New Baseball Training Facility at the Rockville Sportsplex 

Player Development Lab of Rockville

Designed for baseball players who want to train like pros, with coaches who’ve developed them. At the Player Development Lab, baseball training is a motivational journey. It’s where aspiration meets reality and progress can be quantified with modern metrics. Through time, effort, and access to well qualified trainers and equipment, members now have a private environment of their own and a staff of the best baseball minds in the area to consult with. Our philosophy is to make training fun, challenging, and rewarding, but equally as important - focused and accessible. Come see what we’re about at the Rockville Sportsplex.

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Bethesda-Chevy Chase

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Designed for baseball players who want to train like pros, with coaches who’ve developed them. At the Player Development Lab, baseball training is...

Arlington Language School Marks 40th Anniversary

ICA Language Services

ICA Language Services (ICA), a family-owned, woman-led small business based in Arlington, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking decades of supporting the U.S. military and diplomatic community through language training and testing. Founded in April 1986 as Inlingua Foreign Language Center, a 6-classroom language school, ICA expanded under the leadership of Deidre Doyle, an entrepreneur with a background in organizational management who joined the company the same year. As a military spouse, she had developed a deep understanding of military organizations and culture, helping shape ICA into a trusted provider of language training and testing for military professionals. Doyle became a partner in 1993 and sole owner in 2009, when she changed the name to ICA Language Services. Today, ICA operates a 60+ classroom schoolhouse in Rosslyn and has delivered nearly five million hours of language instruction and more than 30,000 language assessments across 120+ languages. ICA also provides training on military bases throughout the US and abroad. The company is now led by President and CEO Lexie Casey, Doyle’s daughter, who joined ICA in 2009 after a decade in government contracting. Casey became a partner in 2014 and assumed day-to-day leadership in 2015, when Doyle transitioned to Chair of the Board. ICA has employed more than 1,300 individuals from 131 countries, often providing a first job in the United States for language professionals. Certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, ICA provides proficiency- and performance-based language training and testing services supporting diplomacy, security, and global engagement. For more information, visit www.icalanguages.com.

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ICA Language Services (ICA), a family-owned, woman-led small business based in Arlington, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking decades of...

MD Company Solves The DIY Wedding Bar Problem

Chesapeake Bartenders and Events

If you're planning a wedding in Maryland you've probably had this conversation: "We love your bartending services, but we just can't afford $3,000." Courtney Smith, owner of Chesapeake Bartenders and Events, heard that line hundreds of times. After serving 150+ weddings across the DMV, she finally did something about it. She took everything her team does to plan seamless wedding bars and packaged it into a $99 digital guide couples can use themselves. "I got tired of watching couples stress over their wedding bar," Smith says. "They'd find some random calculator online, and I'm thinking, 'That's either way too much or not nearly enough depending on your crowd." The Real Problem: Most couples make the same mistakes: buying wrong quantities, forgetting ice melts faster in summer, not accounting for setup time, choosing glassware that breaks easily. "I've seen couples run out of alcohol at 9 PM because they used a generic calculator," Smith explains. "Or bought $500 worth of liquor they didn't need." What She Built: The DIY Wedding Bar Planning Guide includes interactive calculators that adjust for your actual wedding—time of day, season, guest demographics. It includes a 16-part audio guide and a real wedding case study showing what 155 guests consumed over five hours. The guide answers: - How much does ice melt in July vs November? - Should you buy champagne for toasts? - What's the cost difference between wine bottles and boxes? - How do you set up a bar so guests aren't waiting? Who It's For: Budget-conscious couples, couples whose venues require in-house bartending, or anyone wanting to understand what they're paying for. Smith, who has 20 years of bartending experience and runs three businesses including 1631 Event Venue, says: "Free calculators tell you what to buy. We tell you why, and how to avoid disasters." The guide is available at chesapeakebartenders.com/diy-wedding-bar-planning-guide

 If you're planning a wedding in Maryland you've probably had this conversation: "We love your bartending services, but we just can't afford $3,000...

Afternoon Tea in Pike & Rose 🫖🥐🥯

Tea Room at Hello Betty

Delight in a curated selection of premium teas, delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and artful pastries—each crafted to be savored slowly and shared generously. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply elevating your afternoon, our tea service is an invitation to pause, sip, and indulge in something beautifully refined.

Delight in a curated selection of premium teas, delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and artful pastries—each crafted to be savored...

Your Kids Can Have An AWESOME FUN Summer!

Summer At Sandy Spring

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a safe, engaging, and active summer camp experience for children three years old to fourteen. With the sprawling Sandy Spring Friends School campus, we offer summer experiences for your children that will provide lifelong memories and friendships. Your children will have opportunities to explore Adventure Park, swim in our man-made pond, partake in our weekly theme weeks, enjoy daily hot lunches, and so much more! Some of our exciting activities: Adventure Challenge • Archery • Archery Tag • Art Bonanza • Bubble Soccer • Computer Programming • Dance/Poms • Fishing • Flight Science • Karate • Lego Robotics • Outdoor Living Skills • Painting • Paper Maché • Photography • Rock Climbing • STEAMers • Theater • Video Production and much more! Phone number: 301-774-7455 ext.167

Montgomery Village

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a...

