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Truxtun Park's new skate park, Mutt Madness Round 2, Bands in the Sand tickets...

Naptown Scoop
March 05, 2025

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Good morning, Annapolis. It’s gonna be a windy Wednesday.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Truxtun Park’s new skate park
Mutt Madness Round 2
Bands in the Sand tickets

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Duffy Perkins, & Ryan Sneddon

Timeless Charm in The Downs on the Severn

Want to see a classic colonial in one of Annapolis’ most coveted waterfront communities?

Perfectly positioned on a 1.22-acre corner lot, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in The Downs offers space, comfort, and an unbeatable lifestyle. The formal living and dining rooms set a welcoming tone, while the open-concept kitchen and family room with a fireplace create a cozy retreat. The highlight? A spacious great room with a wet bar — perfect for entertaining.

Outside, a screened porch, paver patio, and lush landscaping provide a peaceful escape. With a partially finished basement and oversized primary suite, there’s room for everyone. Plus, enjoy community amenities like two deep-water marinas, a clubhouse, a pool, and tennis courts.

Want to see it for yourself? There’s an open house this Saturday (3/8) from 11 AM to 1 PM. Here’s a sneak peek before you go.

THE DIGEST

The Fur-ocious Battle Continues: Mutt Madness Round 2 🐶

There’s something we mutt tell you about. Starting this morning (aka now), Mutt Madness Round 2 is officially underway. We appreciate everyone entering and voting. And, a round of a-paws to the pups moving on! Looking ahead, Round 3 kicks off Friday. Wondering how many rounds are left in this tail-wagging tournament? There are 6 voting rounds. Each time, half the contestants will be eliminated.

🗳️ Vote now.

P.S. We handled Archie-gate (we accidentally included him in two matchups) by forfeiting one of his matches. He was winning both, so we forfeited him in the closer matchup. Congratulations, Winnie. You lived to fight another round.

Five local students competing to be the most powerful high school student in America

Anne Arundel’s Board of Education comprises 8 people. 7 of them remember dial-up Internet; one’s never lived in a world without WiFi. That’s because one is a student. In fact, they’re the only student member of a local board of education in the whole country with full voting rights. Hence the title of this story. These 5 students were just nominated to be next year’s student member – AKA SMOB.

Adagio Baldwin, Old Mill High School
Alex Cuff, Glen Burnie High School
Michelle Fadele, Chesapeake High School
Brayden Morgan, Glen Burnie High School
Jack Warrick, Chesapeake Science Point

Final interviews will be done March 7, at which point the field will be whittled to three. Those three will debate it out on April 9. Then the local association of student councils will vote for their favorite who will be appointed by Governor Wes Moore.

Western Shore Veterinary Hospital offers your pets the finest wellness care, state-of-the-art diagnostics, dental treatment, and surgery ranging from spays/neuters to sophisticated treatments. You can find them online, by phone at 443-936-0660, or at 910C Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Dog of the Week: Meet Zoey

We have to hand it to Zoey — that one-ear-up-one-ear-down look is working for her. Apparently, she’s always got one ear flopping down, and who could deny how adorable it is? Zoey’s a 5-year-old German Shepherd mix who has been at the SPCA since September 2022, which seems a shamefully long time for her to be there for such a sweet, gentle, loving girl. She’s full of energy and excitement, so it’s best she goes to a home without any other animals or dogs. If you think you can give her a fur-ever home, stop by to visit her in Wing 3 at 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis.

Annapolis Breaks Ground on Skate Park

We’re dying to make an Avril Lavigne reference, but that would date us. However, in good news for local skaters, the City has broken ground on much-anticipated improvements to the Truxtun Park Skate Park. The redesign was influenced by skaters, and the overall budget is being assisted by a $50,000 GoFundMe initiated by the Barish family in memory of local skater Tameron Barish. The project is expected to take six months to complete.

P.S. Pardon the typo in these renderings. It’s straight from Rec and Parks social media.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Secret Spot Pizza Is Coming to Market House

You’ve likely seen the Secret Spot pizza truck serving slices for hungry foodies. Despite the name, they’re not great at hiding. And the great news is that you don’t have to wait for their next popup because they’re getting even worse at keeping secrets permanently establishing themselves in Market House! Head down for their grand opening on Friday, March 7, beginning at 11 AM for pizza, beer, and live music. We recommend the Vodka Parm.

Is WRNR Coming Back?

