🍦What's the new Bay Bridge gonna look like?

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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop – the newsletter that always remembers to cut the crust off your sandwiches.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Truxtun Park’s new skate park

• Annapolis Town Center tree lighting

• Naptown Scoop is hiring

Let’s get to it.

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

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P.S. Want to work out at the mall more often? They also have a gym called Retro Fitness!

THE DIGEST

Potential plans for a new Bay Bridge 🚙

Raise your hand if you’ve ever read the Scoop sitting in Bay Bridge Traffic 🤚. The MDTA has been evaluating the Bridge for years now and they’ve got a few ideas to discuss. While they considered many options (no new bridge, a double decker bridge, and even ferries), they’ve outlined 6 plans to build 2 entirely new spans in the same area as the originals.

All 6 are somewhere between 8–10 lanes wide. Right now, the Eastbound span is 2 wide and Westbound is 3.

New Bay Bridge spans would be one of Maryland’s most ambitious infrastructure projects ever. For context, the Key Bridge was 1.6 miles long. The Bay Bridge is 4.3 miles. But replacement may be necessary; the Bay Bridge is getting a little gray hair. What we now call the Eastbound span opened as the only span in 1952 and the Westbound span opened in 1973. MD Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld has said they may be near the end of their “useful lifespan.”

• The bridges also may not be able to keep up with a changing shipping industry. Right now, they have 186 feet of clearance over the Bay. Baltimore’s new Key Bridge will have 230 feet of clearance compared to the old 185’

Got thoughts or just want to learn more? MDTA is holding 3 public meetings (1 virtual meeting and 2 in-person) next month to get feedback:

✅ December 4
6–8 PM
Virtual: baycrossingstudy.com

✅ December 9
6–8 PM
Broadneck High School (1265 Green Holly Drive, Annapolis)

✅ December 11
6–8 PM
Kent Island High School (900 Love Point Road, Stevensville)

You can also respond via this survey. MDTA expects to choose a plan by November 2026 before getting design and construction bids. The new spans will likely be finished in the 2030s.

Naptown Scoop is hiring

It’s an exciting time around here. Our team more than doubled in size this year and it’s time to grow again. We’re looking for someone who can pump out social media content for us multiple times a week. All you need to have is a passion for Annapolis, video editing skills, and more energy than the Energizer bunny. So if that’s you or you know the right person, check out the official job description. Naptown Scoop needs you.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Bach to Rock’s Grand Opening ✂️ 🎀 🎹 🎸🥁

Someone grab the giant scissors. Today is the grand opening of Bach to Rock, located at 454-C Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146. The new biz strikes a chord with learn-what-you-want music programs for all ages and skill levels, from babies to adults. From private lessons to group classes and camps or birthday parties, there’s something for everyone. Don't miss a beat — RSVP to the free event featuring an open house from 4:30–6:30 PM, with a Ribbon Cutting at 5 PM.

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SPONSORED BY WESTERN SHORE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Meet Dr. Mazzurco – Your Pet’s New Best Friend!

Western Shore Veterinary Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Holly Mazzurco to the team. Her passion for veterinary medicine began after nursing a sick stray kitten back to health as a child. After University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Mazzurco did a veterinary internship at Regional Veterinary Referral Center in Virginia and has since worked in several emergency and general practice animal clinics.

Outside the clinic, she enjoys traveling and board games but most importantly, time with her family and pets, Yang the black lab and Saphire the cat.

Come meet Dr. Mazzurco and see why she’s a perfect fit for Western Shore Veterinary Hospital!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Weekend Preview

There’s not a ton going on this weekend but honestly, there’s nothing wrong with a quiet weekend before the holiday craze 🙌

Friday
🎁 HERE. a pop-up opens Holiday Shop: HERE’s 50th pop up is in town! Kick off the holiday season with a Happy Hour from 5–7 PM. Sip on Gray Wolf + CAnE while you shop local at a brand new location – 14 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401

Saturday
🎨 PreK Process Art: Severna Park Library hosts a messy art event from 10–11 AM. Parents know art is always better done out of the house. Tip: Wear old clothes.

🫶 📚Taylor Swift Party: Swifties assemble. Score a ticket and head to Park Books from 12–2 PM for trivia, friendship bracelet-making, photo back drop, and more! Some ticket options even come with a T-Swift book!

🧘‍♀️ 🥳Yoga Barn Birthday: Yoga Barn is turning 3! Enjoy yoga specials, local vendors, yummy food, and lots of fun at 45 W. Earleigh Heights Road, Severna Park, from 9 AM to 1 PM.

