🍦Will the real AACPS please stand up?

Good morning, Annapolis. Annapolis. It’s a well-known fact that little old Annapolis was the capital of the United States for about 9 months in the 80s (the 1780s, that is). But did you know that Lancaster, PA was the capital of the U.S. for exactly one day in 1777?

With the British closing in on Philadelphia, the Continental Congress fled to Lancaster. They quickly decided that was still too close and fled further to York, PA, which remained the capital for 8 months and 28 days, just 4 more days than Annapolis.

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Maryland primary election polls open tomorrow. If you're fuzzy on where to go or who you're even voting for, here's the rundown.

Polls are open 7 AM to 8 PM (Tuesday, June 23). It's a closed primary, so you can only vote in the party you're registered with. Same-day registration is available with a MD license, permit, or ID plus proof of address. One catch: you must vote at your assigned polling place, or you'll be handed a provisional ballot. Find yours.

The local ballot:

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1,100 young men and women will walk onto the Yard on Thursday as civilians. 13 hours later, they’ll march into Bancroft Hall as plebes, aka Naval Academy freshmen. Complete with a (probably) scratchy new uniform and much less hair.

Processing begins at 6:15 AM in Alumni Hall. By processing, we mean contraband disposal, medical screening, uniforms and haircuts, and most importantly, Reef Points distribution – the Academy’s 225-page handbook. They will be quizzed on it early and often.

Then they meet their detailers, upperclassmen who train them all summer long, and unpack. At 6 PM, they take the Oath of Office in T-Court in front of the imposing Bancroft Hall. Afterwards, it’s family time before the march into Mother B (Bancroft’s nickname).

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🎈= family-friendly events

🎈⚽ Annapolis Blues FC vs Santos Laguna - The Annapolis Blues play their first-ever international friendly against Mexico’s Santos Laguna at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

🎈🛥️ Tunesday - Hometown hero Luke Borchelt performs on a boat on Back Creek in the most Annapolis concert series ever.

🎈🍽️ Dinner Under the Stars - Outdoor dining and live music on West Street every Wednesday evening through September.

🎈⚽ Annapolis Blues FC (women) vs Virginia Development Academy - Semi-pro soccer two days in a row at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Doesn’t get much better than that.

🎈🎶 Thursday Night LIVE! - Unity Reggae Band performs at Annapolis Town Center's weekly outdoor concert series.

🎈🌊 Tides & Tunes - Nate Finn’s All You Need takes its turn at Eastport’s favorite summer concert series.

🍺 Food Truck Fridays - Over 12 food trucks serving up diverse cuisines every Friday evening through November.

🍷 International Rosé Day Soirée - A poolside celebration featuring four rosés from California to Provence. Just 24 tickets available for this exclusive event.

🎶 Eastport a Rockin' - Eastport’s legendary local music festival returns with 40 bands on four stages in Eastport.

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

🏃 John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run - The 44th annual one-mile track run at Annapolis High School, open to all ages and speeds. Part of the Annapolis Striders Championship Series.

⚽ Annapolis Blues FC Doubleheader - Women's team vs Virginia Atlantic WFC at 5 PM, Men's team vs Christos FC at 7:30 PM at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. One ticket gets you into both games.

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🏛️ Council in session – Annapolis City Council meets tonight at 7 PM. Up for discussion: a proposal letting residents and their guests legally block their own driveway, a $573,400 parking-budget bump, and shrinking the Human Relations Commission from 15 members to nine. Poet Laureate Jefferson Holland kicks things off with an America 250 reading. Full agenda.

🚑 Just a test – On Tuesday (6/23) from 9 AM to noon, the Naval Academy, Naval Support Activity Annapolis, and local emergency crews will run a training exercise at the Academy. Expect extra emergency vehicles, aircraft, and possible loud noises (they say no gunshots or explosions) near downtown. There's no threat to the public.

📚 Turning a new page – Curmudgeon Books is now open at Annapolis Mall, easing in with a soft opening before its full debut. The family-owned indie bookstore, formerly of Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie, brings a curated mix of books to the mall's growing lineup of local tenants.

📵 Fake news – An Instagram account impersonating AACPS has been posting wild stuff (like fish in toilets and a “safer snorting” drug use workshop). It appears someone gained access to a former AACPS account; prior to last week, the account in question was posting what appears to be legit info. It also has a plausible username and a verified checkmark. Although, checkmarks can be bought for $12 per month these days. AACPS only has two IG accounts: @aacountyschools and @aacpsspanish.

🌏 A Whole New World (Market) – World Market opens Friday, June 26 at 160 Jennifer Road, the chain's first Anne Arundel County store, in the old Modell's space next to Trader Joe's at Annapolis Plaza. The 16,800-square-foot shop stocks the usual globe-trotting furniture, décor, gifts, and gourmet food, plus a new Asian Market aisle running from Buldak ramen to collectible Kit Kats. Ribbon cutting is 9:45 AM Friday, with tastings and giveaways all weekend.

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90 🌡️ 70 | ⛈️ | 81% ☔ | 💨 SE 16 mph (14 knots)

83 🌡️ 67 | ⛈️ | 32% ☔ | 💨 NW 12 mph (10 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 77ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

🌳 🎵 = Outdoor concert

The Admiral’s Cup | Aidan Ewald | 7–10 PM

49 West | Hukunanny | 7–9 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Daphne Eckman | 7–10 PM
Brian Boru | Adam Merkle | 6–9 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
🌳🎵 Chronic Sailing | Luke Borchelt | TBA
Middleton Tavern | Meg Murray | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Chris Ellis | 6–9 PM
The Point | Bryan Ewald | 5–8 PM

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