MCS Staff, Author at The MoCo Show

DC Attorney General Karl A. Racine to Hold Press Conference to Make “Major Announcement Regarding the Washington Commanders”

Published November 9, 2022 at 2:28PM

The office of District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine has announced that he will hold a press conference at noon on Thursday, November 10th to “make a major announcement regarding the Washington Commanders.” This news comes one week after team owners Dan and Tanya Snyder announced they hired Bank of America Securities to explore options surrounding selling the team.

As of now, no additional information regarding the announcement has been provided. The media release by Attorney General Racine can be seen below:

Damascus

Former Damascus and Maryland Standout Jake Funk Released by the Saints

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 1:46PM

The New Orleans Saints tried out free agent running backs Derrick Gore, Jaquan hardy, and Antonio Williams after releasing Jake Funk from the practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL’s transactions wire. Funk was signed to the Saints practice squad in October after being released by the Los Angeles Rams.

Jake Funk was drafted in the 7th round of the 2021 draft by the Los Angeles and won a Super Bowl with the team in his first year in the NFL. He remained with the team for the first part of the 2022 NFL season, but was released in early October before finding a new, but temporary, home in New Orleans.

Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Ribbon Cutting For Platoon 22 Veterans Services Center in November 10th in Frederick

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 1:26PM

The Platoon Veteran Services Center at Goodwill (VSC) Will Offer Veterans, and First Responders, and Their Families Access to Resources Needed for Successful Transition

Press release: Platoon 22 moves into its first brick-and-mortar location! A host of federal, state, and local leaders will be on hand for the official ribbon cutting of the Platoon Veterans Services Center at Goodwill (VSC) on November 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The VSC, a partnership between Platoon 22 and Goodwill of Monocacy Valley, will bring local Veteran service providers together in one place to provide essential programs and services to aid in the transition from service to civilian life. Successful Veteran transition is our purpose. The VSC will offer a wide array of resources and services to support Veterans, First Responders, and their family in every step to flourish, discover a sense of community, and find purpose. We are dedicated to identifying needs, eliminating barriers, and providing individualized services and partner programs to each and every serviceman and woman.

DC Sports

DC Named 2022’s 9th Best Sports City in America, According to Report

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 12:42PM

With the North American sports industry expected to reach a value of $83.1 billion in 2023, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best Sports Cities. Washington D.C. was listed 9th on the large cities list. To determine the cities where the game is always on regardless of season, WalletHub compared 392 small to large cities across the five largest sports in the U.S.: football, basketball, baseball, hockey and soccer. With the Washington Commanders, Washington Wizards, Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, and D.C. United, DC certainly checks all the boxes. Below you’ll see a list of the best large, midsize, and small sports cities across the country.

Briggs Chaney

Fairland and Briggs Chaney Placemaking Festival Recap

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 10:52AM

The Montgomery County Planning Department and Dallas-based nonprofit Better Block Foundation worked with the Fairland and Briggs Chaney to bring to life the goals of the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan. The Fairland and Briggs Chaney Placemaking festival temporarily reimagined the Briggs Chaney Park and Ride on October 21 and 22, 2022 (video recap below).

The effort brought together residents, visitors, local business owners, and representatives of civic associations to make the space a vibrant place for the community to gather. Community members worked with the Better Block team through the summer and fall to build, paint, and construct their ideas and bring them to life. The transformed outdoor space hosted food and retail vendors, Montgomery Parks’ activities and features, and a welcoming place for residents to gather with their family, neighbors and friends during the public celebration.

Bethesda

Veterans Day Skate: Military Personnel and Their Families Ice Skate for Free At Two MoCo Skating Facilities on Sunday, November 13

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 10:49AM

As part of its Veterans Day schedule, Montgomery Parks will hold a Veterans Day Skate on Sunday, November 13, that includes all military personnel (veterans and active duty) and their families skating for free during public sessions at:

Additional facilities open during the holiday include:

Maryland

The MoCoShow State Football Playoffs 2nd Round Preview & Predictions (MCPS Schools)

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 10:14AM

MoCoShow State Playoffs 2nd Round Preview & Predictions (*) = Regional Seed

4A West

Education

Montgomery County Board of Education Unofficial Election Results With All Precincts Reporting

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 8:44AM

Below you will see the unofficial election results for Montgomery County Board of Education, as of 7:13am on Wednesday, November 9th, with all precincts reported, per the Maryland State Board of Elections:

(258 of 258 election day precincts reported)

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive and County Council Unofficial Election Results With All Precincts Reporting

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 8:26AM

Below you will see the unofficial election results for Montgomery County Executive and Montgomery County Council, as of 7:13am on Wednesday, November 9th, with all precincts reported, per the Maryland State Board of Elections:

(258 of 258 election day precincts reported)

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive and County Council Results As of 10:04pm On Tuesday, November 8

By MCS Staff

Published November 8, 2022 at 11:14PM

Below you will see the unofficial election results for Montgomery County Executive and Montgomery County Council, as of 10:04pm on Tuesday, November 8th, per the Maryland State Board of Elections.

(100 of 258 election day precincts reported)

Maryland

Maryland Votes to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Use, According to a Projection by the Associated Press

By MCS Staff

Published November 8, 2022 at 10:52PM

Maryland voted to legalized recreational marijuana use Tuesday night, according to a projection by The Associated Press. The question was “Do you favor the legalization of the use of cannabis by an individual who is at least 21 years of age on or after July 1, 2023, in the State of Maryland?” According to the Maryland State Board of Elections, as of 9:35pm there were 481,436 votes (64.94%) for the constitutional amendment and 259,931 votes (35.06%) against it.

Additional explanation, courtesy of BallotPedia: The measure would amend the Maryland Constitution to add a new article, Article XX, which would authorize individuals 21 years of age or older to use and possess marijuana. The added section also authorizes the Maryland General Assembly to “provide for the use, distribution, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the state.” During the 2022 legislative session, the state legislature also passed the implementing legislation (HB 837) that would take effect once the amendment is adopted. Currently, marijuana is legal for medicinal use in Maryland under a 2013 law. In April 2014, possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana was decriminalized.