MCPS Teacher Headed to Tokyo Olympics to Compete for Dominica
There were mornings when Thea LaFond could sense students peering through the gymnasium doors, waiting for the bell to ring so they could attend class. A few watched – some… Read More
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Landing Nadal for Citi Open is ‘Cherry on Top’ for B-CC Alum Ein
Rafael Nadal, winner of 20 career majors including 13 French Open titles, announced Tuesday that he’s coming to Washington, D.C. to play in the Citi Open July 31-Aug. 8. This… Read More
Six with Strong Ties to County to Compete in Tokyo
Six athletes with strong ties to Montgomery County will compete for Team USA in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Combined, the six athletes look to add to previous wins… Read More
Boyds Teenager Kayla DiCello Selected as Alternate for U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team
Montgomery County resident Kayla DiCello, the youngest participant at the U.S. Olympic Team gymnastic trials in St. Louis this past weekend, will have some stories to share with classmates when… Read More
Bethesda Native Andrew Wilson Makes Big Splash Qualifying for Olympics
Andrew Wilson, a Bethesda native and Emory University graduate, became the first ever Division III swimmer to qualify for the Olympics as a member of team USA Monday night. Wilson,… Read More
Ledecky Wins 200, 1500 Meter Events at Trials
Katie Ledecky won two very different races Wednesday at the U.S. Swim Trails in Omaha, Neb. She won the 200 meter freestyle and the 1500 meter freestyle. The latter event was… Read More
MoCo’s Most Famous: World’s #1 Ranked Pickleball Player Ben Johns
Did you know that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States? And that the world’s top-ranked player is from Montgomery County? Ben Johns grew up in Laytonsville… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Celebrates Graduation Day Creatively
Five-time Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Katie Ledecky had to miss her graduation day at Stanford University due to a prior engagement: the US Swim Trials in Omaha, Neb. So… Read More
World’s #1 Ranked Pickleball Player Puts on a Show at YMCA Exhibition
The YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase hosted a full day of pickleball activities Monday including clinics and a round robin. The day was capped off by an evening exhibition featuring the world’s… Read More
Summer’s Here and County Pools are Open
It’s summer, and Montgomery County pools are open to county residents for three-hour sessions. Reservations are no longer required. However, they are encouraged and will provide priority admission. The number… Read More
Boyds Gymnast DiCello Has Strong Showing at GK U.S. Classic
Gymnast Kayla DiCello, 17, finished third for the all-around title, first in the uneven bars and third in the floor exercise at the GK U.S. Classic in Indianapolis on Sunday.… Read More
Funk Excited for Return to M&T Bank Stadium, Site of His Historic 7 Touchdown Game
Fans, members of the media and coaches get excited each year for the NFL schedule release. So do players. Jake Funk, the Los Angeles Rams rookie running back by way… Read More