Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and famous for his “One Bite” pizza reviews, recently visited Frank’s Pizza & Pasta at 6620 Belair Rd in Baltimore to sample their offerings. (more…)
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Kings Dominion, a popular destination for thrill-seekers and families, will be retiring one of its classic attractions, The Berserker, ahead of the 2025 season, as reported by ABC8 (Richmond, VA). (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!
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on I-370 between Shady Grove Metro access and Frederick Rd (355) involving an overturned tractor-trailer on Tuesday morning. (more…)
Rockville’s snow emergency and parking restrictions remain until 4 p.m. Tuesday, with adjusted trash collection and ongoing snow removal. (more…)
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.
9:00 am Memorial Ceremony
Join us as we remember those lost to substance use.
Montgomery County Government will be open on Tuesday, Jan. 7, with liberal leave for non-essential employees, while Montgomery County Public Schools and scheduled Recreation programs are canceled, and County trash collections are delayed. (more…)
The Washington Commanders battled it out with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, with the Commanders winning 23-19 and securing the 6th seed in the NFL playoffs. Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons had two sacks in the game and took to his podcast to share his opinion on Washington’s playoff game (video below).
As the storm comes to an end, we wanted to share the unofficial observations taken during the past 24 hours by trained spotters for the National Weather Service. This article shows snow totals from different times throughout the evening, and not all areas have observations reported:
Metrobus expects to operate under a Severe service plan on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and will increase service as roads become passable throughout the day. Severe service will reduce the number of Metrobus routes from 193 to 42.
Montgomery County government has a website that can answer the question of “who plows my street?”, shows you snow removal status, and allows you to submit a snow-related service request to the county or state.
Governor Wes Moore has urged Marylanders to avoid non-essential travel during the ongoing winter storm to allow highway crews to clear roads, emphasized the importance of safety amid bitter cold temperatures and low wind chills, and highlighted coordinated state agency responses, including emergency operations, snow removal, and support for vulnerable populations. Full press release below:
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UPDATE: Kahylil White has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]