Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) continue to look for 17-year-old Jennifer Orellana and are asking for the public’s help in finding her. (more…)
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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 Police apprehended a suspect in a stolen vehicle operation near Georgia Ave/Shorefield Rd in Wheaton early this morning, recovering two stolen vehicles, securing a discarded firearm, and preventing an additional theft attempt. (more…)
An Anne Arundel County couple won $1 million from a Millionaire’s Club scratch-off ticket, purchased as part of their unique tradition of celebrating special occasions with lottery tickets. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
HouseMouse Books is excited to announce the debut of Escape the Bookshop IV, our brand new limited-run escape room experience.
Escape the Bookshop games are always based on a real crime with connections to the DC region. They are designed and built by HouseMouse Books to be played in our atmospheric bookshop. This latest game was inspired by a true local museum theft and the goal is simple – to find the stolen object before the suspect flees the country!
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!
Donaldson Impact Investments partnered with Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC), a leading regional non-profit affordable housing developer, to acquire Country Place Apartments in Burtonsville, MD for $63 million.
The Eater DC “38 Essential Restaurants Around DC” list offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase DC and its suburbs. Four restaurants in Maryland are currently on the list (last updated on January 14th) with three of them in Montgomery County:
Medium Rare is inviting couples to make their engagement unforgettable by offering free meals for life on their anniversary to those who get engaged at any of the chain’s locations this Valentine’s Day. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open registration for its annual whiskey lotteries on January 19, offering residents and license holders the opportunity to purchase rare spirits like Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year and Michter’s 20 Year. The free lotteries, with separate categories for Maryland residents, Montgomery County residents, and licensees, will feature over 900 bottles, and winners must purchase their allocated bottles between February 17 and March 16. (more…)
The public comment period on Metro’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) has begun and the community is encouraged to take our survey and provide written comments at wmata.com/budget by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 13 attorneys general urged Walmart to reconsider its rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, emphasizing their legal, social, and economic importance. (more…)
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Smoking (cigarettes) costs more than $600 billion per year, and the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on The Real Cost of Smoking by State to help encourage the 46 million tobacco users in the U.S. to kick this dangerous and expensive habit.