🍦No more Airbnbs for now

Good morning, Annapolis. We were today years old when we learned the ZIP in ZIP code stands for Zone Improvement Plan, the five-digit system the U.S. Postal Service launched in 1963 to speed up mail. Still not as fast as our emails — no zip code required. 📧

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

Tucked within the gated waterfront community of Epping Forest, this Craftsman-style home offers a peaceful setting near the mouth of Clements Creek and the Severn River. A private sandy beach and deep-water pier with a 12,000 lb boat lift provide easy access for boating, paddleboarding, and exploring the waterways surrounding Annapolis.

Set on a wooded 0.39 acre homesite with filtered water views, the renovated residence offers more than 3,000 square feet across three finished levels with four bedrooms and four full baths. The main living spaces are filled with natural light, with a kitchen, dining area, and living room with fireplace opening to a screened porch and elevated deck among the trees.

Upstairs, two ensuite bedrooms include a primary suite with treetop views and glimpses of the water. The walk-out lower level adds a family room, guest space, office flexibility, and patio.

Explore this waterfront offering with Brad Kappel.

Remember two weeks ago when I teased two exciting announcements? This is number one.

After 6 years, we finally created an events calendar worth sharing. We’re still going to highlight events in these newsletters. If you want to see even more, that’s where this calendar comes in. But that’s not what I’m most excited about.

On top of submitting (which costs $0 and always will), there are also ways for hosts to give their events a little extra juice – both on the calendar itself and in this newsletter.

I am stoked to finally tell you about this. Submitting events is easy. Just click the “Submit event” link in the Scoop Essentials section. It’ll be in every newsletter.

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I hope all that furniture you bought for your new downtown Airbnb can be returned because if you don’t have a license, you’re not gonna be a Superhost anytime soon.

STRs have been a hot topic ever since Planning and Zoning’s August 2025 report that revealed only half of Annapolis STRs are licensed. P&Z told City Council in February that 65% are now licensed.

Proponents of the bill said they want to make sure the time is used to study the overall issue for a comprehensive solution. Opponents say it doesn’t do anything to combat bad actors who operate without licenses.

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One of my favorite Annapolis St. Patrick’s traditions is Naval Bagels handing out green bagels at the parade.

Lucho’s gorgeous grey coat — which shines like the sun — made us do a double take.

Then his puppy-like stare totally sold us. Meet Lucho, a 3-year-old, extra-large male Cane Corso who’ll steal your heart. Rescued cold, skinny, and scared, he’s blossomed into a loving, smart, always-up-for-an-adventure, people-oriented companion who knows commands like sit, wait, leave it, and let’s go. He is still working on his leash skills and manners.

Speaking of leashes, Lucho’s very large so he’ll need a strong handler with cane corso experience. He’d also do best in a home without small children

Lucho has been at the SPCA since January 2025.

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💪 Soft opening: Augie’s Mussel House & Sports Bar is now open at Annapolis Town Center. The Belgian-inspired spot has mussels or clams 11 ways along with elevated sports bar fare. Check out the menu.

⛵ Good neighbors: Annapolis Boat Shows is giving anyone who shops at Dock Street businesses in the month of March 2 tickets to the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show (April 24–26).

🚃 It’s electric? Annapolis & Anne Arundel County are splitting the bill on a feasibility study for an electric streetcar system in downtown Annapolis. ($)

⚽ Go for it: The Annapolis Blues women’s team is hosting open tryouts this weekend. The season includes five home games which are always well-attended.

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68 🌡️ 53 | 🌥️ | 24% | 💨 S 12 mph (10 knots)

58 🌡️ 30 | 🌧️ | 72% | 💨 NW 15 mph (13 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 39ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

49 West | Pam & Paula Classical Duo | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Brandon Kennedy | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Aiden Ewald | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Chris Diller | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The Aggrolites w/ The Players Band | 8 PM | Tickets
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Russ | 9 PM

49 West | The Annapolis Round Up | 7:30–10 PM
Brian Boru | Nate Finn | 6–9 PM
Killarney House | Jeremy Robinson | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Back To The Garden 1969 | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | The Freebyrds | 5 PM

Thanks for reading Naptown Scoop today. If you found something useful, please share it with someone who says they’re from Annapolis but doesn’t have the zip code.

Fun fact: I grew up on the Eastern Shore and told everyone at college in South Carolina I was from Annapolis because more people knew it. Well that went fine until I met David Reese, who knew where both Centreville and Annapolis were. From then on, every time I introduced myself as from Annapolis, David would loudly interrupt, “He’s from NEAR Annapolis.”