🍦Championship weekend

Good morning, Annapolis. The portly pumpkins spread across downtown Annapolis are getting carved on Thursday so we have some advice.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

The holidays are just around the corner, which means parties, family photos, and plenty of reasons to feel confident in your skin. Now is the perfect time to schedule a consultation with Dr. Namita Murthy, a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, and explore personalized treatments that help you look refreshed and radiant before the festivities begin.

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We are only 15 days away from electing Annapolis’ next government officials. We’re guaranteed a new mayor (Gavin Buckley’s reached the term limit) and at least 4 City Council seats will flip.

Who’s running?

When do we vote?

November 4 from 7 AM to 8 PM. You will be allowed to vote if you are in line by 8 PM.

Mail-in ballots must be postmarked, placed in a drop box, or handed in to a polling location by 8 PM on election day.

Where do we vote?

You must vote in your ward. What ward am I?

When will we know who won?

In-person votes will be counted on Election Night. The official canvass starts 2 days later but the votes won’t be certified until 8 days after Election Day on November 12.

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The Capital interviewed both candidates, Robert O’Shea (aka Bobby) and Jared Littmann, so you could get a closer look at their platforms. And before anyone gets upset that we listed the Republican first. . . someone has to go first so we flipped a coin. O’Shea won. Must be the luck of the Irish.

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Annapolis just snagged a Silver certification from Sustainable Maryland — again. The city’s been re-certified every three years since 2013, this time earning praise for projects like City Dock and its solar park habitat. Getting Silver (which is actually the highest level), requires 400 points across various categories. 17 other MD towns were also certified or re-certified with Gaithersburg earning the most points with 715.

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Sad news out of Edgewater. Just about a month after being listed for sale with a local restaurant broker, 100 Lots in Edgewater announced it’d be closing this weekend with very little notice. On Friday, the restaurant posted on social media that its last day of operation would be Sunday (yesterday). Dozens of loyal fans commented on Facebook to show their support.

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Tired of swiping? Meet people the old-fashioned way, face to face. Join us for Real Connections, a unique speed dating event hosted by Dr. Elana Hoffman, a Washington D.C. clinical psychologist and author who specializes in couples therapy.

Come for the conversation, stay for the laughs, and maybe leave with something (or someone) special.

Thursday, October 23 at 6:30 PM | Yoga Factory Annapolis

Sign up on the Yoga Factory app, space is limited!

Maryland Hall | IGNITE Annapolis | Local creatives, change-makers, and big thinkers get 5 minutes and 20 slides to their passions, challenges, and stories | Tuesday (10/21) from 6–9 PM

Eastport | Beer for the Bay beer release party | Forward Brewing releases its brand new crisp, golden blonde ale in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Upgrade your license plate to a Bay Plate on site and enjoy 10% off your food | Tuesday (10/21) from 5–7 PM

Forest Drive | SOFO’s final drive-in movie night of the year (plus costume party) | Family-friendly outdoor screening of Moana 2 in the Bay Ridge Plaza parking lot featuring a costume party, food from Grump’s, and VIP admission (includes parking) for just $5. Walk-ups are free | Friday (10/24) from 6:30 PM on (movie starts at dusk)

As always, check out our Halloween Happenings Guide for seasonal events. And don’t miss these new additions to our list:

Crownsville | Haunted Barn & Hayride | If you’re into the scary stuff. It’s not happening Halloween weekend so get your thrills in this weekend | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Downtown | Hammond-Harwood House Pumpkin Walk | Much less scary. Put the whole family in costumes and follow Frolic the Fox on a costume parade around the historic Hammond-Harwood House | Friday (10/24) at 4 PM

When Anne Arundel County announced it would hold an event to offer a formal apology for slavery, the county executive’s office heard overwhelming interest from the community. To accommodate all those who want to attend, the county is moving the date of A Day of Acknowledgement: Confronting the Legacy of Slavery from its previous Nov. 1 date to Nov. 22 starting at 10 AM at Maryland Hall. The event includes exhibits and panel discussions to give a full historical context on slavery, emancipation, and beyond. If you’ve already registered, no worries — your registration transfers to the new date. If you haven’t registered yet, now is your chance.

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The County Council has its regular meeting this upcoming tonight at 7 PM at the Arundel Center (44 Calvert Street, Annapolis). During the meeting, the council will discuss such issues as the legal definitions of floodplain/stormwater management terms, the requirement for an animal rescue license, participation in public campaign financing fund, and snow removal on public sidewalks. A full agenda will be available on the day of the meeting, and you can sign up to provide testimony in person or submit your testimony online.

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Step aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee for a special Halloween sunset cruise on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy a crisp autumn evening on the water with friends, festive vibes, and a touch of Halloween magic. We will serve a selection of spooky snacks along with beer, wine, and canned cocktails. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Captain Rick will judge the evening’s best costume, with the winner receiving a mystery prize. Register here. 21+*

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63 🌡️ 47 | ☀ | 21% | 💨 W 17 mph (14 knots)

70 🌡️ 53 | 🌤️ | 5% | 💨 S 12 mph (10 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 63ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

49 West | Rebecca Folsom & Sandra Wong and the Young Fables | 7:30–10 PM

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7:30–9:30 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM

It was a banner weekend for high school sports — and some serious streaks got snapped.

Cross Country
Severn Run senior Tre Kelly ran away with the boys county title in 16:04, becoming the first-ever champ for his brand-new school. Crofton won the boys team title, ending Severna Park’s 14-year reign.

On the girls side, Josephine Kamas of Severna Park won a second straight individual title with 19:36 and led the Falcons to their sixth straight team championship.

Girls Soccer
Severna Park shut out South River 4–0 for a third straight county title. Freshman Carlee Scott opened the scoring, and senior Maria Bragg added two more. That’s 9 shutouts and counting this season for the Falcons.

Boys Soccer
Revenge was served cold. Broadneck edged Severna Park 2–1, thanks to a second-half penalty kick from Wilson Banwell. It’s the Bruins’ first county crown since 2022.

Field Hockey
South River stunned Severna Park 2–0 for its first county title since 2013. The O’Connell sisters powered the offense, and Emma Bonaccorsy stood tall in goal. Defense was the name of the game — the Seahawks shut down every Falcon corner.

Volleyball
Broadneck outlasted Arundel in five tight sets to repeat as champs. Senior Kennedy Smith dropped 21 kills, and freshman Alexis Luscomb served three straight aces in the final set to seal it. ($)

Next stop: Regionals. Let the playoff push begin.

Women's Rugby (3-4)
10/17 @ Wheeling | L 37-14

Women's Soccer (9-5-3)
10/ 19 @ Bucknell | T 1-1

Men's Soccer (3-6-5)
10/18 vs. Lafayette | T 3-3

Women's Volleyball (8-10)
10/18 @ Bucknell | W 3-1

Men's Soccer (3-6-5)
10/21 vs. Longwood | 7 PM

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Thanks for reading Naptown Scoop today. If you found something useful, please share it with someone who ran a marathon this weekend. Scoop writer Dylan ran one. He’s very impressive. He doesn’t know we’re writing this hehe.