The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced its Labor Day transportation schedule for Monday, Sept. 1, which includes Ride On buses operating on a Sunday schedule, free parking at public garages and meters in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton, no MARC Train service, and limited MTA Commuter Bus operations. (more…)
The Washington Commanders are making the final, difficult decisions to trim their roster down to the mandatory 53 players. With the preseason in the books, head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters are faced with a series of tough cuts, balancing veteran experience with the potential of young talent. Below is a running list of players released by the team:
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.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have outperformed their peers across the state, according to an MCPS press release. According to the press release, the school system saw notable growth in secondary grades and on results from the 2024-2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP).
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District officers responded to reports of shots fired around 11:20 a.m. in the 19500 block of Crystal Rock Drive on Tuesday, August 26. (more…)
Jamie McIntyre, former CNN military affairs and senior Pentagon correspondent, as well as former Washington Examiner senior writer for defense and national security, will speak about how the events on 9/11 and the aftermath ushered in a “post-truth” era in America. Jamie has written extensively on this topic and draws from a life-long career in journalism, including his time at the Pentagon on 9/11.
This event is FREE and open to everyone!
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
The public is invited to attend the BiteMe Charity Festal, a special event presented by IVEA in support of the Maryland Food Bank. This free-admission festival promises a day of cultural celebration and community giving, with all profits dedicated to fighting hunger.
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold an Open House to discuss the proposed Bowie Mill Road Bikeway located in Derwood.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has announced that Merriweather Post Pavilion is now accepting Mobile Driver’s Licenses (mDL) and Mobile IDs for age verification, making it one of the first concert venues in the nation to adopt this innovative technology.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons, beginning September 1, with full details on bag limits, dates, and regulations available in the Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping.
Update: Cheickousmane Maiga has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
Residents of Bethesda got a glimpse into the future of transportation recently, as a Waymo self-driving car was spotted charging at an EVgo station in the Westbard area. While Waymo, Google’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, has publicly announced its plans to expand to the Washington DC market with a potential full launch in 2026, its presence in suburban Maryland suggests a more expansive regional strategy is already underway (video of the experience below).
Frankie’s on the Park , the premier destination for tween and teen fashion, is thrilled to announce its upcoming pop-up at Bethesda Row from October 3 through October 13, 2025.