PlayOn Sports — the parent company of the digital ticketing system GoFan — acquired MaxPreps from CBS Sports on April 2. The merger comes as digital ticketing regulations change.  MaxPreps is one...

Two Israeli embassy staff members, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were shot and killed while exiting the Capital Jewish Museum following an American Jewish Committee event, May 21. The suspected...

MCPS announced limits on student cellphone use for the 2025-2026 school year, May 9. Middle and elementary school students cannot have personal devices during any part of the school day, and high school...

Whitman’s LASJ program held its eighth semiannual Networking Day in the media center, May 29-30. Students in the program presented projects to peers and faculty, aiming to raise awareness about social...

Forbes magazine recognized two DMV-area universities, the University of Virginia (UVA) and the College of William & Mary, as “Public Ivies” in their annual list. Each year, Forbes selects 10...

The Supreme Court heard the oral arguments for Mahmoud v. Taylor on April 22. The case concerns the right of MCPS parents and children to opt out of lessons that use books containing LGBTQ+ themes.  MCPS...

The Washington Commanders and D.C. officials announced an agreement to build a new 65,000-seat football stadium at the current RFK Stadium site, April 28. The announcement follows years of negotiations...

The 24th annual Superintendent’s All-County Fine Arts Celebration honored student artists across MCPS, May 12. The celebration, held at Seneca Valley High School, recognized students in dance, theatre...

A Sephora store is opening in Bethesda Row, replacing Chef José Andrés’ Spanish Diner. The 6,700-square-foot is expected to open sometime in 2026, marking Sephora’s third location in Bethesda.  Andrés...

This school year, five Whitman teachers earned MCPS’ National Board Certification (NBC) for the first time: Matthew Bruneel, Ryan Derenberger, Dan August Erfe, Abbie Lamb and Elon Walter. A total of...

Montgomery County announced an expansion of the curbside battery and electronic recycling program, April 4. The program plans to include more neighborhoods to promote sustainability and green initiatives...

Students, families and staff filled the commons to celebrate Whitman’s Annual Festival of the Arts, April 30 to May 1. The event showcased students’ creativity through artwork and live performances....