The holidays are set to sparkle once again in Rockville as The Square hosts its annual Rockville Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place at 36 Maryland Avenue (formerly Rockville Town Square), bringing the community together for an evening filled with music, performances, and holiday cheer.
Montgomery County Police 5th District DCAT officers arrested three adult males Thursday afternoon after a traffic stop in the Fox Chapel area of Germantown led to the discovery of illegal drugs and cash. (more…)
Don’t just visit the Chesapeake Bay
Explore, unwind, and create memories on the water.
Imagine a Saturday morning on the water. Coffee on the dock as Annapolis wakes up. Cruising by historic waterfronts. Anchoring in a quiet cove with friends and family. Enjoying dinner at a waterfront restaurant before heading back as the sun sets over the harbor.
That’s the Chesapeake lifestyle.
With miles of shoreline, charming waterfront towns, protected waters, and endless places to discover, the Bay offers a unique combination of adventure and accessibility. It feels like a getaway, but it’s closer than you think.
Every fall, the Annapolis Powerboat Show brings that lifestyle to downtown Annapolis.
From October 8–11, City Dock transforms into a waterfront experience where visitors can step aboard hundreds of boats, explore the latest innovations, meet boating experts, and discover what life on the water could look like.
You don’t have to own a boat to enjoy the show. You just have to be curious.
Find Your Place on the Water
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is your chance to explore the many ways to enjoy the Chesapeake.
Looking for a way to spend weekends with family and friends? Explore spacious pontoon boats and deck boats built for relaxing, entertaining, and making memories on the water. Interested in adventure? Discover center consoles designed for exploring, fishing, and cruising the Bay’s many destinations. Dreaming about longer escapes? Step aboard cruisers and yachts built for comfortable weekends and extended adventures.
Every boat offers a different way to experience the water. The show gives you the opportunity to see them all in one place, compare options, ask questions, and imagine what your own Chesapeake adventures might look like.
More Than a Boat Show
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is about more than boats. It’s about the people, places, and experiences that make life on the water special.
Spend the day exploring the docks, then continue your Annapolis adventure beyond the show grounds. Enjoy waterfront dining, browse local shops, stroll historic streets, and take in views of one of the most beautiful harbors on the Chesapeake. Meet passionate boaters, connect with marine experts, discover new products and innovations, and experience the energy of Annapolis’s signature fall events.
From first-time visitors to longtime boating enthusiasts, there is something new on every dock.
Discover How Easy It Is to Get Started
Not a boater yet, and not sure where to begin? The Annapolis Powerboat Show makes the first step easier by giving you the chance to learn, ask questions, and experience life on the water firsthand.
Explore educational opportunities designed for every level of interest. Attend free seminars led by boating experts, learn more about navigation and safety, and discover resources that will help you feel comfortable on the water.
Visitors may also experience boats in action at the PropTalk Demo Dock, where select models are available for on-water sea trials. For those looking to build their skills, BoatUS on-water training offers hands-on instruction to help new boaters gain confidence at the helm.
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is more than a place to see boats. It’s a place to explore the boating lifestyle.
Your Next Adventure Is Waiting
The Chesapeake Bay offers endless ways to make the water part of your life.
A quiet morning cruise. A waterfront lunch. An afternoon anchored with friends. A new hobby waiting to be discovered. The Annapolis Powerboat Show brings those possibilities together in one unforgettable weekend.
Come curious. Walk the docks. Step aboard. Experience the boating lifestyle for yourself.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and Montgomery County Police responded Thursday morning to a hit-and-run collision in Rockville involving a vehicle and a scooter. (more…)
The Clarksburg I-270 boys junior basketball team got a major surprise this week when WNBA Rookie of the Year and former UConn standout Paige Bueckers stepped in to help coach the team on Wednesday evening. Photos below courtesy of Frank Fitzpatrick.
Blackbird Health has expanded into Maryland with a new pediatric mental health clinic in Gaithersburg, bringing additional behavioral health resources to children, teens, young adults, and families throughout Montgomery County.
Located at 555 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 250, the clinic offers comprehensive pediatric mental health services, including ADHD and autism evaluations, neuropsychological testing, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management.
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
The regular season is officially in the books, and what a ride it’s been across Montgomery County. From undefeated juggernauts to long-awaited breakthroughs, the 2025 campaign delivered storylines that will echo into the playoffs. As the postseason kicks off, here’s where every contender stands heading into November.
Sheetz will offer a free meal and car wash to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at all of its more than 800 locations. Eligible participants can receive a free half turkey sub, regular fountain drink, and a $9 car wash (where available) with military ID or proof of service, while customers are also encouraged to donate loyalty points to the USO through the Sheetz app during November. (more…)
Medium Rare at 3500 Connecticut Avenue, NW in Cleveland Park will offer a free lunch of steak frites and a soft drink to anyone showing a SNAP or EBT card on Monday, November 10, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (more…)
Maryland’s six casinos generated approximately $162 million in gaming revenue in October 2025, a 1% increase compared to the same month last year, contributing $69.6 million to the state, including $50.1 million for the Education Trust Fund.
Clarksburg Premium Outlets will kick off the holiday season with a Holiday Tree Lighting celebration on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Montgomery County DHHS will host a Cancer and Tobacco Program Park Clean Up Day on Friday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Matthew Henson Trail, 13421 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring, with on-site registration starting at 10:30 a.m.
The Montgomery County Council’s joint Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, Nov. 6 to review an Office of Legislative Oversight report examining how local call centers such as 911, 311, the County Crisis Center, and 988 respond to mental health crisis calls, including their protocols and procedures during high-volume periods. (more…)