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🍦Reynolds Tavern sold

Ogle Hall's back on the market, two grand openings at ATC, packed weekend...

Naptown Scoop
April 11, 2024

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Scoop has a strict no endorsement policy for politicians, but we don’t have the same policy for golfers. And for reasons we won’t disclose, we are throwing our full support behind Max Homa at the Masters this weekend.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Bay Bridge Boat Show
Two grand openings
MLK Parade

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Ryan Sneddon

Spring is in the air 🍀

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THE DIGEST

Ogle Hall is back on the market

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a historic 18th century mansion that once served as the home of three Maryland governors and the Naval Academy Alumni Association, here’s your (second) chance. Fair Winds Capital Investments is selling Ogle Hall on King George Street after buying it for $4.65 million from the USNA Alumni Association about three years ago.

During their brief ownership, the investors put forth plans to turn the mansion into an inn and event venue. The City of Annapolis said the inn was fine but stiff armed the event venue. As of this week, commercial real estate websites declared the historic property “just listed” for an undisclosed asking price.

This week’s biggest stories

🏛️ Gov. Moore signed a bill adding Harriet Tubman’s name to the Banneker-Douglass Museum, effective this October.

📸 The solar eclipse captivated our attention for all of about 3 minutes on Monday when the moon covered about 88% of the sun. Relive our favorite local photos and don’t hold your breath. The next one’s not until 2044.

💰 Mayor Buckley proposed the FY25 City of Annapolis budget. A cool $188 million.

⚾️ Severna Park HS grad, Jackson Merrill cracked his first MLB homer but couldn’t crack a beer to celebrate. He’s only 20.

Top clicks of the week 🏆

Monday: Date night idea: Dinner & a Show 🍽️ 🎭 🐝
Tuesday: Luminis Health’s new CFO
Wednesday: Our favorite solar eclipse pics 📸
Thursday: Ever seen a formal dress parade? ⚓️

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📸 @daviddri86 | 📍City Dock

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LOCAL BUSINESS

✌️ grand openings at Annapolis Town Center this weekend

Girlkin Lashes has you covered for self-care. Get your nails did, luscious lashes, and beautiful eyebrows at this one-stop shop. The grand opening is today (4/12) with a ribbon cutting at 2 PM and an open house from 1–4 PM.
Rowan officially opens tomorrow (4/13) at 10 AM. Because if you’re gonna get a piercing, who better to do it than licensed nurses using hypoallergenic metals?

1910 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401. Girlkin is Suite 103. Rowan is Suite 123

Reynolds Tavern Sold 🫖

Before you fret, Andrew and Jill Petit sold the building that hosts Reynolds Tavern to locals Dave and Diane Rey. Two items to note:

The Reys are committed to preserving its centuries-old charm and significance.
Wes and Marilyn Burge – who have leased the premises since 2003 – will continue to lease and operate Reynolds Tavern and the 1747 Pub for the foreseeable future.

Brokers from Hyatt Commercial represented both sides of the transaction – Dennis Murphy and Phil Hager on the buyer side. Justin Mullen, Cecil Cummins, & John Gallagher on the seller side. Publisher’s note: John Gallagher and I went to the same high school. Go Stags 🦌

📜 What’s that “centuries-old charm and significance” we mentioned? Well, Reynolds Tavern is super old and super cool. A hatter named William Reynolds built it in 1747 and once hosted the Old Fox himself, George Washington. It was almost torn down to build a gas station in the 30s but the Anne Arundel County Public Library bought it for 20 large to prevent that.

Wildberry Farm spring hours

Here’s a good reason to get out early this weekend. Wildberry Farm is done with winter hours and spring hours are here. It’s not the full field market – those start June 8 – but it will have to do. Stop by from 9 AM to noon on the second and fourth Saturdays of April and May for breakfast, baked goods, and farm-fresh eggs. This weekend you can even build your own bouquets from Sweet Annie’s Flower Shop or take a class with Yoga Barn (10 AM sharp). 1047 St Stephens Church Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032.

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.

Get your confidence back

We all know someone who doesn’t smile in pictures. More than half of all adults are insecure about their smile. And it’s even worse for kids. 1 out of every 5 kids gets bullied regularly. But watch this.

This is Gracyn. Her smile was transformed in a matter of months. Look at that confident smile!

Aesthetic options like tooth-colored braces or Invisalign make amazing results more comfortable and less noticeable than ever before.

