🍦Commissioning Week 2026 (major difference)

Good morning, Annapolis. Southwest revealed an America 250 livery at BWI on Monday and it goes hard. Doesn’t make up for getting rid of open seating though. . .

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

There’s a certain ease to a property that doesn’t need to prove anything.

At 423 Benfield Road, The Pod sits quietly behind the gates on more than seven acres along Forked Creek and the Severn River. The setting is expansive, but never overwhelming, designed to move naturally between moments of gathering and time set apart.

The grounds are layered with intention. A saltwater pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and multiple terraces create a series of spaces that unfold throughout the day, while the private pier with deep water and lifts makes time on the river feel effortless.

Inside, approximately 8,000 square feet are arranged with a sense of balance and light. Living spaces flow easily, the kitchen anchors the home, and the main-level primary suite offers a quiet retreat with its own outlook to the water. A separate guest house provides additional privacy for extended stays.

A composed waterfront setting, just minutes from Annapolis.

Explore The Pod with the Brad Kappel Team.

We accidentally republished a three-year-old Commissioning Week guide yesterday. Sorry about that, folks. The current one’s done now and it’s important even for old pros because there’s a big twist this year.

Hint: The twist is that Naval Academy access is strictly limited because of the war in Iran.

Commissioning Week is May 16–22 and as always, we can hardly wait for the Blue Angels. Fingers crossed for amazing weather!

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Team Naptown Scoop Coast 2 Coast 4 ALS progress: $10,858/$20,000

Always Faithful Dog Training of Annapolis helps dogs and puppies become calm, confident, and well‑mannered through leadership‑based, real‑world training. We specialize in private, in-home training of leash manners, obedience, behavior issues, and puppy foundations. Without treats, clickers, shock collars or gimmicks. Start your dog’s transformation today! Call 2403634432 or visit www.alwaysfaithfuldogs.com/annapolis.

Sure, it’s puppy season, but may we suggest a different direction? Let’s have a look at Teo’s résumé:

Yes, puppy energy is cute. But Teo is bubbly and energetic in a more . . . manageable way. Like not up at 3 AM way. You know — for potty breaks (or accidents). Quite the contrary, Teo is fully house-trained. He’s such a good boy and keeps a tidy kennel at the SPCA, where he moved in last month.

Bonus perks: Teo loves car rides and apparently vibing to “Coffee” by BTS. Honestly? Same. Time to hit a coffee drive-through and go pick up your new ride-or-die BFF. 🚘 ☕️

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Almost nobody has one. Which means most grieving families spend weeks (sometimes months) wading through filing cabinets and drawers during the worst stretch of their lives.

The idea is simple. One binder with nine sections. Your personal info, professional advisors, insurance policies, assets and liabilities, passwords, legal documents, recurring bills & payments, and a step-by-step guide for those left behind.

It takes one Sunday afternoon to make and could spare your family weeks of painful chaos.

Here’s the part that should stop you. Section 2 is for professional advisors like financial planners. If something happened tomorrow, would that line be blank?

Scarborough Capital Management has helped Annapolis families fill it for over 35 years.

Jumpstart your efforts with our complimentary Peace of Mind Checklist.

FY27 budget hearings kicked off at Monday’s city council meeting, which means now’s the time to weigh in if you’ve got opinions on how the city spends its (read: your) money. Hearings on the budget are also open at the next council meeting so if you missed Monday, you didn’t miss everything but the clock’s ticking. The council will vote on the final budget in June.

Plenty else happened, too:

The next meeting is May 11 at 7 PM.

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🍽️ Eat local, make new friends: Naptown Scoop Dinner Club’s second meeting is May 14 and since our Inaugural Club sold out in two days, we opened up a bunch more seats and a second location. You can choose between downtown or outside downtown. Take a personality quiz so we can match you up with like-minded folks and the right restaurant. We’ll handle the rest.

📅 What we’re looking forward to in May: April’s almost over. These are our favorite things happening in May.

🏉 Mids' Kicker in Running – Navy rugby's Roanin Krieger is one of four finalists for the 2026 Rudy Scholz Award, which goes to the nation's top college rugby player each year. Krieger — Navy's all-time leading scorer — was chosen through a public vote. A panel picks the winner next weekend, with a gala June 13 in Seattle.

🏢 Big Deal on Forest Drive – Hyatt Commercial closed the $19.5M sale of 1750 Forest Drive, a 120,750-square-foot Class A office building off Aris T. Allen Blvd. The property — home to the IRS, EPA, and National Park Service, among others — is one of the larger office transactions Annapolis has seen in recent memory.

🏈 Mids Pick Their Leaders – Safety Giuseppe Sessi and quarterback Braxton Woodson were voted 2026 Navy football team captains by their teammates. Sessi recorded 81 tackles last season; Woodson takes the reins at QB. The Mids open the season September 5 against Towson at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

🌿 Your Climate, Your Call – The City of Annapolis is hosting its final public conversation on the Annapolis Climate Action Plan Tuesday, May 5 from 6–8 p.m. at Pip Moyer Recreation Center (273 Hilltop Lane). It's the last chance to weigh in before the plan is finalized. More info at annapolis.gov.

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64 🌡️ 52 | ⛈️ | 87% ☔ | 💨 SE 13 mph (11 knots)

64 🌡️ 47 | 🌧️ | 28% ☔ | 💨 NW 14 mph (12 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 51ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

49 West | Dave Chappell & Friends | 5–7 PM
49 West | Mr VCR & Friends | 8–11 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Stephen Henson/Slip Hippies | 7–10 PM
Beer Farm | Mike Heuer | 4:30–7:30 PM
Brian Boru | Madisun Bailey | 6–9 PM
Dark Horse | American Darling Band | 8:30 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Vicky Roberts Band | 6–9 PM
The Point | Jordan/Pressing Strings | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Nate Finn | 9 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Mike Miller | 9 PM

49 West | Burnsie, David Augustus, Cameron Mae, Graham Furniss | 8–10:30 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Ryan Moran | 7–10 PM
Beer Farm | Daphne Eckman | 5–8 PM
Brian Boru | Doug Segree | 6–9 PM
Dark Horse | Bronson Wagner & Greg Schroeder | 9 PM
Killarney House | Bridgette Michaels | 6–9 PM
La Sierra | Cristopher Dean | 5:30–8:30 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Alan Doyle w/ Bandits on the Run | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | One Step Down | 5 PM

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