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Good morning Annapolis! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Anne Arundel lacrosse kid fought onto the Ravens roster
  • What an Annapolis-announced ruling means for your future power bill
  • How Annapolis' Vax Act is shaping Maryland's back‑to‑school health

Also on today's calendar: Navy Men's Soccer vs Presbyterian and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Maryland native Ethan Burke turns lacrosse dream into Baltimore Ravens opportunity (cbsnews.com) — A Maryland-rooted football journey with ties to St. Mary's in Annapolis has brought outside linebacker Ethan Burke onto the Baltimore Ravens' 53‑man roster as an undrafted free agent. Burke's story traces from Anne Arundel County lacrosse fields to Texas high school football and the University of Texas, before finally landing him back with the team he grew up cheering for.
   

2. Governor Moore Praises Public Service Commission Ruling Protecting Ratepayers from Unfair Electricity Price Increase (maryland.gov) — From Annapolis, Governor Moore is celebrating a state ruling blocking Pepco from passing certain infrastructure costs onto customers, a move he says will keep power bills lower. The Public Service Commission's decision, along with recent legislation and executive actions, is part of a broader push to curb unjustified utility spending and promote more affordable, modern energy solutions across Maryland.
   

3. More Than 96% Of Maryland Kindergarteners Vaccinated As New School Year Begins (thebaynet.com) — From Annapolis, Governor Moore is highlighting that more than 96% of Maryland kindergarteners are vaccinated as nearly 890,000 students head back to school, crediting the state's new Vax Act. The law leans on leading medical groups, expands who can give shots, and will soon guide updated vaccine schedules to keep kids in classrooms and communities healthier this fall.
   

4. Honey, Petitions, and Gratitude: One Mitzvah A Day Comes to Annapolis (jewishfederations.org) — Annapolis' Jewish Federation recently joined a statewide show of gratitude at the Maryland State House, delivering petitions and jars of local honey to thank officials for security grants protecting synagogues and other nonprofits. The effort is part of the One Mitzvah A Day initiative, which highlights allies standing against antisemitism. Organizers say simple thanks can strengthen support for vulnerable communities.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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