Arts

Northwest High School alumna Rei Ami is now an Academy Award winner. The artist, born Sarah Yeeun Lee, helped make history Sunday night as the animated film KPop Demon Hunters took home two Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards. The film won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for the track “Golden,” performed by Rei Ami alongside EJAE and Audrey Nuna.

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Events

Update: The game has been postponed. Please check with @moco.hoops for updates.

Montgomery County’s top high school basketball seniors will take the court together one final time this week as part of the 2025-2026 Montgomery County Coaches Senior All-Star Game.


Announcement

Laurel Leaf, Takoma Park’s houseplant, used book, and vintage decor and furniture shop was just named “best place for fun gifts” in Washingtonian Magazine’s 2026 Best of Washington edition! We also just won “best place to buy plants” in City Paper’s Best of DC, for the second year in a row.

We’re so grateful for the recognition! To celebrate, we’re offering 15% off any one item in the shop for the rest of the month to anyone who gives us the code BESTOF2026 (furniture excluded). Come see our lush, cozy, and stylish space and we hope you will agree with our accolades.


Event

General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.

In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.


DMV

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and possible tornadoes are expected across the Washington, D.C. region this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

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Derwood

The McDonald’s at 7200 Muncaster Mill Road in the Red Mill Shops shopping center closed its doors permanently on Sunday, March 15, ending a decades-long run in the Derwood community (photos below).

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