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High School Athletes Inspire the Next Generation Through Growing Mentor Program

By MCS Staff

Now in its third year, Watkins Mill alumnus Joseph Hooks’ 480 Club’s Student Athlete Mentor Program (SAMP) has become one of Montgomery County’s most impactful youth-led initiatives for leadership development, community building, and violence prevention. The program pairs high school student-athletes with younger students through athletic mentorship, social-emotional learning, and consistent peer support. What began as a school-based effort is now influencing sports culture across the Clarksburg, Northwest, and Watkins Mill clusters and extending into community sports programs throughout the region.

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Free Monthly Yard Sales Spark a Growing Movement of Generosity in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Community volunteer Sheena Saydam began hosting free monthly yard sales after noticing how many families felt overwhelmed by clutter or the stress of moving. With so many people looking to downsize and so many others in need of essential items, she saw an opportunity for what she describes as a collective win. What started as a simple idea revealed a much deeper level of need in the community.

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State of Maryland Dedicates Portion of River Road to Former Cabin John Park VFD Chief James P. Seavey, Sr.

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department

The State of Maryland has dedicated a stretch of River Road (Maryland Route 190) in honor of former Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department (CJPVFD) Fire Chief James P. Seavey, Sr., recognizing a lifetime of service that spanned more than four decades and left a lasting impact on firefighters locally and nationwide.

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Christmas Magic Comes to Poolesville Through The Sweet Lemon

By MCS Staff

Poolesville has long been described by locals as a “Hallmark town,” and stepping inside The Sweet Lemon during the holidays makes it easy to understand why. The small gift boutique, owned by former high school teacher Katie Horan, has become one of the community’s most beloved gathering places, especially during its annual full-store Christmas transformation.

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Teen Entrepreneur at Churchill HS Has Already Sold More Than 50,000 Custom Pens

By MCS Staff
Courtesy @ninis_creationzz on Instagram

Winston Churchill High School sophomore Fotini “Nini” Klashi has turned creativity and determination into a full-fledged business, one that’s already sold more than 50,000 custom handmade pens across the country and even overseas.

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Former Ferdinand’s Co-Owner Kyriakos “Jerry” Tselios Passes Away at 77

By MCS Staff
Kyriakos Savvas “Jerry” Tselios, courtesy Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C.

Kyriakos Savvas “Jerry” Tselios, a former co-owner of the longtime Wheaton staple Ferdinand’s Restaurant and a cherished member of the local Greek community, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. He was 77.

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Montgomery County Sisters Launch Effort to Recover Historic Family Land

By MCS Staff
Gasaway Sisters

Three Montgomery County sisters who were recently featured in Essence Magazine say they are working to reclaim land in Potomac once owned by their great-great-grandfather, William Dove, a formerly enslaved man who purchased 36 acres in the late 1800s. According to a press release announcing their efforts, much of that land was later taken from the family through discriminatory practices and eminent domain.

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How to Stay Healthy This Winter: MedStar Montgomery PA Shares What to Expect This Cold and Flu Season

By MCS Staff

As cold and flu season approaches, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney is sharing timely guidance from one of its frontline clinicians. Deanna Najera, PA-C, an emergency medicine provider in the hospital’s Emergency Department, has seen firsthand how respiratory viruses impact families each winter. With cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 expected to circulate heavily again this season, PA Najera offers clear insight on how to recognize symptoms, stay healthy, and know when it’s time to seek medical care.

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Maryland is 3rd Most Charitable State in the Country This Year, Per New Report

By MCS Staff
Courtesy WalletHub

With Americans donating over $592 billion per year to charity, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Most Charitable States for 2026, with Maryland coming in ranked third overall and first in percent of population who donated money to a cause.

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