What's up Annapolis! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Tai Chi Walking (In person) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Annapolis Officially Opens Registration For Fall Tree Giveaway (patch.com) — Annapolis is opening registration for a free fall tree giveaway, offering residents and property owners a chance to plant street or front-yard trees that help with shade, stormwater, and climate resilience. Eligible participants must live in the city, have a suitable planting spot, and agree to care for the tree for three years, with an online tool available to guide placement.
2. September 15, 2026 (eyeonannapolis.net) — Annapolis listeners get a packed Daily News Brief covering a Hanover homicide update, the sudden closure of NEO Pizza at Annapolis Town Center, and big discounts on Annapolis Boat Show tickets via Dock Street businesses. It also highlights Third Eye Comics' Batman Day celebration, Historic Annapolis' Blazers · Bourbon · Cigars fundraiser, and ticket giveaways for local shows and boat events.
3. A Few Moments With Dan Gaffney, Mentalist, Coming to the Homeowners Expo on September 26 (eyeonannapolis.net) — Annapolis homeowners can catch a free Homeowners Expo at the Byzantium Event Center on September 26 and 27, featuring remodeling experts plus a live mind-reading show by mentalist Dan Gaffney. His interactive performance hits the stage Saturday at 12:30 p.m., giving locals a chance to mix practical home ideas with some psychological magic.
4. Annapolis proposes parking reforms after city workgroup releases phase 1 report (wmar2news.com) — Annapolis is rolling out major parking reforms, including easier payment options, adjusted fines, and a new pay-on-exit system at Hillman Garage aimed at making downtown visits less stressful. A workgroup's phase 1 report has produced 12 draft recommendations, and residents will soon be invited to virtual meetings to shape phase 2 before final proposals go to the City Council.
5. Maryland asks agencies to model 10% cuts amid $3.1B shortfall (thederrick.com) — Maryland's projected $3.1 billion budget shortfall could eventually affect services and funding that Annapolis residents rely on, from schools to transportation and health programs. State agencies have been told to model 10% cuts while leaders weigh spending reductions, tax or fee hikes, and other changes to close the gap in the 2028 budget.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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