A Maryland couple plans to use the $1,000,000 they won from a lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at an Aberdeen Wawa to buy a new home and support their family. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
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Chop Dash, a new fast-casual takeout concept operating at 19727 Frederick Rd, is now open in Germantown.
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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Black Friday remains a popular holiday tradition, with personal finance website WalletHub’s 2024 report revealing that more Americans in 2023 shopped online (90.6 million) than in stores (76.2 million). WalletHub analyzed over 4,300 deals from 13 major U.S. retailers for its updated 2024 Black Friday rankings, with JCPenney leading the list, offering an average discount of 76.2%, followed by Belk at 72.7% and Macy’s at 57.1%. (more…)
The Maryland Lottery is reminding the public that lottery tickets should not be given to anyone under 18, supporting the Gift Responsibly Campaign, which reinforces age restrictions through signage and education, and emphasizing the risks of exposing minors to gambling. (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!
You’re Invited to the Community Fall Dance! 🍁
Join us for a fun, free evening of music, dancing, and community under the stars!
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single-vehicle collision involving an overturned vehicle on Sunday, November 24, in Germantown.
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UPDATE: Isabel Paige Wolf 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 […]
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has shared a traffic advisory due to a train striking a person on Sunday evening. The person did not survive.
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Eater DC recently released its list of “Best Chinese Restaurants Around DC” and seven Maryland restaurants made the list, including six from right here in Montgomery County. We take a look at the seven Maryland restaurants that made the list below:
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Kokee Tea Cafe is now open at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, bringing its bubble tea offerings to a new kiosk on the lower level near Macy’s. (more…)
Streetwear and sportwear retailer DTLR is now open at Ellsworth Place in Downtown Silver Spring. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) provided mutual aid to the Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) during a fire at a two-story duplex on the 3400 block of Webster St. in Brentwood, MD, early Sunday, November 24. (more…)