Anita’s restaurant is coming soon to 1488 Rockville Pike, the former site of Joe’s Noodle House. (more…)
WETA’s real estate series If You Lived Here returns with new episodes for the second half of its fourth season. The mid-season premiere, airing Monday, February 17 at 9 p.m., features Gaithersburg, with visits to the Gaithersburg Community Museum and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Museum. (more…)
The Maryland Seafood Festival Is Bigger Than Ever for Its 60th Anniversary!
The Maryland Seafood Festival returns to Sandy Point State Park September 11–13 for a special three-day celebration of its 60th anniversary! Enjoy fresh Maryland seafood, live music, family entertainment, Chesapeake Bay traditions and unforgettable experiences along the waterfront. Check out some of the exciting additions coming to this year’s festival!
HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
Newly announced, the festival will open on Friday evening, September 11, with a special tribute honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11. All three bands performing that evening include veterans and active-duty military members.
Be sure to visit Old Fireman’s BBQ Food Truck and meet a firefighter who was on-site at the Pentagon on that fateful day. We are offering special pricing for first responders and military.
MEET THE WORLD’S LARGEST RUBBER DUCK
Mama Duck, the world’s largest rubber duck, is coming to the Chesapeake Bay! This enormous, family-favorite attraction has appeared around the world, and now she is making her Maryland Seafood Festival debut.
Bring the entire family, experience the joy of Mama Duck, and capture a photo you’ll never forget!
EXPERIENCE SKIPJACK HERITAGE DAYS
Taking place alongside the Maryland Seafood Festival, Skipjack Heritage Days invites families to discover the stories and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay through hands-on activities, educational exhibits and public sails aboard historic skipjacks.
The weekend culminates with a Sunday skipjack race that guests can watch from the festival grounds at East Beach. Skipjacks are living history and icons of our region—this is a rare opportunity to experience them up close.
MEET GEORGE WASHINGTON
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with America’s first president! Presented by Peraton, George Washington will share stories about his life, his experiences along the Chesapeake Bay, and his role in the founding of our country.
“MR. MARYLAND” JIMMY CHARLES HEADLINES SUNDAY
Maryland’s own Jimmy Charles returns to headline the festival on Sunday! Known as “Mr. Maryland,” the nationally recognized singer and songwriter will take the stage alongside a full weekend of bands, performers and entertainment.
OLD BAY JOINS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
What would a Maryland seafood celebration be without OLD BAY? Maryland’s most recognizable seasoning is joining us for the festival’s milestone 60th anniversary.
Stay tuned for exciting OLD BAY experiences, promotions, and surprises throughout the weekend!
Three days. Sixty years of tradition. One unforgettable celebration on the Chesapeake Bay.
Looking to be active? Co-located are the Big Ducking Run 10K/5K/Fun Run or the Bay Bridge Paddle!
We’ll see you September 11–13 at Sandy Point State Park!
Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center (WOMC) is boosting its ability to care for the growing healthcare needs of the community with the opening of a new unit on the hospital’s […]
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Metro recently presented a proposed balanced budget for fiscal year 2026 which WMATA states “reflects the commitment leadership has made to financial sustainability, identifying cost savings, and building on financial accomplishments in recent years.”
On August 22, the New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance (NNIA) will host the 2026 Set Them Up for Success Volleyball Tournament and Family Fun Day from 9 am-4 pm at the Interdenominational Church of God in Gaithersburg, gathering volleyball teams, faith community members, and the public to raise funds to help recent refugees in Montgomery County attain independence.
An interfaith non-profit alliance of 37 faith communities and civic groups, NNIA raises funds to help resettled refugees with rental assistance, deferred medical care, English language skills and job placement. They also hope to expand their volunteer numbers to help more beneficiaries with job assistance, reliable transportation, and mentoring.
Butchers Alley is ten years old! To celebrate we’re throwing a can’t-miss cookout on Saturday August 29th from 11am-2pm. We’ll be grilling up free handcrafted burgers for the first 150 customers, tasting some of our favorite products and we’ve got a few fantastic raffle prizes for you like a $100 catering gift card, a free paella party for four and a butcher's pick bundle of our favorite cuts.
We’ll see you Saturday August 29th from 11am-2pm for great burgers, good times and celebration of 10 years of Butchers Alley!
The National Weather Service (NWS) has increased the expected snow totals for the Tuesday/Wednesday storm, as the Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for the area from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday morning.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 1pm Tuesday afternoon until 7am Wednesday morning for portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland (including all of Montgomery County), […]
The National Weather Service (NWS) has released the latest projected snow totals maps for the potential storm on Tuesday heading into Wednesday. We still expect a Winter Storm Watch to […]
Travilah Beer & Wine, a longtime tenant at Travilah Square in Rockville, has relocated within the shopping center from 10046 Darnestown Rd to 10028 Darnestown Rd and is now open. The new location was previously occupied by Title Boxing, which has since moved to Traville Village shopping center. (more…)
CVS at 7235 Wisconsin Ave Ste 100 in Bethesda will close permanently by March 19th, a representative confirmed to us today.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the apprehension of a Salvadoran national convicted of possessing a loaded handgun after officers arrested German Ronal Del Cid Carranza, 33, on […]
3 Brothers Lounge is set to open at 2405 Price Avenue in Wheaton, taking over the space previously occupied by Hakuna Matata Grill. (more…)