Pike & Rose is hosting a “Santa Crawl” on Saturday, December 14th from 2pm until 10pm. “Tis the Season! Kick off the holidays at North Bethesda’s Santa Crawl at Pike & Rose with games, music and specials for all to enjoy.”
Takoma Park Police shared on Monday that the department responded to two commercial burglaries on the morning of Friday, November 15. Per police:
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 Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema has been the newspaper’s food critic for nearly 25 years. In a recent dining guide he highlighted “5 great affordable restaurants in the D.C. area”, which included Montgomery County’s El Chante Comedor y Fritanga Nica (photos below).
According to Montgomery County, its FY24 Vision Zero report details a reduction in serious and fatal crashes, including a 28% decrease on high-injury network corridors, through initiatives such as new traffic signals, bikeways, sidewalks, and targeted enforcement.
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!
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!
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Montgomery County has released its holiday schedule for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 28, and on Friday, Nov. 29: (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, November 19. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
WSSC is on the scene of a water main break at Beach Drive and Knowles Ave in Kensington on Monday, November 18. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will host an in-person meeting on Dec. 5 at Rosemary Hills Elementary School to present walkability study findings for Rosemary Hills and Rock Creek Forest elementary schools, discussing sidewalk and safety needs to improve walking and biking routes for students. (more…)
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Chi-Chi’s, once a popular Mexican restaurant chain, faced a steep decline after a deadly hepatitis A outbreak in 2003, which sickened hundreds and led to multiple lawsuits. Combined with financial struggles and increased competition, the chain ultimately filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in the U.S. shortly after. (more…)
Montgomery County’s second Tatte location will open on Wednesday, November 20th at 5400 Westbard Ave in Bethesda. An employee has sent us photos of the bakery from a friends and family event held on Monday, November 18th (available below).
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced that due to crane work on Monroe Street in Rockville, Ride On bus routes 46, 47, 54, and 56 will experience detours on Saturday, Nov. 23. Details of the detours can be found below, courtesy MCDOT: (more…)