and sandwiches. Speaking of sandwiches, try the Big Cluck Sandwich or Pulled Cluck Sandwich. Also, why didn’t we think of Nacho Spuds? Cheese fries + nacho toppings = joy.
🍪🍦Sweet Satisfaction: Cap it all off with Old Fashion Soft Serve. Go for the “Twist” so you don’t have to choose between vanilla or chocolate. We highly recommend the Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich (all flavors, really).
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Upcoming Events: Earth Day Edition
Earth Day is Tuesday but since there’s no Scoop Monday, we thought it was important to share now so you can plan ahead. Let’s show our beautiful blue marble some love.
FRIDAY 18TH
🎥🌱 Outdoor movie night at Festival at Riva – Starting at 6:30 PM, enjoy giveaways, DIY mini succulents, and an outdoor showing of The Lorax (around 7:45 PM). First 20 folks with a $50+ restaurant receipt from Festival get a $20 Giant gift card. And there’s popcorn!
SATURDAY 19TH
🌿🧤 Severna Park Earth Day Festival – Good Neighbors Group hosts its 23rd annual Earth Day Festival at Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Co. from 10 AM – 2 PM. Expect eco-exhibits, music, food, and a sustainability depot for recycling, upcycling, and donating.
TUESDAY 22ND — EARTH DAY 🌎
🍺🌊 Earth Day + Save the Bay @ Forward Brewing – Sip a freshly tapped Save the Bay IPA from 4–9 PM. Each pint benefits the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Snag a Save the Bay hat with your beer for $30.
🧼🌊 Sandy Point Earth Day Clean-Up – Join Visit Annapolis from 12–2 PM to pick up litter and preserve our shoreline. Gloves, bags, and snacks provided — just bring your enthusiasm!
SATURDAY 26TH
🌳🧹 Friends of AA County Trails Clean-Ups – Help beautify your favorite paths from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM.
Invasive plant removal (WB&A Trail, Odenton)
Litter clean-up (B&A Trail, Glen Burnie)
Garden maintenance (WB&A Trail, Odenton)
🌿🧼 Earth Day at Quiet Waters Park – From 10 AM–2 PM, enjoy hikes, sustainability demos, and the Classy Clutter Yard Sale. Learn how to reduce waste and recycle better while soaking in the beauty of the park.
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 ⚖️
The Anne Arundel County Council meets Monday at 7 PM at the Arundel Center (44 Calvert Street). The agenda drops by 6 PM that evening — check it out here when it’s posted, along with details to watch, listen, or submit testimony.
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EXTRA SPRINKLES
Spend the day at the Annapolis Book Festival May, 3!
The Festival is free and features over 50 nationally renowned authors discussing their newest books, lots of family-friendly activities and live entertainment, a Literary Marketplace, music, a huge used book sale, and several food trucks to satisfy everyone's taste. Saturday, May 3, 10 AM-5 PM on Key School’s beautiful campus. Click here for more information.*
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WEATHER
Friday
70 🌡️ 62 | ⛅ | 5% | 💨 SSE 19 mph (17 knots)
Saturday
82 🌡️ 63 | ⛅ | 3% | 💨 SSW 15 mph (13 knots)
Sunday
68 🌡️ 55 | ☁️ | 4% | 💨 NNE 9 mph (8 knots)
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 53ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Friday
49 West | Cruel April | 7:30–10:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Wild Flowers | 8:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | 3 Of a Kind | 9–12 PM
Brian Boru | Nikki Stacy | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Hunter Rich | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Neel Madan | 5–8 PM
Killarney House | Meg & Angie | 7:30–10:30 PM
The Lodge | Julie Riser | 8–11 PM
Market House | Faith and Alex | 8–11 PM
Market Space | Scott Steers | 6–9 PM
Old Stein | Skribe | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Kevin Lee | 7:30–10:30 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Valerie June | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Mike Miller | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Nate Finn | 5 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | The Shore thing | 7 PM
Severna Park | The Bards | 8 PM
Saturday
49 West | John Jensen | 4–6 PM
49 West | Hester Prynne & The Allnighters | 7:30–10 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Samantha’s Duo | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Cobly Sard | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Joel David | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Mike Newberry | 2–5 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Weird Science | 8:30 PM
Great Frogs | Dirk Schwenk | 12:30–3:30 PM
Killarney House | Levi Stephens | 7:30–10:30 PM
Market Space | Mike Miller | 2:30–5:30 PM
Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 7:30–10:30 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Valerie June | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Beatless Band | 9 PM
Rams Head Roadhouse | The Living Good Project | TBA
Rams Head Tavern | Reagan Kent | 10 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Fast Times | 7 PM
Severna Park | Honey Sol | 8 PM
Sunday
49 West | Dream Punch | 7:30–10 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Michael Ferror | 2–5 PM
Galway Bay | Richard Hayward | 4–8 PM
Market Space | Anthony Broccolina | 2–6 PM
Pirates Cove | Eddie Rogers | 3–6 PM
Rams Head On Stage | OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY | 8 PM | Tickets
It was an epic Army-Navy men's lacrosse game on Saturday in Annapolis. Unfortunately, the Black Knights beat the host Midshipmen in overtime. Navy Men's Lacrosse Insider Eddie McKinnon joins the podcast to break down the big game. We also put the spotlight on Navy men's tennis and women's golf, both of which are headed to the Patriot League Championships this weekend.
Upcoming Navy games & matches
Baseball (21-17)
4/19 vs. Holy Cross | 1 PM
4/19 vs. Holy Cross | 3:30 PM
4/20 vs. Holy Cross | 2 PM
4/22 vs. William & Mary | 5 PM
Women's Lacrosse (10-5)
4/19 vs Lafayette | 12 PM
Men's Lacrosse (7-5)
4/18 @ Loyola | 7 PM
Men's Soccer (4-8-4)
4/18 @ UMB | 7 PM
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