On Friday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Kenika Danielle Leach, 33, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and other charges after a multi-agency […]
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Ride On Routes 26 and 47 in Bethesda will experience detours on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. due to the Girls on the Run Fall 5k. Full details below courtesy the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT): (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!
A Baltimore woman won two major Maryland Lottery scratch-off prizes, totaling $150,000 in just two months, saying she achieved her wins by choosing tickets with remaining top prizes using the Maryland Lottery app. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
The City of Rockville has announced that it earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s 13th annual Municipal Equality Index, reflecting its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity through nondiscrimination laws, workplace policies, law enforcement, and community services.
Earlier today, we reported that the City of Gaithersburg had also received a 100 score on the 2024 Municipal Equality Index.
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.
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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) has released a list of transportation-related schedule changes for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, Nov. 28. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a strong arm robbery that occurred on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Target in the 6800 block of Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda. (more…)
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The Office of the Montgomery County State’s Attorney today shared that “in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before Judge Rachel McGuckian, a jury convicted defendant, Torrey Damien Moore, 33, of Silver Spring, on two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Denise Middleton, and for the death of her unborn, viable fetus.
The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department announced their December 2024 calendar of events and meetings. The public can participate in Planning Board meetings by testifying in-person, testifying virtually, over the phone, or by sending in written comments to the Planning Board on specific Planning Board agenda items to [email protected] by 12 noon two business days before the Planning Board meeting. Items received after this date and time will not be included in the record. Contact us for accessibility accommodations.
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Road to Careers grant program, a $24 million federal investment over six years to train workers for transportation and construction careers in Maryland, with a focus on apprenticeships and support services to reduce employment barriers.
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) has issued an Extreme Cold Alert for Montgomery County from 3 pm Fri, 11/22 to 8 am Sat, 11/23. An Extreme Cold Alert is issued when temperatures and/or wind chill values are expected to be at or below 32. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 23-year-old Brooklyn man for allegedly scamming a 75-year-old couple out of over $400,000 through a government-imposter gold bar scheme, with his arrest made possible through collaboration with the FBI and NYPD. (more…)