BETHESDA, MD — Saphire Café in Bethesda closed its doors on Monday. Located at 7940 Wisconsin Ave., "the official last day for Saph is Monday but tomorrow will be the last Saturday for your favorite bar/bartenders!" Saphire Café <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SaphireCafeBethesda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">posted on Facebook</a> last Friday. The property owner of the building housing Saphire Cafe had <a href="http://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2022/02/demolition-permits-requested-for.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">requested demolition permits</a> for the restaurant and bar, Robert Dyer reported in February. "Jason and I (Brendan) thank you ALL for being with us for so long and making our nights so enjoyable," Saphire Café wrote on Facebook.

BETHESDA, MD — Saphire Café in Bethesda closed its doors on Monday.

Located at 7940 Wisconsin Ave., “the official last day for Saph is Monday but tomorrow will be the last Saturday for your favorite bar/bartenders!” Saphire Café <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SaphireCafeBethesda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">posted on Facebook</a> last Friday. The property owner of the building housing Saphire Cafe had <a href="http://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2022/02/demolition-permits-requested-for.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">requested demolition permits</a> for the restaurant and bar, Robert Dyer reported in February.

“Jason and I (Brendan) thank you ALL for being with us for so long and making our nights so enjoyable,” Saphire Café wrote on Facebook.

Saphire Café Closes in Bethesda

The property owner of the building housing Saphire Café requested demolition permits for the restaurant and bar, according to a report.

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𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.⁣
This spring, take the first step toward a transformative education. MacGillis Global Academy, a Maryland-certified and Cognia-accredited online school, invites local families to our community Open House on Thursday, April 30th, at 7:00 PM.
At MacGillis, we believe in planting the seeds of academic success by providing a supportive environment where students can develop their passions to the fullest. Whether you are looking for a full-time private school experience or specialized support for your home education journey, we offer:
<ul><li>Authentic Online Instruction: Unlike many programs, our classes are 100% live, fostering real connection and critical thinking.</li><li>Comprehensive Homeschooling Support: We partner with homeschooling families to provide high-quality, accredited curriculum options and expert-led courses.</li><li>Dedicated Homework Support: We offer the extra guidance students need to master complex subjects and build confidence outside of regular class hours.</li><li>Small Class Sizes: We keep our groups small (10–16 students) to ensure every scholar gets personalized attention from our master faculty.</li><li>Expert Educators: Our students learn from licensed instructors and college faculty who average over 20 years of teaching experience.</li></ul>
Event Details:
<ul><li>Date: Thursday, April 30th</li><li>Time: 7:00 PM</li><li>Registration: <a href="https://www.macgillisglobalacademy.net/open-house" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">macgillisglobalacademy.net/open-house</a></li></ul>
Join us this Sunday to see how our unique blend of academic rigor and flexible support can help your student branch out and reach new heights.
MacGillis Global Academy - Local Expertise Meets Global Reach!
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Local Event: MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House

Howard County

Ellicott City

MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.⁣
This spring, take the first step toward a...

We’re proud to share our upcoming Hope Connections Breast Cancer Summit, bringing together expert voices and a supportive community in one space.
You’ll find something meaningful for anyone affected by breast cancer. You can view the full program and <a href="https://hqip5ecab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZfoeYfgfktYbLOddQaDeEy0Ub47hXZdw3bGoxtX70fDElGYezasJ-RByyX9Xxoby0r5m3mX1sVVa_xiLaazEKqMQvx8tvf8p0Q3Fg3T_XIa4TXBcCf-ML-GN89_CZ8Z9aNadFvd_yyG7UJZm2KMS5kmkUFn4ZjaX1u7o8mymS5k=&amp;c=MaTPECli1JOCq2An6YZv8SQWI4ByllT8UAP4i6E8bEqFMqHgd3J46g==&amp;ch=aAvrU_7j4MTDA-ArAHrPENk-S03Pm8bA2d7tOBvsbWlU04oof_5d1A==" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">register here</a>.
We hope you’ll join us on&nbsp;Saturday, May 2 at Hope Connections for Cancer Support.

Local Event: Hope Connections Breast Cancer Summit

Hope Connections Breast Cancer Summit

We’re proud to share our upcoming Hope Connections Breast Cancer Summit, bringing together expert voices and a supportive...

REI Rockville

Calling all hikers, walkers, backpackers, forest bathers and more! Join us at REI for a day of community and fun - with a little learning sprinkled in!&nbsp;Event is free. Refreshments and giveaways! Let us know you're coming (registration suggested but not required)!You'll get tips on preparing for a day on the trail, discover new trails to explore, and connect with others that share your passion. Meet reps from local hiking clubs and outdoor organizations, and check out cool gear for the trail.

