Montgomery County native Chris Hacopian is staying close to home after being selected by the Washington Nationals with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
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The Washington Commanders announced Thursday that the franchise will retire Pro Football Hall of Famer John Riggins’ iconic No. 44 jersey during a special ceremony on Sunday, November 8.
The Washington Spirit have signed Cameroonian midfielder Monique Ngock to a three-year contract through the 2028 season, the club announced Thursday. The agreement also includes a club option for the 2029 season.
Metro’s planned summer shutdown of a portion of the Red Line begins Monday, July 6, as crews start major construction projects that will continue through Saturday, Sept. 6.
Emma’s Torch in Silver Spring is receiving regional recognition after being named to Eater DC’s “Best New Restaurants Around D.C.” list for July 2026. It is the only restaurant in Maryland to make this month’s roundup, which highlights the Washington region’s most exciting restaurants that have opened within the past six months.
Tokoa Cheesesteaks is preparing to launch its first food truck, expanding its operations beyond its existing restaurant locations and bringing its menu to events and neighborhoods throughout the DMV. (more…)
Washington, D.C., officials have released the draft RFK Campus Master Plan, outlining a long-term vision to redevelop the 180-acre site with a new stadium for the Washington Commanders, thousands of housing units, parks, retail, hotels, and other mixed-use development. The release of the draft plan begins a 45-day public comment period that will run through August 14.
Andy’s Pizza has been named Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year at the 2026 RAMMY Awards, one of the Washington region’s highest honors for the restaurant industry.
A Silver Spring restaurant employee has earned one of the Washington region’s highest honors in the hospitality industry.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday and an Extreme Heat Watch for Thursday and Friday for Montgomery County, the District of Columbia, and much of the surrounding region as dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected to return.
Metro is preparing for one of the busiest travel days of the year as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to head to Washington, D.C., for Fourth of July festivities celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. To help move crowds, Metro will offer free rides systemwide from 5pm until 2am while increasing Metrorail service throughout the evening.