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Naptown Scoop
June 13, 2025
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. Did you know there’s an entire Internet community with 145,000 members dedicated to naming cats? So far this week they’ve named cats Pancake, Clover, and Molotov Molly.
In today’s Naptown Scoop:
Watermark’s New Boat
Bay’s Report Card
2025 Veterans Classic
Let’s get to it.
— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins
SPONSORED BY ANNAPOLIS MALL
Dad Deserves the Best — Find It All at Annapolis Mall! 🎁
Still searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Annapolis Mall has you covered — all in one trip.
🎁 You can get Dad a thoughtful gift from Johnston & Murphy, Macy’s, Apple, or Zara. Don’t forget the card at Hallmark!
💪 Got a healthy Dad? Grab him something from Lululemon then get a cool extra from the AG1 or Therabody wellness machines right outside.
🎬 Does Dad value experiences over gifts? Catch a movie at AMC, try your luck at Kako Claw, or hit the Carnival (Sunday’s closing day).
🍴 Then there’s always a great meal – from the brand new Pollo Campero to the classic Stoney River Steakhouse.
And don’t forget — the Mall’s giving away a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2. 👉 Follow @shopatannapolismall and stay tuned to enter to win!
THE DIGEST
The biggest stories we covered this week
🧮 The County Council is scheduled to approve the final FY2026 budget today.
🏟️ Major concrete supplier Chaney Enterprises moved its headquarters from Gambrills to Riva Road in Annapolis.
🏈 The Go Bowling Military Bowl announced its 2025 date: December 27.
Most clicked stories of the week 🏆
Monday: Dublin 5 opens Tides & Tunes ☘️
Tuesday: 🎥 Regal’s Summer Movie Express
Wednesday: Summer learning with St. John’s 🤓
Thursday: 🖼️ Pop-Up Artist Flea Market
Not-so-great grade for the Bay 👎
As the end of school gives way to summer, we’re hoping the kids brought home better report cards than the Chesapeake Bay? University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science just gave it a C. If we’re being honest, it isn’t that the 19th annual Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card is that bad. Or rather, it’s not much worse than it usually is. But it’s still not great, and after years of improvement, it’s actually going down.
The Bay’s C grade reflects a 50% score based on factors like dissolved oxygen, water clarity, and aquatic grasses. That’s down 5 points from last year, when the Bay hit a 22-year high — which means that this year’s 50% is still part of a long-term improvement, even if it’s a temporary setback.
And if I had known UMD gave Cs for 50%, I definitely would have gone there 😉
Compromise Street Repaving 🚧
We hope this doesn’t compromise your commute: The City of Annapolis is repaving part of Compromise Street between the Eastport Bridge and Newman Street starting on Monday. This multi-step process, which will also include the removal of the brick island on Randall Street, shouldn’t be too terribly disruptive, as work will be done at night between 9 PM and 5 AM. But if you’re heading down Compromise Street during those hours, be prepared for periodic street closures or traffic control.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
What we’re up to this weekend
I hope you’re spending some quality time with everyone’s favorite New Balance-wearing grill master (AKA Dad) this weekend. If you are Dad, happy Father’s Day. No matter who you’re spending time with, here’s where you might spend it this weekend.
SATURDAY
🌊 River Days. Anne Arundel County’s public water access festivals with boat rides, water activities, and more.
☀️ Spring into Summer Festival. Live music by The Groove Spot Band, create your own flower bouquets, and many more family-friendly activities.
🎥 Movies Under the Stars. Outdoor movies at Annapolis Town Center. It’s no drive-in (we’re trying to bring those back) but we’ll take. This week’s film: The Parent Trap 1998 version.
🍝 Dinner Under the Stars. Not affiliated with the above event. West Street shuts down, restaurants move tables into the street, the Bayside Big Band plays, and everyone has a good time. One of just four Saturday dinner’s this summer. The rest are on Wednesday.
🎶 Porchfest. The inaugural hosting of a movement that’s sweeping the nation. Porches, stoops, and driveways in Germantown-Homewood are the stages while local musicians play 45-minute sets.
SUNDAY
⚽ Annapolis Blues doubleheader. The men face Northern Virginia FC at 5 PM. The women face Virginia Beach United at 7:30 PM.
ALL WEEKEND LONG
🎡 Carnival at the Mall. Games you can’t win, food you shouldn’t eat, and rides that came in on trucks. There’s nothing like a classic carnival. It rolls out after this weekend so go now or forever hold your peace.
Foodie Friday: Father’s Day + Fav Scoops
In honor of Father’s Day this Sunday, we’re sharing food recs to treat Dad.
🍺 Rams Head: First round’s on them! On June 15, all dads get a complimentary Fordham & Dominion Draft with the purchase of an entrée (dine in only). Available all day at Rams Head Tavern (33 West St), Rams Head Roadhouse (1778 Generals Hwy), and Rams Head Dockside (1702 Furnace Dr). Grab dad some wings in his choice of sauce: Buffalo, BBQ, or Asian BBQ. Dry Rubs: Jalapeño, Bourbon Maple, or Thirty-Three (chef’s blend of 33 peppers 🔥)
🦀 The Choptank – CRAB FEAST: Get cracking with pops at one of two seatings at 1 PM or 4 PM on 6/15. For two hours, chow down on all-you-can-eat crabs, Maryland Crab Soup, Hushpuppies, Cucumber & Feta Salad, Nashville Chicken Sliders, Watermelon, and Brownies. Tickets.
