The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s Commuter Services office received the Employer Services Outreach Team Achievement Award from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Commuter Connections program for the second consecutive year, honoring its efforts to promote alternative commuting options with employers and improve regional air quality. (more…)
A Prince George’s County man is $200,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket at MGM National Harbor casino. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
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!
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) and UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO have launched their third annual “Labor of Love” campaign, aiming to raise $70,000 through customer donations in November to support the March of Dimes in improving maternal and infant health across the U.S.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) annual one-day event to collect child and adult bikes to help residents in need resulted in a record-breaking 306 bicycles donated on Friday, […]
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On Saturday, November 2, 2024, Montgomery Parks is commemorating the 160th Maryland Emancipation Day (November 4) with events at four of cultural sites:
The Milton apartments are ready for residential occupancy at Twinbrook Quarter in Rockville, the future home of Montgomery County’s second Wegmans. In this article we summarize everything that has signed on in the new development.
Love Food, a website with nearly 3 million Facebook followers with the description of “the definitive website for food, recipes and reviews”, has put together a list of the best sandwich from every state. According to Love Food, the selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of their team.
Fall foliage in Central Maryland are at peak and that includes most of the state, according to the latest Fall Foliage map from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Counties in Western Maryland are past peak while counties on the Eastern Shore are near peak.
On Thursday, we reported that Hard Times Cafe at 1117 Nelson St in Rockville temporarily closed again due to ongoing plumbing issues in the Woodley Gardens shopping center. The restaurant had previously shut down during the week of October 14 for similar problems and originally reopened in July after a closure that started in September 2023 due to plumbing issues. (more…)
The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) responded to reports of shots fired on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Welsh Park in Rockville.
In July we let you know that the Best Buy space located at 15750 Shady Grove Rd. in Gaithersburg’s 270 Center will be “coming available” on February 1st 2025. Last month, we confirmed that the store will be closing permanently on October 26th– approximately 30 years after opening in the mid 90s. (more…)