Takoma Park

Automated Stop Sign Enforcement Pilot Program Community Meeting to Take Place on Thursday, July 31st

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Google Maps

The City of Takoma Park is actively pursuing and has recently gained legislative authority to implement an Automated Stop Sign Enforcement Pilot Program, specifically focusing on school zones. The Takoma Park Police Department is inviting the community to join them for a Community Engagement and Informational Session regarding the recently passed Automated Stop Sign Enforcement Bill, which designates Takoma Park as a pilot jurisdiction for this new initiative.

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DC Sports

Mayor Bowser Says She Would Not Withdraw Support for Commanders’ DC Stadium if Redskins Name Returned

By MCS Staff

Yesterday, President Donald Trump shared on social media that the Washington Commanders should change the team name back to Redskins “IMMEDIATELY.” He followed that up by writing that he “may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original “Washington Redskins,” and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, “Washington Commanders,” I won’t make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington.” Today, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser answered questions about the the president’s threat.

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Event

Closing Reception at “Inspired!” Art Show & Sales

BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Drive

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.

Among them, you’ll see:

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Maryland

Thousands of Marylanders Miss Out on Tax Credits; Leaders Launch Education and Access Campaign

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Comptroller of Maryland

Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, in partnership with Governor Wes Moore and other state leaders, has launched a statewide initiative to increase awareness and uptake of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC), after finding that at least 99,000 eligible Marylanders did not claim the EITC in 2023. The effort includes expanded outreach through the “Earned It” campaign, a research collaboration with the Urban Institute, and additional funding to support free tax filing services and improve equitable access to tax benefits. (more…)

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Bethesda

Chess Lounge at Montgomery Mall Draws Large Opening Weekend Crowd

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Westfield Montgomery

Westfield Montgomery opened its new Chess Lounge Saturday, July 19, drawing a large crowd for the first in a series of weekly community events. The launch coincided with International Chess Day on Sunday, July 20, and featured free instruction, open play, and mini tournaments. (more…)

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Beyond MoCo

Comedy Legend Martin Lawrence Heads Back to His Maryland Roots With Show Later This Summer

By MCS Staff
Courtesy @MartinLawrence and @LiveCasinoMD on Instagram

Beloved comedian and actor Martin Lawrence is set to bring his electrifying stand-up back to his Maryland roots, with an upcoming performance at The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

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