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🌱 Iron Rooster Eyes Expansion + Navy Football Announces Coaching Hires

Iron Rooster, a popular Annapolis restaurant, is planning an expansion. Plus, Navy Football announced a slate of coaching hires and changes.

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The Capital Gazette reported that Iron Rooster, the popular downtown Annapolis restaurant pictured above, is eying an expansion.
The Capital Gazette reported that Iron Rooster, the popular downtown Annapolis restaurant pictured above, is eying an expansion. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

Hi again, people of Anne Arundel County! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start the weekend on an informed note.

First, your weekend weather:

  • Friday: Sunny. High: 57 Low: 51.
  • Saturday: Mild with clouds and sun. High: 61 Low: 34.

Here are the top stories in Annapolis today:

  1. Navy football announces coaching hires, staff assignment changes (Stars and Stripes)
  2. Headlines, Annapolis Arts District, Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Announce Call for Artists for Mural Project (Anne Arundel County)
  3. Risbridger Promoted to Associate Head Coach of Navy Men's Soccer Program - Naval Academy Athletics (NavySports.com)
  4. Annapolis Iron Rooster planning expansion into former City Dock Coffee location on Market Space (Capital Gazette)
  5. This Comfort Food Hotspot In Maryland Has Been Serving Up Some Of The Best Local Eats Since 1965 (Only In Your State)

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This weekend in Annapolis:

Saturday, February 12

  • Great American Outdoor Show - Maryland State Parks (12:00 AM)
  • CLEARANCE SALE Estate sale Thrift store m-thu 1-4pm sa 7-11acash only (7:00 AM)
  • Valentine's Day Pop-Up (11:00 AM)
  • All County Band Concert (MS & HS) - Studio 39 (1:00 PM)
  • Valentine's Day at Tickler's Restaurant (4:00 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all next week for another update!

— Jacob Baumgart

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