The Bowie Baysox are the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and play in the Double-A Northeast. The team plays their home games at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie. The Baysox have announced that the will be official renamed the Chesapeake Baysox during a special event at The Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Annapolis. “The updated team name represents a new chapter in Baysox baseball, expanding the brand to better reflect the broad and diverse community of fans who support the team across the region. The Baysox will continue to play at their home, Prince George’s Stadium, in Bowie, Maryland.”
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Frank Cohen III, a missing 15-year-old. (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.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional information regarding a fatal single-vehicle that occurred on November 21 in Gaithersburg. (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!
On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November. 28, Metrorail will open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight, operating on a reduced Sunday schedule at all stations. Metrobus will also operate on a Sunday schedule. MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however, subscription trips will be canceled.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 35-year-old Dori Campbell of Silver Spring on charges, including negligent manslaughter and driving under the influence, following a September 8 collision that killed 39-year-old WSSC employee Ernest Dyson while he was working near New Hampshire Avenue and Rodney Road. (more…)
Sheetz has announced it will kick off the holiday season by offering free self-serve coffee at all 750+ locations, including the store at 751 Progress Way in Gaithersburg. (more…)
The TSA expects to screen 18.3 million passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period, marking a 6% increase from last year and potentially the busiest on record. To assist travelers, the TSA released a list of acceptable Thanksgiving foods, noting that solid items can be carried on, while liquids or spreadable items over 3.4 ounces must be checked. (more…)
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the appointment of Jason Dyer as Senior General Manager, Catherine Brady as Marketing Director, and Joe Damaia as Facilities Director at Westfield Montgomery, with the new team expected to contribute to the center’s operations and customer experience. (more…)
A recent episode of the Oxygen television show Accident, Suicide or Murder takes a look at the “brutal murder that started over an argument about a hat.” What first looked like a tragic accident on December 28th, 2013, quickly turned into a homicide investigation in Carderock– a popular rock climbing area within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Montgomery County, MD.
