GreaterOlneyNews

Serving the communities of Olney, Brookeville, Sandy Spring, Ashton, Laytonsville, Norbeck and more.

[GreaterOlneyNews @OlneyNews]

No official count is available, but the “No Kings” rally in the heart of Olney 2 to 4:30 p.m. today appeared much larger than the previous “No Kings” rally. The rally at Leisure World, a few miles south on Georgia Ave, also reportedly drew record crowds, as did others in MoCo.

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Silver Spring, MD - Ongoing “No Kings” protest taking place outside Leisure World Plaza on Georgia Avenue.

[GreaterOlneyNews @OlneyNews]

District 14 team of Sen. Craig Zucker, Del. Anne Kaiser & Del. Bernice Mireku-North will seek re-election to the General Assembly, but Del. Pam Queen will retire at the end of her term. Former County Exec. Isiah “Ike” Leggett thanked Queen for her “successful legislative career.”

[Montgomery County, MD - County Exec Marc Elrich @MontCoExec]

Last week, Montgomery County honored six remarkable African American leaders with our 2025 Living Legend Awards. Their lifelong commitment to justice, service & community uplifts us all & strengthens the foundation we continue to build on. Info on awardees https://t.co/kL2ZZFVNyU

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

UPDATE - Meeting House Rd, Sandy Spring, 2-sty farmhouse, heavy fire upon arrival, house unoccupied that time, ~75 FFs responded, no injuries, structure fire is contained with significant damage, house is approx 4K / 5K feet from Olney-Sandy Spring Rd (non-hydrant area)

[Jeff Sullivan @mcpsAD]

So honored to receive the Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision! I enjoyed time with the legend himself, Dr. Shirley. Thank you @MCAAPMD for an amazing day & @MCPSTV for producing the video! #WeRAISE @MCPS

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[MyDrone.Pro @MyDronePro]

Olney, MD - What a great fireworks show tonight at Olney Days 2025 (videos are just the finale to keep short). For those interested the last video is of the fireworks boxes and the heat signature from the fireworks shrapnel scattered behind them. @OlneyCivicFund @OlneyNews @MoCoRec @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @MoCoPGNews @terrihogan @MCDOTNow @MoCoRec #mcfrs @mcfrs @mcfrsPIO

[Rockville City Police Department @RockvilleCityPD]

After more than fifty years, the Rockville City Police Department is proudly updating the design of its police badge to better reflect its commitment to the community and modern law enforcement principles. Rockville 11 takes you behind the badge with Smith & Warren Badges.

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Olney, MD - #OlneyDays 2025 kicks off tonight with Flix @ the Fields with a free outdoor screening of Despicable Me 4. @OlneyCivicFund @OlneyNews @MoCoRec @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @MoCoPGNews @OBGCSPORTS @terrihogan @bscott2345

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Olney, MD - The Olney Days 10K Family Bike Ride rolled out this morning from Oakdale Church! @OlneyCivicFund @OlneyNews @MoCoRec @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @MoCoPGNews @terrihogan

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Olney, MD - #OlneyDays 2025 Free Paper Shred, Household Donations, Lightbulb Exchange, & Electronic Recycling Event at the Sandy Spring Bank (17801 Georgia Ave - parking lot behind the building). 12:00PM - 2:30PM @OlneyCivicFund @OlneyNews @MoCoRec @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @MoCoPGNews @terrihogan @sandyspringbank

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Olney, MD - #OlneyDays 2025 Party in the Park is in full swing! Live music, food trucks, games, and fireworks this evening light up Olney Manor Park for a full evening of family fun. @OlneyCivicFund @OlneyNews @MoCoRec @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @MoCoPGNews @terrihogan @MCDOTNow @MoCoRec

[Sherwood Softball @shsgirlssb]

🚨 Warriors Win! 🚨

Warriors make the one run hold up as Sherwood wins a pitchers dual!

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Sherwood 1

WP: R. Corb (9-0)
LP: M. King

[Delegate Bernice Mireku-North @delegatebmn]

At @LWVMD Breakfast w/ @GovWesMoore. Great to celebrate passage of my Language Assistance Bill HB983 w/ @CommonCauseMD and the @NAACP.
Pictured are my Sorors Sen @ShanekaHenson, @EmergeMaryland Exec Dir Diane Emerson, and the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta.

[Good Counsel Softball @OLGCSoftball]

🔵YOUTH NIGHT!🟡 Calling all youth to join us Friday to watch one of the most exciting teams in MoCo vs the FHSA Hawks! Free giveaways! Meet our players & coaches! Free Admission.

@RealChadRicardo @AlexFlumTV @NoahLFerguson @Scott7news @OlneyNews @mocoSBbulletin @MoCoSentinel

[Good Counsel Softball @OLGCSoftball]

GAME DAY! It's a beautiful day for a game as we hit the road for a MoCo match up!

Varsity
🕞: 4:00 PM
📍: Holy Cross
📺: https://t.co/vDRFyD3aEq

@WCACSports @RealChadRicardo @AlexFlumTV @WashPostHS @NoahLFerguson @Scott7news @OlneyNews @mocoSBbulletin @MoCoSentinel

[Sherwood Athletics @WarriorResults]

Congratulations to senior Avery Graham on becoming the All-Time assist leader with 135. @shs_warrior @LaxSherwood @MCPSAthletics

[Good Counsel Softball @OLGCSoftball]

Three WCAC matchups this Holy Week!

@OLGCHS @GCFalconsAD @WCACSports @WCAC_Central @RealChadRicardo @AlexFlumTV @WashPostHS @jakerohm @NoahLFerguson @DCSportsFan @MPSSAA_Org @Scott7news @OlneyNews @mocoSBbulletin

[Good Counsel Softball @OLGCSoftball]

Senior Night was so fun we decided to play an extra inning! Varsity wins on Senior Night by a final of 2-1.

1/4

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[Sherwood Baseball @Woodbaseball1]

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