Alex (Andrea) Ye, 19, of Rockville, was found guilty of Threat of Mass Violence by Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Jill Cummins after a two-day trial, stemming from a 129-page manifesto about school shootings, with sentencing set for February 28, 2025. (more…)
MCPS will open schools and offices 2 hours late on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to extremely cold temperatures and refreezing, with morning programs canceled or delayed and outdoor activities moved indoors for safety.
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!
After three consecutive days of MCPS cancelling school, we have received reports throughout the day of schools with unplowed parking lots and snow/ice covered sidewalks.
A man was arrested early yesterday at Lindsay Ford in downtown Wheaton after officers responded to an alarm and found him inside the dealership with stolen keys and property linked to a vehicle that wasn’t his. He was charged with burglary, destruction of property, and his outstanding arrest warrant was also addressed. (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!
Barbour Sample Sale
Join us for our Georgetown Sample Sale
Per the news release: “As Montgomery County residents navigate icy conditions following this week’s snow, the Montgomery County Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP), Transportation (MCDOT), and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) are urging residents and businesses to moderate salt usage during winter weather events. (more…)
Montgomery County has extended its Cold Emergency Alert until Friday, January 10, at 1 p.m., urging residents to prepare for dangerously low wind chills below 20°F, take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia, seek warm shelter at County facilities or shopping centers, and report concerns about homeless individuals or animals left in unsafe conditions. (more…)
Washington Spirit breakout star Makenna Morris has been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2025 Futures Camp, U.S. Soccer announced today. Morris was born and raised in Germantown, MD and grew up playing for Bethesda Soccer Club.
Griffis Residential last month announced its expansion to the East Coast with the acquisition of Maizon, a 229-unit multifamily property in Bethesda, Maryland, now rebranded as Griffis Edgemoor. Now we know the property was sold for $115,250,000, per BLDUP.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has identified the following sixteen (16) geographical sites located throughout the county for emergency meal service on January 8, 2025. Grab and Go meal distribution will be available from 12pm-2pm for ages 18 and under. Families may pick up meals and bring them home to enjoy. Heating instructions will be included.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking help identifying a suspect involved in a strong-arm robbery at Sweet Frog, located in the 11900 block of Georgia Avenue in Wheaton-Glenmont, that occurred on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. (more…)
Sheriff Maxwell Uy and the Montgomery County, MD Sheriff’s Office today announced the sudden passing of retired Sergeant Conor Toole.