A Montgomery County judge sentenced Francisco Lara-Garcia to life in prison, suspending all but 40 years, for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, 20-year-old Keylin Chavez Dominguez, whose remains were found in January 2023 after he had falsely reported her missing.
At their November 18 meeting, the Town of Poolesville Commissioners voted unanimously to endorse Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan to install a turf field at Poolesville High School’s Howard Lyles Stadium.
Don’t just visit the Chesapeake Bay
Explore, unwind, and create memories on the water.
Imagine a Saturday morning on the water. Coffee on the dock as Annapolis wakes up. Cruising by historic waterfronts. Anchoring in a quiet cove with friends and family. Enjoying dinner at a waterfront restaurant before heading back as the sun sets over the harbor.
That’s the Chesapeake lifestyle.
With miles of shoreline, charming waterfront towns, protected waters, and endless places to discover, the Bay offers a unique combination of adventure and accessibility. It feels like a getaway, but it’s closer than you think.
Every fall, the Annapolis Powerboat Show brings that lifestyle to downtown Annapolis.
From October 8–11, City Dock transforms into a waterfront experience where visitors can step aboard hundreds of boats, explore the latest innovations, meet boating experts, and discover what life on the water could look like.
You don’t have to own a boat to enjoy the show. You just have to be curious.
Find Your Place on the Water
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is your chance to explore the many ways to enjoy the Chesapeake.
Looking for a way to spend weekends with family and friends? Explore spacious pontoon boats and deck boats built for relaxing, entertaining, and making memories on the water. Interested in adventure? Discover center consoles designed for exploring, fishing, and cruising the Bay’s many destinations. Dreaming about longer escapes? Step aboard cruisers and yachts built for comfortable weekends and extended adventures.
Every boat offers a different way to experience the water. The show gives you the opportunity to see them all in one place, compare options, ask questions, and imagine what your own Chesapeake adventures might look like.
More Than a Boat Show
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is about more than boats. It’s about the people, places, and experiences that make life on the water special.
Spend the day exploring the docks, then continue your Annapolis adventure beyond the show grounds. Enjoy waterfront dining, browse local shops, stroll historic streets, and take in views of one of the most beautiful harbors on the Chesapeake. Meet passionate boaters, connect with marine experts, discover new products and innovations, and experience the energy of Annapolis’s signature fall events.
From first-time visitors to longtime boating enthusiasts, there is something new on every dock.
Discover How Easy It Is to Get Started
Not a boater yet, and not sure where to begin? The Annapolis Powerboat Show makes the first step easier by giving you the chance to learn, ask questions, and experience life on the water firsthand.
Explore educational opportunities designed for every level of interest. Attend free seminars led by boating experts, learn more about navigation and safety, and discover resources that will help you feel comfortable on the water.
Visitors may also experience boats in action at the PropTalk Demo Dock, where select models are available for on-water sea trials. For those looking to build their skills, BoatUS on-water training offers hands-on instruction to help new boaters gain confidence at the helm.
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is more than a place to see boats. It’s a place to explore the boating lifestyle.
Your Next Adventure Is Waiting
The Chesapeake Bay offers endless ways to make the water part of your life.
A quiet morning cruise. A waterfront lunch. An afternoon anchored with friends. A new hobby waiting to be discovered. The Annapolis Powerboat Show brings those possibilities together in one unforgettable weekend.
Come curious. Walk the docks. Step aboard. Experience the boating lifestyle for yourself.
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken is officially moving forward with its newest Montgomery County location. Last November, we shared that the fast-growing franchise planned to open at 13811 Outlet Drive in the Briggs Chaney Marketplace shopping center. The restaurant has now secured its permit to begin construction, bringing it one step closer to opening day.
Two Washington Spirit stars have been named to the NWSL’s year-end Best XI teams, the league announced today at the inaugural NWSL Awards in San Jose. Defender Tara McKeown earned Best XI honors while midfielder Croix Bethune earned a Second XI nod.
Blackbird Health has expanded into Maryland with a new pediatric mental health clinic in Gaithersburg, bringing additional behavioral health resources to children, teens, young adults, and families throughout Montgomery County.
Located at 555 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 250, the clinic offers comprehensive pediatric mental health services, including ADHD and autism evaluations, neuropsychological testing, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management.
Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!
Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.
Maryland has renewed and expanded its memorandum of understanding with the Province of Ontario to strengthen economic cooperation, adding collaboration in life sciences, information technology, and clean energy to an agreement originally focused on advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and agribusiness.
BlackRock Center for the Arts and the Germantown Town Center will host a free holiday weekend on Dec. 13 and 14 featuring live performances, an artisan market, family activities, and a Chanukah celebration with a community “can-orah” lighting.
Looking for the most booked restaurants in “Maryland – DC Suburbs”? You’re in the right place. Each month, popular reservation app OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews on their platform from the past month. They sort the results by location and this location is referred to as “Maryland – DC Suburbs” covering the portion of the state closer to DC as well as a little further out. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a shooting and separate homicide that occurred in the Fairland neighborhood on Wednesday night. (more…)
Washington Spirit forward Sofia Cantore has been called up to the Italy Women’s National Team for the side’s upcoming friendlies, the Italian Football Federation announced today. Le Azzurre will visit the United States for two friendlies in Florida beginning later this month.
Montgomery Parks has announced programming and operating hours for the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend, Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. More, courtesy of Montgomery Parks, below:
Updated to include a summary of events by MCPD Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3D officers and MCFRS were dispatched at 7:54 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the […]