After 6-9” across the county earlier this week that has caused three consecutive snow days, we are now looking at the potential for light snow this Friday into Saturday.
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NBC Washington has announced the passing of reporter Derrick Ward at the age of 62 on Tuesday, January 6, due to complications from cardiac arrest.
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!
Tyreek Hill is known for his exceptional speed, agility, and playmaking ability– now he is the talk of a potential trade this offseason after implying that he wants out of Miami, where he has played since 2022. The 33rd Team shared the top 5 potential destinations for Hill.
The Joint Chiropractic at 19218 Montgomery Village Ave has closed.
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!
“Beverly Hills, 90210” was a wildly popular television series that debuted in 1990, influencing pop culture by portraying the lives of affluent teenagers in Southern California, tackling issues such as relationships, identity, and social challenges. The show was created by Montgomery County native Darren Star and it was almost called Potomac 20854.
Wiseguy Pizza has closed its location in the Wheaton Mall food court. The restaurant, which opened in September 2023, was the only Maryland location of the chain. (more…)
Montgomery County continues snow-clearing operations following the region’s first major snowfall in years, with crews focusing on residential streets after addressing primary roads twice during the storm. The snow emergency will end at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, but travel remains hazardous, and residents are urged to stay off the roads, clear sidewalks, and check on neighbors during the extreme cold. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools announced a CODE RED – SCHOOL SYSTEM CLOSED – Wednesday, January 8, 2025. (more…)
With 6-9” falling across most of the county and 5-12”+ in surrounding areas, just about every nearby school system has had back to back snow days. Now, the shift moves to Wednesday and the possibility of another closure or delay.
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Overturned Car and Apartment Fire Amid Winter Storm
The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) had a busy shift on January 6, 2024, responding to an overturned vehicle on Connecticut Avenue and a working apartment fire in Glenmont during the winter storm’s final hours. (more…)
Hundreds of students and parents attended the Save a Student Summit hosted by Montgomery County Public Schools at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda on January 4, 2025, to learn about the dangers of opioid and fentanyl use, with workshops, Narcan training, and life-saving resources provided. (more…)