This year, Montgomery County Public Schools, Baltimore City Public Schools and Washington County Public Schools joined Frederick County Public Schools as school districts that implemented girls’ flag football during the Fall 2024 season. The first ever state tournament was held yesterday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore and Clarksburg High School (MCPS) won the first ever State Championship for Flag Football.
On Friday, a 24-year-old Hyattsville man pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Montgomery County for supplying fentanyl and cocaine that led to the fatal overdose of 17-year-old Aiden Vining; he faces up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing set for February 12, 2025. (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!
Montgomery County’s annual leaf vacuum collection program begins Monday, Nov. 11, with two scheduled pickups per street in designated areas (more…)
Personal finance website SmartAsset ranked 610 cities across the U.S. based on the one-year change in population, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Five-year changes were also examined, as well as changes in the working-age population. Two of the fastest growing cities/areas in the United States were right here in Maryland.
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.
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.
Anne Arundel County Police shared that on November 6, 2024, at approximately 12:20 a.m., officers were called to the area of Dorsey Road and Asphalt Road for a fatal vehicle crash involving Melvin Obdulio Jimenez Y Jimenez of Montgomery County.
Located at 5011 Allan Terrace in the southwest corner of Montgomery County (Bethesda), Westbrook Elementary School is just a few blocks from the District of Columbia line. Traditionally one of […]
Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson issued the following statement on Friday, November 8: (more…)
10pm Update: MCPD remains on the scene of a barricaded person on Melfordshire Way. Negotiators are actively working to resolve the situation peacefully. We will provide updates as they become available. (more…)
A 20-year-old woman was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fentanyl-related death of 19-year-old Daniel Pineda-Romero, whom she assisted in obtaining pills prior to his death. (more…)
On Thursday, in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, Judge Julie Stevenson Solt sentenced defendant, Demonte Hewitt, 22, of Washington D.C., to 70 years in prison suspending all but 30 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release.
Delaware State Police have arrested 49-year-old Eric Howell of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, 32-year-old Trevor Harmon of Lewes, Delaware, and 23-year-old Elizabeth Hone of Rockville, Maryland for felony drug and related charges following a search warrant at a Rehoboth Beach hotel.