The Montgomery County Police Department shared an overview of reported calls for service from August 19. The summary does not reflect every call handled by officers that day.
Nips Juice House is relocating its Silver Spring presence to Commas Food Hall at Ellsworth Place, with plans to open its new location by mid-September. (more…)
The Maryland Seafood Festival Is Bigger Than Ever for Its 60th Anniversary!
The Maryland Seafood Festival returns to Sandy Point State Park September 11–13 for a special three-day celebration of its 60th anniversary! Enjoy fresh Maryland seafood, live music, family entertainment, Chesapeake Bay traditions and unforgettable experiences along the waterfront. Check out some of the exciting additions coming to this year’s festival!
HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
Newly announced, the festival will open on Friday evening, September 11, with a special tribute honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11. All three bands performing that evening include veterans and active-duty military members.
Be sure to visit Old Fireman’s BBQ Food Truck and meet a firefighter who was on-site at the Pentagon on that fateful day. We are offering special pricing for first responders and military.
MEET THE WORLD’S LARGEST RUBBER DUCK
Mama Duck, the world’s largest rubber duck, is coming to the Chesapeake Bay! This enormous, family-favorite attraction has appeared around the world, and now she is making her Maryland Seafood Festival debut.
Bring the entire family, experience the joy of Mama Duck, and capture a photo you’ll never forget!
EXPERIENCE SKIPJACK HERITAGE DAYS
Taking place alongside the Maryland Seafood Festival, Skipjack Heritage Days invites families to discover the stories and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay through hands-on activities, educational exhibits and public sails aboard historic skipjacks.
The weekend culminates with a Sunday skipjack race that guests can watch from the festival grounds at East Beach. Skipjacks are living history and icons of our region—this is a rare opportunity to experience them up close.
MEET GEORGE WASHINGTON
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with America’s first president! Presented by Peraton, George Washington will share stories about his life, his experiences along the Chesapeake Bay, and his role in the founding of our country.
“MR. MARYLAND” JIMMY CHARLES HEADLINES SUNDAY
Maryland’s own Jimmy Charles returns to headline the festival on Sunday! Known as “Mr. Maryland,” the nationally recognized singer and songwriter will take the stage alongside a full weekend of bands, performers and entertainment.
OLD BAY JOINS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
What would a Maryland seafood celebration be without OLD BAY? Maryland’s most recognizable seasoning is joining us for the festival’s milestone 60th anniversary.
Stay tuned for exciting OLD BAY experiences, promotions, and surprises throughout the weekend!
Three days. Sixty years of tradition. One unforgettable celebration on the Chesapeake Bay.
Looking to be active? Co-located are the Big Ducking Run 10K/5K/Fun Run or the Bay Bridge Paddle!
We’ll see you September 11–13 at Sandy Point State Park!
Mi Rancho’s Silver Spring location is temporarily closed following a fire on the restaurant’s roof late Wednesday night.
SOL of Potomac is set to open its new cannabis dispensary, The Penthouse, on Monday, August 24 at 350 Fortune Terrace, Suite 210 in the Potomac Woods Shopping Center, next to Park Potomac. (more…)
HouseMouse Books is excited to announce the debut of Escape the Bookshop IV, our brand new limited-run escape room experience.
Escape the Bookshop games are always based on a real crime with connections to the DC region. They are designed and built by HouseMouse Books to be played in our atmospheric bookshop. This latest game was inspired by a true local museum theft and the goal is simple – to find the stolen object before the suspect flees the country!
9:00 am Memorial Ceremony
Join us as we remember those lost to substance use.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 8300 block of Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda Thursday afternoon for a report of an odor of gas and people feeling sick inside a building. (more…)
On Wednesday, Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) announced a 20-year agreement to purchase solar energy generated in Western Maryland, a deal state officials say could save Maryland approximately $300 million while expanding the state’s use of renewable energy. (more…)
Montgomery County leaders are opposing proposed federal changes to Head Start, arguing the changes would weaken standards related to staffing, instructional time, multilingual education and parent involvement. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and Gaithersburg City Police responded to a dirt bike crash Wednesday, Aug. 19 at Extra Space Storage on W. Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a building fire at Mi Rancho Restaurant in Silver Spring late Wednesday night that left three workers trapped on the roof. (more…)
A deceased beaver found at Seneca Creek State Park tested positive for rabies days after a 10-year-old girl was attacked and bitten by a beaver in the park, according to an updated release from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.