Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision at New Hampshire Avenue and Norbeck Road near Cloverly on Thursday afternoon involving an overturned vehicle. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Government and related services will operate on a modified schedule for the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 4, with most offices closed, public transit running on weekend or holiday schedules, and changes to trash collection and park operations.
The sailing lifestyle starts with a single moment. A breeze filling the sails. A quiet morning on the Bay. A weekend exploring new places with nothing but the horizon ahead.
For generations, the Chesapeake Bay has inspired sailors with its protected waters, charming waterfront towns, and endless opportunities to explore. It’s a place where a short afternoon sail can become a lifelong passion, and where every trip on the water offers a new adventure.
Every fall, the Annapolis Sailboat Show brings that lifestyle within reach.
From October 15–18, downtown Annapolis transforms into a celebration of sailing, bringing together beautiful sailboats, passionate sailors, industry experts, and waterfront experiences in America’s sailing capital.
Walk the docks, step aboard sailboats from around the world, discover new designs, connect with the sailing community, and imagine where the wind could take you next. You don’t have to be an experienced sailor to enjoy the show. You just have to be curious.
Discover Your Place Under Sail
The Annapolis Sailboat Show offers a rare opportunity to experience the sailing world all in one place. Explore sleek performance sailboats built for adventure. Step aboard comfortable cruising yachts designed for weekend escapes. Discover spacious catamarans that offer a new way to experience life on the water.
Every boat represents a different possibility.
Maybe it’s learning to sail for the first time. Maybe it’s planning weekend adventures on the Chesapeake. Maybe it’s simply discovering a new passion you never knew you had. Walk the docks, talk with sailing experts, and explore the boats, brands, and resources that can help make sailing part of your story.
More Than a Sailboat Show
The Annapolis Sailboat Show is more than an event. It’s a celebration of the people, places, and experiences that make sailing special.
Beyond the docks, visitors can experience the best of fall in Annapolis. Stroll historic brick-lined streets, enjoy waterfront dining, browse local shops, and take in views of sailboats moving through the harbor.
Throughout the show grounds, connect with sailing organizations, charter companies, outfitters, and marine experts who help make the sailing lifestyle more accessible. It’s a weekend filled with discovery, community, and the unmistakable energy of a city built around the water.
Learn. Build Confidence. Go Farther.
For many people, sailing is a dream they’ve always wanted to explore but didn’t know where to begin. The Annapolis Sailboat Show helps turn curiosity into confidence.
Take part in educational opportunities designed for every level of experience, including the First Sail Workshop for beginners, Cruisers University for in-depth sailing education, and free daily seminars led by experienced sailors and industry experts.
Whether you’re stepping aboard for the first time or building the skills to go farther, these programs provide the knowledge and confidence to enjoy more time on the water.
Find Your Next Adventure
Sailing is about more than the boat.
It’s the quiet morning sail. The sunset over the harbor. The weekend escape with friends. The feeling of discovering somewhere new. The Annapolis Sailboat Show brings together the boats, people, and possibilities that make the sailing lifestyle so rewarding.
Come step aboard, meet the sailing community, and discover where your next adventure begins.
Gap at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda has announced it will permanently close. According to a store representative, the location is expected to close sometime in July. (more…)
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Montreal-based Garage is set to open at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda on Friday, June 27, taking over the space previously occupied by Aeropostale. (more…)
Jamie McIntyre, former CNN military affairs and senior Pentagon correspondent, as well as former Washington Examiner senior writer for defense and national security, will speak about how the events on 9/11 and the aftermath ushered in a “post-truth” era in America. Jamie has written extensively on this topic and draws from a life-long career in journalism, including his time at the Pentagon on 9/11.
This event is FREE and open to everyone!
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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 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) helped reunite a Missouri father with his two daughters, ages 10 and 6, after locating them and their mother, who had been reported missing three years earlier, outside a Bethesda hotel during a welfare check. (more…)
3M and Discovery Education have announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge winners, selecting 32 state merit winners along with four honorable mention recipients. Among those recognized is Vishagan Aranganathan of Montgomery County. Vishagan, a Kingsview Middle School graduate from Germantown, will be starting his freshman year at Northwest High School in Germantown this fall.
Known as the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge celebrates exemplary innovations from young scientists that highlight how science can improve the world. Designed for students in grades 5–8, the competition invites participants to submit brief videos outlining their creative solutions to everyday problems. Judges evaluate each entry based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills.
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Several readers have sent us messages regarding a crash that has shut down southbound I-270. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision occurred at the southbound I-270 spur in the area of Democracy Blvd. Crews are working to open at least one lane for vehicles to pass.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision at Shady Grove Road and Comprint Court in Gaithersburg on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention has released a Preliminary State Plan and a Firearm Violence Data Dashboard to support a public health approach to reducing gun violence. The tools provide comprehensive data and strategic goals to help state and community leaders develop targeted, data-driven prevention efforts.
Tao’s Optimal Performance (TOP) Gym opened its first location in early 2024 at 19616 Fisher Ave. Suite K in Poolesville. Now, the owners have announced that a second location is coming soon to Damascus.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement requiring Capital Jazz to refund nearly $60,000 to consumers for canceled SuperCruises in 2021 and 2022, following a prior $1.3 million settlement with Royal Caribbean.