Domain Fitness & Performance, a state-of-the-art 32,130 SF facility, has officially opened its doors at Burtonsville Crossing in Burtonsville, MD. Founded by local businessmen and former NBA professionals–Jason Miskiri, David Vanterpool, and renowned local sports trainer Myron Flowers– the gym unites extensive experience from the world of professional sports and elite training.
The following message was shared with the broader MCPS community following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision concerning the use of LGBTQ+ texts and opt-out processes for families:
A Montgomery County Police Department 3D officer en route to a call was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and E. Randolph Rd. in Colesville . The call was received at 2:29 p.m.
In a collaborative effort, the Park Police teamed up with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) for a high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative on Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill. Instead of utilizing standard police vehicles, officers conducted stops on horseback.
RASA, the popular fast-casual Indian restaurant chain founded by Montgomery County natives Rahul Vinod and Sahil Rahman, has announced the launch of its new Indian Plates– a modern twist on classic Indian comfort food. RASA has a Montgomery County location in Rockville’s Montrose Crossing shopping center.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement this morning on the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc., a case challenging whether children born in the United States are entitled to U.S. citizenship at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause: (more…)
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor (24–297) that has set the stage for a considerable shift in how Montgomery County Public Schools manage their curriculum. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that parents challenging the school board’s introduction of “LGBTQ+-inclusive” storybooks without prior parental notification or the option to opt their children out are entitled to a preliminary injunction.
Chris Carmack’s roots in Montgomery County run deep. Growing up in Derwood, MD, and graduating from Magruder in the late ‘90s, Chris was immersed in the local spirit and community from an early age. While he once played baseball, basketball, and football, his passion eventually shifted to theater. Active in his school’s drama program, he participated in multiple productions each year and competed at various drama festivals– a foundation that would later pave the way for his acting career and now his social media stardom.
Kian Dhawan, a junior at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, is currently competing in the 2025 USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 22 to July 4, 2025.
Stephanie Rinelli, a rising senior at Sherwood High School, has been making waves in the Olney community with her very own baking business, “Sweetz by Steph.” This past week, she reached an exciting milestone when her delicious chocolate chip cookies began to be offered at Lone Oak Brewery in Olney.