For everyone who argues that WTMD just isn’t the same as WRNR, your wishes may be answered: Cortona Media, who owns WRNR, have secured the lease for a radio tower and production studio and are considering bringing WRNR back to airwaves. The City Council would be Cortona’s landlord, setting out terms for the lease in last month’s Council Meeting. WRNR was on the radio for almost 25 years, leaving the air for online streaming in February 2023. Our commute hasn’t been the same since. ($)

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Spring is in the air 🍀

You know that neighbor who had the perfect green lawn last summer? They started preparing for that in spring, likely with Lawn Doctor. Let me explain.

Winter is rough on grass. Cold makes it go dormant, kind of like a hibernating bear. Lawn Doctor’s spring care programs use tried and true methods like essential fertilization to control spring weeds and bare patches to rejuvenate your grass and protect it from future damage.

And their expertise doesn’t stop there. They’ll even give you mowing techniques so your grass will be the envy of the neighborhood all summer long. Get your free quote today!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

St. Patrick’s Weekend in Annapolis ☘️

Feeling lucky, punk? Might be a classic 70s movie. Might be some leprechaun magic sneaking into the city ahead of the St. Patrick’s festivities this weekend. This much-anticipated weekend begins Saturday with the 10th annual Hooley at the Naval Academy Alumni Association’s Fluegel Hall. This sold out pre-party goes 5–10 PM with a lineup of Irish music plus food and an open bar.

The main festivities are Sunday with the St. Patrick’s Parade going through downtown starting at 1 PM. The parade begins at the Amos Garrett Garage and goes down West Street, Church Circle, Main Street to City Dock over 2-1/2 hours of pure Irish pride. The day continues with Shamrock the Dock music festival starting at 2:30 PM at City Dock. But your luck’s shorter than Tom Cruise if you haven’t bought tickets — that’s sold out, too. Can’t say we didn’t warn ya.

Get details on all St. Patrick’s Weekend festivities.

The Ballad of Wallis Island to open AFF 🎥🍿

Sundance is the biggest indie film festival in the US, though it isn’t always convenient to get out to Utah every summer to attend — but why bother when you’ve got a great film fest right here? This year, the Annapolis Film Festival is set to commence with a Sundance favorite, The Ballad of Wallis Island, as its Opening Night Film so you really don’t need to go to Utah. The movie from Focus Features follows a musician who books a gig playing for an eccentric millionaire and is reunited with an estranged bandmate. It’ll have a limited theatrical release starting March 28, but Annapolitans can see it early at the festival on March 27 at 7 PM at Maryland Hall. AFF continues the rest of the weekend through March 30 with features, shorts, narrative films, and documentaries. Tickets go on sale this week.

Tickets now available: Bands in the Sand 🎤 🌊 🎸

Name something better than live music beachside. We’ll wait. That’s why Bands in the Sand is one of Scoop’s favorite fundraisers. Each summer, 1,600 guests gather on the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s beach to dance the night away and raise a drink to saving the Bay. This year’s party is on Saturday, June 14, 5:30–10 PM at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis. As always, tickets include unlimited food and drinks. Tickets go on sale at 9 AM today. General Admission early bird pricing ends April 30 — or earlier if tickets sell out. Don’t delay. Grab tickets now!

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.

EXTRA SPRINKLES

Don't miss the Bosom Buddies Ball: Living in the Moment on March 29th!

Tickets are selling fast! Secure yours today for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, inspiring stories, and a live auction. Your support funds vital programs that make a real difference in our community. Can’t attend in person? Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $10,000 shopping spree at Kent Island Jewelry. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Get your tickets now and make a lasting impact! Thank you for your support!*

Honoring Peg Wallace: A Pioneer in Preserving Eastport’s History

In honor of Women's History Month, the Annapolis Maritime Museum remembers Peg Wallace, co-founder of the museum and a dedicated Eastport community member. Peg began preserving local history in the 1970s as development grew. Her efforts led to the Eastport Historical Committee’s small museum at the Barge House, now part of the Museum’s campus. Learn more about Peg and other influential women online or visit us at 732 Second Street in Eastport.*

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WEATHER

Wednesday

57 🌡️ 44 | ⛈️ | 95% | SSE 22 mph (20 knots)

Thursday

47 🌡️ 34 | ⛅ | 2% |WNW 20 mph (17 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 40ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Wednesday

Thursday

NAVY SPORTS

Upcoming games

Women's Basketball (18-10)
3/5 vs. Boston University | 5:30 PM

Men's Basketball (13-18)
3/6 @ Boston U. | 7 PM

Baseball (3-7)
3/5 vs. George Washington | 3 PM

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🍦What is Secret Spot Pizza?

Truxtun Park's new skate park, Mutt Madness Round 2, Bands in the Sand tickets...

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