Lindzy Davis has been named the MCPS Elementary School Counselor of the Year. According to MCPS, Davis began her career in Baltimore City, where she discovered a passion for building relationships with students and removing obstacles to their success. After joining MCPS in 2018 at Earle B. Wood Middle School as a long-term substitute, she secured a permanent role at Georgian Forest Elementary School before arriving at Flower Hill in 2022.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Salem Kibreab, a missing 41-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday morning in Rockville. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a homicide on the 600 block of Blandford St. in Rockville on Saturday morning.
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!
Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.
Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Marlon Melendez was sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 60 years for the murder of his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son. (more…)
On Tuesday, June 16, the Montgomery County Council will review legislation to restrict unlicensed for-profit parties. (more…)
Montgomery County will host the 15th Annual Older Adults Safety Forum on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring. The event, held both in person and via livestream, will feature presentations from the State’s Attorney’s Office, law enforcement, Adult Protective Services, and the Office of Consumer Protection. (more…)
Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced that Maryland processed over 3 million tax returns and issued $2.7 billion in refunds during the 2025 tax season, significantly reducing processing times and increasing claims for the Earned Income and Child Tax Credits.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 23 attorneys general in filing a brief opposing the Trump administration’s freeze of USAID foreign aid funds, arguing it exceeds executive authority and harms states economically.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision around 6:30 p.m. Friday on southbound Route 355 at Spectrum Avenue in Gaithersburg. (more…)
A collision occurred at the intersection of Brink Road and Woodfield Road involving two vehicles on Friday night in Gaithersburg (near Laytonsville) at approximately 8pm.