Eye on Annapolis Weekly Round Up: New Popular Eatery and Marina Proposal

New Marina Proposal Could Sink City Dock Views — And Public Trust

A new public-private initiative in Annapolis proposes extending a 15-foot-wide, 360-foot-long dock with a 200-foot-wide T-pier at City Dock, offering over 90 slips for boats up to 200 ft. Critics warn it will obstruct iconic harbor views, damage local business visibility, and undermine public trust—especially since funding for the broader City Dock resiliency project remains uncertain with legal challenges and no FEMA commitment.

https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/07/new-marina-proposal-could-sink-city-dock-views-and-public-trust/ (Eye On Annapolis)

Fourth Homicide of 2025 in Annapolis: Ben’s Drive Shooting Now Classified as Homicide

Annapolis Police have confirmed the early-morning shooting on July 6 in Bay Ridge Gardens as the city’s fourth homicide of 2025. A 24-year-old male was found with a gunshot wound to the head and, despite being taken to a trauma center, later died. No suspects or motive have been identified as the investigation continues.

https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/07/fourth-homicide-of-2025-in-annapolis-bens-drive-shooting-now-classified-as-homicide/ (Eye On Annapolis)

St. John’s College to Cut Staff and Costs as Enrollment Declines

In response to a dip in freshman enrollment—from 246 in 2022 to an estimated 205–215 this fall—Annapolis’s St. John’s College plans a 7% reduction in instructional and operational expenses and a 5% staff cut. Despite the downsizing, the liberal arts college, known for its “great books” curriculum, maintains strong financial stability to adapt to national trends in higher education.

https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/07/st-johns-college-to-cut-staff-and-costs-as-enrollment-declines/ (Eye On Annapolis)

Call Your Mother Deli Coming Soon to Annapolis Harbour Center

Annapolis Harbour Center is adding a new popular eatery: Call Your Mother Deli. Famous for creative bagels and signature sandwiches, this fast-growing Washington, D.C.-based chain (founded in 2018 with 28 locations nationwide) will bring fresh, playful deli fare to the area. Though no opening date is set, the arrival marks a flavorful boost to the local dining scene.

https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/07/call-your-mother-deli-coming-soon-to-annapolis-harbour-center/ (Eye On Annapolis)

Anne Arundel Health Officials Issue Urgent Warning After Surge in Overdoses

Amid a spike in overdose cases linked to Baltimore, Anne Arundel County Health urges residents to learn overdose warning signs—such as unresponsiveness, erratic breathing, and pinpoint pupils—and to carry naloxone. The department also promotes free naloxone and test strips via “Health-To-Go” vending machines across Annapolis and Glen Burnie, along with Good Samaritan protections and overdose response training.
https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/07/anne-arundel-health-officials-issue-urgent-warning-after-surge-in-overdoses/ (Eye On Annapolis)