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TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Why don’t seagulls fly over the Bay? Because then they’d be bagels!

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

Thank you. We’ll see you August 18 🍦 

I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to all the Scoop subscribers, Super Fans, and personal friends who bought tickets for Naptown Scoop’s Third Anniversary Party. Because of you, I’m excited to give Charting Careers the biggest donation our little annual party has ever given. See you August 18!

—Ryan

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THE DIGEST

☣️ County sues for toxic chemicals

Lord Voldemort, Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster . . . all the best villains try to live forever. 🧛 Here’s another villain living forever: PFAS. These nasty chemicals are called “forever chemicals” because they’re bad for humans and animals but don’t degrade. That’s why the county joined with other jurisdictions and states to sue companies that use PFAS in firefighting foam. The suit says the companies knew these dangers but continued manufacturing. Real villainous behavior. If the suit wins, the county will use the payments to update infrastructure to resist PFAS. ($)

Foundation awards $ to local nonprofits

The county’s Community Foundation just awarded $233,557 to 9 local nonprofits through its Fund for Anne Arundel (FFAA). This year, the grants were directed to groups that focus on the physical and mental health of kids and families. The recipients are Anne Arundel County Food Bank, Charting Careers Inc. and Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, Chesapeake Arts Center, HOPE For All, Services from the Heart, Severna Park Community Center, Start the Adventure in Reading, and The Complete Player Charity.

• Scoop works with the Community Foundation to select the beneficiary of our (100% sold out 🎉) anniversary party. This year, we’ve chosen Charting Careers, a local nonprofit inspiring youth in underserved Annapolis communities to discover their power and reach their goals.

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Calm before the storm

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

🐭 A squeaky good read

Meet Chester. He’s an earnest midshipman who wants to follow in his grandpa’s footsteps during Plebe Summer. Oh, and uh, he’s . . . a mouse. A midshipmouse. If you’ve ever imagined that rigorous rodent training happens behind Academy walls – that’s the Naval Mouse Academy – author Susan Weisberg’s series is for you.

She just published her third and final book, Chester Midshipmouse Time and Tide and she’ll be on the Yard at the Midshipmen Store Thursday (8/10) from 12–5 PM to sign her books.

• After we shared Susan’s book series in May, a Scoop reader (not even a mouse) drove to the Academy all the way from the Naval Air Station Patuxent River to buy it!

🎭 Tuesday Theatre Talk

Please welcome a new regular section to the Scoop – Tuesday Theatre Talk. This is where we tell you about upcoming shows this week. And we’re open to suggestions for a better name btw. Only thing we require is alliteration and the word Tuesday.

Love and Vinyl @ KA-CHUNK!! Records. A play about friends visiting a record store, performed in a record store. Wednesday–Saturday at 8 PM this week only. Tickets.

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) in the garden at Reynolds Tavern. All 37 plays in 97 minutes. Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM through August 29. Tickets.

Footloose @ Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. Thursday–Sundays at 8:30 PM through September 3. Tickets.

Mean Girls by the Talent Machine. Kids aged 5–18 perform at the Pascal Center at AACC through August 12. Matinee available on Sunday. Tickets.

Grounded by George Brant @ Maryland Hall. Friday–Sunday through August 20. Matinee available on Sundays. Tickets.

On that note. . .

The Compass Rose Theatre announced its 2023–2024 season last week. They’re showing Sylvia, I and You, The Gin Game, and The Music Man starting at the end of September. Check it out and learn more about membership.

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

People-powered database launches for police conduct

Can software lead to police accountability? The Anne Arundel Caucus of African American Leaders hopes so. They’re launching a one-year pilot program with Sivil – software that lets citizens submit complaints (or compliments) about officers.

Although the public can’t download data on an individual officer, caucus members can aggregate it for monitoring. The project is called the George Floyd Transparency Project and they’ll officially unveil it at tonight’s meeting (8/8). Once launched, it will be available on the caucus’ website.

Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson told the Capital he’s “not diametrically opposed” to the project but is still being advised on how to collaborate with it. The Caucus hopes the Anne Arundel County Police Accountability Board will implement the software after the yearlong test. Philadelphia and Arlington County are current Sivil clients. ($)

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

One-room Schoolhouses for the 21st Century

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WEATHER

Tuesday

84 🌡️ 70 | ☀️ | 6% | 💨 WNW 16 mph (14 knots)

Wednesday

86 🌡️ 72 | 🌤️ | 10% | 💨 WSW 10 mph (9 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Pirates Cove | The Sagacious Traveler | 6–9 PM
The Point | Skribe | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Aimee Mann | 8 PM | Tickets

Wednesday

49 West | Cory Seznac, Gary Wright & Leah Weiss | 7:30–9:30 PM
Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Dinner Under The Stars | Wendall | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Richard Hayward | 6–9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Nate Finn | 6–9 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Mixed Business| 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Madisun Bailey | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5 PM
Rams Head On Stage | John Eddie | 8 PM | Tickets
Severna Park Taphouse | New Belgium & Bob Quinlan | 5 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Russ | 9 PM

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