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Hi Annapolis! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where you can weigh in on Annapolis's next budget
  • What to expect at this year's Blazers, Bourbon & Cigars
  • Cyberattack disrupts systems at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis

Also on today's calendar: The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Thursday: A t-storm possible; very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Annapolis Schedules Four Budget Town Halls Ahead of 2027 Budget Cycle (eyeonannapolis.net) — Annapolis residents will have four chances this fall to help shape the city's 2027 budget at ward-focused town halls held between September and November. Mayor Jared Littmann, City Council members, and department leaders will explain the budgeting process, take questions submitted in advance, and gather feedback on spending priorities at free, public evening sessions.
   

2. Blazers, Bourbon & Cigars Returns to William Paca House in Annapolis (eyeonannapolis.net) — Annapolis residents can reserve tickets now for Blazers · Bourbon · Cigars, returning to the William Paca House & Garden downtown on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The 21+ fundraiser offers bourbon and whiskey tastings, curated cigars, and food from regional chefs, with proceeds supporting Historic Annapolis and its preservation work across the city.
   

3. Luminis Health Working to Restore Systems After Cyberattack (hipaajournal.com) — Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis is coping with a cyberattack that has disrupted phones, MyChart access, and some appointments, though both Luminis Health hospitals remain open for care. Investigators are still determining whether any patient data was exposed, and residents should watch for future notifications while expecting some scheduling and communication delays.
   

4. Anne Arundel County Layoffs: What Workers Should Do Next (annapolismomsmedia.com) — Workers in Annapolis and across Anne Arundel County face significant fall layoffs, including positions at Crosby Marketing Communications in the city. Local residents are urged to tap free help from Anne Arundel Workforce Development, attend job fairs like the Annapolis High School Community Hiring Event, and prepare unemployment claims and résumés now to ease the transition.
   

5. Annapolis artist Jeff Huntington's work now on display at Disney World's new Level 99 gaming venue (wmar2news.com) — Annapolis residents can take pride in local artist Jeff Huntington, whose vibrant mural now appears inside the new Level 99 gaming venue at Walt Disney World. Known as Jahru, he draws inspiration from his father's experience with Alzheimer's and is also preparing new public work for a Washington, D.C., mural festival.
   

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    We already have the pavers. The photos show our current situation and our vision, but we are very open to suggestions and ideas. And, of course,… (Nextdoor Martins Cove)
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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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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