Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on westbound MD200 (ICC) between route 29 and New Hampshire Ave.
Last December we let you know that Nash & Smash, a restaurant that serves Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, fried chicken, smash burgers, and more, is coming soon to MoCo. Construction began this spring and permanent signage went up in the early summer, but there has been much heard about its opening…until now.
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!
In September, we reported that the team behind popular local spots like Melina, Julii, Cava Mezze, and the soon-to-open Bouboulina would be taking over the former Renato’s restaurant space at 10120 River Rd in the Potomac Village Shopping Center. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision at McNew Road and Sandy Spring Road in Burtonsville on Monday, November 11. (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!
College Park Day is on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport!This annual festival has free activities and entertainment for all ages.
This year includes three live music and performance stages! Dance and sing along to an exciting lineup of local bands!
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 9800blk of Dockside Ter. (Lake Whetstone) in Montgomery Village for the report of a vehicle into water on Monday, November 11. (more…)
The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade will take place in Downtown Silver Spring on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring large inflatables, floats, and a special appearance by […]
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream is coming to 2029 P Street, NW, Washington DC. This will be Sarah’s Handmade’s first location outside of Montgomery County.
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Duke’s Grocery, a DC-based, East London-inspired gastropub, will be opening its new Potomac location in the near future, according to commercial real estate company JLL. (more…)
About a decade ago, The Gazette highlighted 15-year-old “Magic Max” Erdrich when he started making waves locally as a budding magician while he was a student Quince Orchard High School. […]
Following Sunday’s thrilling comeback victory over Bay FC in front of a sellout crowd at Audi Field, the Washington Spirit will host rival NJ/NY Gotham FC on Saturday, November 16 at 12 p.m. EST in the club’s semifinal match, presented by Alarm.com. Gotham FC defeated Portland Thorns FC in the final match of the quarterfinal round and will travel to DC next weekend. Limited tickets are available here.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in a non-hydrant area on the 21000 block of Peachtree Rd. in Dickerson around 2:30am early Monday morning.