🍦Commissioning Week countdown

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Today is Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day. No, I’m not joking. Drowning causes 75% of recreational boating fatalities and 87% of drowning victims weren’t wearing life jackets. I double dog dare Mayor Jared Litmann, Beans (IYKYK), and Brad Kappel to don PFDs at work today and send us a picture. We just might include them in Monday’s Scoop.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

AACC’s interim president
County Council meeting
Navy women’s lacrosse

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

Smile Bright in Your Graduation Photos!

Graduation season is here! With ceremonies, celebrations & photos around every corner, now is the perfect time to make sure your smile is looking its best! Whether you are tossing your cap or cheering on a grad from the U.S. Naval Academy, a professional cleaning helps remove plaque & tartar buildup, leaving you with fresher breath, healthier gums & a confident, camera-ready smile.

With convenient appointments from 7 AM – 8 PM & on Saturdays, we can work around your schedule & make sure that your smile gets the treatment it deserves. We offer $0 cleanings for most insured patients & great in-house coverage options for uninsured patients.

Schedule today to keep your smile shining bright! Visit our website to book your own appointment or call us at 443-603-9000. Morabito Family Dental is proud to care for the smiles of our Annapolis neighbors. We look forward to your visit!

GOVERNMENT

⚖️ What's on tap at Monday's County Council meeting?

The Anne Arundel County Council meets Monday at 7 PM at the Arundel Center (44 Calvert Street) for legislative day No. 11. Public hearings and/or final votes are on deck for:

Region 5 Plan & zoning (Bills 17-26 and 18-26) — the comprehensive plan and digital zoning layer for Odenton, Piney Orchard, Gambrills, Woodwardville, Crofton, and Two Rivers.
Cannabis dispensary buffers (Bill 29-26) — new distance requirements between dispensaries, homes, and other facilities.
Agritourism as a conditional use in R2 and R5 zones (Bill 31-26), plus resolutions endorsing state financial assistance for Holly Poultry and lunar-lander maker Intuitive Machines.

Want in? Watch on Arundel TV, submit testimony or sign up to speak in person, or check out the full agenda.

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

📆 Events calendar

📣 Submit an event

🏕 2026 Summer Camp Guide

🎸 2026 Outdoor Concerts Guide

📣 Advertise in Naptown Scoop

Team Naptown Scoop Coast 2 Coast 4 ALS progress: $11,553/$20,000

🚴 SUPPORT TEAM NAPTOWN SCOOP🍦

Featured event

This section may be sponsored through the events calendar above

EVENTS

Weekend preview

Chesapeake Catfish Cookoff

🎈 = family-friendly events

Friday

🍽️ Food Truck Fridays - 12+ food trucks serving up variety at Harry S. Truman Parkway every Friday evening through November.

Saturday

🎈🐈 Catfish Cook-Off - Regional chefs create unique dishes featuring Chesapeake blue catfish at the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Park Campus, plus raw oysters, boat rides, and live music.

🎈🐮 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market - Fresh local produce, meats, dairy, tacos, coffee, crafts, baked goods, and spirits every Saturday morning.

🎈🐣 Baby Lamb and Goat Cuddles - Springtime visits with newborn lambs and goat kids at Hollywood Farm's 126-acre property. Not too many weekends of this left!

🎈🌳 Healthy Forests Workday: Invasive Plant Removal at Bacon Ridge Natural Area - Join Scenic Rivers to remove harmful invasive plants from Bacon Ridge trails and protect the long-term health of our local forest.

🎨 Sketch Crawl - Annapolis Arts Alliance's annual sketch crawl from Lawyers Mall to the State House and Maryland Avenue.

Sunday

🎈🎻 ASA Day - Annapolis Symphony Academy's third annual celebration features youth orchestra performances, free beginner classes, instrument petting zoo, and crafts.

🎈⚓ Anchors + Artisans - Pop-up market at Annapolis Town Center with 50+ local makers, artists, and creatives plus live music by Joe Teague Duo.

🍽️ Taste of Spring on West Street - Samples from nine fabulous restaurants, live music by High and Wides, and activities on historic West Street—proceeds support Dinner Under the Stars.

🎈🐮 Wellsview Weekend Community Markets - Outdoor vendors and indoor holistic practitioners blend at Wellsview Center for WellBeing.

All weekend

🩰 CP presents Poor Clare by Chiara Atik - Colonial Players stages this hilarious, anachronistic retelling of St. Clare questioning wealth, status, and what it really means to do good in 1211 Assisi. Last weekend for this show!

🎈 🦁 Disney's 'The Lion King JR' at Children's Theatre of Annapolis - The Circle of Life comes to CTA's stage with Simba, Rafiki, and all your favorite songs.

Trivia schedule 🙋‍♀️
Naptown Scoop's full events calendar 📅
- Submit an event 📣

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

Anne Arundel Asian American Festival Invite

Take your taste buds on a journey across Asia and the Pacific Islands at the 2026 Anne Arundel Asian American Festival on May 31st, 2026, at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. From authentic street food and modern fusion dishes to sweet treats and bubble teas, the festival will feature an incredible lineup of Asian-owned restaurants, food trucks, and culinary experiences from across the region.

Beyond the food, guests can experience a full day of cultural performances and entertainment, including traditional Lion Dances, martial arts demonstrations, live music, dance groups, and interactive cultural showcases celebrating the rich diversity of Asian American communities. Whether you’re coming for the food, the performances, or to explore new cultures with family and friends, this is one of Maryland’s most unique and vibrant festivals of the year. Register today!

DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER

ICYMI & This Week’s Top Stories

Photo: Jay Fleming for Naptown Scoop

This week’s top stories 🏆

Monday – Naval Academy reopens for general public visitation
- A good time to remind you about our Commissioning Week Guide. It’s next week!
Tuesday – 2026 summer concert series guide
Wednesday – It’s Herndon Day (AKA our Commissioning Week Guide)
Thursday – Crème de la Crème opens downtown

In case you missed it. . .

⚾ Navy baseball is doing a $5 million renovation of the stadium.

🐔 Royal Farms is considering a new concept (more community market than gas/c-store) at the former Annapolis Seafood Market on Forest Drive.

🥐 Tous les Jours is opening at Jennifer Square today.

⏱️ USNA’s Class of 2029 completed the Herndon Climb in 2 hours, 17 minutes, and 36 seconds. NJ Governor (and USNA alum) Mikie Sherrill’s son reached the top.

👗 J.Crew Factory is now open at Festival at Riva.

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

In other news. . .

🥍 Mids out – Navy women's lax lost yesterday's NCAA quarterfinal to Maryland in a hard-fought battle. The teams entered the fourth quarter tied. But within 5 minutes of play, UMD secured a lead they'd hold through the final whistle, winning 14-10. One shining bright spot? Homegrown superstar Alyssa Chung (Severna Park) scored 6 goals and set Navy's single-season scoring record (83 goals). Even better news? She's only a sophomore.

🎓 Take over for me – After 14 years leading Anne Arundel Community College, Dr. Dawn Lindsay retires June 30. Stepping in July 1: longtime Provost Dr. Tanya Millner, who's run the academic side of the house since 2021. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously. A national search for the permanent role launches this month, with a new president expected by year's end.

🤖 AI’s probably not taking your job – But it will definitely make you more efficient. That’s why we’re hosting an AI webinar for small business owners on June 2. We’ll cover the basics to get you ahead of 80% of your competition and show you three real ways you can implement AI solutions by the end of the week. The webinar’s on a Tuesday. You could be up and running by Friday. There’s no cost. Register now.

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