🍦Banana Ball is coming to town 🍌

Good morning, Annapolis. Our hearts are with the entire Naval Academy community as they mourn the loss of Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Duffy Perkins

After months of sun, it’s the perfect time to restore and refresh your skin. Kickstart your summer skin recovery plan with Moxi laser! From October 1st through December 31st, when you purchase a Moxi package for the face + neck, your chest treatment is free, helping you achieve a brighter, more even complexion in your most sun-damaged areas.

Why patients love Moxi:

Pro tips from our providers:

Book now and take advantage of this limited-time offer! Visit www.currentderm.com or call (410) 384-4172 to schedule.

Nearly 37 years after Garnet Elizabeth Griffith was found shot to death in her Kensington Way home, Annapolis Police have made an arrest. William Eugene Cook Jr., 52, was taken into custody Oct. 9 at his home on West Washington Street.

Newspaper reports from the week of Griffith’s death report that she was single and found by a friend after colleagues grew concerned when she didn’t report to work. Reports this week state that her boyfriend found her body. Police say she was sexually assaulted and shot in her living room. Cook, then a teenager, lived 100 feet away. He wasn’t mentioned in the newspapers the week of the murder but was interviewed by the police multiple times after Griffith’s death. DNA evidence ultimately tied him to the murder in 2022. Annapolis PD did not respond to the Capital’s inquiry about the three years between the match and arrest. ($)

The Capital Gazette has released another pair of City Council election stories, this time showcasing the platforms of Ward 2’s candidates: Incumbent Karma O’Neill and challenger Kenneth Vincent. O’Neill discusses transportation improvements and budget accountability while Vincent focuses on public safety, affordability, and government efficiency.

Reminder: The Annapolis General Election is November 4.

Stories with ($) require a third-party subscription.

Blue Sunday Bar & Grill may be heading to Annapolis 🍽️ The Asian-American fusion spot opened in Bowie in 2016, just launched its 2nd Maryland location in Laurel, and plans to open in the Festival at Riva sometime soon. The 9,000-square-foot Laurel spot serves everything from sushi and steak to gumbo and General Tso’s chicken — with a bar to match. Annapolis is one of several new locations in the works. Blue Sunday has four operating restaurants in Bowie, Laurel, Linden (NJ), & Bensalem (PA). But they have aggressive expansion plans with Annapolis, Greenbelt, Owings Mills, Columbia, Woodbridge (VA), McLean (VA), Jersey City (NJ), Springfield (PA), and Christiana (DE) all listed as “Coming Soon” on the website.

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.

Get ready for one of the biggest events of the season—LIBBEY’S FALL OYSTER SHUCKDOWN. Join us on Saturday, October 18th at 3 PM for an afternoon on the water, filled with local oysters, live music, and weekend fun, as the sun officially sets on another season of Below Deck!

Don’t wait—TICKETS are on sale now!

Maryland Hall | 25th Annual Annie Awards | The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County honors significant contributors to the arts in 9 categories | Wednesday 10/15 from 5:30–8 PM

Davidsonville | Tractor Treat | Trunk-or-treat is out. Tractor Treat is in. Local farmers are bringing their tractors to Homestead Gardens to give trunk-or-treat a way cool upgrade | Thursday 10/16 from 4–7 PM

Eastport | Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race Watch Party | Join the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Wilma Lee to watch the start of the annual 130-mile schooner race that’s been held on the Bay since the 90s | Thursday 10/16 from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Forgive us for venturing a bit outside Annapolis here but we think you’ll find this worth it. Banana Ball – AKA baseball like you’ve never seen before – is heading to Prince George’s Stadium this summer for two games. While Banana Ball was popularized by the world-famous Savannah Bananas, they won’t be making the trek but two other BBCL (Banana Ball Championship League) teams – The Indianapolis Clowns & Loco Beach Coconuts – are playing July 31 and August 1. Tickets are available via lottery which is open until October 31.

Banana Ball rules include:

⌚ Two hour game time limit
👎 No bunting. Bunting results in an immediate ejection.
🥷 Batters can steal first
⚾ If a fan catches a foul ball, the player’s still out

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.

The City Council holds its regular meeting tonight at 7 PM at City Council Chambers (160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis), and it has a packed schedule. The meeting will start with a series of citations and other ceremonial items, including recognitions for the Annapolis Symphony, LGBTQ Affairs, Hispanic Heritage, and Fire Prevention Month. The City Council will also consider legislative action on the implementation of Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040, ADU requirements, and limitations on short-term rentals per blockface, among other items. See the full agenda. Submit your comments or sign up to give testimony here.

Stories with ($) require a third-party subscription.

Fall’s around the corner, and that means it’s the perfect time to give your home a refresh. Blue Heron Property Services is offering a seasonal special: pair a professional house wash with sparkling clean windows and save. Their team tackles dirt, grime, and streaks so your home looks bright and welcoming before the holidays hit. Book now and let them handle the hard work while you enjoy the crisp fall season. Schedule your fall refresh today.*

*indicates sponsored advertising content.

61 🌡️ 57 | 🌧️ | 74% | 💨 N 19 mph (17 knots)

68 🌡️ 57 | ☁️ | 24% | 💨 N 13 mph (11 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 68ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

49 West | 2nd Monday Songwriters Showcase | 7:30–10 PM

49 West |  Seth Mitchell & Friends | 7:30–9:30 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
Middleton Tavern | Annapolis Songwriters Showcase | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aidan Ewald | 5–8 PM
Rams Head Roadhouse | Carly Winter | 6 PM

Wow, wow, wow. There are simply no other words for this Navy football season. The team just finds ways to win, even when they shouldn’t. Temple completely dominated the first half on Saturday and if you just read the stats, you’d probably guess Temple won.

And yet, thanks to pure grit and last minute heroics from QB Blake Horvath – most notably a 51-yard TD run to set up a game-winning 2-point conversion pass – the Mids won by a single point to remain undefeated, capture bowl eligibility, and strengthen their grip on first place in the American conference.

Words really don’t do this one justice. Just watch the highlights. 7 minutes well spent. Navy now begins an absolute gauntlet of a second half of the season with just 2 of 6 games at home, three ranked opponents, and of course, Army. Luckily, they have a bye this week to rest up.

Next game: 10/25 at home against Florida Atlantic University (3-3). Tickets are still available from $39.50

Football (6-0)
10/11 @ Temple | W 32-31

Women's Rugby (3-3)
10/11 vs. Quinnipiac | L 29-10

Women's Soccer (8-5-2)
10/10 vs. Army | L 3-1

Men's Soccer (3-6-4)
10/10 vs. Army | L 4-0

Women's Volleyball (7-10)
10/10 vs. Colgate | L 3-1
10/11 vs. Bucknell | W 3-2

Stories with ($) require a third-party subscription.

Thanks for reading Naptown Scoop today. If you found something useful, please share it with someone who celebrated a birthday over the weekend.