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Hello Edgewater! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a simple bet turned an Edgewater driveway into a bakery hotspot.
  • Which longtime Edgewater resident just made the county sports Hall of Fame?
  • See why Edgewater's Little Orange Cart is drawing countywide attention.

Also on today's calendar: Anne Arundel County Literacy Council Book Fair and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy with a little rain, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: A little rain, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
  • Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A husband-wife bet sparked a home bakery that keeps selling out every weekend (wmar2news.com) — In Edgewater, a friendly bet between spouses has turned Little Orange Cart, a tiny at-home bakery, into a Saturday morning sensation that sells out weekly. Owner Rebecca McGuire juggles a full-time IT job with late-night baking, uses an honor-system payment setup, and even donates cinnamon rolls to local workers nominated by neighbors on Facebook.
   

• AACO Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced (whatsupmag.com) — Anne Arundel County's Sports Hall of Fame is inducting six standouts this November, including longtime Edgewater resident and lacrosse star Brian Burlace. Local readers can take pride in Burlace's decorated career at St. Mary's and the University of Maryland, alongside fellow honorees spanning coaching, golf, media, and decades of county athletics leadership.
   

• BBQ Eatery Honored + Nuclear Reactor Planned + Columbian Coffee House Opens: MD Business News (patch.com) — Edgewater readers will notice a shout-out to The Little Orange Cart, a new at-home bakery on Millstone Drive that's quickly drawing customers from across Anne Arundel County. The broader roundup also highlights a nationally ranked barbecue spot, a major university quantum center, and a big Baltimore County office sale, offering a snapshot of Maryland's evolving business scene.
   

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  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Meat Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time in Annapolis. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Four-Week Road Closure To Impact Annapolis: What You Need To Know (patch.com)

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  • Microsoft Opens Quantum Research Center At University Of MD (patch.com)

Ok Edgewater! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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