A Montgomery County student is taking youth development into his own hands. Poolesville High School senior Oren Hurwitz has launched SmartPlay360, a free, student-led program that blends academics with athletics to make learning fun, accessible, and engaging for children across the county.
The MoCo Pride Center, Live In Your Truth, and Trans Maryland will host a Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center.
Zayre, a once-popular discount department store chain that operated along the East Coast from 1956 until 1990, holds a unique place in Montgomery County’s retail history. Though long gone, two former MoCo locations help tell the story of a brand that eventually helped give rise to today’s TJX Companies, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods.
Results of second round of Maryland high school football playoff games (MCPS games) can be seen below. Scores will be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final):
Clemson Athletics is putting a spotlight on Montgomery County native Ryan Linthicum, as highlighted last week in a feature by Clemson staff writer Ashby Mixon, recognizing the Damascus alum’s emergence as a key piece of the Tigers’ offensive line. Linthicum, a 6’3, 305-pound center, entered the 2025 season with more than 1,085 career snaps over 23 games (14 starts), and Clemson’s website describes him as a “breakout contributor in 2024.”
On Monday, Nov. 17, three Montgomery County Council committees will meet: the Public Safety Committee to receive a briefing on the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation’s Pre-Release Center, the Transportation and Environment Committee to review Bill 24-25 on repealing the Transportation Demand Management program, and the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee to hear a presentation on the Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study. (more…)
The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women are accepting nominations for the 2026 Women Making History Award through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, with nominees required to live or work in the county; high school seniors and college students are eligible, but current elected officials or candidates are not.
Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles hosted the inaugural Farm-to-Table Symposium on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, bringing together farmers, restaurateurs, policymakers, and community partners to discuss strengthening local food systems and improving access to fresh, nutritious food.
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.
Montgomery County is inviting clergy, staff, and active members from all houses of worship to complete the 2025 Faith Community Survey, which aims to improve communication, emergency preparedness, and access to County resources for local faith organizations.
The Montgomery College Raptors men’s soccer team advanced to the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Tournament after defeating Monroe Community College (NY) 3–0 to win the Mid-Atlantic District Championship. With both regional and district titles secured, the Raptors will compete in Daytona Beach, Florida, beginning Sunday, November 16, against Blinn College of Texas. (more…)