Dedicated to boosting educational and employment outcomes for underserved communities and preserving the historic legacies of post-Civil War Black settlements in Montgomery County and the greater D.C. region, the Potomac Community Foundation (PCF) has officially launched as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
In the world of sports broadcasting, few names resonate as strongly as Scott Van Pelt. Known for his insightful commentary, engaging personality, and the iconic SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, he has become one of ESPN’s most recognizable voices. But before he reached the national stage, Van Pelt’s story began right here in Montgomery County, Maryland.
In an exciting development for Washington Commanders fans, John-Paul “JP” Flaim, a longtime co-host of the popular DC-area sports radio show The Sports Junkies, has announced his third book, titled […]
Last year, Hussian Al Saadi, a 2018 graduate of Northwest High School in Germantown and his company MySugarExotics drew attention with the infamous “CHEATER” Lamborghini. This year, Hussian is making waves again, but this time, for a very different reason (photos below).
Joseph Hooks of Montgomery Village, MD, founder of the 480 Club, recently participated as a panelist for the Brookings Institution’s “Defining Well-Being for Black Men & Boys in the U.S.” event, part of the Wellness in Black Life (WIBL) initiative that was presented live on C-SPAN.
As the new school year approaches, students at Weller Road Elementary (Silver Spring/Wheaton-Glenmont) are not only preparing their backpacks and school supplies but also getting a fresh start with a […]
After a four+ year battle with an aggressive form of Medulloblastoma, 10-year-old Kasey Zachmann of Chevy Chase passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, according to the Lilabean Foundation. The community is now raising funds through a SpotFund fundraiser for her funeral and burial.
Brandon Cheng, founder of Sole Inspires, is partnering with Chris Patterson of Bangin’ BBQ to host their first-ever FREE Back-to-School Drive at Northwest High School on Sunday, August 24th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The community-focused event aims to provide essential supplies and services to students as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) is participating in a national “Clear the Shelters” event this weekend, offering free adoptions for all pets on Saturday, August 23rd, and Sunday, August 24th, from 11am to 5pm at its location at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd. in Derwood.
The sound of basketballs and competition is set to return to Dogwood Park in Rockville, as the “All-In Summer Tour” makes its much anticipated comeback. On Sunday, August 31, from 5 pm. to 8 pm. the event will host a series of intense 1-on-1 matchups at the park’s courts, located at 800 Monroe Street.
George Erotokritos Galiachatos, a pillar of the local business community, has passed away at the age of 89. He was the longtime owner of The Lincoln Charcoal Inn in Wheaton, MD, a beloved local landmark for many years and one of the first restaurants in Maryland to feature indoor charcoal cooking.