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Morning Annapolis! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $105 million Robinwood overhaul will reshape Annapolis housing
  • Why a new high school is now inside Annapolis Mall
  • Which Annapolis changemakers just earned top county philanthropy honors?

Also on today's calendar: Wheelchair Tennis Exhibition and Tennis Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. HACA Advances Long-Term Strategy to Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing with Robinwood Redevelopment (whatsupmag.com) — A major $105.8 million redevelopment of the Robinwood public housing community is moving forward, aiming to modernize homes while keeping Annapolis families in place. HACA and the City of Annapolis plan new apartments, rehabbed townhomes, senior housing, and a community center, with residents guaranteed relocation assistance and the right to return once construction phases are complete.
   

2. New charter high school opens inside Annapolis Mall (wbaltv.com) — A new tuition-free public charter high school, New Village Academy, has opened inside Annapolis Mall, turning the former Lord & Taylor space into a community-focused learning hub. The school emphasizes project-based learning tied to Annapolis, including work on flooding and housing issues, and encourages students to use public transit, mall amenities, and local internships as part of their education.
   

3. Community Foundation Announces 2026 Celebration of Philanthropy Awardees (eyeonannapolis.net) — Annapolis residents and organizations are among seven honorees in the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County's 2026 Celebration of Philanthropy Awards, with Historic Annapolis–nominated winners highlighted. The awards will be presented at a November 12 luncheon in Hanover, with tickets and sponsorships now available and last year's event having sold out.
   

4. THIS WEEKEND: Annapolis Symphony Opens 65th Season With Free Pops in the Park Concerts (eyeonannapolis.net) — Free Pops in the Park concerts from the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra are coming to Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis and Downs Park in Pasadena to kick off the orchestra's 65th season. Both shows, featuring Maryland Poet Laureate Lady Brion and popular orchestral favorites, include free admission, parking, and family-friendly activities, with a rain date set for September 7 at Quiet Waters.
   

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  • What kind of bee is this?
    They've made a large nest under my deck and just stung my next door neighbor 3 times!! He was about to power wash my deck. (Nextdoor Taylor Ave/Rowe Blvd)
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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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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