Recently featured on FOX29 Philadelphia, after going viral for her Labubu hunts, searches and fashion, Montgomery County, MD native Sophia Tyris (Apostolaros) took an unexpected journey from the courtroom to the craft table.
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MCPS has shared that a team from Hallie Wells Middle School, under the guidance of science teacher Dustin Deem and with support from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, has won the Maryland MESA State Championship. This achievement has earned them a place in the upcoming MESA USA National Engineering Design Competition on June 23.
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.
Discover Your Place Under Sail
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.
More Than a Sailboat Show
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.
Learn. Build Confidence. Go Farther.
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.
Find Your Next Adventure
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.
Yelp Community Managers recently compiled a national list of 20 “Off the Beaten Path Breweries” worth the trip, including two from Maryland– one in Montgomery County. “Whether you prefer a smooth lager, a hoppy IPA, a fruity sour, or a toasty stout – a good craft beer is worth the trip.”
Brookside Gardens, located at 1800 Glenallan Ave. in Wheaton, MD, is experiencing an ongoing issue with exotic fruit theft, according to one of its recent social media posts.
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.
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Come enjoy the day at our annual Washington Grove Arts and Craft Festival in a beautiful outdoor setting. This festival highlights local artisans including wood creations, pottery, visual art, household products and so much more. We also have food trucks from El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster’s Ice Cream and beverages from Saints Row Brewery. Bring the whole family because we have a kids activity area too. Pets on a leash are welcome too!
Per the news release: “The Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee will meet on Monday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m. to review Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-04, Overlay Zones – Bethesda (B) Overlay Zone, and receive a briefing on homeownership assistance programs. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
Per the news release distributed on Governor Wes Moore today announced hundreds of millions of dollars in projected long-term taxpayer savings under the Moore-Miller Administration’s government modernization initiative. The initiative, which will save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in FY26 alone, is expected to save $250 million across procurement, IT, and vehicle fleet management over the next five years, in addition to more than $326 million in real estate savings over the next 20-25 years.
“While the federal government recklessly slashes budgets and lays off public servants, we are using data to save taxpayers money and modernize government in a targeted way,” said Gov. Moore. “This announcement is only the beginning of our efforts. Together, we will continue to prioritize fiscal discipline and ensure we deliver essential services to all Marylanders, efficiently and effectively.”
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Thomas Laverne Evans, a missing 94-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department has released additional information regarding a fatal collision that occurred on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in the area of Darnestown Road and Cattail Road in Poolesville. (more…)
Sara Goodman Confino, a former writing teacher at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg, made her debut as a novelist with For the Love of Friends. Five years after the […]
Join Montgomery Parks on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for some down and dirty fun at the fifth Mudfest. The annual celebration features giant man-made mud pits prime for slipping, sliding and splashing.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged 23-year-old O’Shea Hunter of Silver Spring with assault-related offenses after he allegedly stabbed his mother’s boyfriend during an argument on June 4, 2025, in the 1500 block of November Circle in White Oak. (more…)