Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown warns consumers about Super Bowl-related scams, including online betting, phishing, counterfeit merchandise, and streaming scams, advising caution and providing resources for protection and reporting fraud. (more…)
Bearded Goat Barber is now open at 720 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood. The barbershop is located in the space that was home to Sport Clips from April 2014 until April 2024. (more…)
The Maryland Seafood Festival Is Bigger Than Ever for Its 60th Anniversary!
The Maryland Seafood Festival returns to Sandy Point State Park September 11–13 for a special three-day celebration of its 60th anniversary! Enjoy fresh Maryland seafood, live music, family entertainment, Chesapeake Bay traditions and unforgettable experiences along the waterfront. Check out some of the exciting additions coming to this year’s festival!
HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
Newly announced, the festival will open on Friday evening, September 11, with a special tribute honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11. All three bands performing that evening include veterans and active-duty military members.
Be sure to visit Old Fireman’s BBQ Food Truck and meet a firefighter who was on-site at the Pentagon on that fateful day. We are offering special pricing for first responders and military.
MEET THE WORLD’S LARGEST RUBBER DUCK
Mama Duck, the world’s largest rubber duck, is coming to the Chesapeake Bay! This enormous, family-favorite attraction has appeared around the world, and now she is making her Maryland Seafood Festival debut.
Bring the entire family, experience the joy of Mama Duck, and capture a photo you’ll never forget!
EXPERIENCE SKIPJACK HERITAGE DAYS
Taking place alongside the Maryland Seafood Festival, Skipjack Heritage Days invites families to discover the stories and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay through hands-on activities, educational exhibits and public sails aboard historic skipjacks.
The weekend culminates with a Sunday skipjack race that guests can watch from the festival grounds at East Beach. Skipjacks are living history and icons of our region—this is a rare opportunity to experience them up close.
MEET GEORGE WASHINGTON
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with America’s first president! Presented by Peraton, George Washington will share stories about his life, his experiences along the Chesapeake Bay, and his role in the founding of our country.
“MR. MARYLAND” JIMMY CHARLES HEADLINES SUNDAY
Maryland’s own Jimmy Charles returns to headline the festival on Sunday! Known as “Mr. Maryland,” the nationally recognized singer and songwriter will take the stage alongside a full weekend of bands, performers and entertainment.
OLD BAY JOINS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
What would a Maryland seafood celebration be without OLD BAY? Maryland’s most recognizable seasoning is joining us for the festival’s milestone 60th anniversary.
Stay tuned for exciting OLD BAY experiences, promotions, and surprises throughout the weekend!
Three days. Sixty years of tradition. One unforgettable celebration on the Chesapeake Bay.
Looking to be active? Co-located are the Big Ducking Run 10K/5K/Fun Run or the Bay Bridge Paddle!
We’ll see you September 11–13 at Sandy Point State Park!
The Maryland State Police has announced it will increase enforcement efforts across all regions to prevent aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving during Super Bowl weekend. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 11 other attorneys general announced plans to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Treasury for granting Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” unauthorized access to Americans’ sensitive financial data. (more…)
On August 22, the New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance (NNIA) will host the 2026 Set Them Up for Success Volleyball Tournament and Family Fun Day from 9 am-4 pm at the Interdenominational Church of God in Gaithersburg, gathering volleyball teams, faith community members, and the public to raise funds to help recent refugees in Montgomery County attain independence.
An interfaith non-profit alliance of 37 faith communities and civic groups, NNIA raises funds to help resettled refugees with rental assistance, deferred medical care, English language skills and job placement. They also hope to expand their volunteer numbers to help more beneficiaries with job assistance, reliable transportation, and mentoring.
Butchers Alley is ten years old! To celebrate we’re throwing a can’t-miss cookout on Saturday August 29th from 11am-2pm. We’ll be grilling up free handcrafted burgers for the first 150 customers, tasting some of our favorite products and we’ve got a few fantastic raffle prizes for you like a $100 catering gift card, a free paella party for four and a butcher's pick bundle of our favorite cuts.
We’ll see you Saturday August 29th from 11am-2pm for great burgers, good times and celebration of 10 years of Butchers Alley!
Freezing rain caused some icy conditions in the area overnight– enough to delay schools locally and close neighboring Frederick County. Now, we have two events that remain possibilities in the next week.
Montgomery County will host a ceremony on Monday, February 24 to rename the Executive Office Building in Rockville in honor of former County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett, recognizing his decades of public service. (more…)
A Maryland man recently won $1 million after purchasing a winning MONOPOLY X100 instant ticket at the the Royal Farms store on Churchville Road in Aberdeen, MD. Full story below courtesy MDLottery: (more…)
Markus Carter, 22, of Silver Spring, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 32 years in prison, suspending all but 12 years, plus five years of supervised probation, after pleading guilty to fentanyl and firearm-related charges, while also awaiting trial for a separate synthetic cannabinoid distribution case. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Paul Leiter, a missing 34-year-old from Rockville. (more…)
On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore delivered his third State of the State address, focusing on economic investments, tax code reform, and addressing Maryland’s fiscal challenges, while outlining efforts in job growth, infrastructure, and public safety. (more…)
Two employees of JPG Plumbing and Mechanical, Inc. were convicted in Montgomery County for illegally dumping pollutants into a manhole in Ashton, Maryland, contaminating a residential pond and resulting in fines and probation. (more…)