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In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Midnight Madness

• Tuberville yields on USNA’s next supe

• Affordable housing

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, & Lauren Burke Meyer

A MESSAGE FROM 84 LUMBER

84 Lumber is more than just a lumberyard. We offer building supplies of all kinds, including windows and doors. 84 Lumber is proud to partner with Andersen Windows & Doors to bring you collections that match your aesthetic and lifestyle. We offer various series and countless accessories to personalize your order down to the color and finish of each fixture. 

84 Lumber’s experienced team of associates is here to help you throughout the selection process to make upgrading your home an exceptional, customized experience. 

Visit our Annapolis showroom at 1690 Balt - Annapolis Boulevard or take a tour of our Virtual Showroom before you stop by.

THE DIGEST

Grammar police make citizen’s arrest

M-i-s-s-i-s-s-i-p-p-i. B-r-o-c-c-o-l-i. A-n-n-a-p-p-o-l-i-s. One of these is spelled wrong, did you catch it? (There’s an extra “p” in Annapolis.) That same typo was printed across an Annapolis Police Department vehicle and the grammar police 👮 started to notice. After getting lots of attention, the department explained itself: the car was thriftily repaired with the door from another vehicle after an accident.

The cruiser is being re-wrapped, but now that it’s gone we’ll miss it.

Army-Navy exclusive interview: Head Coach Brian Newberry 🎙️

It’s hard to imagine a better person to have on the Anchors Aweigh Podcast two days before Army-Navy than the head football coach. Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst got an exclusive interview with Coach Newberry on the latest episode of our Anchors Aweigh Podcast. Listen here to get Coach New’s take on the 2023 season, lessons learned, and the future of Navy football.

Tuberville yields, Davids is in

When one door closes, another one opens. Or in this case, when one stubborn Senator gives up a near year-long blockade, 425 doors open. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has been blocking military promotions to protest abortion policies for 10 months now. But he finally relented on all but the most senior promotions.

Now that the Senate approved those 425 promotions, Rear Admiral Yvette Davids can be installed as the first female Superintendent of the Naval Academy. We’re not sure if she’ll be installed by the Navy-Army game but she’ll surely be cheering “Go Navy Beat Army” regardless. ($)

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LOCAL BUSINESS

12 more business owners complete IVP

The Inclusive Ventures Program (IVP) helps small, minority-owned, woman-owned, and Veteran-owned businesses grow in Anne Arundel County. Last Friday, the ninth cohort graduated and received their $5,000 for working capital for participating.

At the ceremony, IVP graduate Jeremiah Batucan’s business Peake Social was named Business of the Year. His adult sports league showed 100% year-to-year growth and contributed over $17,000 to local nonprofits last year.

IVP has helped create hundreds of new jobs and generate millions in revenue. AAEDC will host four sessions in 2024. One session will even offer a Spanish language version!

From the minds that brought Reclaimed to Annapolis

Have you visited Reclaimed on Main Street? It’s a terrific store with home decor you won’t find anywhere else. The owners, Mark and Tracey Miller, are opening another store today, just in time for Midnight Madness. At the Boathouse you’ll find contemporary and Mid-Century modern furniture, marine & nautical salvage, and other luxury home decor.

Check out the Boathouse at the ribbon cutting at noon today. Or just wait until Midnight Madness. It’s located at 36 Market Space in the former Sperry store. RIP 😢

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.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Can’t Miss: Midnight Madness

Today is one of the most fun nights of the year downtown. Shops stay open late, serve refreshments (some with alcohol), and the Alpaca International store on Main Street brings in real alpacas. It’s a total blast and feels like something out of a cheesy Christmas movie you pretend to hate but secretly love.

‘Tis the Seasoning for Giving 🎁

These two Santa-themed charity events brighten the holidays for the less fortunate among us.

Santa on the Trail
Santa’s coming to the B&A Trail on Saturday (12/9) from 10 AM-3 PM! Bring non-perishable food items to support the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. See the scheduled stops here. 🛑

☔️ If it rains, park rangers will collect food items. Call 410-222-6141 for more info.

