Keep Your 4th Safe
The County has strict rules about fireworks. All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal for private use and possession. The ban includes the sale, possession, storage, and use of fireworks. The… Read More
swimming
Taking The Plunge-Free and Low Cost Swimming Lessons
The YMCA in Silver Spring will once again offer free swimming lessons this summer. The chapter received a grant from YUSA. The money can fund up to 150 swimmers. However,… Read More
Registration for Summer Rec Programs Opens May 13
Montgomery County residents are invited to stay active, take part in community events, and enjoy a summer filled with engaging activities, as Montgomery County Recreation begins its summer 2025 programs.… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Takes Bronze in ‘Race of the Century’
The final for the 400 meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics was billed as “The Race of the Century.” Katie Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus (Australia) and Summer McIntosh (Canada) had each… Read More
Stone Ridge Prepares to Celebrate Trio of Olympic Swimmers
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda is preparing to celebrate three alums making the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team. Following the Olympic Trials, Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Wins 1500 Meters by 20 Seconds
Katie Ledecky putting on a dominant performance is usually not surprising but when she wins an event by 20 seconds, it’s hard not to take notice. Ledecky won the 1500… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Qualifies for 4th Olympics
Katie Ledecky clinched a spot in her fourth Olympics at the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis Saturday night. The seven-time gold medalist from Bethesda easily won the 400 meter… Read More
Ledecky Continues Dominance, Breaks Phelps’ Record
Katie Ledecky’s dominance knows no bounds. By winning the 800 meter freestyle Saturday at the 2023 World Aquatic Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Ledecky became the first swimmer ever to win… Read More
Man Drowned While Working on Potomac Pool; Family Asking For Donations
The family of a man who died while remodeling a pool in Potomac, is asking for the community’s help to bring his body home. As first reported by MoCo360, David… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Ties Phelps’ Record For Individual Golds
Bethesda native Katie Ledecky added another feat to her renowned career on Tuesday, winning her 15th career individual world swimming record. Her latest win ties Ledecky with another Maryland legend,… Read More
Keeping up with Katie: Ledecky Headed to 6th World Championships
A year away from the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Bethesda native and Olympic champion swimmer Katie Ledecky seems to be hitting her stride. Ledecky joined an elite club Tuesday night… Read More
Montgomery County High School Athlete of the Week
It was a decade ago that Erin Gemmell dressed up as Katie Ledecky for Halloween. Now, the Stone Ridge School senior is following in the footsteps – or rather, the… Read More