During the 2024 NFL season, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a rib injury that was initially considered “week-to-week.” The injury occurred on October 20, 2024, during the first offensive drive of a game against the Carolina Panthers. In a recent video, Daniels casually mentioned that his rib was broken (video below).
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor issued the following on Monday, August 4, reassuring families that all current MCPS employees have completed required background checks, after an Inspector General report identified long-standing process gaps. He emphasized that students are safe and outlined immediate actions to improve continuous monitoring, CPS clearances, and overall screening procedures with a focus on transparency and accountability.
Nordstrom Café at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda has officially rebranded to Ruscello. (more…)
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General released a report identifying serious deficiencies in MCPS’s background screening process, including a lack of ongoing monitoring for over 12,000 employees and missing Child Protective Services checks for nearly 5,000 individuals. In response, Council President Kate Stewart and Vice President Will Jawando called for immediate corrective action, expressed deep concern over systemic failures, and announced an oversight hearing scheduled for September 26.
Governor Moore announced the $64 million Local Government Energy Modernization Program to help Maryland’s towns, cities, and counties reduce utility costs, modernize infrastructure, and support clean energy projects as part of the state’s push toward net-zero emissions.
A two-vehicle collision occurred today at the intersection of Muddy Branch Road and Conservation Lane in Gaithersburg, prompting a response from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS). The incident was reported at 12:37 p.m., according to Assistant Chief David Pazos.
To further cement its dedication to the sanctioning of girls flag football across Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, the Washington Commanders have announced a meaningful commitment to 127 girls flag programs in the DMV over the next two years. The support will include funding, equipment, and additional programming, with the team contributing more than $1 million to grow the game. The announcement marks one of the largest contributions to girls’ youth sports in the region.
Multiple illegal car rallies were broken up in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties early Saturday as part of a coordinated enforcement operation by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, resulting in three arrests, including a Silver Spring man charged with multiple traffic offenses.
Restaurateurs, chefs, restaurant industry professionals, and guests gathered Sunday, August 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 43rd Annual RAMMYS Awards & Gala as the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the 2025 RAMMYS Award winners. Jetties, a sandwich shop with one Maryland location (4829 Fairmont Ave. Bethesda, MD), was named the “Hottest Sandwich Shop of the Year.”
A Gaithersburg woman won a $30,000 top prize on the $3 Loteria scratch-off game after purchasing her ticket at Germantown Wine and Beer on Frederick Road, becoming one of two winners to claim the prize on August 1 at Maryland Lottery headquarters. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
In a major move for a local talent, Montgomery County native Katie Feeney has been hired by ESPN as a Sports & Lifestyle Content Creator. Feeney, who has amassed a large following on social media (14 million +), will bring her unique perspective to some of the network’s top shows. Her new role was announced on Monday, August 4, 2025 by Adam Schefter.