A Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) officer at the Rockville Station arrested a suspect for fare evasion and assault after the suspect threatened and pushed the officer. (more…)
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Tuan Vo is the proud owner of Phowheels, a unique Vietnamese culinary venture. Raised in Montgomery County, he attended White Oak Middle School and Springbrook High School, and currently resides in Burtonsville. Construction has now begun on the DMV’s first drive-thru Vietnamese restaurant at Burtonsville Crossing (it will also feature the option to dine-in).
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 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced the passing of K9 Monte, an 8 ½-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix, who served in patrol and narcotics detection for six years. (more…)
HouseMouse Books is excited to announce the debut of Escape the Bookshop IV, our brand new limited-run escape room experience.
Escape the Bookshop games are always based on a real crime with connections to the DC region. They are designed and built by HouseMouse Books to be played in our atmospheric bookshop. This latest game was inspired by a true local museum theft and the goal is simple – to find the stolen object before the suspect flees the country!
Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!
Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.
A Clarksburg man was sentenced to 12 months in prison and lifetime sex offender registration after being convicted of a third-degree sex offense for groping a woman during a 2021 college graduation event. (more…)
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of Maryland and Northern Virginia on Tuesday from 5am-1pm, per the National Weather Service (NWS).
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $944 million ($429.4 million cash) for the next drawing on Tuesday, December 24, after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s draw. If won, it would be the largest December prize and the seventh largest in the game’s history. (more…)
Last week, Jennifer Tinker, 41, of Ellicott City, Maryland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for embezzling over $1 million from her employer, a real estate agency, to fund personal expenses including vacations, luxury goods, and Taylor Swift tickets. (more…)
While shopping at Five Below in Congressional North Plaza (Rockville), an ordinary outing took a bizarre turn that left onlookers in shock and a few cars in need of repair. As the Five Below shoppers exited the store to drop off their purchases at their car, they were greeted by an unexpected sight: a SUV precariously perched atop of one car and leaning against another SUV.
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Mackie’s Barbecue opened a little more than a year ago at 5500 Olney Laytonsville Rd in Olney (most recently Umberto’s). The restaurant has made quite an impact in the community in the last year and is the only restaurant in Olney to make Yelp’s 2024 “Top 50 Places to Eat in the MD Burbs” list, which focuses on restaurants located in the Maryland suburbs.
Meow Claw is now open at 1701 Rockville Pike Suite B-9 in The Shops at Congressional Village shopping center in Rockville. It’s located in the space that was previously home […]