🍦Bonus: we’re sharing the Scoop team’s favorite scoops in honor of Always Ice Cream opening their 7th business in Severna Park (600 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd). Remember, dads like ice cream too. 💙
Ryan: Chocolate Brownie Brownie Batter
Elle & Gavin: Salted Caramel Brownie Batter
Lauren: Blue Angel Blueberry
Dylan: Vegan Chocolate Oreo
Duffy: S’mores
Watermark’s got a brand new boat
There’s nothing like getting new toys. Especially when that toy is a boat. Watermark, our local 53-year-old tour boat company, just got a 26-foot, 16-passenger picnic-style boat from Crosby Boatworks. The new vessel, Sky Lee, brings the Watermark fleet to a baker’s dozen–AKA 13 boats. Sky Lee is similar in size to Watermark’s Miss Anne and Miss Anne II, both of which have been trolling Annapolis’ harbor since the 1980s.
Watermark will use the Sky Lee for public cruises, private charters, and as a platform for its learning partners, Severn River Association and Blacks of the Chesapeake.
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.
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Stuck without a summer camp? Don’t panic.
It’s the nightmare of all parents: you find yourself in the last week of school only to realize you don’t have summer camp plans lined up, and everything got booked solid back in February. But don’t go fully gray just yet: there are plenty of options to keep your kids occupied (and you sane) this summer.
Anne Arundel Public Libraries have free programs practically daily, designed for toddlers through teens. Bookmark their full calendar here.
The County still has openings for their summer camps, which cater toward kids of all ages. You might choose an adventure day camp at Quiet Waters Park or an aquatics camp at North Arundel Aquatic Center. These camps are all affordable and many offer extended care options for working parents and guardians.
For artistically creative kids, both Maryland Hall and ArtFarm have plenty of workshops and camps during the day to keep your kids engaged and happy when the heat index starts to rise.
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 Council meeting
Annapolis City Council will be meeting Monday night at 7 PM. On the agenda is the standard business followed by items covering Carr’s Manor, the Transit Development Plan, and a look at the city-supported special events we can expect to see in 2026. To get involved by either speaking or attending virtually, click here. 7 PM at 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis.
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WEATHER
Friday
83 🌡️ 71 | 🌦️⛈️ | 53% | 💨 ESE 9 mph (8 knots)
Saturday
76 🌡️ 63 | 🌧️ | 44% | 💨 NW 17 mph (10 knots)
Sunday
71 🌡️ 66 | 🌦️ | 31% | 💨 E 10 mph (9 knots)
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 77ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Friday
49 West | Jeff Muller & Friends | 7:30–10:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Moran Tripp Band | 8:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | The Wet Cowboys | 9–12 PM
Brian Boru | Aidan and Bryan | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Ian McLaughlin | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Neel Madan | 5–8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Mike Mead | 8:30 PM
Great Frogs | Alexander Peters | 5:30–8:30 PM
Killarney House | Pete Best | 7:30–10:30 PM
The Lodge | Patrick Donovan | 8–11 PM
Market House | Faith and the Faithful | 7–10 PM
Market Space | Hurricane Kevin | 6–9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Soul Cries| 10 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Mallow Hill Duo | 8 PM
Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 7–10 PM
Old Stein | Chris Button | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Carlo Biondo | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Mike Miller | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | One Step Down | 5 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | 3rd Shift | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | The Bards | 6 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Chris Dean | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Russ & Friends | 9:45 PM
Saturday
49 West | John Jensen | 4–6 PM
49 West | Lenny Marcus Trio | 8–10 PM
Blackwall Hitch | The Wet Cowboys | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Lauren and Rusty | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kieran Lally | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Mark Desrochers | 2–5 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Let’s Go | 9 PM
Dark Horse | Ryan Keith | 9 PM
Dinner Under The Stars | Bayside Big Band | 6–9 PM
Great Frogs | Jess Marie | 1:30–4:30 PM
Great Frogs | Pete Best | 5:30–8:30 PM
Killarney House | Chris Lee | 7:30–10:30 PM
Market Space | Kevin Butty | 2–6 PM
Middleton Tavern | Mr. VCR | 10 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Tony Stramella Band | 8 PM
Pirates Cove | Levi Stephens | 3–6 PM
Pirates Cove | The Hyland Brothers | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Sue Foley | 12:30 PM | Tickets
Rams Head On Stage | BPM | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Local Souls | 9 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Kick Back Classics | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Joe Hickey | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Mike McHenry Trio | 9:45 PM
Sunday
49 West | 4–6 PM | 4–6 PM
49 West | IV Dream Punch 4–6 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Rod Sebastian | 2–5 PM
Galway Bay | Richard Hayward | 4–8 PM
Great Frogs | Soren Mattson | 1:30–4:30 PM
Market House |Nate and AJ Finn | 6–9 PM
Market Space | Brandt Dunn | 2–6 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Mallow Hill Duo | Noon
Pirates Cove | Trinidad & Tobago | 2–5 PM
Pirates Cove | Kevin Pollock & Doghouse Blue | 6–9 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Madisun Bailey | 1 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Rik Farrell | 2 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Adam Forbes | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Bloody’s & Blues Jam | 1 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | West Street Revival | 7 PM
2025 Veterans Classic 🏀 ⚓️
This is a way off but we are who we are — loyal Navy fans. On November 7, Navy hosts Yale, and Tulsa faces Rhode Island in the 12th annual Veterans Classic men’s basketball doubleheader. The event airs on CBS Sports Network with games at 6 PM (Tulsa vs. Rhode Island) and 8:30 PM (Navy vs. Yale). Visiting teams get to tour the Academy and dine with Mids. Tickets go on sale August 18.
❌ 🅾️ Chalk Talk: Navy holds a 14–7 series lead over Yale, dating to 1911–12, and is returning all five starters from its 2024–25 Patriot League championship finalist team.
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