Community

Tim Strachan, an inspiring figure who transcended a devastating spinal cord injury to become a successful attorney, revered sports broadcaster, and motivational speaker, has passed away at the age of 49 after a courageous battle with cancer.

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Bethesda

Piccoli Piatti is holding its soft opening on Wednesday, July 9th at Westbard Square (5306 Zenith Overlook, Bethesda, MD). Lunch will take place from 12pm-1pm and dinner will be from 6pm-7pm, with one free meal per person being offered (appetizers and drinks not included), per its social media post.

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Rockville

The Rockville Mayor and Council, along with the city’s Environment Commission, presented Environmental Excellence Awards in June to honor local contributions to sustainability. Dawn Samen was recognized for her long-term litter cleanup efforts in Twinbrook, while Ingleside at King Farm was honored for its composting program and environmentally friendly dining practices.

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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.


Maryland

On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling on AFGE (American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, et al)  v. Trump, warning it endangers federal workers, especially in Maryland, and accused the Trump administration of undermining government stability and public service. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

The Maryland Renaissance Festival, which takes places annually at 1821 Crownsville Rd in Annapolis, returns for its 49th season from August 23 through October 19, offering nine weekends of family-friendly entertainment, jousting, artisan crafts, food, and performances in the 27-acre Village of Revel Grove. (more…)


MCPS

The dark days are almost behind us. The sun’s setting a little earlier, the pads are coming out of the storage bins, and footballs are starting to fly through humid summer air. It won’t be long now—conditioning, then scrimmages, and then, before you know it, September 5th will roll around and with it the glorious return of MoCo football. (more…)


Rockville

Rockville’s water met or exceeded all federal quality standards in 2024, according to the city’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, which also highlights recent plant upgrades and ongoing efforts to improve safety, reliability, and compliance with EPA regulations.

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