For nearly a century, Thrasher’s French Fries in Ocean City has reigned as the undisputed king of fries in Maryland. Renowned for using the freshest potatoes and frying them in peanut oil, Thrasher’s stands firmly by its tradition of not offering ketchup—a policy clearly communicated by signs at their stands. Instead, customers can savor their fries with just salt and vinegar. Below you’ll see the history of Thrasher’s as well as a few fun facts:
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has charged Alvin Chun, 64, and Ronald Wesley Johnson, 62, both of no known address, in connection with a series of armed bank robberies that occurred in Kensington in February and March 2025. (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 Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments at its Tuesday, June 10:
Tacos El Pariente food truck will host the grand opening of its new location at 100 N Frederick Ave. (W Express gas station) in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, beginning at 11 a.m. (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!
Come enjoy the day at our annual Washington Grove Arts and Craft Festival in a beautiful outdoor setting. This festival highlights local artisans including wood creations, pottery, visual art, household products and so much more. We also have food trucks from El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster’s Ice Cream and beverages from Saints Row Brewery. Bring the whole family because we have a kids activity area too. Pets on a leash are welcome too!
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded at 11:33 a.m. on Tuesday to the 2700 block of Urbana Drive in Silver Spring for a reported water main break. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 20 other attorneys general in supporting Harvard University’s lawsuit challenging the federal government’s freeze of over $2 billion in research funding.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Santos Rivera-Flores, a missing 56-year-old from Rockville. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 14000 block of Fiske Drive in Silver Spring on Tuesday morning for a report of a vehicle that struck a building. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a serious collision that occurred on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the intersection of Newport Mill Road and Veirs Mill Road in the Wheaton-Glenmont area. (more…)
In July 2020, Maryland enacted a statewide ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers, with a brief extension to October 1, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, five […]
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Heaven Buana, a missing 14-year-old from Gaithersburg. (more…)