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🌱 Patch AM: Police detail arrest after stabbing on Epping Forest Road in Annapolis.
Happening soon: HGH Mechanical Ups Ravens Cash Prize Contest to $700 on the Annapolis Patch calendar

Good morning Annapolis! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Police detail arrest after stabbing on Epping Forest Road in Annapolis.
- What's really behind the Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis color fight?
- How Lonely Planet's 2027 list could send more visitors to Annapolis.
Also on today's calendar: HGH Mechanical Ups Ravens Cash Prize Contest to $700 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 65 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 70, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge in Annapolis Stabbing (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Annapolis residents should know that county police arrested a 26-year-old local man after a Sept. 19 stabbing on Epping Forest Road that left another man hospitalized but in stable condition. Detectives quickly identified the suspect, obtained a warrant, and took him into custody near Forest Drive and Solomons Island Road, and they're still asking anyone with information to contact investigators or the anonymous tip line.
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• Eastport Residents Protest Mercedes Renovation, Question City's Approval Process (eyeonannapolis.net) — Eastport neighbors are protesting the dramatic black-and-gray makeover of Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis, saying the city's approval process—not just the dealership—deserves scrutiny. Residents and the Eastport Civic Association question how a 2005 condition for unpainted brick was changed, what notice neighbors received, and whether Annapolis followed its own rules for revising and approving the renovation plans.
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• Maryland named one of Lonely Planet's best destinations to visit in 2027 (wmar2news.com) — Annapolis is among the Maryland destinations getting a boost from Lonely Planet, which just named the state one of its top places to visit in 2027. The guide praises Maryland's mix of history, culture, food, and waterways, from Baltimore and Annapolis to the Eastern Shore and beyond, recognition that could bring more visitors and tourism dollars into local shops, restaurants, and attractions.
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★ Featured events ★
- HGH Mechanical Ups Ravens Cash Prize Contest to $700 →
Online,
4:25 pm - UUCA Community Song Circle →
Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, 333 Dubois Rd, Annapolis
7:00 pm - When Eagles Gather →
Zoom,
10:00 am - Dog Rescue Designer Bag & Cash Bingo →
Elks Lodge 2266, 878 Stevenson Rd, Severn
5:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- La Sylphide Storytime at the William Paca Garden Featuring the Ballet Theatre of Maryland →
William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George St, Annapolis
1:00 pm - Navy Women's Volleyball vs Loyola, Maryland →
Wesley Brown Fieldhouse, Annapolis
6:00 pm - Navy Women's Soccer vs Holy Cross →
Glenn Warner Soccer Facility, Naval Academy
12:00 pm - Navy Men's Soccer vs Colgate →
Glenn Warner Soccer Facility, Naval Academy
3:00 pm - Retire on Purpose →
Zoom
6:00 pm - AHS presents Warren Leach who will speak about Plants for the Winter Garden →
St. Anne's Parish, 199 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis
6:30 pm - Annual Tent Sale →
Weems & Plath, 214 Eastern Ave, Annapolis
9:30 am - Annual Tent Sale →
Weems & Plath, 214 Eastern Ave, Annapolis
9:30 am
Sunday September 27
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Naval Academy
- NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station Mission (nasa.gov)
- Women's Golf Welcomes Maryland for Match Play on Saturday (navysports.com)
Edgewater
- A husband-wife bet sparked a home bakery that keeps selling out every weekend (wmar2news.com)
- BBQ Eatery Honored + Nuclear Reactor Planned + Columbian Coffee House Opens: MD Business News (patch.com)
- Why Smithsonian scientists flood an Anne Arundel forest every summer (thebanner.com)
Bowie
- 16-Year-Old Charged As Adult In Prince George's Community College Shooting: Police (patch.com)
Ok Annapolis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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