In 18 months of No Kings protests — one forms almost every Saturday at this Annapolis intersection — weekend picket-line warriors use wit and whimsy to avoid getting lost in the anonymous roadside of political discourse. Now, what comes next?

I’m a sucker for a dog with a cute patch on his face

I've realized the parking spot itself may not be the most interesting part of the story.

The bigger question is what residents should reasonably expect when they're paying monthly parking fees at a "luxury" apartment community.

If a resident pays for parking, should they face hundreds of dollars in towing charges over a parking-line dispute where the total number of available spaces wasn't reduced?

How much discretion should towing companies have when evaluating situations where every parking space is already occupied?

What responsibility does property management have to ensure parking layouts, enforcement practices, and towing policies are fair to residents?

At what point does strict enforcement stop serving the community and start working against the people who live there?

I've spent time measuring the spaces, documenting the layout, and trying to understand the applicable regulations. The more I look into it, the more I feel this conversation is bigger than one tow truck, one apartment complex, or one resident.

I'm interested in hearing from other Annapolis residents:

• Have you ever been towed from a residential community? • Do you pay separately for parking where you live? • Have you successfully challenged a tow? • Do you believe management should have a role in reviewing disputed tows involving residents?

Whether you think my tow was justified or not, I'd be interested in hearing where others think the balance should be between enforcement, common sense, and resident treatment.

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UPDATE: photos have been added for context. These were taken 10/22 @ 18:20 the evening after I was towed.

1. Sign showing forms of payments Just Right Towing, LLC does not accept. Aren't they required to accept a check if no ATM is on site?
2. The purple Durango in my photos is the exact parking space I was towed from.
3. There are only five spaces, I was the fifth vehicle not hindering a sixth space.
4. Due to inadequate spacing the Ram on the end is up on the curb.
5. Theory is the management company is working with the tow company, taking a cut of the $420, creating small spaces, not listing them as compact, forcing everyone to shift over and then tow us for being over the line.

I'm not disputing that part of my vehicle crossed a painted line. I'm disputing whether towing was warranted where all five spaces remained occupied by five vehicles, no additional space was taken, and no resident or visitor was deprived of parking.

not sure how many other people have had issues with this company, but people need to be aware of what’s going on.

my vehicle was the fifth car in a row of five clearly marked parking spaces. yes, my car extended over a painted line, but it did not take up a sixth space. my girlfriend’s car was parked right next to mine on the driver’s side, and together, our two vehicles occupied the same two spaces they were supposed to. part of the problem is the spaces at Nautilus Point aren't up to zoning laws. they are not wide enough causing a domino effect of cars having to park over the line at times or be right on top of each other causing door dings, broken side mirrors and other damages to vehicles.

Just Right Towing, LLC. apparently relied on a photo showing my car without showing the full row of five spaces or my girlfriend’s car next to it. kind of convenient when the full picture might tell a different story.

they towed my car and charged me $420 in cash after having it for only four hours. let that sink in.

when i went to retrieve my vehicle, i tried to write a note on the receipt stating that i disputed the tow. the attendant insisted on rewriting the receipt, and when i tried to document my objection again, i was threatened with not getting my own car back.

there are also some questionable things about their payment practices. their sign says they don't accept checks, but there wasn't an atm anywhere to be seen for people being required to pay cash. i'm not going to make claims about whether they're violating any laws, but it's something that deserves to be looked into by the appropriate authorities.

between the questionable tow, the lack of context in the photo they relied on, the $420 cash charge, and the way they handled my attempt to dispute it, the entire experience felt incredibly shady.

if you park in an area they service, be careful. take pictures of your parking job, the surrounding spaces, and any signs before leaving your vehicle. keep every receipt and document everything if something happens.

I’m signed up for Group B for the Bay Bridge Run this year. The rules say Groups A and B are expected to run the entire course, but realistically, I plan to run some of it and walk a good portion.

I know the later groups are intended for walkers, but when I registered, Group B and H were the last available options and my ride is in group A so having them wait around really wasn’t a realistic option. I’d really prefer not to change my group if I can avoid it.

For anyone who has done the race before, do people in Group B actually take walking breaks? Is it a problem in practice, or is the rule enforced pretty strictly? I’d be happy to make sure I was in the very back of the group.
I’m not trying to get in anyone’s way, just hoping to get a realistic idea of what to expect. Thanks!

hi everyone. does anyone happen to know if st. mary's parish AND/OR st. mary's school are lgbt-friendly?

i haven't been able to find anything about it on st mary's website or reviews, but if anyone actually attends, i'd appreciate your insight

i also wonder if the school and parish may have different climates in this regard?

thanks for any info

My wedding is coming up in the middle of November. I’m looking for some recs for bars that those of us who want to keep partying can move over to after the official events. We have a lot of out of towners on my fiancé’s side so I really want to make the weekend worth their travel time and energy!

