Last month we let you know that Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen is set to make a splash at Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront. Now we know the restaurant will be taking over the space formerly occupied by Bach to Rock at 212 Boardwalk Place. An opening timeframe is not yet available.
Brady Anderson’s name is frequently mentioned alongside Cal Ripken Jr. and Mike Mussina when discussing Baltimore Orioles baseball in the ’90s. However, many may not know that the popular lead-off hitter was born in Silver Spring, MD.
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 Commissioners of the Town of Poolesville have proposed an increase in the real property tax rate for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2025. If approved, the tax rate […]
Roaming Rooster, a local restaurant chain more than a dozen restaurants in the DC Metro area, is in the soft opening phase at its third Montgomery County restaurant at 8537 Georgia Ave. in Downtown Silver Spring– the space that was previously home to Flip’d by IHOP.
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!
BETHESDA, YOUR SATURDAY MORNING PLANS JUST GOT MORE CREATIVE.
Join Craft Cart at Coffee Republic on Saturday, September 26, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM for a beginner-friendly faux stained glass experience filled with creativity, coffee and connection.
Last month marked 23 years since Ganignunt “Felicia” Aiemsakul was last seen in the Gaithersburg/Laytonsville area in the early morning hours of March 4, 2002. The disappearance of the then 19-year-old remains a mystery, and authorities are still urging the public to come forward with any information that could help solve this cold case.
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Thursday, April 10:
The office building at 805 King Farm Boulevard is scheduled to be auctioned on April 18, 2025. According to an auction ad from Alex Cooper Auctioneers, the property owner, King Farm 4 Sub Owner LLC, defaulted on a loan that was originally for $38.5 million, according to county land records (as reported by Maryland Newsletters).
Passport Juices, a new juice bar founded by four brothers with roots in Jamaica, has officially opened its doors at Solaire Social, located at 8200 Dixon Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Passport Juices has taken over the stall previously occupied by SOKO Oysters.
MCPS is developing AI usage guidelines. “Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, and its role in education is rapidly expanding.”
MCDOT will offer low-cost adult bike classes and free, walk-up e-scooter classes following select bike classes in May and June.
MCDOT urges residents who choose to celebrate with alcohol to plan ahead for a safe ride home. Residents are urged to make plans before heading out to celebrate and to consider the use of one of the following safe ride options: