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Did You Know Jim Morrison of The Doors Briefly Lived in Montgomery County?

Published July 12, 2025 at 8:42AM | Updated July 12, 2025 at 5:30PM

Jim Morrison was the lead singer of the rock band The Doors, who passed away at the age of 27 in 1971. Morrison is widely regarded as one of the “best singers” of all time”, coming in at #5 on Rolling Stone magazines “Best Lead Singers of All Time” list in 2011 and at #47 on the magazines “Best Singers of All Time” list, but did you know he also briefly lived in Montgomery County as a child?

Morrison was born in Florida in 1943. Due to his father being in the military, the family moved around a lot and briefly lived in Bethesda when Morrison was a toddler (photo below courtesy of the Bethesda Historical Society Facebook page

Gaithersburg Native to Appear on America’s Got Talent

By Patrick Herron

Published July 11, 2025 at 7:40AM | Updated July 16, 2025 at 8:01AM

Courtesy NBC Universal

Anna Wilson, a Gaithersburg, Maryland native, will step onto the national stage as she competes on America’s Got Talent on Tuesday, July 15 at 8 p.m. on NBC. (more…)

The Blair Witch Project Premiered 26 Years Ago and It Was Filmed Right Here in MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published July 7, 2025 at 9:42AM

The Blair Witch Project was released in July 1999, marking the first installment of the now-famous Blair Witch franchise. Did you know the cult horror film was primarily shot right here in Montgomery County?

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Jon Bernthal Snaps Selfie with Dexter Manley After the Legends Run Into Each Other at a Montgomery County Gym

By MCS Staff

Published July 6, 2025 at 11:08PM

Jon Bernthal, a Montgomery County, MD native and longtime Washington fan, recently shared a selfie he snapped of himself with Redskins legend Dexter Manley while working out at Life Time in Seven Locks in Potomac.

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Throwback: Criswell Chevrolet and Gaithersburg Police Part of Sacha Baron Cohen’s Pranks

By MCS Staff

Published July 4, 2025 at 10:08PM

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Terry Crews Shares Personal Story of His Journey to Hollywood After Being Cut by the Washington Redskins

By MCS Staff

Published July 1, 2025 at 9:15PM

Courtesy @TerryCrews on Instagram

Terry Crews’ professional football career, spanning from 1991 to 1996, laid the foundation for his eventual transition into Hollywood stardom. Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 11th round of the 1991 NFL Draft, Crews played as a defensive end and linebacker for several teams. His time with the Washington Redskins in 1995 marked a significant chapter in his football journey, a period he recently reflected on through a poignant social media post featuring legendary Brian Mitchell (full post available below).

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Chris Carmack: From Montgomery County Roots to Hollywood– and Now Social Media Stardom

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2025 at 10:32AM

Courtesy @RealCarmack @erinslaver

Chris Carmack’s roots in Montgomery County run deep. Growing up in Derwood, MD, and graduating from Magruder in the late ‘90s, Chris was immersed in the local spirit and community from an early age. While he once played baseball, basketball, and football, his passion eventually shifted to theater. Active in his school’s drama program, he participated in multiple productions each year and competed at various drama festivals– a foundation that would later pave the way for his acting career and now his social media stardom.

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How Silver Spring, MD Lent Its Name to a Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac Hit

By MCS Staff

Published June 23, 2025 at 7:56AM

Courtesy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Fleetwood Mac’s iconic song “Silver Springs” has a direct and interesting connection to Silver Spring– right here in Montgomery County, Maryland. While many fans appreciate Stevie Nicks’ music and the song itself, its title often contributes to the common mistake of adding an ‘s’ to the end of the Maryland location’s name.

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Maryland Native Jon Bernthal to Reprise Punisher Role in Upcoming Spider-Man Film

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2025 at 8:27AM | Updated June 21, 2025 at 12:18PM

Courtesy @thepunisher on Instagram

According to Variety, Maryland native Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, in Sony and Marvel’s upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Bernthal first took on the role in Netflix’s Daredevil and later starred in The Punisher. He recently returned in Daredevil: Born Again and is set to headline a 2026 Disney+ special directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. (more…)

‘Home Alone’ Star Daniel Stern Posts Throwback to Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Fight Song

By Patrick Herron

Published June 9, 2025 at 9:15AM

Daniel Stern, best known for his role as Marv Murchins, one half of the infamous “Sticky Bandits” duo alongside Joe Pesci, has deep roots in the Bethesda community. He grew up in Bethesda and attended Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, where he appeared in several theater productions. Although he eventually left school to pursue acting in New York, his early experiences in the local arts scene helped shape his future career. (more…)

Maryland Resident Pat Sajak Hosts Final Wheel of Fortune Episode This Week

By MCS Staff

Published June 8, 2025 at 8:07PM | Updated June 9, 2025 at 4:43AM

Courtesy Wheel of Fortune’s Facebook page

Maryland resident Pat Sajak will take his final spin on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Although he retired from hosting the regular version of Wheel of Fortune in June 2024 after more than four decades, Sajak returned briefly to host the fifth season of the celebrity spinoff. His final episode airs June 10 on ABC.

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