Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced the Maryland Soft Landing Exchange Program, enabling Maryland companies to explore international markets at reduced costs through partnerships with global business incubators, offering resources, networking, and grants of up to $10,000 to support export expansion efforts. (more…)


Gaithersburg

Friday night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the Quince Orchard Cougars stood tall once again, defeating the Wise Pumas 24-13 in the Maryland Class 4A state championship. The victory marked Quince Orchard’s third title in four years, a fitting redemption after last year’s unexpected playoff exit.

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Announcement

When I moved back to Northern Virginia after several years in New York, most of my old friends had moved away. I found myself rebuilding a social circle from scratch.

I had plenty of people I could connect with online, but that wasn’t translating into anyone to grab a beer with after work, play trivia with, or text when I wanted to get out of the house. Making new friends as an adult required far more deliberate effort than I remembered.


Event

We ❤️ Teachers 5K celebrates educators through movement. On race day, runners and walkers across the country will participate in host city races, school celebrations, and virtual events — all in support of teachers and educator wellness. We'll be in beautiful Wheaton Regional Park, Join Us!

Walk it. Run it. Move for the teacher who moved you.


Events

Santa is riding with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) on Wednesday, Dec. 11th, ending the evening with a visit to the Children’s Inn at NIH. The event usually garners attention at every stop, with many writing in to ask us what’s happening, so below you’ll see each stop listed in case you want to catch Santa or are wondering what the commotion is:

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Clarksburg

As the holiday season approaches, a heartwarming story has emerged from the Clarksburg and Damascus areas, showcasing the incredible bond between local schools and their communities. Mimi Cao has shared with us that recently, a group of dedicated parents, student leaders, and school principals came together to create a truly enchanting experience for the children at Cedar Grove Elementary School (photos below).

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Education

Earlier today we reported that Wootton High School Principal Douglas Nelson has been placed on leave following an incident where a racial slur was found written on a student’s desk, according to a report by ABC7. MCPS Spokesperson Liliana Lopez confirmed that “the principal has been placed on leave.” but did not provide any additional details. As far as we are aware, this his not been communicated to the Wootton community. Since that report, earlier today, a new letter has been sent to the Wootton community informing of an allegation that a staff member used the N-word when discussing the incident from Monday, December 3rd. The full letter to the community, sent by Chief of Schools Pete Moran, can be seen below:

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DMV

A gingerbread wonderland on a bright winter blue backdrop highlights Metro’s latest holiday wrapped train and buses. Both started bringing customers holiday cheer on December 5. The special vehicles are adorned with gingerbread people, snowmen, gingerbread houses, ornaments, bells and stars. The inside is also decked out with holiday spirit. This year’s theme is “Treat yourself to a sweet ride this holiday season.” Metro is always your best bet for getting around the DMV region this holiday season — and your fast, reliable, easy trip can be made even better by catching these limited-edition vehicles.

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MCPS

According to a report by ABC7, Wootton High School Principal Douglas Nelson has been placed on administrative leave. MCPS Spokesperson Liliana Lopez confirmed that “the principal has been placed on leave”, but did not provide any additional details. As of Monday evening, we are not aware of any communication to the Wootton community regarding this development. (more…)