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Annapolis Pride events, City Council daycare bill, Annapolis Blues Q&A

Naptown Scoop
May 30, 2024

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Happy last day of May. Is your May going out like a lamb? Ours feels more like a cheetah. . . .

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Annapolis Pride events
City Council proposed bill could ease daycare burden
Q&A with the Annapolis Blues

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Ryan Sneddon

P.S. Happy early birthdays to Kate Callahan, Ben Irby, and Olivia August! 🎂

The Only Public Waterfront Rooftop in Annapolis

It’s not officially Summer. Not until June 20. But it may as well be. The weather’s warm, rainy April and May are gone, and the Choptank rooftop is open for the season.

Not only is the Choptank the premier dining destination on Ego Alley, it has the only public waterfront rooftop in town. There are over 100 seats with fantastic views all around. Some look towards historic downtown Annapolis. Some look over the harbor and out to the Bay. And a lucky few have both.

Long story short, there’s not a bad seat on the rooftop. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the Choptank’s famous crushes, delicious fresh seafood, and here’s an insider tip: one of the best burgers in town.

Make your reservations now. Because the Choptank rooftop is the place to be this summer.

THE DIGEST

📣 Major stories of the Week

It was a short week, so we didn’t have quite as much news as normal. Even so, there were a few big scoops we can’t ignore:

Let’s Go! Music Fest starts today and goes all weekend. This event at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds brings together big names like Taking Back Sunday and Dashboard Confessional along with emerging regional artists and local bands. Get tickets here. And don’t forget to use the code SCOOP for 10% off GA & GA+ tickets!
The EZ-Pass scam alert really caught your attention – and for good reason! Maryland’s Attorney General is warning residents that scam text messages are telling people they owe money for unpaid tolls. If you get one of these texts, don’t click on the link and definitely don’t disclose financial info.
An upcoming Odor Control Monitoring Findings meeting on June 10 at 6:30 PM will fill Eastport residents in on the source of a smell that’s plagued parts of the community for weeks. The meeting is at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Community Library.

Top clicks of the week 🏆

Wednesday: Truly Turn Key Waterfront in Severna Park
Thursday: Let’s Go! Music Fest

Annapolis City Council proposed bill could ease daycare burden 👶🏻

For parents on year(s)-long childcare waitlists, finally some good news. On Tuesday, Annapolis City Council introduced legislation to expand where daycare facilities can open.

Democrat Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier sponsored the bill to increase zoning districts where daycares can open, eliminating the need for additional approvals in some areas. It permits daycares in all commercial districts, except industrial ones, while still adhering to state and city standards. The goal is to increase available programs, reduce wait times, and potentially lower childcare costs. Religious institutions would also benefit by applying only to the Department of Planning and Zoning for adding daycare facilities. ($)

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The first line of defense against mosquitoes

Spring is here. Amazing! But also, that means mosquito season is coming up. . . Did you know excellent lawn care is one of the very best ways to prevent these pesky pests? They love living in your grass.

Lawn Doctor Annapolis’ Yard Armour program is a mosquito’s worst nightmare. Their technicians know all the secret hiding spots and have an arsenal of products and equipment to protect you from the bloodsuckers. And they’re so confident that your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Lawn Doctor also offers fertilization & weed control, aeration, tick control, and perimeter pest control. Also 100% guaranteed. Get your free lawn evaluation today and enjoy outside to the fullest this season.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

⚽️ Annapolis Blues Home Opener

Don’t miss the Annapolis Blues season home opener tomorrow (6/1) at 7 PM and help them “Shell Out” 10,000 seats. And you might be wondering: How much of a home field advantage it is playing in Annapolis? It’s one of the questions we asked Blues players this week using your submitted questions. Check out our Q&A to get more insider fan info on your Blues, like what they love about Annapolis and where they get coffee after practice!

Tomorrow the Blues play the DMV Elite FC. Also mark your calendar for home games on June 7 (vs. Alexandria Rough Diamonds), June 16 (vs. FC Frederick), June 29 (vs. VA Beach City), and July 6 (vs. Grove United).

