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Groundbreaking Gymnast Dawes Cheers on HBCU’s Historic Achievement
Olympic gold-medal winning gymnast and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes has been playing the role of cheerleader for Fisk University’s gymnastics team. Fisk University recently became the first historically Black… Read More
Maryland Alum Dawes Honored with’ Celebration of Terps’ Award
Gaithersburg native and University of Maryland alum (’02) Dominique Dawes was honored Friday night at A Celebration of Terps: Featuring The Maryland awards. Dawes is a gold medal winning gymnast and… Read More
Dawes Applauds Biles’ Heroism: ‘She’s Going To Leave A Lasting Legacy Beyond Sports’
Three-time Olympian Dominique Dawes applauded Simone Biles on her recent performances in the Tokyo Olympics. Dawes said watching the event brought back memories – both good and bad. The former USA… Read More
Sculpture of Olympian Dawes to be Housed at Future Silver Spring Recreation Center
Three-time Olympian and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes will be honored with a sculpture in her likeness. This was announced Friday. Montgomery County Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz announced during… Read More
Dawes Gymnastics Academy Offers Healthy, Positive Space for Kids
The Dominique Dawes Gymnastics and Ninja Academy in Clarksburg has been open for seven months. The Olympic gold medalist and Silver Spring native said she loves that her gym is… Read More
Dawes ‘Very Thrilled’ to Join Washington Spirit’s New Investor Group
The Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced a new investor group on Wednesday that includes Chelsea Clinton, Jenna Bush Hager and Dominique Dawes. “It is fitting… Read More
Dawes Doing Flips Over Gymnastics Academy Opening
24 summers ago, Dominique Dawes was a teenager and a world-class gymnast helping the U.S.team win a gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Now aged 43, Dawes is realizing… Read More
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center to Open in 2024
The Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center is set to open in early 2024, according to the Silver Spring and Takoma Park Community News. The center will include “three pools,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 9, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, June 9. Here are 5 things to know and the 10 day weather forecast as we head into the weekend. 1. Air Quality: The airnow.gov website reports… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, April 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County Property Tax Credit: Maryland now requires howeowners to apply for the Maryland Homestead Credit.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 3, In Montgomery County
The forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with a high temp in the 70s. Here are five things to know today, Monday, April 3. 1. Spring Break: The public… Read More
ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian Reflects on Hall of Fame Career
ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian will be inducted, along with five others, into the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Silver Spring… Read More