Good morning, Annapolis – Day 2 here at the Scoop. Thanks for the many welcome notes and gentle warnings not to mess it up.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Charlie Szold

Laser season is approaching, and HALO is one of the most talked-about laser treatments for skin rejuvenation. But not all HALO technology is the same. If you’re investing in your skin, it’s worth knowing which HALO you’re getting and who is performing your treatment.

At Current Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, we offer HALO TRIBRID, the most advanced HALO technology. While traditional HALO combines two wavelengths, TRIBRID adds a third, giving us more options to treat different depths and concerns in the same treatment.

This added flexibility allows us to more precisely target sun damage, brown spots, fine lines, texture, and signs of aging, with less discomfort and downtime.

The technology is only part of the equation. At Current Dermatology, every HALO TRIBRID treatment is planned and performed by a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in skin biology, laser safety, and selecting the right settings for your skin and your goals.

There’s a reason Current Dermatology has been voted Best Laser Skin Treatment by What’s Up? Annapolis for three years in a row.

If you’re considering HALO this laser season, make sure you’re getting the best. At Current Dermatology, you get the most advanced HALO technology backed by dermatologic expertise. Visit www.currentderm.com or call (410) 384-3045 to schedule your treatment.

Wednesday is Veterans Day, and it means a little more in a town that hears Colors on the Yard every morning.

The Scoop would like to feature a few local veterans this week. Hit reply with a story or photo of a veteran in your life.

For planning purposes, know that city and county government offices are closed on the 11th. Post offices, MVA branches, and the county landfill and recycling centers are too. Trash and recycling pickup doesn’t change in the city or the county. AACPS schools are open.

The city’s ceremony is at 11 AM at Memorial Circle downtown and the Naval Academy Band plays a free concert at Maryland Hall at 7 PM too.

More than 1,000 Navy fans voted, and we have a winner. CDR David T. Byrnes ’63, USN (Ret.) designed this year’s Beat Army button.

Buy one for $4.50, with buttons shipping November 16. Get yours here. Army-Navy kicks off December 12, 3 PM, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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On Friday we asked what you do and don’t like at the Scoop. More than 40 of you replied, with most starting the same way: Thank you, Ryan. I did also receive one reply with simply a poop emoji. Can’t win 'em all!

A sampling of the messages:

Ideas included a dedicated kids’ events section, more profiles, Navy sports scores, and a heads-up when an event is tough to reach without a car. Keep thoughts and suggestions rolling! You can always just hit the reply button.

🎈 = family-friendly events

🎈🎨 Art and Story Time – Songs, finger plays, and art projects inspired by favorite picture books at Chesapeake Children’s Museum.

🎈🌱 Healing With Play – Self-guided activities at Chesapeake Children’s Museum for families exploring feelings and healing during Children’s Grief Awareness Month. Runs throughout the month.

🎖 Eastport Veterans Day Observation – A Veterans Day gathering at Eastport Veterans Park with readings by local veterans, followed by a bridge walk to the Fleet Reserve Club.

🏠 Jane Austen Tour – Compare the social customs of early 19th-century Annapolis with Jane Austen’s novels on this guided tour of Hammond-Harwood House.

🍽️🌸 Fall Foliage Workshop – Design an elegant fall centerpiece with seasonal blooms and textures, plus charcuterie and wine.

📖 Maryland in the Civil War – Historian Jonathon Beasley discusses Maryland’s role in the Civil War from Union and Confederate perspectives, with Civil War memorabilia on display.

🎭 The Maiden of Sleepy Hollow @ London Town – A stage adaptation bringing spooky atmosphere to Historic London Town’s grounds. Runs through Sunday.

🎾 Anne Arundel County Tennis Hall of Fame Dinner – Annual dinner honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame class, with cocktail hour, silent auction, buffet dinner, and open bar at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

🎶 Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival: Weekend Two – The festival’s second weekend features jazz, soul, and Indigenous dance performances across multiple Eastport venues.

📚 Book Binding Workshop – Learn to construct hardcover books from scratch – sewing, casing, and finishing in leather or cloth – or rebind a worn paperback.

🌳 Christmas Wreath Workshop – Create your own grapevine wreath with a step-by-step bow tutorial and festive ribbon.

🎨 The Resin Room – 1 Year Anniversary Celebration – Open house with live music, drinks, desserts, giveaways, and shop specials celebrating one year.

🍺 Tastings & Tunes – Wine & Beer Fest on West – Samples from 8 local restaurants, 20 regional wines, craft beers, and live music on West Street.

☕ Grounds For Moving – Brown Mustache Coffee is leaving the back of Old Fox Books for its own storefront at 44 Maryland Avenue, Rosso announced. Joel and Colleen Bunker (who also own Curate) and many beloved baristas have poured there since 2016. The move’s planned for early 2027, so there’s still time to visit. Old Fox will stay in the coffee business too. Co-owner Jinny Amundson told us to expect “more of what Old Fox does well! Story, Coffee, and Conversation is our tagline, after all.”

🏛️ Snow Way – The City Council meets tonight at 7 PM at City Hall. There are public hearings on giving property owners more time to shovel their sidewalks after a storm and letting Public Works clear (and then bill) the ones that don’t get it done. Friday, the council takes a field trip to Cumberland, MD, to see what it can learn from the town of 19,000. Agenda here.

⛴️ Hold The Boat – Mayor Littmann says no final decision has been made on the city’s hybrid ferry. There’s a $3.5 million federal grant, but he wants answers on cost, demand, and where it would dock. He also says the proposed Fifth Street landing in Eastport “does not solve an existing problem and risks creating new issues.” Eventually City Council will decide whether to put up $525,000 to float the whole project.

🗳️ Still Counting – Amanda Fiedler conceded County Council District 5 to Democrat Natalie Ogilvie. In District 7, Republican Dawn Pulliam leads Spencer Jones by 14 votes, with more mail-ins counted Tuesday and provisionals Thursday.

🪢 A Tug Above – Annapolis defeated the Maritime Republic of Eastport 5-2 in the 28th annual Tug of War hosted Saturday.

Crisp fall weather calls for a day outside. Maryland’s Best Helmets & Harvest pairs local trails with farms, wineries and more through November 15. The free pass features stops like the BWI Trail, LEO Annapolis and other locations across the state. Check in at each stop to earn free prizes!

62 🌡️ 40 | ☀️ | 0% ☔ | 💨 NW 22 mph (19 knots)

65 🌡️ 44 | ☀️ | 0% ☔ | 💨 SW 10 mph (9 knots)

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

Residential Rug Care is a local family-run business with over 100 years of rug cleaning history. They clean Oriental, Persian, antique, and other area rugs, remove stains and pet odors, and offer new padding & fringe. Rugs are cleaned at their 20,000-square-foot facility, with free pickup and delivery throughout Anne Arundel County.

49 West | 2nd Monday Songwriters Showcase | 7:30–10 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Daphne Eckman | 7–10 PM

49 West | Viands & Co. | 7:30 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
The Point | Aidan Ewald | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Papa LeBas & Gumbo Ya Ya featuring Joe Krown and Corey Arceneaux | 8 PM | Tickets

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