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Good morning Annapolis! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Four-week Spa Road closure will reshape daytime traffic through Annapolis
  • How the Annapolis Powerboat Show will reshape City Dock next month
  • Plan a full autumn day exploring Annapolis beyond the big festivals

Also on today's calendar: Anne Arundel County Literacy Council Book Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Four-Week Road Closure To Impact Annapolis: What You Need To Know (patch.com) — Drivers in Annapolis should prepare for weekday closures on a key stretch of Spa Road between Hunt Meadow Drive and Harness Creek as utility work for the Village at Providence Point moves ahead. From next week through at least Oct. 30, traffic will be detoured while crews add a shared-use path, improve the Forest Drive intersection, and upgrade drainage and road surfaces.
   

2. Annapolis Powerboat Show Returns to City Dock October 8-11 (news-usa.today) — City Dock will be packed October 8–11 as the Annapolis Powerboat Show brings hundreds of boats, marine exhibits, and big crowds downtown, boosting restaurants, hotels, and waterfront businesses. Organizers and city officials are coordinating traffic, parking, and pedestrian flow to balance the economic benefits with congestion and neighborhood livability concerns.
   

3. An Annapolis Fall Day: Community Events and a Historic Architecture Walk (eyeonannapolis.net) — You can build a perfect fall day in Annapolis by pairing small community events—like church bazaars, school fairs, or nearby farm stands—with a slow, self-guided architecture walk from the State House down to City Dock. The piece offers practical tips on finding low-profile neighborhood gatherings, reading historic façades above the storefronts, and planning routes, parking, and photography so you can explore comfortably and respectfully.
   

4. OneWater Yacht Group Leases Space at 222 Severn in Annapolis (news-usa.today) — OneWater Yacht Group is opening a new 1,360-square-foot waterfront office at 222 Severn Avenue in Eastport, adding another high-profile marine tenant to Annapolis's historic maritime campus. With most of the complex now leased to boating and professional firms, only one suite remains, underscoring the area's growing role in the local marine economy.
   

5. These Are The Top MD Colleges In 2027 U.S. News Rankings (patch.com) — Maryland colleges fared well in the 2027 U.S. News rankings, with the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis named the state's top school and third among national liberal arts colleges. The report also highlights how new earnings-based metrics and category changes reshuffled many schools' positions, offering context for families comparing options across Maryland.
   

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