We fully expect Winter Storm Watches to be issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) later today ahead of Tuesday’s potential storm. Last night’s model runs increased projected snow totals and much of the immediate area is now in the ‘significant snow risk’ category.
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair is set for 6–8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850).
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!
Montgomery County community leaders and professionals with expertise in communication and engagement are invited to apply to join the Board of Education’s newly formed Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement. For 2025, the committee’s focus will be on the upcoming boundary studies for the Crown, Woodward and Damascus high school construction projects.
Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) apprehended a suspect who fled a downtown Silver Spring business on Friday, February 7 at approximately 5:10 PM, according to a social media post by Captain Jason Cokinos.
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.
College Park Day is on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport!This annual festival has free activities and entertainment for all ages.
This year includes three live music and performance stages! Dance and sing along to an exciting lineup of local bands!
WMATA recently shared a letter written by an MCPS 3rd grader named Noah from Forest Knolls Elementary School in Silver Spring.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has released snow maps for first part of the potential winter storm headed our way Tuesday into Wednesday. The potential storm is expected to start during the day on Tuesday and last into Wednesday, but the maps only show projected totals until 7pm on Tuesday.
A.J. Woods joined the Eagles practice squad on September 10th after spending time with the Commanders during training camp and preseason. Woods, a Germantown native who attended Pitt, was a […]
“Savor Bethesda” Restaurant Week will return Thursday, February 20 – Sunday March 2, 2025. 2025 Participants as of February 8th can be seen below (updates can be found on the […]
Development plans for a 33-mile high-speed train line linking Baltimore and DC in 15 minutes (for just $33), projected to cost $20 billion, are still moving forward as essential environmental and engineering studies are ongoing, according to a BizJournals on statements made by Bill Scott, president of Northeast Maglev LLC.
A Damascus woman is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket from 7-Eleven in the Walnut Hill shopping center in Gaithersburg. Full story below courtesy MDLottery: (more…)
A Bethesda home has hit the market for $18.75 million, making it the third highest listing in Montgomery County (seventh highest in the state). The 26,000 SF house is located at 7209 Arrowood Rd. and comes with nine bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms on a 1.02 acre lot. This is the third highest priced listing behind the Potomac home previously owned by former Washington Commanders owners Dan and Tanya Snyder ($29.9 million), and a $23.5 million house on MacArthur Blvd in Bethesda.