🌱 Anne Arundel Athlete Honored At UMD + New Annapolis Senior Development Pushes Ahead

Hello again, people of Anne Arundel County! Jacob Baumgart here with a fresh edition of the Annapolis Daily.

First, upcoming weather:

• Wednesday: Becoming cloudy. High: 54 Low: 47.
• Thursday: Variable clouds; breezy, mild. High: 60 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories in Annapolis today:

1. Crofton High School Parent Accused Of Bringing Gun On Campus (CBS Baltimore)
2. Annapolis Ramps Up For Midnight Madness and Late Night Shopping (Eye On Annapolis)
3. What's Dope open mic in Annapolis 'is like performing in front of friends you don't know yet' (Baltimore Sun)
4. Former South River QB David Foust earns two awards with Maryland football (Capital Gazette)
5. Annapolis Planning Commission to begin hearings for The Village at Providence Point development this week (Capital Gazette)

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From my notebook:

• United States Naval Academy: "Yesterday, midshipmen held the semiannual bell-ringing ceremony in T-court, which recognizes the varsity sports that defeated Army during the fall semester. A representative from each of those sports rings the bell, along with the Superi..." (Facebook)
• Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade: "... And the winners were:" (Facebook)
• Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park: "Last week, we recognized two extraordinary women, Dottie Smith and Elvia Thompson. Dottie Smith was named Volunteer of the Year for her many hours of service, positivity, and dedication to AMM. Elvia Thompson was announced as our Legacy ..." (Facebook)
• The City Of Annapolis: "Mayor's newsletter with info on New Year's, Ward Boundaries Task Force and more - https://www.annapolis.gov/Civi... Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox (typically the Tuesday after Monday night Cit..." (Facebook)
• Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks: "Bay Invaders is back and volunteers are needed! This award-winning county partnership program engages 9th grade Environmental Science students each spring in identifying and eliminating invasive plant species in our regional and communit..." (Facebook)

Coming up in Annapolis:

Wednesday, December 15

• Board Meeting - Public Session - Anne Arundel County Public Schools (6:00 PM)
• Annual Holiday Mixer & Wreath Auction Benefiting Feed Anne Arundel (6:00 PM)

Thursday, December 16

• Rotary Club of Annapolis Lunch Group Meeting (12:00 PM)
• Exporting as a Strategy for Growing Your Business (2:00 PM)
• USNA Band Holiday by the Bay Concert (7:00 PM)

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— Jacob Baumgart

About me: Have a story idea? Please contact me at jacob.baumgart@patch.com with any pitches, tips or concerns. Follow me on Twitter @jacobbaumgart to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news. Being a lifelong Marylander gives me deep ties and a unique insight into the communities I cover. I graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2020 with a degree in media communication and minors in journalism and political science. Before joining Patch that June, I wrote for FOX Sports, The Delaware News Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. I also led my college newspaper, The Review, as editor-in-chief, during my senior year. I am now excited to embrace Patch and cover the communities I grew up in!