DC Sports

The Washington Commanders’ pass rush was one of the biggest question marks entering the 2025 season, especially after Dante Fowler departed for Dallas following a 10.5-sack campaign in the burgundy and gold. But through three weeks, Dorance Armstrong has flipped that narrative…and then some.

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Announcement

Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.

Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.


Event

Make something unique from surprising upcycled materials!

MakerHive is stocked with an ever-changing supply of upcycled materials collected from thrift stores, salvage centers, and community donations. Everything is sorted, cleaned, and ready to inspire your next creation.


National

Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has announced a sweeping transformation plan for its global convenience store network, a move that could have a major impact in Montgomery County, where there are more than 60 7-Eleven locations.

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MoCo Athletics

Friday night’s showdown between Quince Orchard and Stone Bridge already had the feel of a big-time football atmosphere. But the presence of two of the Cougars’ most decorated alumni on the sidelines gave the game an even bigger stage.

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Beyond MoCo

The personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst Cities for Women in 2025, as well as expert commentary, to identify which U.S. cities provide the strongest overall conditions for women. Columbia, MD (Howard County) came in ranked first overall in the country.

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Montgomery Parks

Park Police are reminding residents that beginning Monday, September 22, Sligo Creek Parkway between Wayne Avenue and Piney Branch Road will be closed for approximately two months to allow Purple Line crews to install tracks across the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Sligo Creek. Pedestrian access through the area will remain open. (more…)


MCPS

Two weeks into the season, the picture in Montgomery County volleyball is starting to heat up. Magruder, Quince Orchard, and Sherwood all remain undefeated at 5-0, proving their early-season dominance. Wootton (5-1), Bethesda-Chevy Chase (4-1), and Richard Montgomery (4-1) continue to keep pace as the first chasers in a crowded top tier.

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Gaithersburg

By any measure, this was supposed to be a slugfest… Maryland’s highest ranked public school football team against Virginia’s highest ranked public school football team. Quince Orchard’s latest renewal of its budding interstate rivalry with Stone Bridge (VA) had all the makings of another nail-biter, two perennial powers, both with hard-nosed reputations, clashing in late September. But when the final horn sounded at the Cougar Dome, it was clear there was only one bully left standing.

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