A borrowed tech suit that helped Churchill High's Maximus Devinney drop three seconds from his personal best sparked more than just faster times. It launched a realization about barriers in competitive swimming.

Along with brother Jay Cole, he founded Waves4Change, which has collected over $108,000 worth of swim gear, from barely-used racing suits gathering dust in closets to basic kickboards for kids experiencing their first swim lesson.

What began as one act of teammate kindness has grown into a DMV-wide movement. Now with donation bins at local clubs like Country Glen and Potomac Swim & Tennis, plus gear distribution reaching Baltimore, these teens prove the most meaningful victories happen outside the lane lines. Read more and donate your swim gear.

🚀 The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum reopens five new galleries today, including the iconic Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall with favorites like the Spirit of St. Louis and moon rock, plus a renovated IMAX theater. Read more

💰 A new study finds Maryland households need the highest income in the nation to be considered middle class, with a median requirement of $101,652. Read more (Fox5DC)

🍔 After a federal layoff ended his three-decade Department of Defense career, longtime DMV basketball coach Asif "Trey" Rahman launched The Burger Coach, a Montgomery County catering business that supports youth sports charities. Read more (MoCoShow)

⚾ The defending champion Bethesda Big Train took a commanding 1-0 lead in their Cal Ripken League Championship Series with a decisive 10-4 victory over Alexandria last night, needing just one more win in tonight's Game 2 on the road to capture their third consecutive title. Read more

Miles for Migraine Fundraiser. 5-7:30pm @ Attman’s Potomac Deli
Support Beth Dubin's three-generation family fight against migraines - a neurological disease affecting over 1 billion people worldwide - while funding critical research and community support. Eat-in, order out, or donate directly here. 🫂

Driven to Write Panel. 7pm @ Politics & Prose Conn Ave.
Panel discussion featuring Julius Hobson, Jane Leavy, Robert Pinsky, and Nazila Fathi exploring "Driven to Write," a collection where over 40 writers across varied fields reveal what drives them to write and their personal understanding of writing as a psychological necessity. First come, first served seating + livestream option. 📚

Watergate: Then & Now. 6-7:30pm @ City Tavern Georgetown
Original Watergate prosecutors Richard Ben-Veniste and Jill Wine-Banks discuss prosecuting Nixon's administration with NPR's Scott Simon exploring whether lessons from the scandal are "dead and buried". Tickets in link, few remain. ⚖

The Great Museum of the Sea: Why Shipwrecks Capture the Imagination. 6:45-8pm @ Zoom
In this Smithsonian Associates presentation, maritime archaeologist James P. Delgado discusses shipwrecks from his personal discoveries including the Titanic, USS Arizona, and slave ship Clotilda. $25, register in link. 🚢

Photography Goes Traveling. 7-8pm @ Zoom
Explore how 19th-century photographers hauled bulky equipment across continents to capture distant lands comparing their months-long expeditions to today's vacation snapshots and examining how travel photography shaped public perception of the world. Register to get Zoom link. 📷

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training. 5-7pm @ Children’s First Pediatrics Rockville
Blended learning course combining online with a 2-hour instructor-led skills session perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers wanting OSHA-compliant certification for adults, children, and infants. $110, RSVP in link 🚑

Women Writers Mixer. 5:30-7pm @ The Writers Center
Informal networking gathering for DMV women writers to talk shop, connect, and build community in a casual setting. RSVP in link, bring a drink or an appetizer for 6+, and a friend ✍

Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride. 7-8pm @ Wonderland Books
Author Will Leitch discusses his darkly humorous novel about Atlanta cop Lloyd McNeil, who discovers he's dying and devises a risky plan to secure his son's financial future through police benefits that increase exponentially if he dies in the line of duty. 📖

PCV Coffee and Conversation. 3-4:30pm @ Corner Bakery on Westlake Drive
Potomac Community Village social gathering to build connections and chat casually, part of a volunteer-driven organization helping older Potomac residents age in place safely and independently. RSVP in link ☕

Introduction to Islam. 7:30pm @ Islamic Community Center of Potomac
Educational session led by Imam Refai Arefin exploring American Muslim experiences with open discussion format perfect for interfaith learning, new Muslims, clergy, and curious teens seeking deeper understanding of Islam in contemporary American context. Open to all 🕌

Movies in the Parks: The Emperor’s New Groove. ~8pm @ Fallsgrove Park
Free outdoor screening of Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove" (G-rated) on the big screen, part of Rockville's summer movie series with popcorn and lemonade available for purchase from Too Sweet Popcorn. Bring chairs, blankets, and snacks 🎞

Legos & Lemonade. 6:30-8pm @ Kentlands Mansion
Build vibrant LEGO exotic parrots while sipping ice-cold lemonade, creating colorful masterpieces to take home as playful reminders of this cheerful creative evening. $35, register in link, few spots remain 🍋

Kids Night Out. 6:30-8pm @ District DabbleLab
Drop-off craft and movie night for ages 7+ featuring kid-approved films with themed crafts, supervised creative activities, and handmade masterpieces they'll take home. $60, register in link 🎬

Barre then Bar Happy Hour. 6:30-9pm @ Pinstripes North Bethesda
Pure Barre x Pinstripes collaboration featuring a 50-minute barre class followed by happy hour with drinks, bites, and games. Bring your own mat, towel, and water 🏃‍♀

Now go share this with that neighbor who’s doesn’t know where Normandie Farm is.

-Potomac Loop Team