Local Event: Hike Community Day

Rockville

Hike Community Day

Calling all hikers, walkers, backpackers, forest bathers and more! Join us at REI for a day of community and fun - with a...

Alden Theatre

On Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m., head to the Alden Theatre to enjoy the mesmerizing voices of The Doo Wop Project!&nbsp;The Doo Wop Project tells the story of the genre from the beginning: tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of guys singing tight harmonies to the biggest hits on the radio today. In their epic show, these vocalists take audiences on a journey featuring foundational tunes from the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through the vocal artistry of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and The Four Seasons. Then, they go all the way to doo-wopified versions of modern hits! With charisma out the wazoo and stellar Broadway voices, this group can’t be missed! $45 Standard/$35 Seniors/$30 MCC district residents.

Local Event: Doo Wop at Alden Theatre!

Doo Wop at Alden Theatre!

On Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m., head to the Alden Theatre to enjoy the mesmerizing voices of The Doo Wop Project! The Doo Wop...

Dock5 Event Venue

The DC&nbsp;Big Flea Boutique Antiques Event at Dock5 in The District
Curated show for the District from the promoters of the DC Big Flea in Nova!
May 2-3 Sat. 9-6 Sun. 11-4 $20 both days&nbsp;Sneak preview May 1 7-10pm
Dock5 Union/Market 1309 5th St. SE Washington, DC

Shop one of a kids finds of jewelry, art, mid-century modern, furniture, pottery, vintage clothing, and so much more!

Local Event: The DC Big Flea Boutique Antique Event

Washington DC

The DC Big Flea Boutique Antique Event

The DC Big Flea Boutique Antiques Event at Dock5 in The District
Curated show for the District from the promoters of the DC Big...

The DC Big Flea come to the District at Dock5 @Union Market May 2-3 with a preview night May 1st &nbsp;7-10 PMShop one of a kind finds for less! Join is for this curated event!!

The DC Big Flea come to the District at Dock5 @Union Market May 2-3 with a preview night May 1st  7-10 PMShop one of a kind...

Virtual 

Limited Spaces Remain in Select Grades - Join us for a virtual introduction to our Kindergarten through Grade 6 program. <a href="https://info.mcleanschool.org/virtual-open-house" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Today</a>
You’ll hear from our Head of School, as well as the Heads and Assistant Heads of our Lower and Middle Schools. Gain a deeper understanding of <a href="https://www.mcleanschool.org/about/abilities-model/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">McLean’s Abilities Model®</a>, which sees students’ strengths first and teaches the way they learn.&nbsp;This abilities-driven approach enables bright college-bound students, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, to be successful in and out of the classroom. 
Attendees will learn about:
<ul><li>Our research-based approach to reading, writing, and math which provides both support and acceleration.</li><li>How our educators nurture curiosity, build confidence, and empower students to advocate for themselves.</li><li>Our warm, inclusive community where every student feels known, supported, and celebrated.</li><li>Our full-scope program of opportunities that allows every child to explore, create, compete, and contribute—both inside and outside the classroom.</li></ul>

Local Event: McLean School Virtual Open House (Kindergarten-Grade 6)

McLean School Virtual Open House...

Limited Spaces Remain in Select Grades - Join us for a virtual introduction to our Kindergarten through Grade 6 program....

McLean School Virtual Open House (Kindergarten-Grade 6)

Armed Robbery Reported At MoCo High School: Police

A boy was taken into custody Tuesday after police received reports of an armed robbery at Albert Einstein High School.

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Annapolis Residents To Bike 4,000 Miles Across...

A group of Annapolis residents will bike across the U.S. to raise awareness and funds for ALS. The journey officially starts Friday.

Annapolis Residents To Bike 4,000 Miles Across U.S. For ALS

MD Residents To Bike 4,000 Miles Across U.S. For ALS

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MoCo's Largest Flea Market Returns This Weekend

The Germantown Community Flea Market is making its return this weekend. Here's what you need to know.

MD High School Team Makes History With Penn...

The Bullis School's boys track team made history over the weekend after winning top marks at the High School Boys’ 4x400m Championship.

MD High School Team Makes History With Penn Relays Title

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In A Crazy World, How to Spark Your Child's...

Our current times are turbulent, but also exciting! Artemis II has gone farther than any manned spacecraft. Let's explore together!

In A Crazy World, How to Spark Your Child's Imagination!

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'Pharmageddon' Could Close Pharmacies: What To...

Pharmacists in several states are participating in a “Pharmageddon” protest of working conditions at CVS, Walgreens and other pharmacies.

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Saphire Café Closes in Bethesda

The property owner of the building housing Saphire Café requested demolition permits for the restaurant and bar, according to a report.

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