May is National Bike Month. In celebration, Montgomery Parks announced their top picks for the best locations for bike riding across the county. Every Friday at 9 a.m. to Sunday at 6 p.m., a section of Beach Drive, from Connecticut Avenue to Knowles Avenue, and sections of Sligo Creek Parkway, from University Boulevard West to […]
Funk Gets the Call, Selected by L.A. Rams in NFL Draft
Like many football players, Maryland running back Jake Funk dreamed of the moment from a very young age. On Saturday, his dream became a reality when he got the call from the Los Angeles Rams. The Damascus alum was selected in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was the 223rd overall pick. […]
Montgomery Parks Receives $1.6 Million from State to Improve Parks
Montgomery Parks, which is a part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, received $1.63 million in bond bill funding from the state to pay for trail and bridge projects, playground replacements and Americans with Disabilities enhancements. “I am thrilled that our state legislators successfully secured millions in state aid for critical park projects,” […]
Zumba Group in Rockville Dances Through Year of Isolation
Lynn Parker started teaching Zumba in her Rockville driveway free of charge in March 2020, when gyms closed because of the coronavirus. Although gyms are back open, Parker, who works as a lawyer by day, is not stopping the music anytime soon. Here’s a look at the music and dancing bringing this group of individuals […]
Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Inductees
The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) announced on Sunday that it will be inducting six athletes into the class of 2021. The list of athletes includes: NFL Fullback Richie Anderson — Sherwood High School Former PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman — Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Lacrosse Coach and Rugby Player Rob Bordley — […]
Maryland Bobcats Become First Professional Soccer Club to Join Anti-Racist Coalition
The Montgomery County-based Maryland Bobcats Football Club (FC) announced in a press release that they have joined the Anti-Racist Soccer Club coalition, officially making them the first professional club to be part of the alliance. The Anti-Racist Soccer Club states that the coalition was created to fight racism in American soccer and is working to […]
Las Piscinas ya Pueden Operar al 50% de su Capacidad
El condado de Montgomery ha disminuido sus restricciones de natación relacionadas con COVID-19. A partir del 14 de abril, las piscinas pueden operar al 50% de su capacidad. Además, desde 1 de abril, se ha permitido dos personas en cada carril de natación. Cabe mencionar que el número de nadadores permitidos está determinado por el […]
Swimming Pools Can Now Operate at 50% Capacity
Montgomery County has relaxed its COVID-19-related swimming restrictions. As of April 14, pools can be operated at 50% capacity. Also, as of April 1, two swimmers have been allowed in each lane. The number of swimmers permitted is determined by the size of the facility. Half of total occupancy is permitted, and Councilmember Hans Riemer […]
Capital One Arena to Host Fans at 10% Capacity; Nats Park and Audi Field up to 25%
Effective immediately, Washington D.C. has approved increased capacity limits for Capital One Arena, Nationals Park, and Audi Field. The Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s waiver was approved Friday granting D.C. sports venues the opportunity to welcome fans at a reduced capacity. Capital One Arena — home of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals — will open […]
Ledecky Swims Fastest Time in the World This Year in 200-Meter Freestyle
Katie Ledecky won the 200-meter freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet in Mission Viejo, Ca with the world’s fastest time this year. Ledecky beat the competition with a time of 1 minute, 54.40 seconds, the 11th fastest time ever recorded for the 200. She was well ahead of three-time Olympian Allison Schmitt, who […]
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