Montgomery College

Montgomery College media production students, supported by Montgomery College Television, will represent U.S. community colleges in On Air, a 24-hour global student broadcast featuring participants from 17 colleges across six continents.

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Education

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general opposing the Trump administration’s proposal to require colleges and universities to submit detailed race-linked data on admissions, financial aid, and student outcomes.

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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

Scorpio season is shedding season. Let the healing power of gongs help you release what no longer serves you!
Gongs have been used since ancient times to banish evil spirits, dispel negative energy and invite sacred intention. Gongs can lead you into the parts of yourself that are ready to be shed so a new cycle can begin. This sound bath will feature four gongs and other healing instruments.
Blankets, mats and bolsters are provided. Dress comfortably.
Tickets on Eventbrite


Beyond MoCo

Kusshi Sushi, a Montgomery County-born restaurant brand known for its modern take on Japanese dining, will officially open its eighth location on Saturday, October 18th, at Reston Town Center in Northern Virginia. The opening marks another major milestone for the locally grown restaurant group, which first launched in Montgomery County and has since become one of the region’s most popular names in sushi.

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Montgomery Village

A major renovation project is officially underway at Stedwick Pool and Bathhouse in Montgomery Village. According to the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF), construction has begun, marking the start of a complete overhaul of one of the community’s most popular summer amenities. The newly upgraded heated pool is anticipated to open in summer 2026.

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DMV

The Eater DC “38 Essential Restaurants Around DC” list offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase DC and its suburbs. Four restaurants in Maryland are currently on the fall 2025 edition of the list (last updated on October 7th) with three of them in Montgomery County:

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Maryland

With the U.S. government experiencing its 23rd funding lapse since 1976, and its 11th actual shutdown (this time a partial one), the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the States Most & Least Affected by the 2025 Government Shutdown with Maryland coming in ranked as the 5th most affected state.

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