MCPS

MCPS today sent a message to the community regarding winter weather and the color-coded statuses that are issued when there is inclement weather. A video (available below) featuring superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor also accompanied the message and some have wondered if the video implies that decisions would be made earlier than usual for the school district.

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DMV

The 2024 Festival of Lights will take place from December 5, 2024 to January 1, 2025 at the Washington DC Temple  (9900 Stoneybrook Dr in Kensington, MD). At the Festival of Lights, over 500,000 Christmas lights illuminate the temple grounds to ring in the season and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The lights will turn on each night at 4:45 PM and go off at 9:00 PM each evening.

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Maryland

As we roll into Week 2 of the playoffs, Montgomery County’s top teams are ready for intense rematches and rivalries that promise plenty of fireworks. Here’s a breakdown of each matchup and how I see them playing out. The Game of the Week preview and prediction can be seen here.

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Maryland

In the MoCoShow Game of the Week, two determined teams will clash Friday night in 2nd round playoff action as the Oakdale Bears visit the Sherwood Warriors in Sandy Spring (Preview and predictions for all other MCPS games can be seen here). The stakes are high, with Sherwood looking to redeem itself after last season’s playoff defeat in Ijamsville. This time around, Sherwood brings a stronger, more seasoned squad to the field, hoping to upset an Oakdale team that’s still potent but slightly less dominant than last year. The real question is: have the Warriors closed the gap enough to secure a victory on their home turf?

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Maryland

According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7.05 million in contributions to the state in October 2024, marking a 21.3% increase from the previous year, with a record $593.1 million handle driven by strong performances from local teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders. (more…)