🍦 Worst flooding since Isabel

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. If you want to see the coolest thing ever, Google “Harbin international ice and snow sculpture festival.” You’re welcome.

Let’s dive in.

— Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, Dylan Roche, & Lauren Burke Meyer

P.S. Happy birthday to the best older brother in the game, Dave Sneddon! 🍰

Annapolis sees worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel

Tuesday’s storm dumped several inches of rain, but it was the overnight high tide that really did the damage. Water levels reached 5.1 feet – the third highest NOAA’s ever recorded in Annapolis.

• The only two higher readings are Hurricane Isabel (2003, 7.16 feet) and the 1933 Chesapeake-Potomac hurricane (6.17 feet).

City Dock is always a focal point during flooding. And rightly so, Storm Brothers Ice Cream Factory recorded 32 inches of water in the store at its high point after the power went out, rendering their pumps useless. They’ll be closed “for a few weeks.” Many other businesses along Dock Street are also shut down.

But many homes, especially waterfront homes, were affected too. When water levels near the level of docks, waves and sheer pressure can smash up docks like this one on the South River.

Residents and businesses who did sustain damage are asked to report it to Anne Arundel County and/or the City of Annapolis which helps both prepare for future events like this.

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THE DIGEST

Pip Moyer Opens Doors for Displaced Light House Residents

You could say they saw fire and they saw rain. Fortunately, nobody was hurt on Tuesday night when a fire started at the Light House Shelter in Annapolis (yes, the night of the torrential downpour). The fire started with a faulty light fixture and had already gone out by the time firefighters arrived on the scene.

Unfortunately, the Annapolis Fire Department said the building couldn’t be occupied until repairs and inspections were done. In the meantime, Rec & Parks opened up the gym at the Pip Moyer Center as an overnight stay for 44 of the 70 displaced shelter residents. The remaining 26 residents went to stay with friends or family. It was a wet night to be displaced, but even rain couldn’t dampen Annapolis’ will to take care of its own.

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A MESSAGE FROM ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL

It may only be January, but summer camps are certainly in sight! And St. Anne’s School offers a camp for young explorers that always delights. So, if you’re on the camp hunt for your tiny tot, Summer Explorers camp is your one-stop shop. From extra special visitors to Fun in the Sun Fridays, your young adventurer is in for a summer of surprises. Take a peek at what all they have in store, and send your camper off to learn, play, and explore!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Weekend Preview

Friday
Marjorie Prime opens at Colonial Players Theater in Annapolis. It’s the age of AI and 85-year-old Marjorie spends her final days with a computerized version of her deceased husband. The first show is at 8 PM Friday. Get tickets here.

Note: The play features mature themes, including grief and suicide.

Monday
MLK Jr. Day:
- City government offices, county offices, and the Stanton Center are closed
- Waste Management Service facilities are closed, but trash and recycling collection are not affected
- Pip Moyer Recreation Center operates on a normal schedule (6 AM–8 PM)
- Annapolis Transit will operate on a Sunday Service Schedule

P.S. There won’t be a Scoop newsletter on Monday or Tuesday.

You + Hammond-Harwood + Italy 🍷

The Hammond-Harwood House is turning 250 this year so it’s going big to celebrate. Like, traveling-around-Italy-for-11-days big. September 24–October 5, you can join a small group and curator Lucinda Edinberg exploring Italy’s Veneto region. Italy is the home of architect Andrea Palladio whose works inspired the 1774 design of the Hammond-Harwood House. The trip will visit 13 of Palladio’s sites and other masterworks of architecture. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get to Italy, this is it. Learn more.

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

Final public FY2025 budget hearing

The Board of Education will host a public hearing today (1/11) to hear input on AACPS’ proposed FY2025 operating and capital budgets. The meeting has a virtual and in-person option with two minutes of testimony allowed per person. The hearing is at 6 PM in the Board Room at the Parham Building, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

The other public meeting, which was postponed because of weather, is now on Thursday, January 25 at 6 PM in the Old Mill High School auditorium. Those wishing to speak can sign up on site at 5 PM.

What’s next? The Board adopts the budget request in February and passes the baton to County Council for review.

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WEATHER

Thursday

51 🌡️ 37 | ☀️ | 6% | 💨 SW 10 mph (8 knots)

Friday

49 🌡️ 46 | 🌧️ | 54% | 💨 E 15 mph (13 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 45ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

49 West | Luke Borchelt | 4–7 PM
Brian Boru | Aaron Hawkins | 6:30–9:30 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Open Mic Night | 8–10 PM
Killarney House | Dave Tieff | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Market House | Soren Mattson | 7–9 PM
The Point | Bryan Ewald | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Alison Brown | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Victoria & Steve | 4:30 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | George Evans & Friends | 7 PM
Vibe | Open Mic Night | 7–11 PM

Friday

49 West | Moran Tripp Band | 8–10 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | All You Need Band | 8:30–11:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch |  Timmie Metz Band | 10 PM
Brian Boru | Colby Sards | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kevin Koa | 8 PM
Great Frogs | Jess Marie | 5–8 PM
Jalapeños | Tom Lagana | 7:30–10:30 PM
Killarney House | Pete Best | 8–11 PM
Market House | Alex G Lee and Chrissy Scott | 7–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Lower Case Blues | 10 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Music Room | 8–11 PM
Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 8–11 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Last Train Home | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | BoRoy | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Jesse Lee | 5 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Kristi Allen | 10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | Mike Heuer | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Stillbound | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Madisun Bailey | 8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Mac Heat | 9:45 PM
Trophy Room | Steve McCoy | 7–10 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Navy names new offensive coordinator

Navy football head coach Brian Newberry named his new offensive coordinator yesterday, Mercer University head coach Drew Cronic. In his last four years coaching the Bears, Drew’s teams went 28-17. If you add his other four years of head coaching experience, Drew’s total record is 75-23. Welcome to Annapolis, Drew! We can’t wait to see you on the sidelines.

Past results

Women’s Basketball (4-10)
1/10 vs. Holy Cross | L 69–54

Men's Basketball (6-8)
1/10 @ Holy Cross | W 80–70

Upcoming games & matches

Men's Gymnastics
1/12 @ West Point Open | 7 PM

Men's Squash (8-6)
1/12 @ St. Lawrence | 5:30 PM

Women's Swimming & Diving (5-1)
1/12 @ Notre Dame | 6 PM
1/12 vs. Princeton | 6 PM

Men's Swimming & Diving (7-1)
1/12 @ Notre Dame | 6 PM
1/12 vs. Princeton | 6 PM

Wrestling (6-0)
1/12 vs. South Dakota State | 4:30 PM

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