Articles by Joe Yasharoff

May 7, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

After Hogan’s Green Light, Residents Take the Bait

Shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan gave the go ahead for Maryland residents to partake in popular outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, boating, camping and fishing – all of which had been forbidden under the governor’s stay-at-home orders. It didn’t take long for cooped-up residents to take advantage of the opportunity […]

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May 4, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

Ocean City will Reopen Beach, Boardwalk This Weekend

In a surprising move that is sure to elate some and anger others, Ocean City, Md will open its beach, boardwalk and inlet parking lot this Saturday. Ocean City council secretary Mary Knight confirmed the news to MyMCMedia Monday night. ”I think it’s good news,” Knight said. Ocean City mayor Rick Meehan made the announcement […]

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May 3, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

Legendary Montgomery County Football Coach Roy Lester Dies

Legendary former Montgomery County football coach Roy Lester – known for a wicked sense of humor, chewing tobacco and winning lots of football games – died Sunday morning in Rockville at the age of 96. As the head coach of Richard Montgomery High School from 1959-68, Lester led the Rockets to an 86-10-1 record including […]

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May 3, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

Crowds Gather for Glimpse of Blue Angels, Thunderbirds Flyover

After a very rainy week, Saturday delivered a spectacular respite in the form of blue skies and perfect temperatures. For those who were feeling cooped up, it was a great opportunity to walk, bike, play or just soak up the sun. And to watch a flyover. Many people gathered late Saturday morning outside of hospitals, […]

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May 1, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

Bradley Becomes Second Top Quince Orchard Player to Commit to Maryland

Maryland head football coach Mike Locksley is collecting Quince Orchard defensive players. 4-star defensive tackle Marcus Bradley committed to Maryland Friday afternoon passing over Ohio State, Penn State, LSU and many other big time programs. The 6’3”, 270 pound Bradley is ranked as the 10th best defensive tackle and 185th overall player in the 2021 […]

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April 28, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

Video Shows Young Ledecky Unfazed by Jordan’s Peek-a-boo Tactics

Five-time Olympic gold-medal winning swimmer Katie Ledecky, like many others, is excited about watching the highly acclaimed, ongoing documentary, The Last Dance, chronicling Michael Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls. Ledecky, whose uncle Jon Ledecky used to be a part owner of the Washington Wizards when Jordan was the team president in 2000, tweeted out […]

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April 26, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

Two Bullis Alums Selected in NFL Draft

Two Bullis School alums were selected in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday. Penn State linebacker Cam Brown (Bullis Class of 2016) was selected by the New York Giants with the 183rd overall pick. https://twitter.com/freakyy6ix/status/1254202116975050757?s=21 Congratulations to Cam Brown, aka @Freakyy6ix Bullis ‘16, @PennState ‘20 and a new player for the […]

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April 23, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

Trevon Diggs on Cusp of Joining Brother Stefon in NFL

Day one of the NFL Draft is Thursday night. For one local kid, it’s an opportunity to follow his brother into the NFL. Trevon Diggs grew up in Gaithersburg attending The Avalon School. After four years at Alabama, he’s now on the verge of fulfilling his dream of joining brother Stefon – a wide receiver […]

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April 22, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

Marriott Conference Center Shows Appreciation for Health Care Professionals

Tributes for first responders and health care workers have come in different forms over the last few weeks. The Bethesda North Marriott and Conference Center located at 5701 Marinelli Road expressed their appreciation by lighting up their building in a very special way Tuesday night. The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center send a […]

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April 20, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

Former Richard Montgomery High, Baltimore Colts Great Mike Curtis Dies

Mike Curtis, the hard-nosed linebacker who grew up in Rockville and starred at Richard Montgomery High School, Duke University and the Baltimore Colts in the 60’s and 70’s, died Monday morning in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was 77. Known as “Mad Dog,” Curtis made a huge play in Super Bowl V picking off a pass […]

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