Pride Events: Parade, Festival, and more 🏳️‍🌈

Help bring Pride to Annapolis all month long! We know you know the parade is tomorrow, June 1, starting at City Dock at noon, and here are some more celebrations to check out:

🏳️‍🌈 May 31: Pride Pre-Party, 5–11 PM, The Graduate Hotel Annapolis
🏳️‍🌈 June 1: Festival (Maryland Hall), following the parade until 5 PM
🏳️‍🌈 June 1: Pride After Party, 5–10 PM, Graduate Hotel Annapolis
🏳️‍🌈 June 2: Drag Brunch, 10 AM–2 PM, Graduate Hotel Annapolis
🏳️‍🌈 June 2: Pride Ecumenical Worship Service, 3–4 PM, Eastport United Methodist Church
🏳️‍🌈 June 5: BIPOC LGBTQIA + History Panel, 6–7:30 PM, Maryland Hall

Bonus fun facts: Annapolis native, fashion designer, and former Project Runway competitor Christian Siriano is the parade grand marshal! Local musician and The Voice contestant L. Rodgers is the Festival Headliner. There’s an interesting intersection as to how Christian is somewhat responsible for L. Rodgers’ shaved head . . . A cool “small world” story!

Apex Commercial Band concert 🎸 🥁

First, we’ll tell you who the Apex Commercial Band is. They’re kids from AACPS’ Apex Arts Magnet Program. Now that you know that, here’s when you can catch them next: on Monday (6/3) at 7:30 PM at Rams Head On Stage!

You’ll also hear special guest and Trinidadian steelpan player Victor Provost. This is the perfect family-friendly event (no booze will be served). Plus you’ll also be showing support for local young musicians! Tickets are only $10.

🗓 Juneteenth Events

Did you know “Juneteenth” is a portmanteau of the words June and nineteenth? On June 19 and all month long, these Annapolis events commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved Africans in the US. Here are a few of the upcoming events but check out this list for more:

AAHPP grant workshop on June 3 at 2:30 PM online (register here). Learn about the $5 million in capital grants available to assist in preserving buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience in Maryland.
Alpha Phi Alpha Street Renaming Ceremony on June 15 at 10 AM – Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD.
Annapolis Juneteenth Parade and Festival on June 22 at noon along West Street and Main Street. Join the City of Annapolis in celebrating freedom and liberation.
Rhythm and Hues: Banneker-Douglass Museum’s Summer Block Party is on June 29 at noon. Enjoy live music, exhibits, activities, and food. Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD.

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 Monday’s County Council meeting:

Pensions
General Development Plan & Comprehensive Zoning - Region 4 Plan
See full agenda

The meeting is at 6 PM at the Arundel Center. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to submit testimony or watch online. 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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WEATHER

Friday

75 🌡️ 58 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 N 10 mph (9 knots)

Saturday

80 🌡️ 66 | 🌥️ | 3% | 💨 ESE 7 mph (6 knots)

Sunday

78 🌡️ 67 | 🌧️ | 40% | 💨 S 11 mph (10 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 74ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

SPORTS

Upcoming games & matches

Men's Heavyweight Rowing (0-1)
5/31–6/2 @ IRA National Championship

Men's Lightweight Rowing (2-4)
5/31–6/2 @ IRA National Championship

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🍦What's a Shellout?

Annapolis Pride events, City Council daycare bill, Annapolis Blues Q&A

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The Only Public Waterfront Rooftop in Annapolis

THE DIGEST

📣 Major stories of the Week

Top clicks of the week 🏆

Annapolis City Council proposed bill could ease daycare burden 👶🏻

@NAPTOWNSCOOP

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

⚽️ Annapolis Blues Home Opener

Pride Events: Parade, Festival, and more 🏳️‍🌈

Apex Commercial Band concert 🎸 🥁

🗓 Juneteenth Events

CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ County Council meeting

WEATHER

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

SPORTS

Upcoming games & matches

THANKS!