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ANNAPOLIS DAILY: Tornado Recovery, Bus Delays, 9/11 Remembrance

From tornado recovery efforts to school bus delays and Sept. 11 events, here's what's going on around Annapolis.

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A tornado rolled through Annapolis on Sept. 1, damaging this Lee Street home.
A tornado rolled through Annapolis on Sept. 1, damaging this Lee Street home. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

Happy Friday, Annapolis! Here's everything worth knowing today.

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Here are the top stories in Annapolis today:

  1. Tornado Can Shake Store, But Not Determination Of Business Owner (Annapolis Patch)
  2. 'There's been kids waiting outside and nobody comes': School bus issues continue in Anne Arundel County (wmar2news.com)
  3. Action Annapolis debuts City Council candidate video interviews ahead of primary elections (Baltimore Sun)
  4. Semen-Filled Syringe Stabbing Leads To Prison Time: Official (Edgewater Patch)
  5. Annapolis Town Center To Host Outdoor Concert To Benefit Victims Of Tornado (CBS Baltimore)
  6. Severna Park Sailor Killed In San Diego Helicopter Crash (Annapolis Patch)
  7. Hillman Garage redevelopment to go before Annapolis Planning Commission; demolition targeted for January (Capital Gazette)

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Annapolis Patch Notebook

  • United States Naval Academy: "2,977. That's how many people perished on September 11, 2001, and that's how many flags midshipmen placed on Stribling Walk today commemorating those lives lost. We will never forget. 🇺🇸 #WeRememeber911 #NeverForget" (Facebook)
  • United States Naval Academy: "🇺🇸 This morning at 8:46 a.m., exactly 24 hours before the first plane hit the North Tower in 2001, midshipmen began the annual 9/11 flag run and are remaining in constant motion around the perimeter of the Yard for 24 hours. Throughout..." (Facebook)
  • United States Naval Academy: "Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Hannah Born was an infant in the Pentagon's daycare on Sept. 11, 2001, when Flight 77 crashed into the building. Her older sister was at the same daycare and they have both decided to dedicate their lives se..." (Facebook)
  • Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS): "It's here. Eighteen months of waiting are over. Let's have an #AACPSAwesome year!" (Facebook)
  • United States Naval Academy: "Go #BilltheGoat! Bill was recently voted #5 best mascot!" (Facebook)
  • The City Of Annapolis: "At Sunday's Parole community cleanup after #AnnapolisTornado, more than 75 people showed up to help! They cut tree limbs, cleared debris, and assisted homeowners. The Southern Maryland Chapter American Red Cross showed up with snacks and..." (Facebook)

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— Jacob Baumgart

About me: Being a lifelong Marylander gives me deep ties and a unique insight to the communities I cover. I recently graduated from the University of the Delaware, where I earned a degree in media communication with minors in journalism and political science. Before joining Patch this June, I worked for The Delaware News Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. I also led the student newspaper, The Review, as editor-in-chief, during my senior year. Now, I join the Patch team, excited to cover the communities I grew up in! Have a story idea? Please contact me at jacob.baumgart@patch.com with any pitches, tips or concerns. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Bowie news.

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