Annapolis Orthodontics even offers flexible, interest-free payment options. Click here to schedule a consultation today.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Bay Bridge Boat Show 🛥️

We don’t usually cover Kent Island events but we make exceptions for boat shows and crab cakes. Climb aboard a variety of powerboats at the Bay Bridge Boat Show this weekend at the Bay Bridge Marina just across the Bay. It’s a great way to start boating season with food, beer, and of course, boats. Friday and Saturday hours: 10 AM–6 PM, Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM. Get tickets (which may be discounted if you buy online). Children under 15 are free.

Don’t forget the MLK Parade

If you haven’t made plans to watch the MLK Parade yet, don’t wait! We’ve drawn the route below and the parade starts at noon on Saturday (4/13). Streets along the route will close shortly before the parade steps off at noon.

ℹ️ Wondering why MLK’s parade is in April when his holiday is in January? January isn’t the best time for parades so organizers moved it to April permanently.

It’s a great day for croquet

Tickets are now sold out for the 40th Annapolis Cup Croquet Tournament. This friendly competition between the Johnnies and the Mids has firmly established itself on Annapolis’ social calendar so it’s not surprise it’s sold out. Now all I want to know is why isn’t there a croquet emoji?

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
Comprehensive Zoning
Outdoor Seating Related to Food and Beverage Service
See full agenda

The meeting is at 7 PM in the Arundel Center. You are welcome to attend. Click here to submit testimony or watch online — 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

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WEATHER

Friday

65 🌡️ 51 | 🌧️ | 71% | 💨 WSW 18 mph (16 knots)

Saturday

62 🌡️ 49 | ☁️ | 1% | 💨 WNW 20 mph (17 knots)

Sunday

72 🌡️ 59 | ⛅ | 16% | 💨 SSW 13 mph (11 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 54ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

NAVY SPORTS

🎙️ LISTEN: Navy rugby begins the road to repeat

On this week’s Anchors Aweigh Podcast, Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst talk to men's rugby coach Gavin Hickie about Navy’s recent 41–7 victory over Mary Washington last weekend. This puts Navy on the road to repeat its 2023 national championship. They also discuss football’s open practice this past Saturday, review men's and women's lacrosse results, and highlight the retirement of Pat Owen as Navy’s Director of Golf. Check it out!

Upcoming games & matches

Baseball (20-13)
4/13 @ Holy Cross | 1 PM
4/13 @ Holy Cross | 4 PM
4/14 @ Holy Cross | 1 PM

Women's Golf (1-0)
4/13–14 @ Navy Spring Invitational

Men's Golf (0-1)
4/12–13 @ Stitch Intercollegiate

Women’s Lacrosse (10-3)
4/13 vs. Army | 4:15 PM

Men's Lacrosse (7-4)
4/13 @ Army | 1 PM

Women's Rugby (2-5-1)
4/14 vs. West Chester | 11:40 AM & 12:20 PM
4/14 vs. Princeton | 1:40 AM & 2:20 PM
4/14 vs. Army | 2:40 AM & 3:20 PM

Men's Rugby (15-1)
4/13 vs. No. 8 Arkansas State | Noon
4/14 vs. Army | 9:20 AM & 10 AM

Men's Heavyweight Rowing (0-1)
4/14 @ Occoquan Invitational

Intercollegiate Sailing
4/13–14 @ Thompson Trophy Team Race
4/13–14 @ MAISA Women's Team Race
4/13–14 @ Truxtun Umsted

Women's Soccer (9-7-3)
4/12 vs George Mason | 5 PM

Men's Soccer (6-8-5)
4/13 vs. Loyola | 1 PM

Men's Tennis (24-13)
4/14 vs. Bucknell | 11 AM
4/14 @ Hampton | 11 AM

Women's Track & Field
4/12–13 @ Virginia Grand Prix

Men's Track & Field
4/12–13 @ Virginia Grand Prix

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🍦Reynolds Tavern sold

Ogle Hall's back on the market, two grand openings at ATC, packed weekend...

TOGETHER WITH

SPONSORED BY LAWN DOCTOR ANNAPOLIS

Spring is in the air 🍀

THE DIGEST

Ogle Hall is back on the market

This week’s biggest stories

Top clicks of the week 🏆

@NAPTOWNSCOOP

LOCAL BUSINESS

✌️ grand openings at Annapolis Town Center this weekend

Reynolds Tavern Sold 🫖

Wildberry Farm spring hours

SPONSORED BY ANNAPOLIS ORTHODONTICS

Get your confidence back

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Bay Bridge Boat Show 🛥️

Don’t forget the MLK Parade

It’s a great day for croquet

CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ City/County Council meeting

WEATHER

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

NAVY SPORTS

🎙️ LISTEN: Navy rugby begins the road to repeat

Upcoming games & matches

THANKS!