MoCo Government

Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) President and CEO Jared Smith issued a statement Wednesday following the formation of the Potomac Regional Alliance, a new initiative focused on strengthening economic growth and competitiveness across the Greater Washington region. (more…)


Montgomery Planning

The proposed redevelopment of Olney Golf Park into a 235-townhouse community has reached its first major step in the county approval process, with Montgomery Planning staff recommending approval of the requested rezoning.

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Announcement

Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view.   Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University. 


Event

Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.


MoCo Athletics

For three quarters, Stone Bridge had Quince Orchard right where it wanted it. The Cougars were sloppy. Carter Dailey threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. The offense couldn’t find much rhythm. And the Bulldogs had the homecoming crowd believing this might finally be the night they solved QO. Then the fourth quarter arrived.

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