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From the titular Nutcracker to the Cavalier and Mouse King, one male dancer portrays them all
November 28, 2023, 11:08 pm | Source

Jacob Cowan, 17, of Bethesda, was tying up his white ballet shoes before he started the three-hour rehearsal at the Maryland Youth Ballet in Silver Spring on a rainy November Friday afternoon. He had a lot to prepare for–Cowan will be single-handedly portraying the leading male roles in “The Nutcracker” starting Dec. 15 at the Robert […]

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MoCo High School Sports: Holy Cross seniors commit to college programs
November 28, 2023, 10:37 pm | Source
Holy Cross student athletes (from left) Mary Mongelli, Jaylyn Simon, Emmi Sellman, Meredith Dunsmore and Mae Zaremba reveal their college commitments for the fall 2024 season. Credit: George Allen Photography

Five student-athletes from The Academy of Holy Cross in Kensington revealed where they will continuing their academic and athletic careers. Mae Zaremba will be continuing her lacrosse career at the University of Pennsylvania. Soccer standout Meredith Dunsmore committed to The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Swimming star Mary Mongelli is heading to St. […]

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Senate panel gives thumbs up to Maryland’s O’Malley as next Social Security commissioner
November 28, 2023, 9:53 pm | Source

All 14 Democrats and three Republicans supported advancing O’Malley’s nomination.

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Montgomery County Council increases security funding for houses of worship and nonprofits in wake of Israel-Hamas war
November 28, 2023, 6:43 pm | Source

An additional $311,700 is available to help combat hate crimes

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UPDATED: Stabbing at Springbrook High School, four students charged
November 28, 2023, 6:26 pm | Source

A student was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

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Seneca Valley senior wins contest to be Councilmember for a Day
November 28, 2023, 4:48 pm | Source

Student submitted a video essay highlighting the critical need for affordable childcare in MoCo

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Rockville receives high marks for LGBTQ+ equity
November 28, 2023, 11:00 am | Source
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Plus: donate clothes for a discount to Gaithersburg's Winter Lights; popular Wheaton Italian deli owner retires

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Rockville receives $25,000 grant for arts-driven pedestrian safety mural
November 27, 2023, 10:14 pm | Source

Montgomery County municipality is one of 25 cities across North America to receive funding

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Montgomery Village shooting prompts several schools to shelter in place
November 27, 2023, 6:40 pm | Source

The shelter-in-place has been lifted for all four MCPS schools, police said.

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Winter wonderlands galore in every corner of MoCo
November 27, 2023, 5:56 pm | Source

We rounded up six ways to celebrate the holidays with your neighbors, wherever your backyard

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About MoCo360:

In April 2015, Bethesda Magazine acquired an online news source called Bethesda Now and combined it with its own website. The magazine mainly focuses on local feature stories, articles in a guidebook style, and advice about real estate.

In March 2021, Steve Hull announced he had sold Bethesda Magazine and its online news platform, Bethesda Beat, to Scott and Jillian Copeland from Rockville, Maryland. Scott is connected to RST Development LLC, a company that works on creating housing for different types of people, while Jillian is involved in local nonprofits and charitable work. She has been leading projects to make more inclusive housing, even for those with special needs.

In February 2023, Bethesda Magazine changed its name to MoCo360.

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