Beyond MoCo

Fresh off a triumphant showing at the White Marlin Open, basketball legend Michael Jordan is back in Ocean City, Maryland, to try his hand at another of the area’s premier fishing events, the MidAtlantic Tournament. Jordan and his crew aboard the “Catch 23” are hoping to build on their recent success as they compete in a new field of elite anglers.

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Community

As the new school year approaches, students at Weller Road Elementary (Silver Spring/Wheaton-Glenmont) are not only preparing their backpacks and school supplies but also getting a fresh start with a […]


Crime

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is launching a one-year pilot program to test “Parker,” a five-foot security robot equipped with 360-degree cameras and lidar, in the Town Square Parking Garage in Silver Spring. (more…)


Crime

Chief Antonio DeVaul of the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrests of a 17-year-old suspect (charged as an adult), and Jery Sarceno, 18, of Hyattsville, Maryland, on charges of possession of a concealed deadly weapon and handgun on a person.

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Athletes

The boxing world is abuzz with the stunning announcement that Maryland native Gervonta “Tank” Davis will face internet sensation Jake Paul in a highly anticipated exhibition match. Set for November 15th at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and to be streamed live on Netflix, according to Ring Magazine.

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MoCo Athletics

McDonogh lacrosse coach Andy Hilgartner is leaving the program after 17 seasons to become the new head coach at Georgetown Prep in North Bethesda, as first reported by Ty Xanders. The move marks the end of a highly successful era for Hilgartner at McDonogh and the beginning of a new chapter at one of the Washington DC area’s most prestigious lacrosse programs.

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