Songs & Maryland traditions
Music, culture and local sports, collected for this edition.
Published August 15, 2026 · Coverage period: August 1–15, 2026
DMV sports highlights
| Game date | Result / highlight | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2026 | Nationals 3, Atlanta Braves 8 | Division opponent |
| August 1, 2026 | Loudoun United 2, Hartford Athletic 0 | League matchup |
| August 9, 2026 | Baltimore Orioles 10, Texas Rangers 5 | League matchup |
| August 3, 2026 | Alexandra Eala def. Jessica Pegula 4–6, 6–4, 6–0 | Tournament highlight |
| August 3, 2026 | Taylor Fritz def. Rafael Jódar 7–6 (2), 6–4 | Tournament highlight |
Entertainment / EDITION 09
ABBA’s songs, a tribute production
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA was the advertised act—not ABBA itself.
August 8, 2026 · Filene Center at Wolf Trap · ViennaRead story ↗Culture / EDITION 09Annapolis gathers around the crab feast
The Rotary Club’s 81st feast linked a Maryland food tradition with local giving.
August 7, 2026 · Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium · AnnapolisRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 09Nationals notebook: Nationals 3, Atlanta Braves 8
August 1–15, 2026: 5 wins, 9 losses in completed games.
August 1, 2026 · Truist ParkRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 09A clean sheet starts August
Loudoun United 2, Hartford Athletic 0
August 1, 2026 · Segra Field · LeesburgRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 09A five-run answer in Texas
Baltimore Orioles 10, Texas Rangers 5
August 9, 2026 · Globe Life Field · Arlington, TexasRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 09Eala turns a delayed final into a breakthrough
Alexandra Eala def. Jessica Pegula 4–6, 6–4, 6–0
August 3, 2026 · William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center · Washington, DCRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 09Fritz closes Washington in two sets
Taylor Fritz def. Rafael Jódar 7–6 (2), 6–4
August 3, 2026 · William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center · Washington, DCRead story ↗