How well do you know Montgomery County? Complete the trivia questions below (created in 2022) and see how many right you get out of 10:
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The City of Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee takes place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 6-8pm at the City Hall Concert Pavilion in Olde Towne Gaithersburg.
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!
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. to discuss the proposed replacement of the aging Greentree Road Bridge over Bulls Run in Bethesda, presenting project details and gathering public input to influence the final design. (more…)
A Baltimore County couple is $2,948,742 richer after claiming a winning FAST PLAY lottery ticket on Tuesday. 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!
The nomination deadline for the Montgomery County Commission for Women’s 2025 “Women Making History Award” has been extended to Thursday, December. 12. The awards honor women residents or workers for leadership and community impact, with winners recognized during Women’s History Month and at a reception. Elected officials are excluded, and nominations must be submitted online. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown advises consumers to stay vigilant during the holiday shopping season to avoid scams, offering tips on safe online shopping, gift card security, and verifying charities. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is urging residents to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis during the holiday season and has launched a “Holiday Task Force” with sobriety checkpoints and patrols running from November 20 through January 11 to detect impaired drivers. The task force arrested 29 individuals for DUI during the week of November 20-23, with additional DUI arrests made by patrol officers not included in this total. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested two 17-year-olds from Hyattsville following an armed carjacking that occurred on Monday, October 28, 2024 on Grand Pre Rd in Aspen Hill.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a collision involving several vehicles on northbound I-270 Wednesday afternoon.
Go to Collision Involving Several Vehicles and Tractor Trailer Shuts Down Portion of I-270
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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Madelin Alejandra Machado Batres, a missing 14-year-old. (more…)
Each year, popular reservation website/app OpenTable looks at insights from diner reviews to determine the top restaurants across the country. While some lists are decided by critics, OpenTable’s Top 100—this one is driven by diners and based on insights and reviews from verified OpenTable users. Five restaurants in the DC Metro area made the national list: