DC

The Washington Commanders are generating significant excitement regarding their alternate jerseys, particularly for the 2025 season. Multiple reliable sources, including local sports insider Kevin Sheehan, strongly suggest the team will introduce alternate uniforms next year that evoke their classic burgundy and gold aesthetic from the pre-Commanders rebrand era, specifically resembling the post-Redskins Washington Football Team’s look. Now, a report states that the new alternate jerseys and helmets will be unveiled on July 9th.

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Maryland

While we don’t have much information about it, an unlucky Marylander lost their boat at the intersection of Montrose Rd. and Falls Rd. in the Rockville/Potomac area on Wednesday morning. Several readers sent in photos and videos of the boat, which we are told is causing some traffic issues at the intersection. The video can be seen below:

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Event

Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.

New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.


Rockville

Formerly known as Rockville Town Square, the area has been revitalized and rebranded as “The Square,” a dynamic cultural hub and inclusive gathering place for the community. Along with the rebranding, parking policies have been updated, reducing the complimentary parking time from two hours to 90 minutes.

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DMV

Edited for additional clarity

The Capital Beltway, officially designated as I-495, is a major highway that encircles Washington DC and its inner suburbs in Maryland and Virginia. When you’re driving on the Beltway, you’ll often hear references to the “inner loop” and the “outer loop.” These terms simply describe the direction of travel around the circular highway. Below, we explain what they mean.


Business

Bark Social, the dog park, bar, and coffee shop hybrid that launched its first location at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda in February 2021, announced its immediate closure as of November 2024 after expanding to a total of five locations. In a recent development, We Love Pets LLC has agreed to purchase two Bark Social venues in Canton and Columbia Maryland for $500,000.

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I-495

At approximately 4:45am Wednesday morning, a significant crash occurred on the inner loop of the I-495 Beltway between Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road, near Exit 31– closing the inner loop of I-495.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief spokesperson Pete Piringer reported a collision involving two tractor trailers, one of which overturned and began leaking fuel, leading to some lanes being blocked. The incident, initially dispatched around 4:45am, involved a substantial fuel spill and debris scattered across the roadway. MCFRS HazMat units were called in to manage the fuel leakage, while emergency medical personnel transported one adult from the scene.


Beyond MoCo

The FBI and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on July 1 announced the selection of the Ronald Reagan Building complex in Washington, D.C., as the new location for FBI Headquarters. This marks a significant change from previous plans, which under the Biden administration had selected a site in Greenbelt, Maryland, for a new purpose-built suburban campus.

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