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🍦Naptown Scoop is turning four!

🍦Naptown Scoop is turning four!

New bike path, Scoop’s weekend picks, new student board member…

Naptown Scoop
June 27, 2024

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, where we serve hot and fresh Annapolis news like chicken teriyaki samples in a mall food court. And we never give you the look for coming back twice.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

A new bike path?
Scoop’s weekend picks
New student Board of Education member

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Ryan Sneddon

P.S. Happy birthday, Jeff Borland! 🎂

Naptown Scoop is turning 4 and we’re celebrating!

4 years ago, I was sitting at my parents’ house during Covid when I decided to go for it.

I’d quit my job to start a business in January 2020, though I didn’t know which business. Never been much for planning. In July 2020, I still had nothing to show for it. Until I sent 70 people an email about what was happening around Annapolis that week.

Fast forward to today. . . 19,077 Annapolitans are reading this email. Scoop has a team of 8 people (including me). And we just rented our first office.

It’s been an incredible journey. And every year the journey continues, we celebrate at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. It’s not a money grab. We actually donate all the proceeds (this year to Annapolis Hope). It’s just a time for our incredible community to get together.

This year’s party is on August 16 and tickets are live today. If you’re a Super Fan, email us for your discount code. If you’d like to become a Super Fan, this is for you.

Thanks for the last 4 years.

— Ryan Sneddon | Publisher, Naptown Scoop

Chill out at The Choptank

Summer’s only getting hotter. But instead of running your AC bill through the roof, why not cool off in style on the waterfront with an ice-cold drink in your hand? Whether you drink craft cocktails, classic crushes, or a beer and wine, The Choptank’s got you covered.

Located right on Ego Alley, The Choptank is known for its appetizing menu, live music, and prime location. It’s the perfect spot to escape the summer sun. The temps are in the 80s and 90s all week long, and what better way to beat the heat than with a breeze off the Bay and drinks on the deck. Make the most of Summer and make a reservation today!

THE DIGEST

Top clicks of the week 🏆

Monday: Your input needed: Public water access
Tuesday: Look who’s on her way out of town 👀
Wednesday: Waterfront luxury in West Annapolis
Thursday: Get Your Kids on the Water 🌊

A bike-friendlier Annapolis 🚲

Let’s say you’re cycling into Annapolis from the B&A Trail. Boulters Way and Rt. 450 have wide shoulders, but once you cross the Naval Academy Bridge, you better like riding on the road. Local bike advocates and City officials have proposed an extended bike path from the Naval Academy Bridge to the other side of College Creek on King George Street and the intersection of Annapolis Street and Taylor Avenue. Annapolis’ chief comprehensive planning officer says it’s “the missing link between downtown Annapolis and the B&A trail.” ($)

Last call for Annapolis Wears Hope

Alright, y’all. Aside from when we thank the Wrabyn team for their amazing work on Annapolis Wears Hope, this is the last time we’ll bother you about it. Yesterday we drew Whitney Bullock’s name to win 2 matching pieces of Gucci from Zachary’s Jewelers. Today we’re drawing a $250 gift card to InGrano’s new restaurant. And tomorrow, we’re drawing the big one – dinner for 8 in your house catered by Ken’s Creative Kitchen, wine from Mills, and a 3-piece jazz trio. So get into Wrabyn and get your chances while you shop or grab chances online.

ℹ️ Wrabyn is a fantastic women’s clothing boutique located at 12 Annapolis Street in idyllic West Annapolis.

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Get Ready to Groove

Who doesn’t love an outdoor concert? The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is closing out summer with their famous annual Pops in the Park concert. Come enjoy this Annapolis tradition August 31st at 11:30 AM in Downs Park and September 1st at 5:30 PM in Quiet Waters Park. And that’s just the beginning. ASO’s 63rd Season kicks off this fall, full of award-winning guest artists, contemporary and classic composers, and exciting premieres. ASO subscriber perks include locked-in prices, discounts, and prime seating to world-class musicians. Join now!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Scoop’s Picks: this weekend’s can’t miss events

If you’re still holding out for your best social options, we’ll run through our top picks faster than ice cream melts in the Maryland heat. Here’s what we suggest:

🍷 Stop by Great Frogs Winery for Read Between the Wines on Sunday from 5–8 PM to enjoy a glass of wine and fundraise for AACPL.

⚽️ Don’t miss the penultimate regular season Annapolis Blues match on Saturday at 7 PM. The Blues are celebrating Military Appreciation Night against Virginia Beach FC.

🎨 Do some local shopping at the Local by Design Market on Friday from 4–7 PM or Saturday from 10 AM–5 PM.

🪴Grab some new plants at Season to Season’s plant sale on Friday from 10 AM–6 PM or Saturday from 8 AM–1 PM. Prices start at $3 and 10% of proceeds benefit Annapolis Hope.

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

⚖️ City/County Council meeting

On the agenda for Monday’s County Council meeting:

General Development Plan and Comprehensive Zoning
Zoning — Planned Unit Developments
Pensions and Reduction of Benefits
See full agenda

The meeting is at 6 PM in the Arundel Center. The public is welcome to attend. Submit testimony or watch online. 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Hamdaoui joining BOE

The AACPS Board of Education will welcome a new Student Member of the Board (SMOB) on Monday. Rising Crofton senior Hafsa Hamdaoui gets sworn in at 10 AM during a ceremony at the Parham Building, making her the first Crofton student to hold this prestigious position. Hamdaoui plans to focus on equity and mental health initiatives in her role as SMOB.

🔎 Fun fact: Hafsa has more service-learning hours than any other student at Crofton HS and ranks in the top 10 for the county.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Do Summer Not Laundry

Picture this: it’s a beautiful day, all you want is to be outside, and you’re . . . folding socks. When there’s summer fun to be had, you probably feel like ditching chores. So let’s do it. Admiral Cleaners can wash and fold your laundry all summer. They even pick it up and drop it off. All you have to do is put your bag outside for pick-up. Get started at [email protected], 410-267-8381, or admiralcleaners.com . Receive a $10 credit when you mention Naptown! Take a load off, summer’s too short to do laundry.*

*indicates sponsored advertising content.

WEATHER

Friday

82 🌡️ 73 | 🌥️ | 0% | 💨 E 12 mph (10 knots)

Saturday

86 🌡️ 79 | 🌥️ | 23% | 💨 SSE 17 mph (15 knots)

Sunday

89 🌡️ 68 | ⛈️ | 58% | 💨 SSW 9 mph (8 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 81ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

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THANKS!

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🍦Naptown Scoop is turning four!

New bike path, Scoop’s weekend picks, new student board member…

TOGETHER WITH

Naptown Scoop is turning 4 and we’re celebrating!

SPONSORED BY THE CHOPTANK ANNAPOLIS

Chill out at The Choptank

THE DIGEST

Top stories of the week

Top clicks of the week 🏆

A bike-friendlier Annapolis 🚲

Last call for Annapolis Wears Hope

SPONSORED BY THE ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Get Ready to Groove

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Scoop’s Picks: this weekend’s can’t miss events

CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ City/County Council meeting

Hamdaoui joining BOE

EXTRA SPRINKLES

Do Summer Not Laundry

WEATHER

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

THANKS!