The City of Rockville has reopened the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center following a major renovation that added new pools, slides, water play features, and improved accessibility, with a formal dedication ceremony set for July 13.
The Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner agencies dismantled six large-scale illegal car rallies across Baltimore County, Harford County, and Baltimore City on June 28, arresting multiple individuals and preventing disruptive exhibition driving involving crowds of up to 200 people.
The sailing lifestyle starts with a single moment. A breeze filling the sails. A quiet morning on the Bay. A weekend exploring new places with nothing but the horizon ahead.
For generations, the Chesapeake Bay has inspired sailors with its protected waters, charming waterfront towns, and endless opportunities to explore. It’s a place where a short afternoon sail can become a lifelong passion, and where every trip on the water offers a new adventure.
Every fall, the Annapolis Sailboat Show brings that lifestyle within reach.
From October 15–18, downtown Annapolis transforms into a celebration of sailing, bringing together beautiful sailboats, passionate sailors, industry experts, and waterfront experiences in America’s sailing capital.
Walk the docks, step aboard sailboats from around the world, discover new designs, connect with the sailing community, and imagine where the wind could take you next. You don’t have to be an experienced sailor to enjoy the show. You just have to be curious.
The Annapolis Sailboat Show offers a rare opportunity to experience the sailing world all in one place. Explore sleek performance sailboats built for adventure. Step aboard comfortable cruising yachts designed for weekend escapes. Discover spacious catamarans that offer a new way to experience life on the water.
Every boat represents a different possibility.
Maybe it’s learning to sail for the first time. Maybe it’s planning weekend adventures on the Chesapeake. Maybe it’s simply discovering a new passion you never knew you had. Walk the docks, talk with sailing experts, and explore the boats, brands, and resources that can help make sailing part of your story.
The Annapolis Sailboat Show is more than an event. It’s a celebration of the people, places, and experiences that make sailing special.
Beyond the docks, visitors can experience the best of fall in Annapolis. Stroll historic brick-lined streets, enjoy waterfront dining, browse local shops, and take in views of sailboats moving through the harbor.
Throughout the show grounds, connect with sailing organizations, charter companies, outfitters, and marine experts who help make the sailing lifestyle more accessible. It’s a weekend filled with discovery, community, and the unmistakable energy of a city built around the water.
For many people, sailing is a dream they’ve always wanted to explore but didn’t know where to begin. The Annapolis Sailboat Show helps turn curiosity into confidence.
Take part in educational opportunities designed for every level of experience, including the First Sail Workshop for beginners, Cruisers University for in-depth sailing education, and free daily seminars led by experienced sailors and industry experts.
Whether you’re stepping aboard for the first time or building the skills to go farther, these programs provide the knowledge and confidence to enjoy more time on the water.
Sailing is about more than the boat.
It’s the quiet morning sail. The sunset over the harbor. The weekend escape with friends. The feeling of discovering somewhere new. The Annapolis Sailboat Show brings together the boats, people, and possibilities that make the sailing lifestyle so rewarding.
Come step aboard, meet the sailing community, and discover where your next adventure begins.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is conducting an online survey and virtual meeting series to gather public feedback to help update the agency’s Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment to improve safety for vulnerable road users– defined as those walking, cycling or rolling.
Dr. Helen Bailey and her team at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, are studying how often dolphins come into the Chesapeake Bay, how long […]
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!
Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.
Signage has officially been installed at the upcoming Buffalo Wild Wings GO location in Gaithersburg, marking the first of four new locations in Montgomery County to make this visible step.
In the early hours of the morning, a fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Adams Drive in Kensington.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 89-year-old Harry Winfred Sheppard. (more…)
SmartAsset is a financial technology company that publishes a wide range of articles, guides, reviews, and calculators on various personal finance topics. Earlier this month, they released a list of “Best Places For New Families” and Montgomery County, MD was ranked 6th overall.
Maryland State Police and the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council are urging drivers to take precautions during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, citing increased summer theft rates and data showing that most stolen vehicles were left unlocked or had keys inside.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a grand jury in Anne Arundel County has indicted Carolyn Rae Aldridge of Crofton on two felony theft charges involving more than $185,000 allegedly stolen from a private company and the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund.
The future of the Commanders stadium at the RFK site in Washington, DC, is currently in the hands of the DC Council, and they’re not in a hurry. Today, the two sides met at Cafe Milano to discuss the possible move, and Julie Donaldson reports that the DMV’s very own Wale was present at the meeting.