Hirsch Goes for 10 in a Row on Jeopardy!
Spoiler alert: this story contains information and results from Tuesday night’s episode of Jeopardy! Ashton native and Blake High School alum Isaac Hirsch was attempting to join the 10-win… Read More
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MoCo Native Continues Hot Streak on Jeopardy!
What is hot streak? Isaac Hirsch continued his winning ways as a contestant on Jeopardy! Monday night. The California resident and Ashton native won for the ninth straight time guessing… Read More
New Fire Chief Smedley Officially Sworn In
Corey Smedley was sworn in as Montgomery County’s new fire chief Monday during a private ceremony at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. Smedley was confirmed by the County Council… Read More
Excessive Heat Warning Monday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday for Central and Southeast Montgomery County. Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees with… Read More
Being on Jeopardy! Runs in the Family for Ashton Native
Spoiler alert for people who record Jeopardy! and haven’t watched Wednesday night’s episode yet. Isaac Hirsch, a customer support team manager from Burbank, CA but originally from Montgomery County,… Read More
Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Central and Southeast Montgomery County for Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. Expect dangerously hot conditions with heat… Read More
Zimmerman, Bullet and Holdsclaw Headline 2024 DC Sports Hall of Fame Class
Ryan Zimmerman, the greatest player in Washington Nationals history, headlines the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 announced Wednesday. Nine individuals and one Team of Distinction make… Read More
Heat Advisory Monday
Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It’s the fifth day in a row for such an alert. The National Weather Service (NWS)… Read More
Tiafoe Advances at Wimbledon, Will Face Defending Champ Alcaraz Next
Hyattsville native Frances Tiafoe beat Borna Coric in straight sets (7-6, 6-1, 6-3) in the second round at Wimbledon Wednesday. Tiafoe, the 29th seed, will face Wimbledon defending champion and… Read More
Tiafoe Passes on Paris, Will Play at Citi Open in DC
The Mubadala City DC Open returns to the Fitzgerald Tennis Center at 16th and Kennedy in Washington D.C. July 27-Augusts 4. This year, some players, like defending champ Coco Gauff,… Read More
Bullis Track Phenom Wilson Heading to Paris Olympics
It’s official. Track star Quincy Wilson, from Bullis School in Potomac, is heading to the Paris Olympics as part of the U.S. team’s 4 x 400 meter relay pool. Wilson’s… Read More
Injured DiCello’s Olympic Hopes Dashed
Boyds native Kayla DiCello saw her 2024 Olympic hopes abruptly end when she injured her Achilles during her vault at the U.S. Olympic Trials. DiCello was taken off in a… Read More