Pete Sampras has won 14 Grand Slam singles titles during his career, which was an Open Era record at the time of his retirement. He spent 263 total weeks ranked as the best tennis player in the world (3rd most all-time).
He spent the first seven years of his life in Potomac before his family moved west to California.
Things To Do: 13 Acre Corn Maze (Rock Hill Orchard)
Now that summer is over, it may be a little more difficult to find outdoor activities, but did you know there’s a 13 acre corn maze that you can explore in upper MoCo?
“Flower Girl” in Anti-War Photograph Went to Montgomery College
French photojournalist Marc Riboud was renowned for his work on capturing the Vietnam War. Riboud’s photograph The Ultimate Confrontation: The Flower and the Bayonet, caught international attention and remains an iconic, impactful depiction of the Vietnam War protests.
Crumbl Cookies Opening 10/1 in Rockville
Back in July, we let you know that Crumbl Cookies was planning to open in Rockville’s Federal Plaza. We just learned that their grand opening will be on Thursday 10/1 (next week). They will be offering free cookies on their “Free Cookie Day” on Friday, October 2nd.
Spirit Halloween Now Open in Rio
Back in January Pier 1 Imports announced it’ll be closing hundreds of stores across the country, including both MoCo locations (Rio and Rockville).
Bethesda Softworks Acquired by Microsoft in $7.5 Billion Dollar Deal
This morning, the head of Xbox announced that ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Rockville-based Bethesda Softworks, has been acquired by Microsoft. The head of Xbox stated that this deal will allow Bethesda’s games to be added to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC. The announcement also mentioned plans to bring Starfield, a highly anticipated game that is currently under design, to the Xbox.
The young man in our featured photo grew up to be one of the most successful athletes of all-time. He spent the first seven years of his life in Potomac before his family moved west to California.
Pete Sampras has won 14 Grand Slam singles titles during his career, which was an Open Era record at the time of his retirement. He spent 263 total weeks ranked as the best tennis player in the world (3rd most all-time). As a bored 5 year old at his home on Tuckerman Lane, he found an old racket that he used to hit a ball against a cement wall in his basement. He never looked back, and was able to play tennis year-round when his family moved to California two years later. While Sampras lived in Potomac, he attended St. George Greek Orthodox Church on Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda. His father was a partner at nearby McLean Family Restaurant, which specializes in a variety of cuisine, including Greek food, and is still around today.
Brookeville Preserves Its History Through 15 Star Flags
Brookeville’s title as “Capital for a Day” isn’t the only thing that makes Brookeville a uniquely historical site. A flag resembling the Star-Spangled Banner, otherwise known as the 15 star flag or the Great Garrison flag, can be seen lining some streets.
Last night we took a drive from MoCo to Fredericksburg, VA so that we can enjoy food from the closest Cook Out.
Cook Out is a fast food restaurant that was founded in North Carolina in 1989 and primarily operates in southern states.
Miami Heat GM, Andy Elisburg, Graduated from Churchill High School
On the heels of taking a 2-0 series lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, we wanted to highlight the man who helped put the team together.
Best MoCo Spots for Fall Foliage
Whether it’s the taste of a warm pumpkin-flavored latte, the cool breeze of a crisp fall morning, or the yellow glow of the sun on a tall birch tree, autumn is often a contender for MoCo residents’ favorite season (however short it may be). Many locals are looking forward to combining all the best parts of fall and enjoying the foliage outdoors.