Montgomery County based Team Senshi Karate earned an impressive 15 national medals: 3 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze at the 2025 USA National Karate Championships, held July 9–13 in Fort Worth, Texas. They were the only team from Maryland to compete at the event, which brought together over 3,000 top athletes from across the country. Senshi Karate is located at 9995 Stedwick Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20886. (more…)
“Opening Soon” signage is now up for Spirit Halloween at the former Party City location at Westfield Wheaton (11160 Veirs Mill Rd). (more…)
Governor Wes Moore has been elected vice chair of the National Governors Association, where he will serve for one year before assuming the role of chair in 2026, helping to lead bipartisan efforts focused on economic opportunity, education, and sustainable energy.
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
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As Washington Commanders training camp heats up, one name is consistently emerging from the pack and drawing praise from media members: seventh-round draft pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt. According to 106.7 The Fan’s Grant Paulsen, Croskey-Merritt has been particularly impressive, a significant development in a competitive Commanders backfield (video below).
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 29, to present several proclamations, hear a briefing on the Department of Transportation’s Parking Lot Pilot Security Program, and introduce legislation aimed at enhancing cyclist safety by prohibiting vehicle parking in bikeways.
Hot Topic will permanently close its location at Westfield Wheaton Mall ( 11160 Veirs Mill Rd). According to a representative, the store is expected to close by the end of August.
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This morning, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3D officers were dispatched to the intersection of Lockwood Drive and New Hampshire Avenue In White Oak following reports of a shooting. The call came in at 9:47 am.
Pisco y Nazca received the Recognition for the Promotion and Diffusion of Peruvian Culture in the United States Award from the Embassy of Peru, honoring the restaurant’s efforts to share Peruvian heritage through its cuisine and atmosphere. Executive Chef Mauricio Chirinos accepted the award from Ambassador Alfredo Ferrero during a Peru Independence Anniversary celebration in Washington, DC. (more…)
Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins will celebrate the grand opening its newest combo restaurant at 12106 Georgia Ave. in Wheaton-Glenmont on Wednesday, July 30. The store is located in the space that was previously home to $2.49 Cleaners, on the same block as Trippy’s Tacos and Seafood in the Buff and near Popeyes. (more…)
Silver Spring’s very own Zania Socka-Nguemen, a rising sophomore forward and proud product of Montgomery County, recently played a pivotal role in leading the United States to a gold medal at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup, held in Brno, Czech Republic, from July 12th to 20th.