Maryland

On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Pilot Program, a $9.2 million competitive pilot opportunity to support clean energy transitions within Maryland’s colleges and universities.

According to a news release, “The program will promote both workforce development and Maryland’s climate goals by funding solar installations, comprehensive campus clean energy planning, and specialized renewable energy sector academic programming.


Events

Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church will hold its annual Greek festival starting Friday, September 6th and running until Sunday, September 8th. The festival will take place over three days–  on the grounds of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, located at 701 Norwood Road in Silver Spring: Friday, 9/6: 4pm-9pm, Saturday, 9/7: 11am-9pm. Sunday, 9/8: 11am-7pm

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Gaithersburg

In June 2023 we let you know that the owners of The Lube Center on Fields Rd. in Gaithersburg were looking to open a car wash in the space that was home to Ziki Japanese Steakhouse until 2020. A little over a year later, WLR Automotive Group has requested schematic development plan approval for an approximately 5,106 square-foot car wash facility.

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Event

Explore the timeless inner shift that makes real happiness possible, even when life feels uncertain, painful, or completely undone.

What if the moment everything falls apart is not the end of your story, but the beginning of your becoming?


DC Sports

Jayden Daniels was drafted #2 overall in this year’s NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders. Expectations are high and after generally positive reviews during training camp and joint practices with the Jets, Daniels played well in his first official NFL preseason action on Saturday afternoon.

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Maryland

Shop Maryland Tax-Free week begins on Sunday, August 11, and runs through Saturday, August 17. Any clothing and shoes that cost $100 or less will be exempt from Maryland’s 6% sales tax this week. The first $40 of any backpack will also be exempt from the 6% sales tax.

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