Damascus

In an amazing display of skill and teamwork, the 11u Yellow Jackets Black team emerged victorious at the USSSA Eastern National tournament held in Ocean City. The team, based in Damascus, Maryland, under the Poolesville Athletic Association, showcased their prowess by going undefeated throughout the tournament and clinching the championship game with a decisive 12-1 victory, winning by mercy rule.

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DC

Terry McLaurin, the Washington Commanders’ star wide receiver, is currently in a challenging contract situation after signing a three-year, $68.2 million extension with the Commanders in July 2022. At today’s press conference to kick off training camp, Commanders General Manager Adam Peters addressed the situation.

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Maryland

The American Cancer Society has once again lowered the price of the property that was donated to the organization by former Washington Commanders owners Dan and Tanya Snyder in 2024. The house, located at 11900 River Rd. in Potomac, is now available for $24.9 million– a $5 million price drop from the previous $29.9 million price, and almost half of the $49 million it was initially listed for in February 2023.

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Germantown

Updated to reflect that the collision is now being investigated as fatal. MCPD has released a statement on the crash.

On Monday night, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) issued a traffic advisory following a fatal single-vehicle collision on Northbound Great Seneca Highway at Mateny Road in Germantown.


Entertainment

We are about two and an half weeks away from the return of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, which kicks off on Friday, August 8 and runs through Saturday, August 16. This will mark the 76th annual fair, and for the first time in a long time there will be no fair parking/shuttles from Lakeforest Mall. Additional information available below:

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