Germantown

A $50,000 Double Play-winning Powerball ticket was sold at Shoppers Food in Germantown for the November 25 drawing, while Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is estimated at $196 million. Addition details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) has allocated $3,549,500 through the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Food Assistance (CFA) Program to support 48 food assistance organizations, serving nearly 165,000 residents monthly. The program aims to address food security challenges by funding organizations that provide culturally inclusive food options, strengthen local food systems, and enhance data collection and community impact.

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Crime

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced it has arrested an FBI Special Agent accused of sexually assaulting two adult women. Detectives from the Special Victims Investigations Division will hold a news conference on November 26, 2024, at 11 a.m. at police headquarters in Gaithersburg to encourage any additional victims to come forward. (more…)


Maryland

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and the Maryland Office of the Attorney General are partnering to issue an alert for consumers in the market for a used car to be aware of flood damaged vehicles originating from states recently impacted by hurricanes and flooding.

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Maryland

Cougars Clash with Bruins in Semifinal Showdown of Grit and Glory: The Maryland high school football landscape is no stranger to epic playoff battles, but this week’s Class 4A semifinal between Quince Orchard and Broadneck promises to be a clash for the ages. On one sideline, the Cougars—a perennial powerhouse with a resume glistening in playoff dominance—boast just one loss in the last decade. On the other hand, the Bruins have surged to prominence as the terror of Montgomery County, going 3-0 vs MoCo, dating back to last year.

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Beyond MoCo

The Bowie Baysox are the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and play in the Double-A Northeast. The team plays their home games at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie. The Baysox have announced that the will be official renamed the Chesapeake Baysox during a special event at The Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Annapolis. “The updated team name represents a new chapter in Baysox baseball, expanding the brand to better reflect the broad and diverse community of fans who support the team across the region. The Baysox will continue to play at their home, Prince George’s Stadium, in Bowie, Maryland.”

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