The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has issued a statement addressing reports of suspicious drone activity, clarifying that no local investigations are underway. (more…)
The Maryland State Police will increase highway safety patrols, including specialized impaired driving enforcement, over the next two weeks to ensure road safety during the busy holiday travel season, following a year with 537 traffic fatalities in Maryland. (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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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!
Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!
Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.
A traffic stop by the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) 3rd District Community Action Team in Silver Spring led to the safe seizure of a fully loaded Glock handgun and the arrest of the individual in possession. (more…)
Press release from MCPS: To Unleash the Potential of Montgomery County, MCPS needs to Focus on the Fundamentals
Dirty Dough is now open at 36B Maryland Ave in Rockville Town Square. The cookie and dessert shop is located in the space that was the longtime home of Berry Cup, which closed in the summer of 2022. We have a first look video available below
A Gaithersburg man has been arrested and charged with gross negligence manslaughter after driving at 100 mph in a 50-mph zone, striking and killing 28-year-old Juan Guerrero-Moreno, who was operating a riding lawn mower in a pedestrian crossing.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDO has released its transportation-related schedule changes for the winter holidays: (more…)
Jongro BBQ, located at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd LLH 15 in Wheaton, has rebranded as Inju Korean Barbeque Restaurant. (more…)
Montgomery County Police have arrested 35-year-old Michael MacCrae Shannon following an incident on Monday, December 16, 2024, that left two 6th District officers injured in Montgomery Village.