⚓️ + 🎅🏻 +🏃‍= Annapolis Santa Run
Each year, the Annapolis Santa Run gathers gifts all around Annapolis. Their mission? Brighten Christmas morning for our neighbors in need. This year’s event takes place on Sunday (12/10) and goes from 3-7:30 PM. Check the schedule so you can contribute presents. Times may vary due to weather and traffic. Santa visits in rain or snow, but apparently “not a Buffalo snow or ice.” Even Santa has his limits.

Weekend Preview 📆 

Saturday

• Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade. Lights, cameras yachts, action. America’s favorite floating parade sails at 6 PM.

• Books for International Goodwill book sale. Shop thousands of books from $1 to $3. Fill a bag for $35! 8 AM–2 PM at 451 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

• Annapolis Holiday Market. Visit City Dock for a fun, festive way to shop small and local. 11 AM–9 PM. See more dates.

• Free Holiday Jazz Event. Annapolis Jazz & Roots and Annapolis Recreation & Parks team up to present live music, dancing, and refreshments. 2–6 PM at Pip Moyer Recreation Center.

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

Affordable housing bill scales back

The county’s bill for a new affordable housing program just got a haircut. ✂️ Originally, the bill only required that applicants seeking affordable housing meet the income requirement. This week, County Council scaled it back. Now, the bill requires applicants to live and work in the county. If passed, the legislation will require developers to set aside 15% of the units for affordable housing in certain new projects. ($)

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WEATHER

Thursday

46 🌡️ 35 | ⛅ | 4% | 💨 SW 10 mph (9 knots)

Friday

53 🌡️ 40 | 🌤️ | 7% | 💨 SE 7 mph (6 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 47ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

49 West | Jeff Antoniuk Quartet | 7:30–10 PM
Brian Boru | Ted Garber | 6:30–9:30 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Open Mic Night | 8–10 PM
Dark Horse | Rick & The Revolving Doors | 9 PM
Killarney House | Kurt Gibbons | 6–9 PM
Market House |  Suzy and Alex G | 6–9 PM
Market Space | Hurricane Keven | 9:30 PM
O’Loughlins | Mark Desrocher | 7 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Rams Head Roadhouse | PJ & Neal | 5 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Victoria & Steve | 5 PM
Reynolds Tavern | Alexander Peters | 7 PM
Trophy Room | Sparks & McCoy | 7–10 PM
Vibe | Open Mic Night | 9 PM

Friday

49 West | Big 3 Trio | 8–10:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Grilled Lincolns | 9 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Bravenoise | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Meg & Bryan | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Clint Szafader | 8 PM
Great Frogs | Jess Marie | 5–8 PM
Jalapeños | Tom Lagana | 7:30–10:30 PM
Killarney House | Pete Best | 7–10 PM
Market House | Guava Jelly | 7–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Joel Brandon | 9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Mac Heat Band | 10 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Rhythm Method | 8–11 PM
Old Stein | The Bayfield Brass Quintet | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | John Luskey | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Carbon Leaf | 8:30 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Shanters Acoustic Duo | 8 PM
Rams Head Roadhouse | Aaron Hawkins | 9 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Aaron Hawkins | 5 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Nate Finn | 10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | Mike Heuer | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Shiftwork | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | The Leftovers | 9:45 PM

SPORTS

Heads up: How to watch Army-Navy

The 124th Navy-Army game kicks off at 3 PM in Foxborough, MA this Saturday (12/9). You can watch on CBS, Paramount+, or CBSSports.com. And if you’re lucky enough to be in the crowd, we want to see your pics and videos! Tag us at @naptownscoop or email us. GO NAVY BEAT ARMY.

Upcoming Navy games & matches

Women's Basketball (3-5)
12/7 @ Dartmouth | 5 PM

Men's Basketball (2-5)
12/7 @ Quinnipiac | 7 PM

Women's Swimming & Diving (4-1)
12/7 vs. Army | 5 PM

Men's Swimming & Diving (5-1)
12/7 vs. Army | 5 PM

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