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Good morning, Annapolis. Welcome to the 85 new readers who joined us over the weekend. We’re happy to have you here :)

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Let’s Go Fest dates

• Who won the Tug of War?

• Two 10-year anniversaries

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, and Lauren Burke Meyer

Annapolis wins Tug of War again

It was a beautiful day for war on Saturday. Tug of war, that is. And while Eastport may have had the better party, Westport (aka Annapolis) proved stronger, winning 4 tugs to Eastport’s 2.

Did we see the Annapolis emcee illegally joining in on a couple heats? Maybe. . . But after many years of Eastport dominance, perhaps Annapolis deserves a little glory.

Long-time Eastport emcee Michael Hughes had some strong words regarding whether or not it would be the last tug because of City Dock construction. “Cover your ears kids. That is bullsh*t!”

The Tug is such a unique Annapolis tradition and one of the most fun days of the year. From the verbal jousting of cross creek emcees to the ridiculousness of a 1,600+ foot over water tug of war to the tens of thousands of dollars raised for local nonprofits, we can’t let the Tug go away.

Superstar photojournalist Ariana Perez shot the day for us in her Naptown Scoop debut. Click here to relive the day in 42 wonderful photos.

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THE DIGEST

Maryland flag 🤝 Space

A little bit of AACPS is headed to space. Kelsi Reyes, a 6th grader at Bates Middle School, designed a patch that will travel to the International Space Station on SpaceX CRS-29. The mission is expected to launch this week. In 2018, a patch by Bates student Lily Barrett also went to space. Bates Middle is really shooting for the stars 🚀

Four principals named finalists for George Arlotto Leadership Award🌟

The George Arlotto Leadership Award annually recognizes outstanding principals for AACPS Principal of the Year. Four principals are finalists for this year’s award:

🌟Heather Garris - Tracey’s Elementary School
🌟Deneen Houghton - Oak Hill Elementary School
🌟Bonnie Myers - Bodkin Elementary School
🌟Joe Rose - Center of Applied Technology North

On April 25, our gold-star principals will be honored at the Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony. The winning principal - who will be announced in December - will represent AACPS in the 2024 Washington Post Principal of the Year program.

Temporary Bridge closures coming 🏃

On Sunday (11/12), runners will take over the Bay Bridge for the annual Bay Bridge Run. As you can imagine (and hope for the runners), the eastbound span will be closed. Here are the details:

• Eastbound lanes will be closed 12:01 AM–2 PM. Westbound lanes will operate two ways.

• The eastbound off-ramp from US 50 to MD 8 will be closed. The on-ramp from MD 8 to westbound US 50 will also be closed.

• Travel before 6 AM or after 6 PM to avoid it all.

Wanna know what to expect? Watch Ryan's POV from last year.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

A very quick review of RegionAle

There’s a new sandwich shop in town. It’s called RegionAle and the concept is simple and well executed — famous sandwiches from every part of the US paired with craft beer and draft cocktails. There’s a Philly cheesesteak, Florida Cubano, Wisconsin grilled cheese, and so much more.

This is RegionAle’s third location and first outside of Baltimore so let’s give them a warm Annapolis welcome. Between this and Full On at the Harbour Center, Annapolis has really stepped up its sandwich game. Visit RegionAle at 1901 Towne Centre Blvd #125, Annapolis, MD 21401. Click here to see a few more photos (including the food and drinks menus).

Sip & Shop (local)

Here’s your chance to get a jump start on holiday shopping. Select shops along Main Street are offering appetizers and drinks to make your browsing merrier this Wednesday. Participants include Spice & Tea Exchange, Local by Design, The Cottage on Main, Reclaimed, Capital Comics, and lots more. Wednesday (11/8) 6–9 PM.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Let's Go Fest dates announced

Let’s Go Fest is the County’s biggest music festival. The first two years had an epic roster (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Goo Goo Dolls, Billy Currington. . .) so we expect even better this year. Save these dates: May 31–June 2 at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. The lineup isn’t announced but you can sign for email alerts here or just keep reading Scoop as we get the scoop.

Save this date: Moonshiner’s Ball

December 5, 1933 marked the end of Prohibition. The nation rejoiced and we’ve been partying (openly) ever since. Celebrate 90 years of boozy freedom at the Moonshiner’s Ball supporting Anne Arundel SPCA. Dress in your best Prohibition-era outfit — flapper, gangster, moonshiner, etc. — and enjoy games, raffles, live bands, and more. Adoptable pets will be the star of the show! December 3 at the Governor Calvert House. Get tickets.

