6th graders join the MCPS middle school sports scene
With a new school year fast approaching, there are some big changes for students entering middle school who want to play sports. Montgomery County Public Schools’ 6th graders can now… Read More
Frank Hanrahan
Frank Hanrahan is Montgomery Community Media's Sports Reporter. Hanrahan has been covering sports in the Washington, D.C. area for over 25 years. Hanrahan has worked as a sports anchor/reporter at WTOP, WUSA and NBC Sports Washington among others. Hanrahan was also the play-by-voice of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics for 11 seasons and worked nationally for the Big 10 Network covering football and basketball.
A native Washingtonian, Hanrahan has been living in Takoma Park, MD for the last 15 years with his wife and three children.
The Cropdusters take off: Olney wins summer college baseball title
They have one of the more original nicknames in summer college baseball. Now, the Olney Cropdusters have their first ever Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League championship. The Cropdusters recently… Read More
Stefon Diggs returns home, signs with Commanders
Stefon Diggs is coming home. After building one of the most successful NFL careers of any football player from Montgomery County, he’ll now play wide receiver for his hometown team… Read More
Chevy Chase amputee stands tall through tennis
Tennis has always been a huge part of Chevy Chase resident Kemit-Amon Lewis’ life—until it was nearly taken away. In 2019, while working as a marine scientist in his native St.… Read More
Bethesda’s Hemann wins top high school girls soccer award
Lauren Hemann of Holton-Arms School was recently named the Gatorade Maryland Girls Soccer Player of the Year. The junior midfielder and defender scored seven goals and had nine assists this… Read More
Olney native James Wood powers Nationals with another 30-homer season
The Washington Nationals are having their best season since they won the World Series in 2019. One of the big reasons continues to be the play of Olney native James… Read More
Play By Play Camp give hands-on experience at MCM
Summertime offers kids so many camps to choose from. One of the more unique camps was recently hosted at the Rockville studios of Montgomery Community Media. The Play By Play… Read More
Washington Nationals All-Star & Olney native James Wood’s cleats honor his journey to the show
Forget GPS. All you have to do to find the route that Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood took to make it from Olney to the big leagues is right… Read More
Boys of summer: Bethesda Soccer Club debuts men’s semi-pro team
Summer has always provided athletes time to hone and refine their skills in whatever sport they are playing. For the top men’s college players at Bethesda Soccer Club, the chance… Read More
Future hockey stars wanted: Caps offer free program for girls
The Washington Capitals are looking to introduce ice hockey to girls ages 4-9 in Montgomery County at no cost. DMV Girls Holiday Weekend is part of USA Hockey’s Try Hockey… Read More
From Potomac to the Pros: Nationals draft Chris Hacopian
The Washington Nationals hope another home town player will be a great addition to their franchise. The Nats selected Potomac’s Chris Hacopian in Major League Baseball’s first round draft, 11th… Read More
Olney’s James Wood named MLB All-Star for second time
It all started on the Little League diamonds in Olney. Now, James Wood is headed back to baseball’s biggest midsummer stage. The Washington Nationals slugger has earned his second MLB… Read More