An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from Monday, March 2 at 3pm through Tuesday, March 3 at 9am, as wind chill values are expected to fall below 32 degrees. Officials are urging residents to dress in layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take precautions if they must spend extended periods outside.
The Washington Commanders are rumored to have interest in NFL free agent pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie, according to Commanders and NFL reporter Ben Standig. If the move comes together, it would bring a Montgomery County native back home.
The nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) announced that its annual St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program will offer free rides to help prevent impaired driving across the Washington metropolitan area.
It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Month, and what better way to celebrate the culture than to immerse oneself at the Anne Arundel Asian American Festival outside of Annapolis on May 31st?
Or didn’t get enough Irish last month? Two of the biggest Irish acts returns to the stage with Gaelic Storm and Carbon Leaf. See below for more details and information!
All events are family-friendly, packed with food, live music, interactive experiences, and now even more ways to get active.
To kick things off, you can save 20% on tickets with code MOCOSHOW (valid through May 31 for general admission tickets).
May 29 & 30
Experience the spirit of Ireland right here in Annapolis with two days of live music, great food, and high-energy performances. Headlined by internationally recognized acts like Scythian, Gaelic Storm, and Carbon Leaf, the Annapolis Irish Festival blends traditional Irish culture with modern rock festival vibes.
Haven’t heard of Gaelic Storm? Are you sure? They were the band in James Cameron’s Titanic and went from local stars to national powerhouses. We are lucky to have them right here in Maryland so don’t miss out!
Enjoy Guinness, Irish whiskey tastings, craft beverages, local vendors, and nonstop entertainment in a setting that brings thousands together to celebrate Irish heritage.
Anne Arundel Asian American Festival
May 31
Celebrate culture, community, and cuisine at the Anne Arundel Asian American Festival, a vibrant showcase of food, performances, and traditions from across Asia!
Come hungry and enjoy authentic dishes from a wide range of vendors, cultural performances throughout the day, and interactive experiences for all ages. This family-friendly event highlights the diversity and energy of the Asian American community during AAPI Heritage Month.
Food vendors include:
Namit Filipino, Ekiben, Bun’d Up, E-San Thai, MD Brad Butcher and Central Asian dishes, Thai Pinto, Pho Wheels, and The Sister House! (more…)
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Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.
Among them, you’ll see:
MCB Real Estate announced today that a new Costco Wholesale store is planned for the VIVA White Oak development.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sophie Khan-Kundi, a missing 17-year-old from Gaithersburg. (more…)
The National Weather Service (NWS) has increased potential snow totals for the region, with around one inch of snow now possible across much of the area.
Drivers across Montgomery County should expect lane closures beginning in early March as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration starts a series of pavement improvement projects on several major roadways.
With March being Women’s History Month, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women in 2026, to highlight the areas that provide an ideal living environment for women and the places that are in need of improvement.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will celebrate the First Day of Spring on Friday, March 20 by giving away a free 6 ounce Italian Ice to guests at more than 600 locations nationwide, with the company expecting to serve around one million cups during the annual event.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of central and western Maryland (including all of Montgomery County) and northern and northwest Virginia, with mixed precipitation expected from late Monday night into Tuesday morning.