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Midnight Madness Shopping Will Return To Annapolis + City Addresses History Of Lynchings
Midnight Madness shopping will return to downtown Annapolis next month. Plus, the city wants to do more to address its history of lynchings.

Hey, people of Annapolis! Jacob Baumgart here with a brand-new Annapolis Daily.
First, your weekend weather:
- Friday: Mostly sunny and cool. High: 53 Low: 40.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High: 56 Low: 45.
Here are the top stories today in Annapolis:
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- Headlines - Baltimore Man Receives 50 Years for Attempted First Degree Murder (Anne Arundel County)
- 'We can do better': Annapolis has embraced the need to address its legacy of lynchings and racial terror (Baltimore Fishbowl)
- Annapolis Ramps Up For Midnight Madness and Late Night Shopping (Eye On Annapolis)
- Board Of Education Accepting Applications For Vacancy On Ethics Panel (Press Release Desk)
- 2 Suspects Charged With First Degree Murder in Deadly Annapolis Shooting (Fox Baltimore)
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Annapolis Patch Notebook
Find out what's happening in Annapolisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- First Sunday Arts Festival: "Shop this Sunday on West Street in Downtown Annapolis, Maryland. Our 100+ artisans have a wide range of quality locally made items that make great gifts for the holidays. When you buy locally made you don't have to worry about the backlo..." (Facebook)
- Visit Annapolis: "Coming to the Yard this Sunday, NFL on FOX! #NFLSunday #usna #annapolis" (Facebook)
- Downtown Annapolis Partnership: "We are getting close to having a new restaurant on the top of Main Sreet in the former PNC Bank building." (Facebook)
- The City Of Annapolis: "APD Press Conference November 5 2021" (Facebook)
- Visit Annapolis: "The Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse has been safely guiding voyagers to the shores of Annapolis for 146 years. But to those of us who live here, the Lighthouse is far more than a navigational tool. It’s a part of our family. Listen to our ..." (Facebook)
This weekend in Annapolis:
Saturday, November 6
- Estate sale and Thrift store sat 7-11am 443 569 2290 (7:00 AM)
- Divorce is Not for Sissies: Getting Yourself Ready for Divorce (11:00 AM)
- Shoe Collection Drive (12:00 PM)
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Events:
- New session of Homeschool Martial Arts Classes (November 5)
- [Webinar] Is Solar Right For Me? (November 6)
- Community Shred Day Event (November 6)
- [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (November 6)
- Parents Night Out (November 6)
- Master Your Emotions to Conquer Stress, Weight & Chronic Illness - LUPUS (November 9)
- Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9)
- Tai Chi for Health (November 10)
- Artisan and Craft Fair and Holiday Photo Shoot (November 13)
- Paint your Pet Social (November 18)
- Add your event
Announcements:
- Ralph J. Bunche Food Pantry Distribution (Details)
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Job listings:
- Part time maintenance helper (Details)
- Specialty Food Team Member (Details)
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— Jacob Baumgart
About me: 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 Prince George's County news. Being a lifelong Marylander gives me deep ties and a unique insight into the communities I cover. I graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2020 with a degree in media communication and minors in journalism and political science. Before joining Patch that June, I wrote for FOX Sports, The Delaware News Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. I also led my college newspaper, The Review, as editor-in-chief, during my senior year. I am now excited to embrace Patch and cover the communities I grew up in!
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