By Damon D. Anderson, Senior High School Football Analyst
We’ve reached the midpoint of the season, and Montgomery County’s pecking order is starting to crystallize. Quince Orchard and Sherwood headline the slate in what could be a preview of two state finalist, but plenty of other teams are fighting for playoff positioning or pride. Here’s how this week’s matchups stack up:
Montgomery County’s new “Bring Your Own Bag” law will take effect on January 1, 2026, banning most plastic carryout bags and increasing the fee for paper bags to 10 cents. The new law, passed earlier this year by the Montgomery County Council, is designed to reduce plastic waste, improve water quality, and encourage the use of reusable bags.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, in Rockville.
Gaithersburg native Jordan Addison made the play of the day in London on Sunday morning, catching the game-winning touchdown in the Minnesota Vikings’ 21-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Update: The incident was initially reported by MCPD as a crash involving a cyclist, but a later update clarified that the crash involved a motorcyclist.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that eastbound Montrose Rd. is closed at Tildenwood Dr. following a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist Sunday morning.
Montgomery County’s dining scene has been buzzing this fall, with several new openings drawing big crowds and plenty of excitement. From food halls to family-run cafés, and from late-night kebab spots to Michelin-recognized soup dumplings, the past few months have brought a wave of fresh flavors and local stories to the table. These six recent openings, each with its own unique backstory and menu, are among the most talked-about additions to the county’s ever-evolving food landscape.
The addition of girls flag football to Montgomery County last fall was more than just a pilot, it was a revelation. The sport quickly became one of the county’s fastest-growing and most exciting offerings, capped by Clarksburg’s march to the inaugural state title in November. This fall, momentum has only accelerated.
Montgomery County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, who represents District 7 and is serving her first term, has filed for re-election in the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary.
Governor Wes Moore visited health officials in Silver Spring to highlight Maryland’s resources to support residents during the ongoing federal government shutdown, with a focus on rising health insurance premiums tied to the expiration of federal tax credits.
Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, California, was sentenced today to 97 months in federal prison to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release for attempting to kill a United States Supreme Court Justice in Montgomery County, MD. The Department of Justice advocated for a sentence of at least 30 years to life.
Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2025 week 5 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final: