Some names have been changed to protect privacy. Children’s chatter echoes through the Greentree Shelter complex as volunteers filter in and out through the homes, each built with identical wooden...

The Vikings (14–2) beat the Blair Blazers (8–7) 12–6 on Wednesday night, moving on to the state semifinals for just the second time in Whitman history. For the first time in over 15 years, the...

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...

Love, music and resilience hit the big screen in Ryan Coogler’s new movie “Sinners.” This thrilling tale features bloodthirsty vampires while detailing the struggles of African Americans during segregation.  The...

When Whitman launched the Leadership Academy for Social Justice (LASJ) in 2021, the program featured five classes: Introduction to Social Justice (LENS), African American Studies, LGBTQ+ Studies, Women’s...

In the past two years, MCPS added two varsity sports to its roster — girls wrestling and flag football. The expansion of girls’ sports in the county and nation has led to a rapid and sustained rise...

John Coltrane, Charlie Parker and Duke Ellington are some of the most well-known and influential names in jazz. Yet, names like Alice Coltrane, Mary Lou Williams and Esperanza Spalding are often forgotten...

The boys’ lacrosse team (13–2) beat the B-CC Barons (9–5) 14–9 on Monday night, defeating their rivals and winning their first regional championship in over 15 years. The Vikes started early...

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that between 2021 and 2024, the workforce has fallen by around a million Americans. As a result, many employers cannot find sufficient staff, leading to ramifications...

The cost of youth sports is skyrocketing, with families spending anywhere from five hundred dollars to five figures just to keep their children in the game. In affluent areas such as Bethesda, the pressure...

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...

In 2023, the global reusable packaging market hit $125.2 billion, signaling the success of a push for reusable products. Most of this growth was in plastic reusable packaging, followed by metal items and...