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Published June 3, 2025 at 7:34AM

Courtesy The Maryland Department of Natural Resources

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its second year of outdoor equity grants, which fund programs that expand access to outdoor activities like camping, fishing, and boating in underserved communities. Eligible organizations, including nonprofits, schools, and government agencies, can apply through June 30, 2025, with funding provided by the Great Maryland Outdoors Act of 2022.

Per the news release: “The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now taking applications for the second year of outdoor equity grants, which support outdoor recreation activities in Maryland’s underserved communities with funding for organizations around the state.

DMV

Metro’s Ban on Violent and Sexual Offenders Now in Effect

By MCS Staff

Published June 2, 2025 at 10:09PM

Courtesy WMATA

Metro is reminding customers of a new systemwide banning policy that took effect this week. The purpose of the banning policy is to prohibit a person who commits a sex crime or a sex-related crime, anyone who violates Metro’s Passenger Conduct Rule, or a person who commits any assault on a Metro employee, contractor, or customer from entering or using the Metro system, properties, or facilities for more than 24 hours.

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Olney

Free Beer for Dads on Father’s Day at Local Restaurant

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2025 at 9:49PM

Brew Belly at 18065 Georgia Ave in Olney has announced it is celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15 with free beer for dads who visit with their kids and tell a dad joke. (more…)

A post from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Sign up for Good Counsel Summer Camps today!

Published May 18, 2026 at 10:45AM

Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!

Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!

Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps

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MoCo History

Montgomery Parks Honors LGBTQ+ Heritage

By MCS Staff

Published June 2, 2025 at 9:43PM

Courtesy Montgomery Parks

This Pride season, M-NCPPC has announced it’s deepening its commitment to visibility, inclusion, and historical truth by honoring the profound contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals, movements, and sites that have shaped the region.

Event

Shred Day with Lafayette Federal

June 13, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Lafayette Federal Credit Union

3535 University Blvd, West

Kensington, Maryland 20852

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Looking to clean out all of those old documents that have been taking up valuable space in your home or office? Join us at our Kensington Branch and we’ll help you shred your documents safely, securely, and for FREE!

After shredding, stick around to enjoy:

Retail

Wegmans Receives Deliveries Ahead of Grand Opening Later This Month

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2025 at 9:21PM

Wegmans is set to open its new Rockville location at Twinbrook Quarter on Wednesday, June 25. A delivery truck was seen at the site Monday afternoon, and the store is encouraging customers to download the Wegmans app ahead of opening day. (more…)

MoCo

Local Author Turns Weekly Dad Jokes into New Book

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2025 at 7:13PM

Montgomery County native George D. Tzamaras has published a collection of dad jokes, compiled from weekly posts he’s shared on Facebook over the past seven years. (more…)

Law

Maryland AG Challenges Trump Administration’s Transgender Military Ban

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2025 at 6:52PM

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and attorneys general from 20 states filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit opposing the Trump administration’s ban on transgender military service, arguing it harms national and state security and violates constitutional rights.

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Bethesda

Legendary Pizzeria With One Maryland Location Celebrates 100 Years

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2025 at 4:25PM

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the New Haven-born institution credited with popularizing coal-fired, New Haven-style pizza, is celebrating 100 years in business. The company opened its first Maryland location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda in 2022. (more…)

Beyond MoCo

Country Star Brantley Gilbert to Perform at the Great Frederick Fair This Summer

By MCS Staff

Published June 2, 2025 at 4:09PM

Courtesy @BrantleyGilbert on Instagram

The Great Frederick Fair 2025, headlined by a performance by Brantley Gilbert, will be held at the Frederick fairgrounds from September 12 through September 20.

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Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Announces Fireworks Events for July 4 Weekend

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2025 at 3:40PM

Montgomery County has announced two free fireworks celebrations: Germantown Glory on Friday, July 4 at South Germantown Recreational Park and Mid-County Sparkles on Saturday, July 5 at Albert Einstein High School, both starting at 7 p.m. with live music and fireworks set for 9:15 p.m. In addition to the Montgomery County government events, fireworks will also take place at Gaithersburg’s SummerFest on Saturday, June 28 at Bohrer Park and at Rockville’s Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4 at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park. (more…)

Beyond MoCo

Maryland Lottery Veteran Wins Big with $250K Jackpot

By MCS Staff

Published June 2, 2025 at 3:28PM

Courtesy Google Maps

A Clarksburg man who has played the Maryland Lottery since 1973 claimed a $250,000 Pick 5 prize on June 2, after purchasing five winning tickets at Dash In on Urbana Pike in Frederick. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)