Current News Summary for July 31, 2025:

Current News Summary for July 31, 2025:

In today's news, we bring you updates from around Annapolis and its surrounding areas.

The "Door Kick Challenge," a dangerous social media trend that encourages youths to forcefully kick in the doors of private homes, has been causing distress and safety concerns in Anne Arundel County and nearby communities like Pasadena. Authorities have charged teens involved in this challenge, and the situation has drawn community attention due to the direct threat to residents’ homes and security. Parents are urged to talk with their kids about the serious risks involved and keep an eye on what they're watching and doing online [1].

In more positive news, the 20th Annual Boatyard Beach Bash returns to the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park on Saturday, September 20. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Museum's education programs [2].

The primary election in Annapolis is fast approaching, with the deadline for last-minute filers to be included in the primary election list after the Board of Supervisors of Elections meets on August 12 [3]. The lineup for the primary election includes three mayoral candidates - Jared Littmann, Rhonda Pindell Charles, and Robert O'Shea - plus multiple contenders in several wards. There may be additional Democratic candidates in Ward 1 and Ward 6 for the primary election, but this hasn't been confirmed yet [4]. Independent candidates like Tom Krieck and Will Cunha won't appear in the primary but will be on the ballot in November. The deadline for Central Committees to appoint someone to run in races with no official party candidate is August 11 [3].

Eye On Annapolis will interview all contenders in contested races for the primary election. For a comprehensive rundown of the latest news, be sure to check out our daily news recap newsletter, available at https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm.

Elsewhere in Annapolis, Lasang Pinoy, a Filipino restaurant in the Annapolis Mall, has officially closed its doors. Meanwhile, the Ignite 2025 event will take place at Maryland Hall in October, and more information or sponsorship opportunities can be found at IgniteAnnapolis.com.

Finally, did you know that Emperor Penguins can stay underwater for 22 minutes? And camels do not store water in their humps, but rather fatty tissue [5]?

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• In the realm of food-and-drink, the Filipino restaurant Lasang Pinoy, located in the Annapolis Mall, has recently closed its doors.
• For those interested in entertainment and social media, be sure to check out the Eye On Annapolis daily news recap newsletter available at https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm for a comprehensive rundown of the latest news.
• As for general-news, the lineup for the primary election includes multiple contenders in several wards, with the deadline for last-minute filers to be included in the primary election list coming up on August 12. Crime-and-justice updates include the ongoing concerns about the "Door Kick Challenge," a dangerous social media trend causing distress and safety concerns in Anne Arundel County and neighboring communities.

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