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Wheaton High School head football coach Jermaine Howell has been named the Washington Commanders’ High School Coach of the Week. Howell, who has spent decades coaching and mentoring student-athletes in Montgomery County, was recognized for his leadership, commitment to his players, and impact on the Wheaton community.

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Announcement

Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view.   Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University. 


Event

Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.

Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided


Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced a new agreement between Maryland, the Taiwan-based APAC Investment and Innovation Development Association, and SangFroid International Capital to unlock up to $50 million in co-investments supporting Maryland’s innovation economy, part of a broader effort led by the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) to expand international partnerships in technology, life sciences, and entrepreneurship.

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Beyond MoCo

Stafford County’s plan for a Buc-ee’s travel center continues to stir debate as residents and local officials weigh the impact of the massive proposal. The Texas-based chain, known for its brisket sandwiches, baked goods, and massive convenience stores, has submitted plans for a 74,000SF facility with 120 fuel pumps near Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive, just off I-95 at Exit 140, on the outskirts of Northern Virginia (a “border county” between the Fredericksburg area and NoVa) roughly an hour south of parts of Montgomery County without traffic.

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Business

MedStar Health celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded orthopedic practice at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center (MMMC) in Olney on October 10, following completion of a $2.1 million renovation that brings all orthopedic services under one roof.

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MCDOT

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. to present details and gather feedback on the proposed River Falls Neighborhood Drainage Improvement project in Potomac, which aims to address issues identified in the 2022 River Falls Drainage Study. (more…)