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Good morning, Annapolis. There are two kinds of friends in this town – those who will replace boards on your dock with you and those who know how to say no.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Last week to shop HERE. 🛍️

• Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse

• 80th Annual Rotary Club Crab Feast

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

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THE DIGEST

Larger-than-life Annapolis alderman dies at 83

Annapolis recently said goodbye to a local legend — and if we told you he was known for magic tricks, colorful balloons, and bowties, you might assume we were talking about a birthday clown. But Gill Cochran, for all his personality, was an accomplished lawyer and elected official. The much-loved Gill practiced criminal defense and personal injury law with Cochran and Chhabra, LLC, and served as Ward 1 alderman in the ‘80s.

He had a reputation for performing magic tricks to put his clients at ease, was often seen sporting bowties, and is remembered by Mayor Gavin Buckley for riding a scooter with balloons (for safety) around Annapolis. He was also a runner, sailor, AA volunteer, and Bronze Star Army veteran, in addition to being a loving family man. As Mayor Buckley puts it, “There was only one Gill Cochran.” ($)

AACPL ratifies union contract 📚

It’s unanimous — Anne Arundel County Public Library employees voted to ratify their first union contract, which covers 400+ workers across all 16 branches and headquarters. The union, known as the Anne Arundel Library Workers Union, has been negotiating the contract since October, and the final voted-on version includes:

✅ 12% raises
✅ Stronger protections against discrimination
✅ Fair process for discipline
✅ 2 oversight committees for workplace concerns

The contract is effective now and runs through June 30, 2027.

🔎 What’s the library workers union? This particular union formed last summer. It’s a chapter of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees — specifically, its Cultural Workers United program, which represents museums, libraries, and zoos. ($)

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Last Week to Shop HERE. 🛍️

When we say it’s the last week to shop HERE., where’s HERE.? Good question—HERE. a pop-up shop is always moving around, and they’re currently at 222 Severn Avenue, Suite 2, in Annapolis. They’re having a “Feels Like Summer” sale every day of July, which ends this week (if you can believe it). Stop by 10 AM–6 PM through Thursday to shop all their local artisans and vendors.

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SPONSORED BY YOGA FACTORY

Stay Grounded This Summer

Vacations, heat waves, long days—summer has a way of throwing off your rhythm. But your wellness routine doesn’t have to be one of the things that slips.

Yoga Factory offers 150+ weekly classes in 10+ styles, from energizing flows to calming resets. And with Kids Club available Monday–Friday at our Annapolis and Arnold studios, you can bring your little ones and still find space for you.

Your practice is your anchor. Keep showing up for it—even in flip-flops.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Coming up this week 🗓️

🎶 Tunesday: Summer Concert Series Tuesday 6 PM. Enjoy a floating concert on the waters of Back Creek, this week featuring guitarist-songwriter Luke Borchelt.

🍕 Food Truck Tuesdays Tuesday 4–8 PM. Grab dinner from a food truck of your choice at Earleigh Heights VFC’s weekly gathering in their parking lot.

⭐️ Dinner Under the Stars Wednesday 6–10 PM. Dine al fresco at a restaurant along West Street while listening to live music of Spice Band and enjoying the starlit ambiance.

🎵 AMM Tides & Tunes Thursday 7–9 PM. Timmie Metz Band featuring Tambo plays at Annapolis Maritime Museum along the Chesapeake Bay.

🍔 Food Truck Friday Friday 4–8 PM. Make it another night for dinner from a food truck at this gathering in the parking lot of Annapolis Farmers Market.

🦀 80th Annual Rotary Club Crab Feast Friday 5–8 PM. Tickets are still available for the biggest crab feast of the summer, a major fundraiser for community nonprofits and charities.

Navy Football Fan Fest 🏈

It’s almost kickoff time for football season, and Navy fans can get in the spirit at Football Fan Fest and Media Day coming up this weekend. From 10 AM–noon on Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, meet Navy players for autographs and photos, get your season tickets and merch, play games, and snag giveaways. (We hear the first 250 kids get a free T-shirt.) Admission is free, but there’s a $5 fee for parking.

Fundraiser Focus: Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse 🔎

Sure, the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse (TPSL) is a National Historic Landmark — one of only 12 lighthouses in the U.S. with that honor. But, who’s behind the beacon? A breakdown:

• City of Annapolis owns it

• U.S. Lighthouse Society + its Chesapeake Chapter manage preservation and operations

• Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park houses exhibits and coordinates tours

• Anne Arundel County offers environmental, preservation, and cultural expertise

That’s a lot of players. Yet, it makes sense to dote on the only screw-pile lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay. Help keep it above rising sea levels. Join us at the TPSL Anniversary party on August 9 from 6:30—9 PM at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Party with VIPs, dance to music from the Eastport Oyster Boys, enjoy dinner, and catch a video by the late Jimmy Buffett. DYK Buffett was a lighthouse enthusiast? That’s the only spoiler you’re getting . . .

🎟️ Hurry — only a few tickets remain.

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CIVIL NEWS

City Council Meeting ⚖️

The City Council convenes tonight at 7 PM at City Council Chambers (160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis). Action items on the meeting’s agenda include leases on city property for the fall 2025/spring 2026 Boat Shows and Market House. The council will also consider changes in exempt service job classifications for FY26 and whether there will be ranked-choice voting in city elections. You can sign up to submit testimony in person or online. Access the meeting’s full agenda.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Calling all Parrotheads!

🌴 Get your tickets now for the 20th Annual Boatyard Beach Bash at the Annapolis Maritime Museum! Enjoy six hours of nonstop entertainment featuring members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, with food, drinks, and tropical vibes included. 🎶🍹🎟️ General Admission: $150 – includes all food, beverages, and live music under the stars.

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NAPTOWN SCOOP WEATHER IS POWERED BY. . .

Monday

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Tuesday

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LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Rehaash | 7:30–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | A Starry Starry Night | 8 PM | Tickets

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Pirates Cove | Lee Allen | 6–9 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Abe Partridge & Jack Barksdale | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Casey McConville | 6 PM

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