🏈 ⚓️ Navy Football: Navy hosts Tulane at noon for a must-win final game, with Tulane one game ahead in the standings. A Navy victory could secure them a spot in the conference championship, likely against archrival Army. Grab tickets before they’re gone.

Who’s Ready for Some Holiday Cheer?

Save the date! Annapolis Town Center is hauling out the holly and fluffing the garland in anticipation for their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony next Thursday, November 21. The family-friendly event always brings great food and drink, live music, and activities for kids young and old. So mark your calendar and get ready because like it or not, the holidays are upon us!

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CIVIL NEWS

Redesigned Truxtun Park Skate Park to be unveiled 🛹

Calling all sk8r bois and grrls . . . the City of Annapolis has concept drawings of a new skate park at Truxtun Park and would love your input on the design. The City has been working with Pillar Design Studios on the new design, removing the portable structures currently in place and creating an all-concrete park on par with some of the best skate parks in the country. You can see the new drawings tonight at 6pm in the Pip Moyer Rec Center. 273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Celebrate the Season of Giving with the Jingle Bell 5K Run & 3K Walk

Did you know that the most festive, health-forward holiday tradition in Annapolis will be held on December 7th? That’s right, the 13th Annual DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation’s (DPCF) Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run and 3K Walk will be held at Quiet Waters Park. The DPCF is 100% volunteer-driven and funds local programs to bring light to the fight against lung and ovarian cancers. Register today at https://dpcancerfoundation.org. *

A Message from 84 Lumber

84 Lumber is proud to honor veterans nationwide. In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, the company continues to show its support. Since 2019, 84 Lumber has partnered with Fisher House Foundation to support our heroes and their loved ones. 84 Lumber donated 100 flags to 100 Fisher Houses, symbolizing our gratitude and commitment to those who have served. Fisher House Foundation provides a “home away from home” for service members, veterans, and their families. Learn more here.*

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WEATHER

Thursday

53 🌡️ 46 | 🌧️ | 74% | 💨 E 8 mph (7 knots)

Friday

54 🌡️ 74 | 🌧️ | 34% | 💨 NNW 9 mph (8 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 61ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

49 West | The Annapolis RoundUp | 7:30–10 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Doug Segree | 6–9 PM
Brian Boru | O'McPub Band | 6:30–9:30 PM
Killarney House | Aaron Hawkins | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | John Ford Coley w/ Paul Davie | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Tony Streamella Band | 7 PM

Friday

49 West | Zen Cowboys Tour with Dave Easley & Jaime Bernstein | 7:30–10PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Starbelly | 8:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Timmie Metz Band | 9–12 PM
Brian Boru | Ciaran Quinn | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Hunter Rich | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Michael Ferro | 5–8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Isaac Krapf | 8:30 PM
Great Frogs | Casey McConvill | 4:30–7:30 PM
Killarney House | Chris Diller | 7:30–10:30 PM
Middleton Tavern | Honey Sol | 10 PM
Old Stein | Doug Segree | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | John Luskey | 7:30–10:30 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Lez Zeppelin | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Aaron Hawkins | 8 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Wheelhouse| 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Nate & Jim | 9:45 PM

SPORTS

LISTEN: Anchors Aweigh Podcast new episode

We’ve got a packed pod today. Bill Wagner and fill-in co-host Mike James break down Navy football’s impressive win against South Florida and preview the huge game against Tulane this weekend. During the interview segment, they tune in with wrestling coach Cary Kolat. Listen here – 49 minutes.

P.S. Want more Navy football discourse? Look out for a new episode of our Navy Football Podcast tomorrow with Bill Wagner, Eric Kettani, and Keenan Reynolds.

Jenny Parsons inducted into Anne Arundel County sports hall of fame 🏐🏀🥎

Jenny Parsons, a Glen Burnie native and standout athlete, was inducted into the 33rd Anne Arundel County Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Excelling in volleyball, basketball, and softball at Glen Burnie High, Parsons was named first-team All-County in all three sports (something few athletes do) and The 1988–89 Baltimore Sun Female Athlete of the Year. She earned a scholarship to East Carolina University as a two-sport athlete — volleyball and softball, where she set 9 records as a pitcher. Now in her fourth year as head softball coach at Central Arkansas, Jenny has had a 31-year coaching career. $

Upcoming Navy games & matches

Women's Basketball (3-0)
11/14 vs. Wagner | 7 PM

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