Beyond MoCo

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin directed the Virginia State Police to open a criminal investigation into allegations of school-funded abortions in Fairfax County. The investigation comes after a report published detailed […]


Event

Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!

Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.


DC Sports

Just two years after a historic sale, the Washington Commanders have seen a significant leap in their franchise value, according to Sportico’s latest NFL valuations. The team is now ranked 10th in the league, with a valuation of $7.47 billion. This places them firmly within the top tier of the NFL’s most valuable franchises.

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Community

This past weekend, Alex Tsironis, founder of The MoCoShow, went on a family vacation to Cambridge, MD, and shared a tale about what he called “the best crabs in Maryland.” Beyond their exceptional taste and meat, Alex explained why the entire experience made these crabs truly stand out with the following story on social media:

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Bethesda

Cinnabon is celebrating its 40th anniversary by offering its Classic Cinnamon Roll for $1.25, the same price as when the bakery first opened in 1985. The throwback pricing will be available to Cinnabon Rewards members on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. at participating locations nationwide. (more…)


Germantown

Yesterday we reported that the Staples store at 20906 Frederick Road STE A is preparing for its permanent closure. A store manager has confirmed the office supply retailer will officially close its doors for the final time on Thursday, August 29th. However, the storefront won’t be vacant for long. Dollar Tree has secured the necessary permit to begin work on the space.

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Beyond MoCo

In the heart of Frederick, MD, a digital town square with over 22,000 members is stirring up its annual NFL season debate, thanks to a popular cartoon (featured photo). Frederick Unplugged, a Facebook group founded by local resident Herbie Balboa, has become a hub for community discussion, and its latest feature is designed to get people talking.

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