Beyond MoCo

A former Maryland resident has pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent claims after collecting pay from multiple federal agencies and, on several occasions, claiming to work 33 hours in a single day, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

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DMV

Andy’s Pizza has been named the winner of Washington City Paper’s “Best Late Night Eats” award in the publication’s 2026 Best of D.C. readers’ poll, competing against restaurants throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

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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

Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.


Business

Germantown-based biotechnology company Seraxis has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Sernova Biotherapeutics to create BetaNova Biotherapeutics, a new company focused on developing cell-replacement treatments for type 1 diabetes.

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