DC Sports

Washington Spirit goalkeeper Lyza Jessee has retired from the NWSL after three professional seasons in DC, she announced today. “I want to sincerely thank the club and fans for their support throughout my career,” said Jessee. “I am so grateful for my time with the Spirit, DC will always feel like home.”

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Business

A major life sciences real estate deal quietly closed late last year is now coming into clearer focus. According to Maryland Newsletters, AstraZeneca followed through on a previously announced plan and purchased 14 Firstfield Road in Gaithersburg from Novavax for $20 million.

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Beyond MoCo

A longtime Urbana favorite is preparing for a major transition. After ten years serving tropical flavors and laid-back island vibes to the community, the family behind Surf House (8925 Fingerboard Rd.) has announced they are retiring from the restaurant industry and have sold the business.

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Announcement

Celebrate an evening of Kuchipudi with Traditions, a solo performance by Madhuvanthi Sundararajan featuring a live orchestra. Presented as the culmination of the Maryland State Arts Council Folklife Apprenticeship, this performance marks the year-long artistic journey between master tradition bearer Kasi Aysola and apprentice Madhuvanthi Sundararajan. This inspiring evening welcomes audiences of all backgrounds. August 14, 7 p.m. | Silver Spring Black Box Theater.


Event

Our annual free open house is absolutely monumental this year as we celebrate a transformed campus! Come for activities all over campus, see some of your favorite Olney performers, as well as local, community-based performance groups. We’ll have more vendors than ever along with our always-popular used costume sale!

Free Performances, Demonstrations, & Classes including:


Health

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that would change how “disability” is defined under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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