🐶 Speaking of dogs. . . pre-orders for the 2024 Annapolis Dogs Calendar are now open. Sales support the SPCA. Make sure to order before December 1 to be part of the first print run.

10 years of success for 2 orgs

BikeAAA
Fun. Good for the environment. Proven by science to make you happier than any type of transit. Biking rocks and Bicycle Advocates of Annapolis and Anne Arundel has been saying so for 10 years now. Help them roll 🚲 into a new decade with a special annual meeting + anniversary dinner. Free pre-registration is required. Tuesday (11/7) at Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge.

Wrabyn Boutique Think of the difference between a 1-year-old and a 10-year-old. A lot, right? In the small business world, 10 years has just as much growth and learning. Wrabyn Boutique is celebrating the no-small-feat of 10 years. Enjoy giveaways, gifts, and 20% off the entire store. Monday (11/6) through Saturday (11/11) at 12 Annapolis St, Annapolis, MD.

Big congrats to Wendy Rabin (no that’s not a typo) and her team Whitney Stanford, Paige Smith, Debbie Ryan, Laura Pfundstein, and Lindsay Renz!

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

County Council meeting

On the agenda for tonight’s County Council meeting:

• New member of the Anne Arundel County Ethics Commission

• Gazebo and pavilion code

• See full agenda

The meeting is tonight (11/6) at 7 PM at the Arundel Center (44 Calvert Street Annapolis, MD 21401). Thanks to the County’s new website, you can now view all public meetings and agendas here. Watch online or submit testimony here.

City Council meeting

On the agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting:

• Sister city: Sarajevo

• Noah Hillman parking investigation

• See full agenda

The meeting is tonight (11/6) at 7 PM in the City Council chambers at City Hall (160 Duke of Gloucester). Click here to watch online or submit public testimony.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Dancing with the Annapolitan Stars 💃

On November 18, Maryland Hall presents Movers & Shakers, a fundraising Latin dance competition featuring local elected officials, artists, activists, business owners, philanthropists, & Anne Arundel County community leaders! And guess what? Ryan, Mayor Buckley, County Executive Pittman, & other familiar friends will dance us into the night with tango, salsa, bachata, & more! BEST thing? Money raised supports the arts at Maryland Hall and the building of an orphanage in Mexico. Get tickets.*

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WEATHER

Monday

61 🌡️ 53 | 🌥️ | 6% | 💨 SE 6 mph (5 knots)

Tuesday

68 🌡️ 49 | 🌥️ | 7% | 💨 W 8 mph (6 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Skribe with Britain Duckworth & Jennifer Schimpf | 7:30–10:30 PM
Brian Boru | PJ and Neal | 6–9 PM

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Jazz Jam | 8–10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | b.en | 7 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Past results

Football (3-5)
11/4 @ Temple | L 32–18

Men’s Hockey (3-8)
11/3 vs. George Mason University | L 5–3
11/4 @ George Mason University | W 4–0

Men's Soccer (6-8-5)
11/4 @ Colgate | L 2–0

Sprint Football (6-1)
11/3 @ Penn | W 33–7

Men's Squash
11/4 vs. Virginia | L 9–0

Women's Swimming & Diving (4-1)
11/4 vs. American | W 150–113
11/4 vs. Bucknell | W 153–130
11/4 vs. Lafayette | W 159–124

Men's Swimming & Diving (5-1)
11/4 vs. American | W 158–108
11/4 vs. Bucknell | W 151–131
11/4 vs. Lafayette | W 159–120

Rifle (2-5)
11/4 @ President's Trophy Match | 2nd of 4 teams

Men's Rugby (10-0)
11/4 @ Penn State | W 53–5

Women's Volleyball (15-8)
11/3 vs. Colgate | L 3–2
11/4 vs. Holy Cross | W 3–0

Men's Water Polo (19-5)
11/3 vs. Wagner | W 10–8
11/4 @ Johns Hopkins | W 19–14
11/5 vs. Mount St. Mary's | W 19–7
11/5 vs. George Washington | W 19–8

Wrestling (1-0)
11/4 @ No. 23 Illinois | W 23–18

Upcoming games & matches

Men's Basketball
11/6 @ Campbell | 8 PM

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