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In today's newsletter:

  • Peruvian favorite Sardi's Chicken debuts its first Annapolis location
  • How many new firefighters are headed to protect Annapolis residents?
  • Why Annapolis' Government House will glow green this Friday night.

Also on today's calendar: Live Arts Maryland Presents A Concert for Peace and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
  • Saturday: High clouds and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Popular Peruvian Chicken Shop Opens 1st Annapolis Site (patch.com) — Annapolis diners now have a new option for Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken with the opening of Sardi's on Defense Highway across from Gateway Village. The restaurant brings a wide menu of skewers, saltados, ceviche, and empanadas, and marks the chain's first Annapolis location and second in Anne Arundel County.
   

2. Anne Arundel County Fire Academy Graduates 33 New Firefighters and EMS Personnel (eyeonannapolis.net) — Anne Arundel County just graduated 33 new firefighters and EMS personnel, with one recruit headed directly to the Annapolis Fire Department and most others joining county stations that back up city responses. After eight months of intensive training, these new professionals will soon be answering local emergency calls, strengthening fire protection and medical response for Annapolis residents and surrounding communities.
   

3. Global Landmarks Light Up Green for World PANS & PANDAS Awareness Day (town.news) — Government House in Annapolis will glow green on Friday, October 9, as part of a global campaign to raise awareness for the little-known pediatric conditions PANS and PANDAS. If you're out around downtown that evening, the green lighting is meant to spark conversations, encourage earlier diagnosis, and inspire residents to show support by wearing green or sharing information.
   

4. 2026 Governor's Buy Local Cookout Returns to Government House for a Delicious Evening of Local Foods (maryland.gov) — Government House in Annapolis just hosted the Governor's Buy Local Cookout, spotlighting dozens of Maryland farms, seafood producers, and restaurants. The event, postponed from summer due to wildfire smoke, highlighted how choosing local food supports jobs, the state's seafood industry, and small producers, with vendors like Annapolis Oyster Company among those featured.
   

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