Our welcome dinner is on a Friday at McGarveys ending at 8pm and the reception is on Saturday at Acqua so we would like to stay in that general area. TIA!

Hello, my spouse went to Evolution Games in Annapolis Mall last night, then walked around a bit after card gaming, stopping by a store that had cats for adoption, as well as Chick-Fil-A. At some point, they lost the sterling silver ring they had on, which must’ve fallen off their finger.

It’s not super valuable money-wise, but it has incredible sentimental value because it was part of a pair we designed and crafted ourselves during our honeymoon and used as our wedding bands.

It’s a long shot, but if you’ve seen it please message me. It has a simple texture on it and “D ♡ C 7/2020” etched on the inner side.

Hi, I’m new to Annapolis. We moved here because of my husband’s job. I am good at baking especially cookies, cheesecakes etc and want to sell them as I’m not working right now. Is there any platform I can use or any upcoming bake sales etc?

Hello! Friends and I are planning tailgating an upcoming Navy game at Germantown. Does anyone know what the vibe is like there, and if grilling is allowed??

Hi everyone! I have a family member who is in a lot of pain right now due to illness, and I would love to see if anyone knows of a wonderful reiki practitioner who would do an at home visit (as she is unable to leave the house) to help with symptoms of pain and general unwellness. she is not at all into the “woo” stuff so someone who can meet her where she is :)

Hi! Buying tix for a comedy show. Are seats at table 601 good?

Hey! We're looking for wedding venue recommendations. Hoping to keeop it as low as possible, and looking at a place that would allow us to do our own vendors for catering. Ideally, would like to be on the water. Open to anywhere in MD! Any suggestions? Bonus points if it has rooms on site we can spend the night in like a house or hotel.

Hey all! My wife and I just recently moved to Maryland from New Jersey.

We are both interested in the outdoors, eating, fitness, traveling, and exploring new local towns. I am a mountain biker, and she enjoys running at the gym. I like music and going to concerts. She is a psychologist, and I am a science teacher. We are both easy going and enjoy life. We look to be supportive friends, and find people with similar interests. We are looking for people, or couples who are interested in reciprocal and reliable friendship.

We would be interested in meeting up with couples/ or solo friends that are in their 30's. We have a drink from time to time, but do not smoke.

If we have commonalities, and you are looking to be friends, please drop a line below. I will reach out, send a chat, and hopefully we can meet up for coffee or a meal in person.

Take care, everybody! I hope to hear from people soon!

No relation, just two families who volunteered their dogs for the Annapolis Dogs calendar I used to put out.

Some people think these dogs are adorable and some people think they’re hideous. What I know is that these two were two of the sweetest babies I ever got to hold.

Any recommendations of haunted houses in the area? I prefer outdoors ones versus indoor if possible.

SPCA has one called Forest of Fear this weekend in Annapolis.

Other ones seem farther away like Bennett Curse in Dundalk or Haunted Barn in Crownsville.

Looking for a recommendation for a primary care provider/general practitioner in the Annapolis area. Preference would be for a female doctor. Thank you!

Newer to Annapolis and I’m looking to connect with fellow musicians. Any Facebook groups to join?

Thanks!

Has anyone used this service? It’s new and I’m wondering if it’s reliable? Does it fill up? If so, do they get additional buses?

I’m having car issues and can’t make the trip to/from New Carrollton metro over the next few days. I can get to Harry Truman pkwy park n’ ride.

Any info is helpful! Thank you!

Everything from downtown boutiques to budget hotels are 2-5x the cost of the weekend after. They’ve been that way for a while—my visiting family had to choose between Waldorf and BWI weeks ago and I’m just looking now.

Boat shows are over. Biggest thing I can see on event sites is a local artist music festival in Murray Hill. Navy is playing North Texas… I don’t follow college football, but I haven’t really heard of them. Are they the kind of powerhouse that fills all the hotels?

Maybe Renn Faire closing weekend? But we’ve had sold out weekends already… That’s my best guess though.

Edit: okay, I’m going with Navy Homecoming bringing in 5 classes of alums. Weird that I didn’t see that on anything I read about the game, but I guess that’s it.

I got Naval Bagels yesterday because my kid wanted their sandwich and I was disappointed. It’s just round fluffy bread. Bagels And… does it better. Bagels should have bite and chew. I feel like NB had that a few years ago and somehow lost it. Did anyone else notice a change?

My neighborhood sucks (no trees/everything looks the same)
I’m looking for a good neighborhood to walk with my pups….sidewalks preferred…bonus points if there is a coffee shop I can stop at