The Clarks Lodge Bar & Grill at 12011 Snowden Farm Pkwy in Clarksburg is offering a free carryout Thanksgiving dinner for those in need on Wednesday, November 27, from 12-4pm.
On Tuesday, police arrested two juveniles and recovered a carjacked vehicle from Prince George’s County during a traffic stop near Bel Pre Rd and Layhill Rd in Aspen Hill.
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!
Play Street Museum will open its first Montgomery County location at 227 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg in mid-2025. It will be taking over the space that is currently occupied by Hallmark, which will be closing after the holiday season.
The Clarksburg High School Ambassadors leadership club raised over $2,000 to provide 60 Thanksgiving dinners for families in need at Clarksburg High School and Rocky Hill Middle School. The 60-member club collected donations throughout October and November, allowing the schools to identify 60 families who could benefit from additional support during the Thanksgiving holiday. (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
Max Nguyen, a student intern at Thomas Wootton High School in Rockville, recently secured a generous donation of guitars and equipment for the school’s guitar class, led by Mr. Keith Schwartz. (more…)
Approximately 55 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) firefighters responded to the scene of a fire in the 1200blk of Gladstone Dr, near Baltimore Rd in Rockville on Tuesday, November 26.
A Takoma Park man is $250,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off at Warehouse Liquors at 7619 Marlboro Pike in District Heights, MD. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced over $17 million in fines and a permanent business ban against Prosperity Partners, Inc., Prosperity Medical, and three individuals for operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 585 investors of nearly $29 million in Maryland and beyond. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on Dec. 3, 2024, and Jan. 14, 2025, to receive testimony on proposed supplemental appropriations, legislative bills, and other resolutions. Full details below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
Clash of Styles Set to Deliver Fireworks: In a matchup brimming with intrigue, the Sherwood Warriors and Arundel Wildcats will face off in a highly anticipated state semifinal, with both teams bringing unique strengths to the gridiron. Sherwood, riding the momentum of a dominant season, boasts a versatile and potent offense complemented by a tenacious defense. Meanwhile, Arundel’s methodical, option-driven attack has dismantled opponents with precision and speed, setting the stage for a fascinating battle in the trenches.
Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie Kids has officially reopened at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, following the closure of their previous location in January 2021. (more…)